Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹3.8LManagement quota · /yr
Verified 26 Apr 2026GITAM University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) is a multi-campus Deemed-to-be University headquartered at Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was founded in 1980 by Dr. M.V.V.S.…
NAAC A++NIRF 101–150
₹3.8L
CSE Cyber · Management quota
85%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27
GITAM fees
NRI · annual fee by branch
Biotechnology (BT)
4-yr ₹26,40,000
₹6,60,000
Civil Engineering (CE)
4-yr ₹26,40,000
₹6,60,000
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
4-yr ₹30,40,000
₹7,60,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
4-yr ₹30,40,000
₹7,60,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)
4-yr ₹30,40,000
₹7,60,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
4-yr ₹30,40,000
₹7,60,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
4-yr ₹26,40,000
₹6,60,000
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
4-yr ₹26,40,000
₹6,60,000
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
4-yr ₹30,40,000
₹7,60,000
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
4-yr ₹26,40,000
₹6,60,000
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
4-yr total ₹15,20,000
₹3,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹15,20,000
₹3,80,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹15,20,000
₹3,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
4-yr total ₹15,20,000
₹3,80,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
4-yr total ₹15,20,000
₹3,80,000 /yr
Civil Engineering
4-yr total ₹13,20,000
₹3,30,000 /yr
Biotechnology
4-yr total ₹13,20,000
₹3,30,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4-yr total ₹13,20,000
₹3,30,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
4-yr total ₹13,20,000
₹3,30,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering
4-yr total ₹13,20,000
₹3,30,000 /yr
Application process · mgmt quota
- 1Call principal's office on
+917975193033for current seat availability and exact per-branch fee. - 2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. NRI quota requires NRI sponsor docs.
- 3Counsellor confirms seat availability and locks the branch. Payment via DD, NEFT or pay-order to the institution account.
- 4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Donation policy: All published rates are tuition-only; donation policy is on a per-branch basis. Confirm current bands with the admissions office.
Get current tier rates and seat-availability via WhatsApp.
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Placements · 2023-24
GITAM placements
85%
₹6LAvg CTC
23 LPAHighest CTC
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%. Average package for 2024 CSE settled at INR 8-9.5 LPA with median INR 7 LPA; ECE/EE averaged INR 6.5-7
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering
₹3.8LManagement quota · /yr
Information Science and Engineering
₹3.8LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹3.8LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹3.8LManagement quota · /yr
Civil Engineering
₹3.3LManagement quota · /yr
Biotechnology
₹3.3LManagement quota · /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹3.3LManagement quota · /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹3.3LManagement quota · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
₹3.3LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
GITAM admissions
GITAM University admits BTech students through GAT (GITAM Admission Test — internal entrance), JEE Main, AP EAMCET (for Visakhapatnam) and TS EAMCET (for Hyderabad). For 2024, GAT cutoff for CSE 2026-27: 65+ percentile. JEE Main cutoffs: CSE 90-92 percentile General, ECE 85-88, M
Hostel · campus
Hostel
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. Mess offers Andhra-Telugu, North Indian, South Indian, Continental, and a separate J
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
Infrastructure
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. The Engineering campus at Visakhapatnam features 18 academic blocks housing CSE, ECE, IT, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, Che
147.75 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
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. Faculty publish 350-400 SCI/Scopus papers annually with research grants from DST,
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
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, RentSher), 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, AssistantPro), and several senior leaders at Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cyient, GE Energy and Mahindra Group. The GITAM Alumni Association operates ded
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. M.V.V.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. GITAM is re-accredited with the highest NAAC A++ grade at CGPA 3.54 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?
The GITAM Visakhapatnam campus is located at Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530045, spread over 147.75 acres on the Bay of Bengal east coast, bordered by the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. It is approximately 17 km from Visakhapatnam Railway Station and 22 km from Visakhapatnam International Airport. GITAM also operates campuses at Rudraram, Hyderabad (120+ acres, established 2009) and Doddaballapur, Bengaluru (45 acres, established 2012).
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 PayPal, with 300+ companies visiting annually.
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Verification & sources
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