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GITAM University Bangalore BA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection, Fees, Admission Dates & How to Apply

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GITAM BA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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    Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for GITAM Bangalore BA course admission?
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    GITAM offers a three-year BA course at the UG level. The university admits students to BA courses based on their performance in the GAT exam. Apart from this, interested students would also be required to meet the following eligibility criteria:

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    Eligibility criteria

     

    BA at GITAM

    Any candidate with a minimum of 60% (55% in the case of CBSE, ICSE, ISCSE, IGSCE, and IB) in Class 12 and Qualified in GAT (UG Humanities)

    Q:   Is BA available in GITAM Bangalore?
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    Yes, the BA course is available in GITAM Bangalore. The Bangalore campus offers a three-year BA programme spread across different specialisations. These specialisations include History, English, Visual Communication, Political Science, and more. Moreover, the fee for all specialisations is INR 3.3 Lacs as per the official website of the university. However, it is subject to changes.

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    ₹ 1.97 L
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    GITAM BA Admission Dates 2025

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    25 Mar '26
    GITAM GAT 2026 registration last date for current phase
    29 Mar '26
    GITAM GAT 2026 exam date for current phase
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    Q:   What is the GITAM GAT result date for Phase 6 for BA admissions?
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    Students seeking admission in GITAM BA courses must stay updated with GAT exam dates. The date for Phase 6 GAT results 2024 is tabulated below:

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    GITAM Phase 6 ResultJune 20, 2024
    Q:   Which entrance exam scores does GITAM Bangalore accept for admission to BA?
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    GITAM University accepts the GAT exam for its BA admissions. It is conducted by Gandhian Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) University. The test consists of three sections and all questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions). Each question has four options of which one is correct. Each correct answer will be awarded 2 marks. The wrong answer and unanswered questions will receive nil marks. Tabulated below is the GAT exam pattern:

    Section

    Subject

    Questions

    Total Marks

    A

    English Language

    25

    50

    B

    Numerical and Data Analysis

    25

    50

    C

    Reasoning and Intelligence

    25

    50

    D

    General Knowledge

    25

    50

    Note: The above information has been sourced from the official website of the university. However, it is still subject to changes.

    GITAM BA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the selection criteria for BA at GITAM?
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    GITAM School of Technology conducts its common GITAM Admission Test (GAT). Students seeking admission to BA courses at GITAM must appear for the aforementioned examination. After the result declaration of GAT, the admission committee of the institute prepares a rank list based on the GAT scores. Students are selected based on their respective rank and seat intake.

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    GITAM BA Curriculum

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    Q:   What are the minor subjects included in the GITAM BA History course?
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    GITAM SOT BA syllabus includes a semester-wise list of subjects. The syllabus comprises various major and minor subjects. GITAM allows its BA students to choose minors that align with their interests. This allows students to choose the subjects that align with their career paths. Some of the minor subjects included in the first year of BA are Understanding Psychological Disturbances, Lifespan Development, History of Medieval India, the Indian National Movement, Science and Technology in India-A Historical Perspective, and more.

    Q:   What are the major subjects taught in the GITAM BA Economics course?
    A: 

    GITAM SOT BA syllabus includes a semester-wise list of subjects. The syllabus comprises various major and minor subjects. Major subjects are the same for every student and cannot be changed. These subjects include Microeconomic Theory, Theory of Public Finance, International Economics, Basic Econometrist, Rural Development, and more.

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    Q:   What is the highest amount of scholarship to BA students at GITAM?
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    GITAM SOT provides merit-based scholarships to BA students qualifying the GAT (GITAM Admission Test). The highest amount of scholarship is the exemption of 100% of total fees. This scholarship amount is awarded to students scoring more than or equal to 85 percent marks in the GITAM Admission Test. However, the scholarship is only available for a few students and is provided on a first come first serve basis.

    Note: This information has been sourced from GITAM School of Technology's official website. Students are advised to get in touch with the college to know more.

    GITAM BA FAQs

    Q:   How can I get BA seat at GITAM Bangalore?
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    GITAM Bangalore BA seats are allocated based on performance in GAT. Thus, in order to get a seat at GITAM, students are required to register and appear for the GAT exam conducted by GITAM. Moreover, as per the official website of the university, seats are allocated on a first come first basis.

    Q:   Is Mathematics compulsory for BA admission at GITAM Bangalore?
    A: 

    GITAM BA course admission is based on scores in the GAT exam. However, to apply and appear for GAT, students are required to fulfill certain eligibility requirements. For all BA specialisations except Economics, candidates with a minimum of 50% Class 12 from any stream are eligible to apply. However, for BA in Economics, the candidate must have 50% in Class 12 in any discipline with Mathematics as a mandatory subject in Class 12.

    Q:   What is the fee for BA at GITAM Bangalore?
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    GITAM BA course total fee is INR 3.3 lakh for a course duration of three years, as per the official website of the university. However, it is still subject to changes, Hence, it is, indicative. The above-mentioned is to be paid in three installments, one for each year. Moreover, the complete fee structure for BA at GITAM may include other components such as admission fees, hostel fees, etc.

    Q:   What job profiles are one eligible for after completing a BA in Psychology from GITAM?
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    BA in Psychology is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in India. Once the students have completed their BA in Psychology from GITAM School of Technology, they can find work in various sectors including Government organisations, Clinics, and hospitals, Rehabilitation Facilities, Old Age Homes, Management in Consulting Firms Schools, universities, Marketing firms, and other companies and Social service organisations. The scope of psychology is expanding day by day.

    companies including both private and public hire candidates for work in various fields. The following table showcases various prospect job profiles for students upon completing BA in Psychology:

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    Clinical Psychologist

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    Answered 3 weeks ago

    GITAM School of Science Bengaluri offers BSc course under 5 specialisations. The BSc programme is offered for the three-years in full-time mode. Below-mentioned are the specialisations: 

    Biotechnology

    Chemistry

    Food Science & Technology

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    GITAM School of Science Bengaluru appoints well-trained and expert faculty members with years of experince. The faculty focuses on therotical and practical knowledge under the guidance of experts. The faculty engages the students with the latest activities innovative teaching and quality research. 

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    Answered 3 weeks ago

    GITAM School of Science admissions are based on entrance exam scores, i.e., GAT. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates must pass Class 12 for the UG course and graduation for the PG course.

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    Virajita Arora

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    Answered 3 weeks ago

    Candidates are selected based on their entrance exam scores. The university offers three courses at the UG and PG level, which are BSc, MSc and BCA. To enrol for UG course, candidates must pass Class 12, For the PG course, students should complete a UG degree.

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    Shikha Arora

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    Answered 3 weeks ago

    No, candidates cannot enrol for direct admission at GITAM Bengaluru. Students are selected based on GAT entrance exam scores. For UG course, students should complete Class 12 scores and graduation for PG courses. 

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