Bachelor of Science in Optometry 

at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

The admissions to GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam is entrance based. The mode of application is online. Moreover, for GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam admissions to the MBBS programme are based on the NEET-UG and MD/MS course admissions on the basis of the NEET-PG score. Admissions to the BSc Paramedical Courses are based on GAT (Paramedical UG) scores. Additional, the total annual seat intake is around 150 for the MBBS programme, around 127 are reserved under management and 23 are under the NRI seat quota.

Students who wish to take admission to the GIMSR MD courses are required to participate in the NEET PG counselling with a valid NEET PG score. The application fees to participate in the counselling differ based on the refundable and nonrefundable categories. The refundable application fees for deemed universities is INR 2 lakh. The nonrefundable application fees for deemed universities is INR 5,000.

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

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:

GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Visakhapatnam MS admissions are facilitated via NEET PG counselling. As per an NEET PG information bulletin, a total of 22.5% of seats are reserved for the admission of candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories. Out of which, 7.5% of seats are reserved for the admission of ST candidates and 15% of seats are reserved for the admission of SC candidates.

The GAT entrance exam registrations are ongoing for 2026 session. Candidates need to visit the official website for the GAT registrations to stay updated.

According to unofficial sources, a large share of GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research alumni is working in the Engineering sector with a 33% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Information Technology and Business Development. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

*The alumni data presented above is the combined data for GITAM University.

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Quality Assurance, Sales, Human Resources, Research, and Consulting.

Yes, students enrolled in the GIMSR PG programme are offered hostel facilities. As per the official website, the institute has separate hostels for male and female students. Each hostel is equipped with necessary amenities, such as a water cooler, an almirah, study areas, indoor gym facilities, etc. Check out the below table to know the accommodation-wise hostel charges:

Note: The above charges are inclusive of room rent, mess charges, and power charges. Moreover, the above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

 GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam is approved by UGC-MHRD and has an attached medical college. Moreover, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam is accredited with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with  'A +' Grade. GITAM Medical College is a constituent college of GITAM (Deemed to be) University.

GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research has not released the official data for placements. As per the details collated from Shiksha students' reviews, the highest package offered in recent years' drives was INR 5.60 LPA. The placement rate stood at 60%. The complete details related to GIMSR placements are mentioned below:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.