GITAM Vizag has opened admission for 2026 UG and PG programmes, including B.Tech and MBA. Selection depends on merit, GAT, or an accepted national or state entrance examination, based on the programme. Applicants with valid entrance scores may be exempted from GAT for selected courses. The admission process is fully online and follows the same system across all GITAM campuses. Available scholarships can provide tuition fee waivers from 15% to 100%.

GITAM Vizag Admission Highlights

  • Popular courses: B.Tech and MBA
  • Selection requirements:
    • B.Tech: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, followed by GAT, JEE Main, AP EAMCET or TS EAMCET scores
    • MBA: A bachelor's degree, GAT or an accepted national-level entrance score, and an interview
  • Entrance tests accepted:
    • GITAM Admission Test, the main university test held in 3 to 6 phases each year
    • JEE Main, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, CUET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT and NATA

Apply online for: GITAM Vizag Admission 2026

GITAM Vizag Important Dates 2026

GITAM conducts admission in several phases until all available seats are filled. The current application status is listed below.

Event Date
GAT 2026 engineering applications Admissions open

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

GITAM Vizag UG Admission 2026

UG applicants are selected through their qualifying examination marks and the entrance score required for their chosen programme. GAT is used for most courses, while accepted national or state examination scores may also be considered.

GITAM Vizag B.Tech Admission 2026

B.Tech selection mainly uses the GAT 2026 score. GITAM Vizag may also consider applicants who hold valid JEE Main, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET or other accepted entrance scores. These scores can be used for admission or scholarship consideration.

  • Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
  • Selection: GAT score
  • Admission stages:
    • Take GAT
    • Attend counselling
    • Receive the seat allotment
    • Complete document verification
    • Pay the required fee

Other UG Programmes

GAT applies to programmes such as B.Pharm, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Arch, BA LLB and BBA LLB. The test subjects differ by course. Depending on the programme, GITAM Vizag may also consider valid scores from JEE Main, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET or CUET.

Students must submit the online form, take the applicable entrance test or provide an accepted score, and participate in counselling. The university assigns seats according to merit and availability.

GITAM Vizag PG Admission 2026

PG admission is decided through academic performance and the required entrance examination. GAT is conducted for most programmes, while MBA applicants take GBAT. Accepted scores from examinations such as GATE, CAT or MAT may be considered when the selected course permits them.

MBA Admission

MBA applicants need a bachelor's degree and a valid GAT or accepted national-level entrance score. The selection procedure also includes an interview. GBAT is the university test held specifically for MBA admission.

  • Academic requirement: Bachelor's degree
  • Accepted selection routes: GAT or an accepted national-level entrance examination
  • Additional stage: Interview

Other PG Programmes

M.Tech, M.Sc and MA applicants take the course-specific GAT pattern shown below. A valid national or state entrance score may provide a GAT exemption where the programme rules allow it. Some PG courses can also include an interview or counselling round.

GITAM Vizag Admission Process 2026

Applicants from across India can complete every admission stage through the official online portal. Selection considers marks in the qualifying examination and performance in the applicable entrance test.

  • Qualifying examination marks and entrance performance are used for admission.
  • GITAM conducts GAT for most programmes.
  • Depending on the course, valid JEE Main, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, CUET, GATE, CAT or MAT scores may be considered.

Application and Selection Stages

Stage What Applicants Must Do
Submit the Online Application Create an account with an email address and mobile number. Add personal and academic information, choose the Vizag campus and programme, upload the documents, pay the application fee, and save the confirmation page.
Take the Test or Attend the Interview Appear for GAT when it applies. A valid national or state entrance score may provide an exemption. Certain PG and management programmes can also require a Personal Interview or counselling.
Check the Result and Merit Status GAT scores and ranks are published through the online portal. The shortlist is prepared from entrance performance and academic records. Updates are sent through the portal, email or SMS.
Complete Counselling and Verification Attend counselling, confirm the preferred course and campus, and provide the required documents for verification. Merit and the number of available seats determine allotment.
Pay the Fee and Confirm Admission Pay the admission fee before the deadline and finish document verification. Once the payment is successful, admission is confirmed and the Admission Letter is issued.
Note: Applicants waiting for their qualifying examination results may apply with the academic information currently available. They must provide their final mark sheets and other required records within the deadline set by the university. Admission may be cancelled if the documents are not submitted on time.

Documents Required

Keep these records ready for online submission and physical verification:

  • A valid identity document, such as Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card or Driving License
  • Academic records, including Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets for UG admission or graduation documents for PG admission
  • GAT or another applicable entrance examination scorecard
  • Recent passport-size photographs
  • A scanned signature
  • SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwD certificate, where applicable
  • Migration Certificate or Transfer Certificate
  • Income or scholarship certificates for applicants seeking a concession

Each document must be clear, valid and current.

GITAM GAT and GBAT Exam Pattern

GAT is the admission test for most UG and PG programmes across GITAM campuses. GBAT is used only for MBA selection. Both are conducted online in multiple phases. For most courses, the paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions worth 200 marks. Each correct response carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking. Subjects and timing change according to the programme.

GAT Test Details

  • B.Tech duration: 2.5 hours; other programmes may follow different timings
  • Number of questions: 100
  • Maximum marks: 200, with 2 marks for each question
  • Negative marks: None
  • Test mode: Online at all three GITAM campuses

Course-wise GAT Subjects

Course Sections and Number of Questions

B.Tech

 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology: 60
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: 40
B.Pharm
B.Sc / B.Com / BA / BBA / BCA Critical Thinking: 40
Problem Solving: 30
English: 30
B.Arch Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: 40
Physics and Mathematics: 60
BA LLB / BBA LLB Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: 40
Legal Reasoning and Current Affairs: 60
MBA, through GBAT Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Language Comprehension: 100
M.Tech Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Verbal Ability: 100
M.Sc Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning: 40
Course-specific subjects: 60
MA Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning: 40
Course-specific subjects: 60

GITAM Vizag Scholarships 2026

UG and PG students can seek merit, need, sports, hostel, loyalty and employee scholarships. Awards mainly depend on scores in GAT, JEE Main, AP EAPCET, CUET, CAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, SAT or another accepted examination.

Scholarship Eligibility Benefit
Merit Scholarship High scores in GAT, JEE Main, EAPCET, CUET, NEET, CAT, GATE or another accepted examination 15% to 100% tuition fee waiver
Need Scholarship Students holding a 15% to 75% merit scholarship whose family income is below INR 8-16 LPA, based on the applicable tier A higher merit slab, such as an increase from 75% to 100%
Merit-linked Hostel Scholarship Only students who receive a merit scholarship qualify A benefit matching the merit percentage at 100% or 75%; other applicable slabs receive 20%
Sports Scholarship National, state or international achievements earned within the previous 3 years. The Vizag campus focuses on chess and kabaddi. 15% to 100% tuition fee waiver
Loyalty Scholarship Children or siblings of alumni, returning alumni, children of retired employees, and spouses of employees A fixed 10% tuition fee waiver
Employee Children Scholarship Children of full-time GITAM employees who have completed at least 1 year of service Up to 60% tuition fee waiver

GITAM Vizag Admission FAQs

Ques. Can an applicant join GITAM Vizag without taking GAT?

Ans. GAT is the main test used for most admissions at GITAM Vizag, but it is not compulsory when a programme accepts another valid examination score. Examples include JEE Main for B.Tech and CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT or CMAT for MBA. Taking GAT can still improve scholarship opportunities and give an applicant priority during counselling.

Ques. What determines the course branch and campus allotted by GITAM?

Ans. The applicant's GAT rank, or rank in another accepted examination, is considered along with the preferences entered in the application. Students can arrange choices such as CSE at Vizag, CSE at Hyderabad and ECE at Vizag. Allotment depends on rank and the seats available at each campus. Applying early can leave more choices before popular branches become full.

Ques. What should students consider before choosing a management seat at GITAM Vizag?

Ans. Students sometimes use the management route when they do not secure admission elsewhere. It may be considered when the applicant is certain about the selected branch and does not have a clearly better option.

After enrolment, students admitted through merit and management routes receive the same academic treatment. The main difference to consider is the cost because the regular fees are already high and a management seat can increase the financial burden.

Before paying the additional amount, students should check whether the chosen branch matches their goals. CSE and IT generally have stronger placement scope. Paying more for a branch with lower demand may not be suitable unless the student has a genuine interest in that field.

Ques. Do tuition and living charges remain unchanged throughout the programme?

Ans. Tuition is generally fixed for the batch after admission and does not increase without reason each year for the same group. Hostel and mess charges, however, may rise from one year to the next. Students should therefore plan for a possible increase in their total annual spending on accommodation and other campus expenses.

Ques. Can a student keep a GITAM Vizag seat while waiting for another counselling result?

Ans. Many students pay the initial amount to keep GITAM Vizag as a backup while they wait for results elsewhere. The concern is financial because withdrawal refunds can have deadlines and may include deductions based on the date of cancellation.

Students should follow these steps:

  • Confirm the seat if GITAM Vizag is the backup choice.
  • Monitor every refund deadline carefully.
  • Withdraw before the last moment once the decision to leave is final.

Confirming the seat early does not create an academic disadvantage. It simply keeps the admission available while the student waits for other results.