Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the mind and its processes. It brings together Philosophy, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, and Computer Science into one unified discipline.
The Centre has been established with the belief that no single discipline can fully explain the complexity of the human mind. ACCS bridges neuroscience and computational sciences and addresses India-specific challenges like bilingual education and regional language processing.
B.Sc. (Hons. / Hons. with Research), M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Cognitive Science (An Undergraduate Major or Minor is also available).
Graduates work in AI, NLP, Neuroscience, UX design, Clinical Research, Education Technology, policy, and more. They are also prepared for Doctoral Research Globally.
Minimum 60% in Class 10+2 from any stream, from any recognized board; preferred background: Physics, ChemistryMathematics/Biology/Psychology/Computer Science.
No prior background in Neuroscience, AI, Mathematics or coding is required.
No. Scientific and technical skills are built from the ground up in the programme.
An enhanced research track with a rigorous dissertation, designed for high-achieving students who wish to pursue doctoral research after graduation.
Yes. Python is taught from Year 1, progressing to data analysis, cognitive modelling, machine learning, and NLP.
Yes. Industry and research internships are a credited component in Year 4.
ACCS core labs (EEG/MRI Analysis, Eye-tracking, Speech, Robotics, DGX Computing) plus CIF facilities.
Apply at noida.amity.edu/admissions-2026
Bachelors Degree in any discipline with minimum 60%. Background in Psychology, Engineering (especially Computer Science), Linguistics, Philosophy, Neuroscience or Life Science is preferred
Yes. M.Sc. includes a summer internship (Semester 3) and a 14-credit dissertation (Semester 4).
Yes. The M.Sc. prepares students for Ph.D. programmes at IITs, TIFR, IIIT, MIT, Oxford, UCL, and CMU.
Yes. ACCS offers Doctoral Fellowships and Assistantships allowing Ph.D. students to work alongside faculty on groundbreaking projects.
Apply at www.amity.edu/Phd