Instructions & Travelling Guidelines for New Batch of Students - UG & PG 2018 Programs, Amrita School of Biotechnology, Campus

 Classes for all first year batches (both UG and PG) will commence on 18.7.2018.  If you are a

Day Scholar,

 You are requested to report the School of Biotechnology at 8:00 AM on July 18, 2018.

Hosteller,

 You are requested to report respective hostels (as given below) on July 17, 2018 between 8.30 AM and 5.00 PM.  Please note that you must have paid the hostel fee in order to allot a hostel room for you.

Programs Category Location Contact Person BSc Biotechnology & Boys  Vaikundam hostel Mr. Sreejith M BSc Microbiology (Near Amritakripa +919947342284 Hospital) in Mata MSc Biotechnology, Amritanandamayi Mr. Joshy A MSc Microbiology & Math. +917736623870 MSc Bioinformatics

BSc Biotechnology & Girls Aarsham hostel Ms. Asha Vijayan BSc Microbiology (Near main gate) in +919497362965 Mata MSc Biotechnology, Amritanandamayi Ms. Aswathy A MSc Microbiology & Math. +919895802685 MSc Bioinformatics

 Parents who accompany the students can get accommodation, if need be, in the Ashram. They may contact the Ashram accommodation counter on this regard on payment basis. Advance booking is not necessary. Since it is Ashram accommodation, only limited facilities

(for food and accommodation) will be available. Accommodation is offered from 17th evening onwards. Canteen facilities will also be available in the Ashram premises.  Room allocation will be at the time of admission and supply of related requirements will be done at the respective hostels. Parents are NOT permitted to stay with students in the hostels.  Documents to be submitted during Hostel admission a) Proof for Hostel Fee Payment (online fee receipt) b) One passport size photo c) Aadhar card copy for address proof  Items to be brought by students a) Mattress b) Pillow c) Bed sheets d) Mug and Bucket (**Kindly note that these items shall be available for purchase from the stationary store near hostel)

TRAVEL GUIDANCE TO REACH AMRITAPURI

The School of Biotechnology at Amritapuri Campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is located in Vallickavu, District, about 10 KM from '' junction and about 4.5 KM from Vavvakkavu both on NH47 Alapuzha- Highway.

By Air and Taxi: Kochin () International Airport at Nedumbassery is situated 140 KM north of the campus and Trivandrum International Airport (Thiruvananthapuram), located 110 kilometers south of Amritapuri. One can ask for a pre-paid taxi to Amrita University, Amritapuri. The taxi-ride costs about ₹2,500 and takes about three to four hours to reach Amritapuri.

By Car: Directly to School of Biotechnology, Amrita University One can take a turn to left from Vavvakkavu (a small junction between Karunagappally and Oachira) on national highway in case coming from south side. 4.5 KM drive will take you to Vallickavu junction which is where University is located. In case coming from north side, take a turn from (small junction between Oachira and Karunagappally) 5 KM drive will take you to Vallickavu, a small town where University is located.

Directly to Mata Amritandanamayi Math One can take a left turn Karunagappally immediately after POLICE station on national highway in case coming from south side. Take a turn right after crossing bridge to reach Math, the parental organization of Amrita University. In case

coming from north side, take a right turn from Oachira and drive straight to cross Ayiramthengu Bridge and continue in left to reach Mata Amritandanamayi Math.

By Train: is the closest train station situated 12 KM north of the campus. After disembarking, one can hire an autorickshaw to come to the campus. The ride costs about Rs.220 and takes about 20 minutes. Buses are also available from Kayamkulam Bus-Stand to Vallickavu Junction, which is about a five-minute walk from the campus.

By Bus: One can alight at Oachira junction if coming from north side or at Karunagappally if coming from south side. From Oachira/Karunagappally, one can hire an autorickshaw for a cost about Rs. 200 to come directly to ASBT, Amritapuri. Or one may board a bus going to Vallickavu Junction, which is about a five-minute walk from the campus.