Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham announces MTech Admission 2015

Amrita Centre for Nanosciences Kochi invites Applications for Admission to M.Tech Programs 2015

Applications are invited by Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine at Kochi for admission to 2 years Master of Technology (M.Tech) offered in Nanoscience & Technology, Nanotechnology and Molecular Medicine for the commencing session 2015

About the Program

M.Tech in Nanomedical Sciences is focused on biomedical nanotechnologies whereas the M.Tech in Nanotechnology & Renewable Energy focuses on energy conversion and storage technologies

M.Tech in Molecular Medicine focuses on identification of molecular markers in diagnostics and therapy at the molecular level

The courses have been successful for the last five years with 100% placement and hands-on research experience in cutting - edge technologies and state-of-the-art facilities, which are one of the best in the country

The Center is a Thematic Unit of Excellence under the Nanomission program of the Govt. of India

The programmes are offered in:

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Molecular Medicine

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Nanomedical Sciences

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Nanotechnology & Renewable Energy

Eligibility Criteria:

M.Tech in Molecular Medicine: Candidates should have M.Sc in any discipline of the Life Sciences or B.Tech in Biotechnology or Bioinformatics or B.Pharm, MBBS or BDS with at least 60% marks (or equivalent)

M.Tech in Nanomedical Sciences: Candidates should have M.Sc in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Zoology) or B.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Electronics, Biomedical, Biotechnology etc) or MBBS or BDS or B.Pharm with at least 60% marks (or equivalent)

M.Tech in Nanotechnology & Renewable Energy: Candidates should have M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Materials Science with at least 60% marks (or equivalent)

Intake Capacity of Students:

i) Molecular Medicine: 15
ii) Nanomedical Sciences: 20
iii) Nanotechnology & Renewable Energy: 10

There will be common entrance exam in different centers: Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi which is followed by interview for selecting students

GATE Scholars are exempted from the common entrance exam

The Director of the Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine is Dr.Shantikumar V.Nair who received the prestigious 2011 National Research Award in Nanoscience and Technology from the Govt. of India and was a faculty at University of Massachusetts, USA, for 20 years

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the candidates will be based on their performance in the common entrance exam and interview conducted by the institute

How to Apply

Amrita M.Tech Application forms can be downloaded in the university website www.amrita.edu

Completed application forms along with a demand draft of Rs.600/- and testimonials should be mailed to “The Director, Amrita Centre for Nanosciences, M.Tech Admissions, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences,

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AIMS Ponekkara, P.O., Kochi-682041, Kerala

The demand draft should be drawn in favour of “Amrita Centre for Nanosciences" payable atKochi

NRI candidate application fee is 50 USD

For additional information Contact: Phone No.: 0484-285 8750, Mobile No.: 07034831268 and Email: researchsecretary@aims.amrita.edu

Important Dates 

Last Date of Receipt of Application: 05th May 2015
Date of Entrance Exam: 10th May 2015
Date of Interview: 11th May 2015 (Kochi center candidates) /18th May 2015 (All other centercandidates)