[1][2] The Amrita Schools of Medicine are accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India and the World Health Organization (WHO).

[3] The first Amrita School of Medicine was founded in 2002 by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, a spiritual leader and humanitarian in Kochi, Kerala.

[4] The schools were established with the goal of providing high-quality medical education to students from all backgrounds.

[11] The Amrita Schools of Medicine have published over 10,000 research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

[12][13] The Amrita Schools of Medicine have a number of outreach programs that provide medical care to underserved communities.