

GITAM School of Technology in Visakhapatnam, founded in 1980, is renowned as one of Visakhapatnam's top technology institutes. As the first private institution in Andhra Pradesh to achieve university status, it has been recognized by the UGC as a Category 1 university. In the NIRF University Rankings 2021, GITAM University secured the 67th spot. The institute boasted a highest placement package of INR 16 LPA, with students being recruited by prestigious companies such as Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, TATA Consultancy, Cognizant, Federal Bank, and FIAT. GITAM University offers a wide range of degree and doctoral programs in fields like Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Cyber Forensics, Information Security, Data Science, and Electronics Design and Technology. Admissions are based on merit and entrance exams managed by GITAM Deemed to be University. The GITAM Admission Test (GAT) 2021, Round 4, is scheduled for July 27, with applications open until July 24 and an application fee of INR 800. Operating as a deemed university, GITAM School is approved by both the UGC and AICTE, and affiliates with GITAM Deemed to be University, holding a NAAC ‘A+’ accreditation. They offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses, with admissions determined by merit and entrance exams. The institute boasts facilities like a library, hostels, an auditorium, and sports complex, and is affiliated with esteemed partner universities such as Sanford School of Medicine, Lancaster University, Central Michigan University, University of Windsor, and the University of Colorado. For more information, GITAM's official website is available, as well as an admission helpdesk contact number at 0891-2840501. The campus is located at Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045, Andhra Pradesh, India.