GITAM Admission 2026

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · GITAM · Estd. 1980
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A+ NIRF #125
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GITAM GAT 2026 admissions ongoing in phases. Phases 1-5 done; Phases 6-7 to be announced. Apply at gat.gitam.edu. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) is a private deemed university with its flagship campus at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 1980 as Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management by Dr M V V S Murthi, GITAM was granted Deemed-to-be-University status in 2007 under Section 3 of the UGC Act. The university now operates three campuses — Visakhapatnam (main), Hyderabad, and Bengaluru — across a combined 220+ acres.

GITAM has 25+ departments offering 100+ UG, PG and PhD programmes spanning Engineering & Technology (GITAM School of Technology), Management (GITAM School of Business), Sciences (GITAM School of Science), Pharmacy, Architecture, Law, Humanities, Nursing, Paramedical Sciences, and Physiotherapy. The Gitam Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) at Visakhapatnam is the medical college of the GITAM ecosystem.

GITAM admissions are conducted through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) — a national-level computer-based / online proctored entrance test. GAT 2026 is conducted in multiple phases for B.Tech, B.Pharm, BBA, BCom, integrated programmes and select PG courses. Medical admissions follow NEET UG; PG management uses GAT-PGTA or CAT/MAT. PhD admissions go through the GITAM PhD entrance plus interview.

6,000
Total Seats
65
Courses
A+
NAAC
#125
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

GAT 2026 (GITAM Admission Test)
Conducted by GITAM Deemed University

GAT (GITAM Admission Test) is the primary entrance for B.Tech, B.Pharm, BBA, BCom, integrated and select PG programmes — conducted nationally in multiple phases in computer-based and online proctored modes. Medical admissions follow NEET UG; PG management uses GAT-PGTA or CAT/MAT; PhD admissions go through the GITAM PhD entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

B.Tech: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with PCM at 60%+ aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories) and a valid GAT 2026 score. UG (BBA, BCom, BA, integrated): 10+2 with at least 50%. MBBS (GIMSR): NEET UG qualified with the cut-off rank. PG: Bachelor's in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD); GAT-PGTA / CAT / GATE score where applicable. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / GITAM PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
GAT 2026 Phase 5 registration last date 12 Jun 2026 — — Closed
GAT 2026 Phase 5 exam 14 Jun 2026 — — Closed
GAT 2026 Phase 6 & 7 dates Invalid Date — — Upcoming
Counselling after each phase result Invalid Date — — Ongoing

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Visit apply.gitam.edu and create a GITAM 2026 application
  2. 2
    Choose programme (B.Tech / B.Pharm / BBA / BCom / integrated / PG)
  3. 3
    Pay the application fee of Rs 600
  4. 4
    Book the GAT exam slot in your chosen phase
  5. 5
    Appear in GAT 2026 (computer-based or online proctored)
  6. 6
    After GAT result, complete GITAM counselling and seat acceptance
  7. 7
    Pay programme fees and report at the assigned campus (Visakhapatnam / Hyderabad / Bengaluru / GIMSR)

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

GITAM offers a tuition-fee scholarship programme — top GAT rankers receive substantial fee waivers. Single Girl Child concessions, sports/co-curricular scholarships, defence-wards quotas, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS through the National Scholarship Portal are also available.

Reservations

As a private deemed university, GITAM follows its own internal admission policy. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates receive eligibility relaxations and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. NRI/PIO/OCI sponsorship category and foreign nationals are accommodated per the GITAM prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management?
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management admits students primarily through GAT 2026 (GITAM Admission Test). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management accept GAT 2026 (GITAM Admission Test) scores?
GAT 2026 (GITAM Admission Test) is the primary basis for admission at Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.