GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Course Admissions 2025: Application Process, Eligibility, Courses & Fee

Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria can apply online on the GITAM GAT website (apply.gitam.edu). To register successfully, candidates can apply by entering some basic details such as name, mobile number, course, valid email ID, etc. Further, login with a valid email ID/phone and password generated during the registration. After a successful login, candidates can fill out the application form, upload documents, pay the application fees, and submit the application form. For submitting the GITAM GAT Application 2023, a fee of INR 1,200 (non-refundable) has to be paid.

Once students have filled the GIMSR MS application form, students must participate in the NEET PG counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS. In this process, the Master of Surgery seats are allocated based on the candidate's performance in the NEET PG exam and the availability of seats. The fee to apply for the counselling process ranges from INR 5,000 to INR 2 lakh.

Candidates seeking admission to MBBS have to fill out the NEET-UG application form. Based on scores in the national-level exam, candidates are shortlisted for the counselling round, which is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The allotment list is then released by MCC. Candidates whose names are mentioned on the list have to physically report at GIMSR on the prescribed date. Further, the payment of the first-year fee in full to the institute's Account is required.

The last date to apply for GITAM GAT will be released with the schedule of GAT 2026. The candidates have to submit the online GAT application form within the deadline. Only the candidates who complete the application form are issued the GAT admit card to appear for the GITAM admission test. The admit card will have all the details for the GAT exam, the centre name and address, and also the repoting time for the exam.

Once the NEET PG counselling process is over, students who get a GIMSR MS seat must report to the institute for verification of documents. Listed below are all the documents required to be presented at the time of reporting:

• Four recent passport-size photographs
• MCC allotment letter
• NEET PG admit card issued by NBE
• NEET PG result/rank letter issued by NBE
• Marks sheets and consolidated marksheets of MBBS
• MBBS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent MBBS registration certificate from any state medical council/MCI/NMC
• Migration certificate
• Conduct and transfer certificate
• SSC/HSC/birth certificate as proof of date of birth
• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• Proof of the details of payment of fee
• ID proof
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS/disability certificate, if applicable

Candidates who are offered admission to GIMSR MS programme must pay the first installment of the tuition fee to confirm their admission. The total tuition fees for the programme range from INR 82.5 Lacs to INR 89.1 lakh. For more information, students are advised to visit the official website of the institute.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

GIMSR offers a total of nine specialisations under the MD programme for students to choose from. Listed below are all the MD courses available at the institute:

• MD in General Medicine
• MD in Dermatology
• MD in Preventive & Social Medicine
• MD in Psychiatry
• MD in Pathology
• MD in Radio Diagnosis
• MD in TB & Respiratory diseases
• MD in Paediatrics

The total tuition fee to pursue an MD from GIMSR ranges from INR 24 Lacs to INR 1.2 Cr. Other than this, the fee structure includes other charges such as admission fees, hostel fees, development & training fees, etc. Students interested in knowing the complete fee structure can visit the official website of the institute.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

GIMSR, Visakhapatnam, offers an array of specialisations under its Master of Surgery programme. To get admission, students are required to submit an application form and appear for the NEET PG counselling. Listed below are all the MS courses offered by the institute for students to choose from:

• MS in General Surgery
• MS in Otorhinolaryngology
• MS in Orthopaedics
• MS in Ophthalmology

The curriculum for the GIMSR MS in General Surgery programme includes various core subjects that help students develop a strong foundation in the course. Check out the below list to know some of the courses taught in the programme:

• History of Medicine with Special Reference to Ancient Indian texts
• Health Economics
• Concept of Essential Drugs and Rational Use of Drugs
• Advances in Imaging Technologies
• Disaster Management, Mass Casualties, Triage

The documents required at the time of NEET form filling for GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam are as follows:

• Scanned photography, signature image, and thumbs impression

• Class 10 and class 12 passing certificate

• Citizenship certificate or embassy certificate

• Aadhar Card number/ Passport number/ Ratio Card number/ bank account/ any other valid Govt. identity number

Moreover, the documents required at the time of GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam admission are:

• MCC allotment letter

• NEET UG 2022 Hall Ticket / Admit card issue by NTA

• NEET UG 2022 Result / Rank letter issue by NTA

• Class 10 Marks card or equivalent for proof of Date of Birth

• Class 12 Marks card or equivalent

• NRI candidates must have passed the Class 12 Grade Diploma with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English during  Class 11 and Class 12 year course of study

• Transfers Certificate and Conduct Certificate

• Fee Payment details

• Copy of Aadhar card (self-attested copy of candidate and parents)

• Community (SC/ST/OBC) Certificate / Disability Certificate, if applicable

The path to securing admission to the MBBS programme at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research is paved with rigor and competition. Candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria for NEET-UG, a national-level entrance exam that tests students' knowledge and aptitude in Physics Chemistry and Biology. With a minimum aggregate of 50% in the 10+2 examination, candidates can appear for NEET-UG and must score well to meet the cutoff criteria for GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. The admission process is based on the NEET-UG score ranking, and candidates who make the cut-off are invited for counseling and seat allotment. In short, with fierce competition, thorough preparation and high scores in NEET-UG are crucial to securing admission to GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research's MBBS programme.

Aspirants who are willing to get admission to the GIMSR MD programme must fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed as per the NEET PG (MD/MS) Information Bulletin. Check the below table to know the eligibility criteria:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MD	A candidate must have obtained an MBBS degree from an institute recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI) Such candidates must possess an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate at the time of admissions Completed a compulsory rotatory internship of one year

To seek admission in a GIMSR MD programme, a candidate must have completed an MBBS degree and one year of a mandatory internship period. Moreover, students must appear for the NEET PG exam.

After the exam, they are required to participate in the NEET PG counselling. Afterwards, students who get the admission offer must visit the institute for verification of documents. After successful verification, they must pay the fees to complete the admission process.

Candidates seeking admission to PG courses based on NEET PG scores can check out the dates mentioned below: 

Date	Upcoming Events
3 Sept' 25	NEET PG 2025 result

Yes, GIMSR does provide a refund in case a student wishes to withdraw the admission to the Master of Surgery programme. However, the amount of the refund is subject to certain conditions. Mentioned below is the refund policy followed by the institute:

Time of withdrawal	Amount
The amount of fees to be deducted by GIMSR on the reallocation of seats to the candidates by MCC	INR 50,000
The amount of fees to be reimbursed in case a candidate resigns after the counselling period	No refund of fee