GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam

Established in the year 1980, the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management is popularly called GITAM. It was founded by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by Dr MVVS Murthi, a former member of Parliament. The university aims to impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards with high discipline in an invigorating environment and it also aims to become a global leader in higher education.

GITAM University is deemed to be a university that is accredited by NAAC 'A+' Grade. It has 3 campuses at Vishakapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. GITAM University Admissions provides courses in UG, PG, PhD, Diploma and Certification. The University provides a well-maintained infrastructure that covers all the basic amenities of the students and staff. 

They make the students well-trained by upgrading their skill which as a result they become an entrepreneur and dynamic leaders. Many top companies recruit manpower from this university because of their education standards. Thus, the student will make out of the college with a good salary package.

The University also provides wonderful placement opportunities for the students.

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Courses
• Admission
• Infrastructure
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Colleges
• Centres
• Collaborations

GITAM University Highlights

GITAM University admissions are done on a merit basis. The highlights of the university like the type of institution, year of establishment, accreditation, infrastructure facilities, programs offered, address, etc. are mentioned below.

GITAM University Highlights
Type of Institute	Public
Year of Establishment	1980
Recognition	UGC
Accreditation	NAAC 'A+' Grade
Approval	AICTE
Programs Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD
Infrastructure Facilities	Library, Auditorium, Dining, Health Care, Gandhi Museum

GITAM University Courses

The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management offers various courses in UG, PG, PhD, Diploma and Certification. These courses have multiple specializations. The complete course details of the university are listed below.

Engineering

Courses	Specialization
B. Tech	Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Biotechnology, Industrial Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Business Systems
M. Tech	Food Processing Technology, Structural Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Science Engineering with Data Sciences, Cyber Forensics and Information Security, VLSI Design, Electronics Design and Technology, Biomedical Signal Processing and Instrumentation, Power System and Automation, Manufacturing Technology and Automation, Machine Design
B. Tech + M. Tech (Integrated)	Electronics and Communication, Mechanical
PhD	Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology
Certification	Big Data, Blockchain Technology, Deep Learning, Industrial Safety

Science

Courses	Specialization
BCA/ MCA	-
B. Sc	(Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), (Mathematics, Physics, Electronics), (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science), (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science), (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioinformatics), (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics), (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology), Radiology and Imaging Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology, Clinical Microbiology, Anesthesia, Optometry
B. Sc [Hons.]	Food Technology, Chemistry
M. Sc	Analytical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Science, Electronic Science, Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry (Analytical/ Organic), Physics, Statistics
BEM	Environmental Management
Research Programs	Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics/ Physics, Environmental Studies, Microbiology and FST, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry

Pharmacy

Courses	Specialization
B. Pharm/ PhD	Pharmacy
M. Pharm	Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology
Research Programs	PhD (Full Time) Pharmacy, PhD (Part-Time) Pharmacy

Architecture

Courses	Specialization
B. Arch	-
M. Arch	Sustainable Architecture

Law

Courses	Specialization
BA LLB {Hons.}, BBA LLB  {Hons.}, B.Com LLB {Hons.}	Law
LL.M	Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Rights, and Cyber Law, Alternative Dispute Rights, International Law & WTO, Intellectual Property Rights

Nursing

Courses	Specialization
B. Sc	Nursing
M. Sc	Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC)

Humanities

Courses	Specialization
BA	Social Science
MA	Applied Psychology,  English Language and Literature
PhD/ M.Phil	Applied Psychology, English
Diploma/ Certificate Programs	Advanced English, Communication, Functional Hindi and Translation, Basic English Communication, Child Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Yoga Foreign Languages (French, German, Japanese, Chinese Mandarin Spanish), Indian Languages (Telugu, Sanskrit, Hindi), Psychometrics, Soft Skills

 

 

 

GITAM University Admission

GITAM University admissions are based on the students' past academic records and the entrance exam score. The students must have to appear in the GAT entrance exam and get a valid score to get admission to the GITAM University. The admission process contains eligibility criteria according to the courses. 

The students are advised to go through the complete details regarding the eligibility criteria from the official website of the university before applying. Also, the GITAM University Cut Off details is available on its official website for students' reference.

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GITAM University Eligibility Criteria

GITAM University offers a variety of courses with multiple specializations. Every course and its specialization has its own eligibility criteria as per the norms of the institution. The complete details of the eligibility criteria with respect to the courses are listed below. For more information, visit the official website of the university.

GITAM University B.Tech Eligibility

B.Tech is a four-year undergraduate course with specializations in Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering with specialized subjects in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering with specialized subjects in Robotics and Automation, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialized subjects in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialized subjects in IoT, Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialized subjects in VLSI Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with specialized subjects in AI & ML, Mechanical Engineering with specialized subjects in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Mechanical Engineering with specialized subjects in Smart Manufacturing.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should have passed 10 +2 from a recognized central/ state board or its equivalent.
• They should have an aggregate of 60% in Mathematics, Biology, Physics & Chemistry.
• Applicants should have to clear the GAT exam

GITAM University M.Pharm Eligibility

M.Pharmacy is a postgraduate course with specializations in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have completed B. Pharm with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• They have to clear the GAT entrance exam conducted by the university.

GITAM University B.Sc Eligibility

B.Sc is an undergraduate course with specializations in Nursing, Anaesthesia Technology, Optometry, Radiology and Imaging Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Blended (Association with the University of Melbourne), Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have completed intermediate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology with an aggregate of 50%
• They have to clear the GSAT exam conducted by the university.

GITAM University B.Arch Eligibility

B.Arch is an undergraduate course offered by GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have completed 10 +2 in Mathematics/ Biology, Physics, and Chemistry with an aggregate of 50%.
• They have to clear NATA/ JEE.

GITAM University Infrastructure Facilities

The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management is provided with well-maintained infrastructure facilities. These facilities include hostels, auditoriums, healthcare, museum, etc. The complete infrastructure details provided by the university are listed below.

• Separate hostels for boys and girls which covers basic amenities such as uninterrupted power supply, wi-fi with high-speed internet, indoor games, mess, etc
• 7 Auditoriums for national and international conferences, seminars, convocations, cultural activities, etc.
• A General Hospital with qualified staff.
• Bus transportation facilities for the students and staff.
• A Gandhi Museum with rare photographs and artefacts of Mahatma Gandhi.

GITAM University Hostel Details

GITAM University Vishakhapatnam provides well-maintained hostel facilities to its students. GITAM University Facilities covers all the basic amenities that a student needs. The hostel fee details are available on the University website. The complete hostel facilities provided by the university are listed below.

• The University provides 5 boys hostels and 3 girls hostels.
• The hostel environment is made eco-friendly.
• It provides a mess with good quality food and safe drinking water for the students.
• The hostel campus provides a wi-fi facility and an uninterrupted power supply.
• The campus is guarded with 24x7 security.
• The hostels are provided with the warden and qualified doctors.
• It also provides indoor games facilities.

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GITAM University Placements

The placement activities carried out in the university are mentioned below.

• The University holds 100% placement records.
• The GITAM University Placement helps the student by providing personality development training, upgrading their skills, and make them innovative entrepreneurs and dynamic leaders.
• The placement activities provide employable skills to all the students.

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GITAM University Scholarships

The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management provide scholarships for the students. These scholarships vary from courses. The complete scholarship details are available on the official website of the university. The below-mentioned GITAM scholarships are on a yearly basis.

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GITAM University Colleges

The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management has its own colleges providing various courses. These colleges provide courses in UG, PG, PhD, Diploma and Certification. The list of colleges of the GITAM University is listed below.

• GITAM Institute of Technology
• GITAM Institute of Science
• GITAM Institute of Management
• GITAM Institute of Pharmacy
• GITAM Institute of Architecture
• GITAM Institute of Law
• GITAM Institute of Nursing
• GITAM Institute of Gandhian Studies
• Center for Distance Learning
• GITAM Institute of Medical Science and Research

GITAM University Centres

The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management contains various centres. These centres are mainly used for various research activities particularly in the field of technology. The research centres available in the university are listed below.

• Centre for Integrated Rural Development
• Fire Research Centre
• Centre for Sustainable Urban Development
• Centre for International Business Research
• Centre for Research in Public Policy
• Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management
• Centre for Advance Computation
• Centre for Material Research
• Centre for Bi-Product and Process Development
• Centre for Medical Bio-Technology
• Centre for Advanced Materials and Processing
• Centre for Chemical Analysis
• Centre for Industrial Bio-Technology
• Centre for Water Quality Analysis and Monitoring
• Centre for Instrumentation Facility
• Centre for Heavy Equipment Facility

GITAM University Collaborations

The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management has collaborated with various universities, industries, and research activities. The list of collaborations made by the university is mentioned below.

Academic Partnerships

University of Glasgow	Abertay University	Binghamton University
University of Nebraska Omaha	Indian Institute of Science	JPX
Insofe	Vikrama Simhapuri University	University of Texas
West Virginia University	University of Windsor	Kathmandu University
Florida International University	Northern Illinois University	University of the Virgin Islands
Central Michigan University	Groupe ESC DIJON Bourgogne	Universitatsspital Basel

Industry Interaction

HSBC	TATA Consultary Services	HP
Ananth Technologies	EDS Technologies	Infosys
SAP India	Laurus Labs	HDFC Bank
Oracle	Sutherland Global Services	Kumaran Systems
Eisai	HURIX Systems	National Instruments
KGPL	Ericsson	IBM
Symbiosys Technologies	Marine Corporation of India	Delmet
Adeptchips	Dr. Reddy's	HCL

Professional Cooperation

British Council	Universita Degli Studi Di Udine
Confederation of Indian University	NSE
UNICEF	NASSCOM
Think Ahead ACCA	INFLIBNET Centre

Research Partnerships

ICPR	Department of Biotechnology
I-SERVE	BARC
Department of Science & Technology Govt.of India	ICRISAT
Sacon	IICT
CIPET	Central Institute of Tool Design
NGRI	NRDC
APSSRDI	World Noni Research Foundation

Others

Globarena	Stanford University	T.I.M.E
Gim	ELSEVIER	SEED
APCRDA	AP Electronics and IT Agency	Chief Electoral Officer