GMR Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University), Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, admits students to its 2026 B.Tech programmes through AP EAPCET. Popular options include B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Each four-year B.Tech programme has a total fee of INR 3,11,200.

GMRIT fills state-quota seats through APSCHE web counselling. B.Tech lateral entry uses AP ECET, while M.Tech admission is based on GATE or AP PGECET. In 2025, the institute was placed 3rd among private engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh and 82nd nationally.

Admission routes for the 2026-27 session:

  • B.Tech applicants seeking Category A seats must qualify through AP EAPCET and take part in APSCHE web counselling. Applications for management-quota seats are submitted directly to GMRIT.
  • Admission to the 2026-27 B.Tech lateral-entry programme is handled through AP ECET and APSCHE counselling.
  • M.Tech applicants can use a valid GATE or AP PGECET score. APSCHE holds separate counselling rounds for the two groups.
  • APSCHE counselling based on AP EAPCET rank fills 70% of the B.Tech intake. Category B, also called the management quota, accounts for the other 30%.
  • Category B consists of 15% NRI seats and 15% non-NRI seats. Every applicant must have at least 45% in Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • Eligible students from low-income families can receive full tuition-fee reimbursement under the Andhra Pradesh government's Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme.
  • An AP EAPCET rank below 5,000 qualifies a student for a 100% tuition and hostel fee waiver at GMRIT.
  • GMRIT has held Deemed-to-be University status since 2023. Its seat intake and reservation rules follow UGC and AICTE guidelines.

GMRIT admission applications and information are available through the official admission portal. Category B applicants may also apply at admissions.gmrit.edu.in.

For Category B admission, GMRIT accepts direct applications for 30% of its B.Tech seats. The share is divided equally between NRI and non-NRI applicants. Students in either group need a minimum of 45% in Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

GMRIT B.Tech Admission 2026

Students can choose from 10 B.Tech branches: Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology and Power Engineering. The four-year fee is the same for every branch.

Programme Duration Total Fee
B.Tech in any of the 10 available branches 4 years INR 3,11,200

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Government scholarship schemes have provided full tuition-fee reimbursement to 2,923 of 4,224 UG students at GMRIT. This is the highest fee-reimbursement ratio reported among private deemed universities in Srikakulam district.

Eligibility and Seat Distribution

Applicants must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects. A minimum aggregate of 45% is compulsory for both counselling and management-quota admission.

Seat Category Eligibility Admission Route
Category A, 70% of seats Class 12 with PCM and at least 45% aggregate APSCHE counselling based on AP EAPCET rank
Category B NRI, 15% of seats Class 12 with PCM and at least 45% aggregate Direct application to the GMRIT admissions office
Category B non-NRI, 15% of seats Class 12 with PCM and at least 45% aggregate Direct application to the GMRIT admissions office

B.Tech Selection Process

For Category A, APSCHE prepares the allotment from each student's AP EAPCET rank and the preferences entered during online counselling. GMRIT does not hold another entrance examination or interview for these seats.

  • Category A allotment depends entirely on the AP EAPCET rank and the college and branch choices submitted during APSCHE counselling.
  • For Category B, the institute reviews Class 12 marks and may hold a short interaction. Applicants for NRI seats must provide proof of NRI sponsorship.
  • Students whose AP EAPCET rank is below 5,000 can receive a 100% waiver of tuition and hostel fees.

Students applying through the Andhra Pradesh state-domicile route must register on the official APSCHE portal at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in and select GMRIT during web option entry. These Category A applications are not submitted directly to the institute.

B.Tech Application Process

  • Category A applicants must register for AP EAPCET through the official APSCHE examination portal and then join B.Tech web counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
  • During web option entry, select GMRIT and list the preferred engineering branches.
  • Category B applicants must apply at admissions.gmrit.edu.in and provide the Class 12 marksheet, identity documents and an entrance-exam scorecard, if available.
  • An NRI applicant must also submit the sponsoring NRI relative's passport copy and a financial undertaking.
  • After receiving a seat, report to the GMRIT campus in Rajam on the date specified in the allotment letter and complete the admission formalities.

GMRIT B.Tech Lateral Entry Admission 2026

Diploma holders can enter the second year of B.Tech through the lateral-entry route. Selection is based on AP ECET rank, and APSCHE manages the seat-allotment process through online counselling.

Programme Eligibility Admission Route Total Fee
B.Tech Lateral Entry, 3 years Engineering diploma with at least 45% aggregate APSCHE counselling based on AP ECET rank INR 2,33,400

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Lateral Entry Admission Process

Eligible diploma holders must obtain an AP ECET rank and register for APSCHE counselling. GMRIT and the preferred branch must be entered during the web option round. Admission is completed after seat allotment and document verification.

GMRIT M.Tech Admission 2026

M.Tech admission requires a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree and a valid GATE or AP PGECET rank. APSCHE first conducts a separate round for GATE-qualified students and then holds counselling for AP PGECET candidates.

Available specialisations are Computer Science and Engineering, Digital Electronics and Communication Systems, Environmental Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, Thermal Engineering, Transportation Engineering and VLSI Design.

Programme Eligibility Admission Route Total Fee
M.Tech, 2 years Relevant B.E. or B.Tech with at least 50%; reserved-category applicants need 45% APSCHE counselling based on GATE or AP PGECET rank INR 1,00,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Separate boys' and girls' hostels are available to M.Tech students. The hostel fee is INR 99,000 per year.

M.Tech Admission Process

Applicants must qualify through GATE or AP PGECET and register for the relevant APSCHE counselling round. Seat allotment is completed through the online counselling system after applicants submit their programme preferences.

GMRIT B.Tech Cutoff

For the general category in 2024, AP EAPCET closing ranks across GMRIT's B.Tech branches ranged from 8,495 to 1,01,948. Computer Science and Engineering had the strongest competition among the available branches.

GMRIT Scholarships

Students at GMRIT can seek support through the institute's rank-based waiver and Andhra Pradesh government reimbursement schemes. More than 69% of the institute's undergraduate students receive full tuition-fee reimbursement under government schemes.

  • Students with an AP EAPCET rank below 5,000 qualify for a 100% tuition and hostel fee waiver from GMRIT.
  • Jagananna Vidya Deevena provides full B.Tech tuition-fee reimbursement to eligible students whose family income is below the prescribed limit. GMRIT reports that 2,923 of 4,224 UG students receive full reimbursement.
  • GMRIT is empanelled with leading nationalised banks that provide education loans under the IBA model scheme for higher education.

GMRIT Admission FAQs

Ques. How are students selected for the regular B.Tech programme at GMRIT?

Ans. AP EAPCET rank and APSCHE web counselling determine admission to 70% of B.Tech seats. The other 30% are Category B seats for which students apply directly to GMRIT. The institute does not conduct its own entrance test.

Ques. What academic marks are needed to apply for GMRIT B.Tech admission?

Ans. Applicants need to pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtain at least 45% aggregate. The same minimum applies to Category A and Category B applicants.

Ques. How is the Category B intake divided at GMRIT?

Ans. Category B covers 30% of the B.Tech intake. GMRIT assigns 15% to NRI applicants and 15% to non-NRI applicants. Applications are accepted directly by the institute at admissions.gmrit.edu.in.

Ques. How much does a B.Tech degree cost at GMRIT?

Ans. A regular four-year B.Tech programme costs INR 3,11,200 in total, regardless of the branch. The three-year lateral-entry programme has a total fee of INR 2,33,400. Hostel accommodation costs an additional INR 99,000 per year.

Ques. What financial support can a GMRIT student receive?

Ans. An AP EAPCET rank below 5,000 makes a student eligible for a 100% tuition and hostel fee waiver. Eligible students may also receive full tuition reimbursement through Jagananna Vidya Deevena. Full reimbursement covers 2,923 of 4,224 UG students at GMRIT.

Ques. Which scores does GMRIT accept for M.Tech selection?

Ans. Applicants can seek M.Tech admission with a valid GATE or AP PGECET score. APSCHE conducts different counselling rounds for GATE-qualified and AP PGECET-qualified applicants. The two-year programme has a total fee of INR 1,00,000.

Ques. What route must an engineering diploma holder follow for B.Tech admission?

Ans. Diploma holders use their AP ECET rank to join APSCHE counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The lateral-entry B.Tech programme lasts 3 years and costs INR 2,33,400 in total.

Ques. Are residential facilities offered to GMRIT students?

Ans. Yes. The campus has separate boys' and girls' hostels, each charging INR 99,000 per year. Students may request accommodation while completing admission, but allotment depends on room availability.

Ques. Who manages counselling for AP EAPCET seats at GMRIT?

Ans. APSCHE, the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, manages web counselling for every AP EAPCET-based B.Tech seat at GMRIT. Applicants must register and submit their college preferences through cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.