GITAM School of Architecture (GSA) situated in Vishakhapatnam was established in the year 2011. GSA is affiliated to GITAM Vishakhapatnam, a Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 is a premier educational institution in the country imparting quality education. It is ranked 67th in NIRF-2021 University Rankings.

The School’s core strengths of academic rigor, focus on teaching-learning, specialization of faculty, handpicking of teaching talent and involvement of leading practicing architects in design teaching, have been endorsed by professionals and academicians alike.

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GSA Courses

GSA offers five years Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Sustainable Architecture program duly approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi.

B.Arch Eligibility:

  • A pass with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate at the end of the new 10+2 scheme of Senior School Certificate Examination or Equivalent, with Mathematics as a subject of examination at the 10+2 level from a recognized Central/State Board.

  • A pass in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or a pass in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main - Paper II (B.Arch.) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

M.Arch Eligibility: The candidate seeking admission in M.Arch. (Sustainable Architecture) programme of GSA is required to have a minimum 50% aggregate marks in B.Arch.

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GSA Unique Features  

  • A top class ‘A’ Grade University on par with the best in the country  
  • Highly qualified and committed faculty  
  • Visiting faculty from reputed industry and academic institutions  
  • Group Personal Accident Insurance for Students  
  • Dedicated Training and Placement Directorate  Collaborations with foreign universities and industry majors  
  • Near 100% placements with lucrative packages  
  • Alumni in prominent positions all over the world  
  • Wi-fi campus with 1500 Mbps internet connectivity   
  • Entrepreneur Development Cell  
  • On campus training to students  
  • Sophisticated language labs  
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure  
  • Highly active NCC and service-oriented NSS units  
  • Modern Computer labs with Dell Systems & licensed software