GITAM School of Technology Visakhapatnam Answered Questions

For admission to B.Tech programs at GITAM, there are several acceptable entrance exam scores depending on factors like programme preference, campus location, and reservation category. Here's a breakdown:1. GITAM Admission Test (GAT):This university-specific exam is their primary mode of selecting B.Tech students.You can apply for GAT if you haven't taken JEE Main or other national exams,  want a chance at all GITAM campuses,  or belong to specific reservation categories.2. National-level exams:JEE Main: Widely accepted for B.Tech admissions,  offers wider options beyond GITAM.SAT: Primarily for international students seeking B.Tech admission at GITAM.3. Other state-level exams:Some campuses accept scores from state-level engineering entrance exams like COMEDK (Karnataka),  PEE (Punjab),  etc.4. Minimum 12th class marks:Generally,  a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA in qualifying examinations (10+2) is required,  with variations based on reservation categories and specific program/campus combinations.

Stating a 70% score in Class 12 is insufficient to evaluate admission chances to GITAM B.Tech, considering multiple factors. Firstly, cutoff marks vary significantly among specific B.Tech programs such as Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering across all GITAM campuses. Secondly, campus location plays a role as each may have distinct cutoff marks due to different intake capacities and applicant preferences. Thirdly, entrance exams like GAT, JEE Main, or state-level exams influence cutoff variations. Lastly, government policies on reserved seats (SC, ST, OBC) impact overall cutoff marks for general category students. These factors collectively determine eligibility and admission prospects at GITAM.  

In regard to the 2023 cutoff for B.Tech programs at GITAM School of Technology, Bengaluru, specific closing ranks for different categories were observed. For Computer Science and Engineering, the General All India category had closing ranks of 42018 for Round 1 and 45130 for the last round. In Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the closing home state rank was 31561, while for Computer Science and Business Systems, it stood at 54217. Cyber Security's closing home state rank was 24925, Data Science's was 35150, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering had a closing home state rank of 27320. These cutoff ranks provide insights into the competitive admission landscape for various B.Tech programs.  

No, JEE Main is not required for B.Tech at GITAM. You have 3 options for admission:1. GITAM Admission Test (GAT): This university-specific entrance exam is the primary mode for B.Tech admissions at GITAM. It's recommended for most programs across campuses because:Wider options: You can apply to any GITAM campus and programme with a good GAT score.Flexibility: No additional state-level exams are needed.Reservation categories: GAT caters to reservation policies for SC,  ST,  OBC,  etc.2. JEE Main: If you've already taken JEE Main and scored well, you can use your score for B.Tech admission at GITAM alongside other applicants who took GAT. This offers wider options beyond GITAM, but competitive scores are needed.3. Other state-level exams: Certain GITAM campuses accept scores from specific state-level engineering entrance exams like COMEDK (Karnataka), PEE (Punjab), etc. Check the eligibility criteria for your preferred campus program.