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The Academia

Constantly Evolving & Comprehensive to meet Industry Needs.

At Amity, teaching is highly practical and industry-focused as it is evolved through constant interaction with leading professionals who are a part of the Industry and Academic Advisory Boards.

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Besides imparting theoretical knowledge, the curriculum emphasizes on developing analytical skills, communication, problem solving abilities and team work. Hence, case studies, industry projects, presentations, research work and role play, online discussion forums, guest speakers from industry and academia forms an integral part of a student's tenure at Bengaluru. In a truly global style, a rigorous and cross-functional curriculum is imparted by experts within the Amity Universe. For instance, courses like emotional intelligence, creative thinking and human engineering are taught by the faculty of Amity Institute of Behavioral & Allied Sciences. Whilst pursuing a Degree programme, students can also study various professional certifications like Certified Management Accountant, Skill based programs, Artificial Intelligence etc.

Choice Based Credit System Academic Calender

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In the backdrop of achieving academic excellence and the vision of being an Industry-Integrated University, Amity University has introduced Choice Based Credit System, which focuses on leveraging the talent and innovative capabilities of the budding professionals to meet the needs of the contemporary, dynamic business environment, making the students industry-ready. It gives students the flexibility to design their own degree.

  • Allow credit transfer from one programme to another (in case the student decides to shift) – subject, meeting the eligibility criteria
  • Freedom to choose courses from other programmes
  • Earn credits through live projects/community projects/workshops
  • Option of taking a break after diploma and then continuing to earn a degree
  • Transfer credits to other Universities (in case of twinning programme with Universities abroad)

System of Education

As Followed by World's Best Universities

100% Attendance

Every student in Amity University is required to achieve 100% attendance in all the Lectures, Tutorials and Practicals and Seminars arranged for the respective course during the semester. However, a relaxation up to a maximum of 25% is granted in case of contingencies. A minimum of 75% attendance is required to appear in the examinations. 100% attendance criteria ensure academic excellence, disciplinary approach and growth of the student.

Curricular Updation

The detailed course curriculum of all the programmes in Amity University is reviewed at regular intervals as per the industry requirements. For this, many points are considered such as feedback reports on the placements, employability of the passed out students, latest developments in the technology, statutory compliances of various bodies etc. The course syllabus is first examined and evaluated by an expert committee which is then reviewed by Board of Studies of the institution for recommendations to Academic Council for approval.

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Semester System

Amity University follows a Semester System which is in conformity with the global practices and standards. The Course curriculum of one year is taught into two semesters i.e., 17-18 weeks each. Semester system promotes greater interaction between faculty members and students and also permits more meaningful term paper and research assignments.

Grade System

The level of students' academic performance as the aggregate of continuous evaluation and end term examination is reflected by letter grades on a Ten Point Scale. Letter grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, and F) have points associated with them in a quantified hierarchy which have qualitative meaning. Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA), Annual Grade Point Average (AGPA), Trimester Grade Point Average (TGPA) & Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are calculated based on the students' performance in Semester(s)Annual(A),Term(T), & overall respectively. Amity University follows Absolute Grading as well as Relative Grading depending upon the student strength in a particular programme & batch. Students are required to maintain minimum SGPA & CGPA to pass a semester/year so to promote to the next semester/year and qualify for Degree/Diploma.

Modes of Learning

  • Full-time

    Full day classes

  • Part-time

    Weekend or hourly classes everyday

  • Online

    e-Study Programme accessible through internet from anywhere, anytime

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Internal Evaluation System

The scheme of examinations & evaluation is one of the most important components of judging the academic performance and development of the students.

Therefore, in Amity, the students are assessed at regular intervals. 30% weightage is given to continuous/internal assessment in a semester wherein 3-4 evaluation components with weightages are defined. It covers Class Test, Viva, Quiz, Case Discussion / Presentation / Analysis, Home Assignment, Project, Seminar, Term Paper, Attendance etc.