GITAM (Deemed to be University) has announced scholarships for 786 students under its Pathway Scholarship Programme, with total financial support valued at up to INR 30 crore. The scholarships include up to 100% fee coverage, along with food and accommodation.

The announcement by GITAM (Deemed to be University) follows the successful conduct of the Pathway Scholarship Examination, which recorded participation from 7,795 students studying in government-run Tribal Welfare and Social Welfare institutions across Andhra Pradesh.

Participation from Welfare Institutions

Students from different districts took part in the examination through multiple testing centres set up for welfare institutions.

Category Number of Students Centres
Tribal Welfare Institutions 4,527 59
Social Welfare Institutions 3,268 90
Total 7,795 149

The selected 786 students will be admitted to 61 undergraduate programmes offered across campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.

Selection and Financial Support

Scholarships under the Pathway Programme are awarded based on performance in the GITAM Admission Test (GAT). Funding for the initiative is provided directly by the university.

Financial support may cover:

  • Tuition fees
  • Hostel accommodation
  • Meals
  • Basic academic costs

Continuation of the scholarship depends on maintaining required academic performance during the course.

Expansion of the Programme

The number of beneficiaries and scholarship value has increased significantly over the past three years.

Year Students Supported Scholarship Value
2026 786 Up to INR 30 crore
2025 59 INR 1.45 crore
2024 18 INR 49.7 lakh

This represents a more than 40-fold increase in student intake within two years.

Scholarship Distribution in Recent Years

This increase reflects the expansion of the programme in terms of both student intake and financial allocation.

Between 2021 and 2025, the university distributed scholarships to a large number of students.

Period Students Supported Total Scholarship Amount
2025 3,566 INR 47.93 crore
2021–2025 10,573 INR 115.97 crore

These scholarships supported a significant share of admitted students during the period.

Other Financial Assistance Categories

Additional support schemes are available for students with different eligibility criteria.

These include:

  • Need-based financial aid
  • Sports scholarships for recognised achievements
  • Support for families of personnel from:
    • Indian Navy
    • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
    • Indian Air Force

Programme Objective

The Pathway Scholarship Programme focuses on providing access to higher education for students studying in government institutions. The selection process is based on academic performance, while financial support is structured to cover major education expenses, including tuition and living costs.

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