The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, commonly known as GITAM, Visakhapatnam is one of the best private engineering Deemed to be University established in 1980. It was previously known as GITAM College. GITAM has been approved by UGC. It has been granted the status of deemed to be university in 2007. GITAM aims to impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards and is responsible for imparting education in the field of Engineering and Technology. 

The University has three campuses-

GITAM Visakhapatnam Highlights

University Type Deemed to be University
Approved by UGC, AICTE
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A++’ Grade
Entrance Exam National: NATA, JEE Main - Paper 2, LSAT, CLAT
University: GAT 
Courses Offered UG & PG
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Test
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports, etc
Partner Universities Sanford School of Medicine, Lancaster University, Central Michigan University, University of Windsor, University of Colorado
Official Website https://www.gitam.edu/
Admission Helpdesk 0891-2840501
Address Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda Visakhapatnam-530045 Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

GITAM Important Dates

Event Dates
GAT 2023 phase 5 last date of registration June 30, 2023
GAT 2023 Phase 5 examination July 02, 2023
GAT 2023 phase 6 last date of registration July 14, 2023
GAT 2023 Phase 6 examination July 16, 2023
GAT 2023 phase 7 last date of registration July 28, 2023
GAT 2023 Phase 7 examination July 30, 2023
GAT 2023 phase 8 last date of registration Aug 11, 2023
GAT 2023 Phase 8 examination Aug 13, 2023

GITAM Visakhapatnam Rankings

The NIRF 2023 ranking of GITAM University Visakhapatnam is mentioned in the table below:

Category Rank 
University Ranking  118
Engineering Ranking 110
Pharmacy Ranking 48

GITAM Visakhapatnam Courses and Admission                       

Admissions to the university are done through different university entrance exams for different programs as follows:

UG Courses

Courses Specialization Eligibility


B.Arch
Architecture Passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate + NATA or JEE Main -Paper-II
B.Tech Civil Engineering (minor specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Applications), Computer Science and Business System, Computer Science and Engineering (minor specializations in AIML, Data Science, Computer Science (To other Departments), Cyber Security), CSE (AI & ML), CSE (Cyber Security), CSE (Data Science), CSE (IOT), Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (minor specialization in VLSI Design, Internet of Things, Communications Engineering, Smart Grid Technology, Robotics and Automation), Mechanical Engineering (minor specialization in Industrial Engineering)  Minimum of 60% or 6.0 CGPA (55% in case of CBSE and ICSE) aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry in the qualifying examination + Rank obtained in GAT (UGTP) 
Biotechnology (minor specialization in AI for BioEngineering) Minimum of 60% or 6.0 CGPA (55% in case of CBSE and ICSE) aggregate marks in Mathematics/ Biology, Physics & Chemistry in the qualifying examination + Rank obtained in GAT (UGTP) 

B.A

Social Science
Minimum of 60% of marks in 10+2 from recognized Board + GAT
B.A LL.B (Hons.) Law 10+2 with not less than 45% marks in aggregate (40%in cases of SC / ST and persons with disability) + LSAT / CLAT / GAT

B.B.A.LL.B (Hons.)

Business Administration and Law
B.Com Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation, (H) with ACCA UK,  50% aggregate marks in 10+2 or Intermediate from a recognized Board + Qualified in GAT (UG Management) 2021 online test or qualified in UGAT

BBA
Business Process Services/ Management with TCS, Business Analytics, Financial Markets with NSE, Logistics with LSC, Management Accounting with CIMA UK 

B.Sc Nursing

Nursing
10+2 passed with Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology & English with a 45% minimum of aggregate marks + obtained in GAT (Nursing UG)

B.Sc

Anaesthesia Technology, Optometry, Radiology and Imaging Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology
10+2 equivalent examination with 60% Aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English + Obtained a valid score in GAT (Paramedical PG)

B.Pharm

Pharmacy
Minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination with Mathematics/ Physics & Chemistry subjects + Rank obtained in GAT
B.Sc Mathematics Statistics Data Science, Mathematics Statistics Computer Science 10+2 with Mathematics
Mathematics Physics Chemistry, Mathematics Physics Computer Science, Mathematics Physics Electronics, Mathematics Electronics Computer Science,  10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or equivalent from any recognized board or council + Qualified in GAT (UG Management)
Biotechnology Microbiology Chemistry, Environmental Science Biotechnology Chemistry 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology or equivalent
BCA Computer Applications 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the qualifying examination + GAT
BEM Environmental Management

BPT

Psychotherapy
10+2 equivalent examination with 0% Aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology
M.Sc Integrated Biotechnology 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology or equivalent

PG Courses

Courses Specialization Eligibility

M.Arch

Sustainable Architecture
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in B.Arch + GAT

M.Tech
Food Processing Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Forensics and Information Security, Data Science, VLSI Design, Power System and Automation, Machine Design, Manufacturing Technology & Automation, Structural Engineering Minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination from a recognized University + Obtained a valid score in GAT (Engineering PG)

M.A
Economics, English Language and Literature, Applied Psychology Graduation in any stream with minimum 60% marks + GAT

LLM
Corporate Law, International Law, IPR, and Cyber Law Graduation in Law from any recognized University with not less than 50% marks (45% in case of SC / ST and persons with disability) + Obtained a valid score in LSAT/CLAT

MBA
General, Business Analytics, Health Care Management, International Business Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in any discipline + obtained in GAT (Management PG)
Executive MBA - Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university and 2 years of work experience + obtained in GAT (Management PG)

M.Sc Nursing

Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care
B.Sc. (N) of 55% aggregate with a minimum of one-year clinical experience, in any critical care unit with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks + obtained in GAT (Nursing PG)


M. Pharm
Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology B.Pharm. from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade + rank obtained in GAT (PGT)
M.Sc Analytical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology, Integrated Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Microbiology
B.Sc with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in degree or any other equivalent examination approved by GITAM

MCA

Computer application
A minimum aggregate of 50% marks and Mathematics / Statistics at +2 level or degree level or equivalent examination

GITAM Visakhapatnam Placements

In the 2022 placement drive at GITAM University, more than 4,030 students were placed and over 1,380 students received multiple offers. The highest package recorded was INR 46.50 LPA, offered by Amazon to a CSE student. More than 1,520 offers were made by various MNCs across India. 

GITAM University 2022 placement highlights are as follows:

Particulars School of Technology School of Business School of Science & Pharmacy School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Highest Package INR 46.50 LPA INR 9.80 LPA INR 8 LPA INR 5.60 LPA
Offers Made 1,520+ 273 61 256
Top Recruiting Company Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, TCS, MSN Labs, ITC, Capgemini, etc. 

GITAM Visakhapatnam Scholarships

GITAM Visakhapatnam offers financial assistance to the candidates as detailed below:

Merit Scholarships will be given by means of tuition fees for the top 100 rankers of the GAT (UGTP).

Rank

   Tuition Fee exempted for the first year

1-10

                           100%

11-100

                            50%

  1. Merit-cum-means scholarships will be awarded to 5% of students in each department of the University @ INR. 2000/- per month which will depend on two factors:
  • Merit of the Student
  • Income of the Parent
  1. Merit Scholarships will be given to the candidates admitted in M.Tech and M.Pharmacy programs.
  2. Teaching assistantships will be offered to meritorious students of M.Tech and M.Pharmacy depending upon the need and availability of suitable candidates, subject to a maximum of three students in each program @ Rs. 5,000/- per month.

GITAM Visakhapatnam FAQs

Ques. How is GITAM as an educational institution?

Ans. The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, commonly known as GITAM, Visakhapatnam is one of the best private engineering Universities established in 1980. It was previously known as GITAM College. GITAM Deemed to be University has been approved by UGC. It has been granted the status of deemed to be university in 2007. GITAM aims to impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards and is responsible for imparting education in the field of Engineering and Technology, Science, Management, Pharmacy, Architecture, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Gandhian Studies and Public Policy.

Ques. What are the courses offered by GITAM? 

Ans. The courses offered by GITAM are - 

  • UG & PG programs in Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy
  • Science Programs
  • MBA and PGDBA Programs
  • Medical Programs
  • Nursing Programs
  • Law Programs
  • BBA / B. Com (Hons.)
  • Architecture UG Programs

Ques. What are the fees for different courses at GITAM? 

Ans. The fees for different courses at GITAM are: 

  • BA - ₹50,000 (1st Year Fees)
  • B.Com - ₹50,000 (1st Year Fees)
  • Diploma - ₹17,700 (Total Fees)
  • M.A - ₹25,000 (1st Year Fees)
  • PG Diploma - ₹3,000 (Total Fees)
  • B.Tech - ₹2.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
  • MBBS -₹20.76 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

Ques. How is the placement avenue at GITAM? 

Ans. The university has a dedicated placement and training cell which helps students in providing them the necessary training. During the present academic year, a total of 300 companies visited GITAM Deemed to be University to recruit students to campuses located in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. Also, IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recruited 755 engineering students from GITAM Deemed to be University Visakhapatnam campus.

Ques. Are there any scholarships available for students at GITAM? 

Ans. Yes, GITAM offers the following scholarships and financial aid : 

  • Merit-cum-means scholarships will be awarded to 5% of students in each department of the University @ Rs. 2000/- per month.
  • Merit Scholarships will be given to the candidates admitted in M.Tech and M.Pharmacy programs.
  • Teaching assistantships will be offered to meritorious students of M.Tech and M.Pharmacy depending upon the need and availability of suitable candidates, subject to a maximum of three students in each program @ Rs. 5,000/- per month.

Ques. What undergraduate courses are offered at Gitam Institute of Management [GIM]?

Ans. Gitam Institute of Management [GIM] offers B. Com and BBA programs in different subjects. The institute provides B.Com honors with ACCA, UK and B.Com Honours with specializations in Accounting, Audit, and Taxation. BBA programs are offered in Business Analytics, Financial Markets with NSE, FinTech, Logistics with LSC, Management Accounting with CIMA, UK, and a general course.

Ques. What are some of the major recruiters at Gitam Institute of Management?

Ans. Multinational corporations like Nestle, Amazon, Deloitte, TCS, HDFC, Swiggy, Bajaj, etc. are some of the major recruiters at Gitam Institute of Management. As per the placement report for November 2019, 53% of graduating students have received offers from 22 companies.

Ques. What PG courses are offered by Gitam Institute of Management?

Ans. Gitam Institute of Management offers MBA courses in Banking and Financial Services, Executive, FinTech, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Human Resource. The institute also offers Postgraduate diploma courses in Risk and Insurance Management, and FinTech.

Ques. Does Gitam Institute of Management offer Certificate or Doctoral programs?

Ans. Gitam Institute of Management also offers Certificate courses and Doctoral programs. M.Phil and Ph.D. in Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Marketing Management, and Operations Management are available for PG degree holders. Certificate courses are available for Advance, Basic, and Business English, Digital Marketing, FinTech, IELTS, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Psychometrics.

Ques. Does Gitam Institute of Management offer scholarships?

Ans. Gitam Institute of Management provides scholarships to students based on their performance in the common entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. The institute also offers scholarships to students who perform well in the GITAM Online Test.