GITAM
Reviewed 26 Apr 2026· 20 sources
GITAM coverReviewed 26 Apr 2026GITAM · Visakhapatnam
VisakhapatnamEst. 1980

GITAM University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission

Overview

About GITAM

GITAM University is an university in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. GITAM offers fully residential campus models — Visakhapatnam (main), Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The Visakhapatnam campus has 14 hostel blocks (8 boys, 6 girls) accommodating 5,500+ students. Hyderabad campus has 6 hostel blocks; Bengaluru has 4. AC twin-sharing rooms cost INR 1.55 lakh per academic year (rent + amenities + electricity); non-AC twin-sharing INR 95,000-1.10 lakh; single-occupancy AC (limited, mostly final-year) INR 2.10 lakh/year. Mess fee separate at INR 60,000-72,000/year covering 4 daily meals. GITAM drives focused research across IoT, smart cities, AI/ML, marine engineering (Visakhapatnam coastal advantage), petroleum engineering, biotechnology, computational biology, sustainable energy and structural engineering. The institute houses the Centre for Marine Robotics, the Andhra Pradesh State Drone Research Centre, the Centre for Excellence in IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems, the Solar Energy Research Lab, the Biomedical Devices Innovation Lab, and the Centre for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. The campus extends over about 148 acres. GITAM Visakhapatnam (main campus) operates from a 110-acre integrated coastal campus, while the Hyderabad campus is 60 acres and the Bengaluru campus is 50 acres.

Courses & costs

GITAM fees

Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.

Fees
ProgrammeYearAmount
Gitam School of Law: B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)Tuition Source₹75,000

Reference fee schedule (not this college's own)

Published in a state-wide schedule that does not name this college.

ProgrammeYearAmount
GITAM School of Law: doctoral programmes (Ph.D.)Application fee2026-27₹1,200 Source
GITAM School of Law: doctoral programmes (Ph.D.)Tuition2026-27₹30,000 Source
GITAM School of Law: doctoral programmes (Ph.D.)Tuition2026-27₹1,00,000 Source
Placements · 2024

GITAM placements

College-wide placements for 2024: a highest package of 23 LPA.

₹23L · 2024College-wide

₹23L · College-wide · 2024

GITAM University Visakhapatnam (with extensions in Hyderabad and Bengaluru) records placement rates of 82-88% across the BTech batch, with the CSE branch consistently at 90-94%.

From the sources

Programmes — sourced details

Opens monthJanuary 2026 Source
Closes monthJuly 2026 (programme-specific; portal pages show dates such as 24 July 2026) Source
Centralised portalNo Source
Programme codeFAM MGMT Source
NameGITAM School of Business: doctoral programmes (Ph.D.) Source
Study levelDoctoral Source
EligibilityMaster’s degree or four-year bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; generally 55% or equivalent. Source
Intake year2026 Source
Stated cycle2026-27 Source
Awarding bodyGITAM Deemed to be University Source
Approving bodySelf Source
Duration in years3 Source

Recognition & affiliations

RegulatorStated session
UGC deemed list
123
Note 1
13.08.2007
123
UGC Section 12(B) letter
123
Note 1
as on 10.06.2020
123
DEB RECOGNITION
123
Note 1
NIRF ranking record
123
Note 1

Faculty & teaching

Total
1171
Note 1
1
Name
Prof. Errol D’Souza
Note 1
1
Admissions · collected information

GITAM admissions

Admission details are not available yet. Check the college’s current admission notice for application requirements.

Hostel · campus

GITAM hostel

GITAM hostel details are listed in this section. GITAM offers fully residential campus models — Visakhapatnam (main), Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The Visakhapatnam campus has 14 hostel blocks (8 boys, 6 girls) accommodating 5,500+.

GITAM offers fully residential campus models — Visakhapatnam (main), Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The Visakhapatnam campus has 14 hostel blocks (8 boys, 6 girls) accommodating 5,500+ students. Hyderabad campus has 6 hostel blocks; Bengaluru has 4. AC twin-sharing rooms cost INR 1.55 lakh per academic year (rent + amenities + electricity); non-AC twin-sharing INR 95,000-1.10 lakh; single-occupancy AC (limited, mostly final-year) INR 2.10 lakh/year. Mess fee separate at INR 60,000-72,000/year covering 4 daily meals.

Scholarships

Scholarships

GITAM offers a structured Merit Scholarship that waives 25-100% of tuition for top JEE Main / GAT / EAMCET scorers — JEE Main top 5,000 AIR get 100% tuition waiver; ranks 5,001-15,000 get 75%; ranks 15,001-30,000 get 50%; ranks 30,001-50,000 get 25%. The GITAM Founders Scholarship supports 50 students annually with 50-100% tuition waiver based on financial need (family income under INR 4 lakh) plus academic merit (12th >85%). Andhra Pradesh State Government Post-Matric Scholarship is available for SC/ST/OBC/EBC students through the AP scholarship portal — covering INR 30,000-1.5 lakh annually.

Infrastructure & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities

GITAM Visakhapatnam (main campus) operates from a 110-acre integrated coastal campus, while the Hyderabad campus is 60 acres and the Bengaluru campus is 50 acres.

147.75 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
From the sources

Research — sourced details

DisciplineUniversity Source
Exam patternSemester Source
Teaching languageEnglish Source
Attendance min pct75 Source

Notable alumni

Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events

GITAM engineering alumni network spans 35,000+ graduates with strong density in IT services, BFSI, automotive, energy and entrepreneurship. Notable alumni include Pratyush Sridhar (founder, Rent Sher), Naveen Sankar (Senior Director, Cognizant), Krishna Vavilala (former CEO, Tata Communications), Praveen Yarra (Senior Engineer, Microsoft Hyderabad), Suresh Vadakkesveeran (Director, IBM India), Anuradha Doddi (founder, Assistant Pro), and several senior leaders at Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cyient, GE Energy and Mahindra Group.

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Admissions reading

Helpful guides for your admission

Planning your application to GITAM? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.

Reach the college

GITAM contact details

AddressLocation NH 207, Nagadenehali, Doddaballapur taluk, Bengaluru - 561203
Office bearerRole
Prof. D. GunasekaranRegistrar
Prof. Dayananda SiddavattamVice-Chancellor
P.A.V.S. SekharDirector
M. Saratchandra BabuPrincipal
I. B. RajuChairperson
Prof. Gouthama Rao YejjuVice Chancellor (In-Charge)
From the sources

More details

Official nameGandhi Institute of Technology and Management Source
Established1980 Source
NameGITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) Source
Institution typeMedical college Source
Same campusYes Source
NameGITAM Bengaluru Campus Source
Institution typeOther Source
Same campusNo Source
NameGITAM Hyderabad Campus Source
Recognition code typeAICTE permanent id Source
Recognition code1-4646080501 Source
Recognition code typeNIRF id Source
Recognition codeIR-O-U-0011 Source
NIRF rank88 Source
Ranking year2025 Source
NAAC gradeA++ Source
Ranking categoryUniversity Source
NAAC valid untilFebruary 2030 Source
NameGandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) Source
Institution typeSelf-awarding Source
Affiliation statusSelf Source
Approval statusApproved Source
Gender admittedCo-educational Source
Section 12 statusNot applicable Source
FAQ

GITAM FAQs

What is the B.Tech tuition fee at GITAM Visakhapatnam for 2026-27?
B.Tech annual tuition at the Visakhapatnam campus is ₹3,30,000 per year for Computer Science & Engineering, CSE (AI & Data Science), CSE (Cyber Security) and Information Technology; ₹2,00,000 per year for Electronics & Communication Engineering; and ₹1,20,000 per year for EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology and Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering. A one-time admission/university fee of ₹30,000-40,000 applies in year one, plus annual examination fees of ~₹15,000.
Does GITAM Visakhapatnam offer scholarships and fee waivers?
Yes. GITAM offers merit scholarships of 25%, 50%, 75% and up to 100% of tuition for top GAT rankers and JEE Main rank-holders within the top 20,000 All India Rank. Need-based scholarships providing 30-60% tuition support are also available for economically backward students on submission of income proofs. Separate sports and co-curricular scholarships apply for state/national-level achievers. Scholarships are released slot-wise, so applying in GAT Phase I or II is advised.
What are the hostel and mess charges at GITAM Visakhapatnam?
Hostel charges range from ₹40,000-60,000 per year for non-AC triple-sharing rooms up to ₹70,000-1,00,000 per year for AC double-sharing rooms. Mess charges are on opt-in basis, typically ₹15,000-25,000 per year for vegetarian/non-vegetarian plans. All 10 hostels (5 for men, 5 for women) are within the 147.75-acre campus, equipped with 4 Gbps Wi-Fi, 24x7 security, medical support and purified drinking water.
What is the admission process for B.Tech at GITAM Visakhapatnam?
Admission is through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) 2026 — a computer-based MCQ test of 150 minutes and 200 marks, conducted in four phases (Phase I December 2025, Phase II 29 March 2026, Phase III 19 April 2026, Phase IV 17 May 2026). Candidates with valid JEE Main 2026 score can also apply via the JEE Main Merit-Based Route. Seat allotment is by rank-cum-preference. Eligibility: Class XII with 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; age below 21 as on 1 July 2026.
What is the GAT 2026 exam pattern and syllabus?
GAT 2026 is an online MCQ test of 150 minutes duration and 200 marks, comprising 100 questions: approximately 60 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (class 11-12 CBSE-aligned syllabus) and 40 questions from Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving, which includes analytical reasoning, data interpretation, verbal ability and logical puzzles. Marking is +2 per correct answer with no negative marking. Application fee is ₹1,200 per phase, and candidates can appear in multiple phases to improve their rank.
When was GITAM University established and what is its accreditation?
GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) was founded in 1980 by Dr. S. Murthi along with a group of eminent educationists. It was granted Deemed-to-be-University status on 13 August 2007 through MHRD notification under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. 54 in the 3rd cycle (February 2023 — February 2030) and placed by UGC in Category I — reserved for institutions with the highest academic autonomy.
Where is GITAM Visakhapatnam located and what is the campus size?
GITAM University is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
What are the placement statistics and top recruiters at GITAM Visakhapatnam?
In the 2024-25 placement cycle, the highest B.Tech package offered was ₹23 LPA, with average packages ranging from ₹5-7 LPA across specialisations and an overall placement rate of approximately 85%. CSE, AI/DS and ECE branches recorded 90%+ placement and 100+ offers above ₹10 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Cognizant, Wipro, TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, Mercedes-Benz R&D, Bosch, IBM, Oracle, ZScaler, Hyundai-Kia Engineering and Pay Pal, with 300+ companies visiting annually.
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Last reviewed: 26 Apr 2026.

Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.

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