GITAM University Vizag admission 2024 is currently going on for various courses. Numerous courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in streams like architecture, business, humanities and social sciences, law, pharmacy, science and technology. Some of the popular GITAM Vishakhapatnam courses are B.Tech, BA, B.Arch, BBA, LLB, MTech, M.Pharm, LLM, M.Sc and MCA. GITAM University Vizag admission is done based on various national and state-level entrance examinations. GITAM Vizag conducts its own entrance exam, GITAM Admission Test or GAT, for admission in all courses except MBA. GITAM Vizag MBA admission is done through GBAT.
Admission Process | GAT (GITAM Admission Test), JEE Main, CAT, MAT, Merit-based |
GITAM Vizag UG admission requires applicants to qualify for the standard entrance examination, i.e., the GITAM Admission Test (GAT). Candidates who have appeared for any other entrance exam such as JEE, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, NATA, GATE, AP / TS ECET & DCET, HSEE, TISS, CLAT, LSAT, UGAT, AP / TS ICET, NEET (UG), GPAT, JAM, CUCET, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, etc., do not have to appear for GAT. Prior to that, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for UG courses. Tabulated below is the GITAM Vizag admission criteria for UG courses.
Degree | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech | 4 years | Passed 10+2 examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% from any recognised board (55% for CBSE and ICSE boards). The candidate must have had Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects in 10+2. For B.Tech in Biotechnology, the candidate must have had Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as core subjects in 10+2 + GAT Engineering (UG)/TS EAMCET, KCET, AP EAMCET, JEE + Counselling |
B.Pharm | 4 years | Passed the 10+2 examination from any recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50%. The candidate must have had Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as core subjects in 10+2. The candidate must have had English as a compulsory subject in 10+2 + GAT Pharmacy (UG)/TS EAMCET/AP EAMCET + Counselling |
B.Arch | 5 years | Passed the 10+2 examination from any recognised board. Scored a minimum of 50% in aggregate as well as in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects + NATA/JEE Paper II/GAT + Counselling |
BA+LLB | 5 years | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% from any recognised board + GAT Law (UG)/CLAT/LSAT |
BBA+LLB | 5 years | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% from any recognised board + GAT Law (UG)/CLAT/LSAT |
BA | 3 years | Passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% + GAT |
BCA | 3 years | Passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics or Computer Science as a core subject with a minimum of 50% + GAT |
BSc | 3 years | Passed 10+2 examination with relevant science subjects with a minimum of 50% + GAT |
BBA | 3 years | Passed 10+2 examination from any recognized board with a minimum of 50% + GAT |
B.Com | 3 years | Passed 10+2 examination with Commerce subjects from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% + GAT |
The following is the list of entrance exams accepted for UG admission at GITAM Vizag:
Degree | Exam |
B.Tech | GAT Engineering (UG), TS EAMCET, KCET, AP EAMCET, JEE |
B.Pharm | GAT Pharmacy (UG), TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET |
B.Arch | NATA, JEE Paper II, GAT |
BA+LLB | GAT Law (UG), CLAT, LSAT |
BBA+LLB | GAT Law (UG), CLAT, LSAT |
BCA | GAT Science (UG) |
BBA | GAT(UG) |
B.Com | GAT (UG) |
BSc | GAT Science (UG) |
BA | GAT Humanities (UG) |
The following is the list of GITAM University Vizag admission dates for UG courses
Event | Date |
GITAM GAT 2025 Registration Opens | October 2024 (tentative) |
GITAM GAT 2025 Phase 1 for MBA | December 2024 (tentative) |
Candidates seeking GITAM Vizag PG admission must pass the GITAM Admission Test (GAT), which is the standard entrance examination. However, those who have taken any other entrance exams such as JEE, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, NATA, GATE, AP/TS ECET & DCET, HSEE, TISS, CLAT, LSAT, UGAT, AP/TS ICET, NEET (UG), GPAT, JAM, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, or GMAT, are exempted from taking GAT. Additionally, candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria for PG courses. Candidates can check out the list below for the popular courses, and eligibility criteria for GITAM Vizag admissions to PG courses.
Degree | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
M.Tech | 2 years | Candidates are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks + GAT Engineering (PG)/GATE/AP PGECET/Karnataka PGCET + Counselling |
M.Pharm | 2 years | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognised university + GAT Pharmacy (PG) + Counselling |
MBA | 2 years | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognised university + GBAT/MAT/XAT/CAT/NMAT/CMAT + Counselling |
MCA | 2 years | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognised university + GAT Science (PG) + Counselling |
MA | 2 years | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university in the relevant discipline + GAT |
MSc | 2 years | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks in the relevant field from any recognised university + GAT |
LLM | 1 year | Candidates must have an LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognised university + GAT |
The following is the list of entrance exams accepted for PG admission at GITAM Vizag:
Degree | Exam |
M.Tech | GAT Engineering (PG), GATE, AP PGECET, Karnataka PGCET |
M.Pharm | GAT Pharmacy (PG) |
MBA | GBAT, MAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT |
MCA | GAT Science (PG) |
MA | GAT Humanities (PG) |
MSc | GAT Science (PG) |
LLM | GAT Law (PG) |
The following is the list of GITAM University Vizag admission dates for PG courses
Event | Date |
GATE 2025 registration | August 24 to September 26, 2024 |
GATE 2025 exam | February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
GITAM Vizag admission process begins with registration for GAT. In case any candidates have appeared and obtained a valid score in any other entrance exam accepted by the university, they need to directly fill in the application form. Candidates must make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria set for the courses. Below is the GITAM Vizag application process explained in detail:
The following documents are required at the time of GITAM Vizag admission:
GITAM University Vizag scholarships are both merit-based and need-based. These scholarships fall under three categories: government, GITAM-specific, and other scholarships. The AICTE Pragati Scholarship supports girl students with a family income below Rs 8 LPA, offering Rs 50,000 per annum. The Saksham Scholarship aids specially-abled students with a 40% disability, providing Rs 50,000 annually. Furthermore, GITAM Vizag offers fee exemptions for high-achieving students in various courses, such as B.Tech and M.Tech, based on entrance test performance and CGPA maintenance.
Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
Post Graduate Scholarship | GATE/GPAT qualified M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Pharma students in AICTE-approved courses | Rs 12,400 per month |
Pragati Scholarship (Degree) | Girl students, family income < Rs 8 LPA | Rs 50,000 per annum |
Saksham Scholarship | Specially-abled students with ≥40% disability, family income < Rs 8 LPA | Rs 50,000 per annum |
Swanath Scholarship | Orphan students or children of parents who died due to COVID-19 | Rs 50,000 per annum |
Ishan Uday Scholarship for NER | Students from North Eastern Region, parental income < Rs 4.5 LPA | Rs 5,400/month (general courses) |
B.Tech Merit Scholarship | Top 3000 rankers of GAT, JEE Mains Percentile, AP EAPCET or TS EAMCET | Tuition fee exempted (up to 100%) |
M.Tech Merit Scholarship | 8.0 CGPA, GAT, GATE, or AP/TS EAMCET rankers | Tuition fee exempted (up to 100%) |
B.Arch Merit Scholarship | Based on JEE Main/NATA scores | Tuition fee exempted (up to 100%) |
UG Humanities Merit Scholarship | GAT, HSEE scores | Tuition fee exempted (up to 100%) |
PG Law Scholarship | GAT, CLAT, LSAT scores | Tuition fee exempted (up to 100%) |
PG Science Merit Scholarship | GAT, JAM, CUCET ranks | Tuition fee exempted (up to 100%) |
UG Nursing Merit Scholarship | GAT, NEET ranks | Tuition fee exempted (up to 100%) |
Alumni Returning for Higher Studies | GITAM alumni enrolling in higher education | 10% fee reduction |
ONGC Scholarship to Meritorious Students | Economically weaker students pursuing professional courses in engineering and medical streams | Varies based on merit |
For GITAM Vizag admissions to B.Arch, candidates have to first appear and qualify in NATA and then appear for the GITAM Admission Test (GAT). Candidates who have met the required eligibility criteria need to fill in the NATA application form, upload all the necessary documents and pay the application fees. Once the NATA application process is completed, candidates can download their admit card when available from the official website. Candidates need to appear for the NATA on the scheduled date. Those with a with a minimum score of 70 out of 200 marks in NATA have to submit the GITAM application form. Next, they have to participate in the counselling conducted by GITAM Visakhapatnam and then pay the fee and get the document verified.
Yes, the GITAM Admission Test will be easy to crack if you are well prepared for other entrance tests like AP EAMCET, CUET, just to name a few. Most of the questions comprise mainly basic questions from Class 12. No typical questions have been asked in the test so far.
GITAM GAT is an online computer-based test (CBT). The exam is conducted in online mode only, which means that candidates have to take the test on a computer system with an internet connection. The online test is conducted in multiple slots over several days, allowing candidates to choose a convenient date and time to take the test. The exam pattern of GITAM GAT includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry for B.Tech programmes and verbal ability, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude for MBA and MCA programmes.
GAT is conducted by the university for admitting students to various courses. One needs to register online on the official website for GAT. Here are the details for GITAM Admission Test registration:
Log in using your phone number or e-mail id and get it verified.
Next, fill in all the details that appear in the application form.
Review your GAT application form.
Next, pay the GAT application fee which is Rs 1,200.
Take a printout of the form and keep it safe for future use.
Yes, as per the admission policy, one can apply for multiple courses for admission at GITAM University Vizag. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one course have the option to select multiple courses when they are registering for GAT 2024. During the counseling session, the course will be finalised and seats will be allotted for a single programme and admission is finalised after the fee payment and document verification process.
Candidates must first and foremost apply, appear and qualify the GITAM Admission Test 2024. After the results are out, a merit list will be released which will have the name of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted candidates will be then called in for counselling. To log in for the GAT 2024 online admission counselling, candidates need to visit admissions.gitam.edu. After visiting the website they can log in using any one of the two options. They can either log in with a password or log in with OTP.
GITAM Vizag eligibility criteria for UG courses is that candidates must pass Class 12 with a minimum aggregate range of 45%-55% marks depending on the course opted. In the case of PG admission, candidates need to complete their graduation in the relevant stream with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
The following documents are required to apply for GITAM Vizag admission- academic mark sheets, entrance exam admit card, transfer certificate, caste certificate, proof of identity and a recent passport-size photograph.
No, it is not possible to take direct admission in GITAM Vizag. Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria and compulsorily appear in GAT or any other entrance exam accepted. Shortlisted candidates then need to attend counselling after which they can confirm their admission by paying the admission fee and getting the documents verified.
GITAM Vizag admission is done based on entrance exams. Candidates can either apply and appear for GAT or any other entrance exam accepted by the university. GBAT is conducted by GITAM for MBA admission. Candidates are also selected based on MAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT scores. After the results are out, a merit list will be released. Shortlisted candidates then need to attend the counselling session and confirm their seat through the seat allotment process.