Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Admissions are provided by Dravidian University on both merit and entrance examination basis, based on the course. For undergraduate (UG) courses, candidates can be directly admitted based on their marks in 10+2, particularly for courses having vacant seats. For postgraduate (PG) courses, admissions are mostly based on DUCET (Dravidian University Common Entrance Test) or other state/national-level entrance tests.

Dravidian University provides an MBA programme for around INR 4,500 as a first-year fee.
But for Self-Finance MBA, the overall fee is approximately INR 59,000.
Admission is open to a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks and successful qualification in the APICET entrance exam.

As of February 15, 2025, there is no official announcement of admission deadlines for the 2025 academic year from Dravidian University. Nonetheless, as in previous years, the process usually starts in March and ends in May. For example, the APICET registration for MBA and MCA courses should be available on March 6, 2025, and should close by April 7, 2025.
Also, the Dravidian University Common Entrance Test (DUCET) postgraduate course application process is expected to start from October 3, 2025, and have a tentative deadline of November 1, 2025.

Dravidian University provides an MBA programme at a low cost structure but has poor placement options when compared with elite business schools. Specializations in Finance, Marketing, and HR are available from the university, and also career development and training schemes.

Dravidian University has good placements in Arts, Science, and Management courses, but it is not very well placed for corporate placements. Most placements are in academia, research, and government organizations than in high-paying private firms. The university has career guidance, training camps, and campus recruitment, but top companies hardly visit.

Yes, GITAM University Hyderabad offers scholarship to deserving and meritorious students. The below-mentioned are the scholarships offered by GITAM University Hyderabad:

• Merit-Based Scholarships
• Need-Based Scholarships
• Hostel Scholarship
• Special Scholarships for Distinguished Groups (CRPF Scholarships)
• Special Scholarships for Distinguished Groups (Indian Navy Scholarships)

GITAM University Hyderabad will communicate to the candidates regarding the scholarship eligibility. The candidates are required to pay and complete the admission within seven days to avail the scholarship. Any delays will result in the cancellation of the scholarship, and it will be passed on to the next eligible candidate in the queue, as scholarships are offered on a "first-come-first-served" basis.

Yes, MBA is available at GITAM University Hyderabad. The university offers entrance-based admission and has a total of 180 seats. Candidates seeking admission to MBA must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with 60% aggreagte from a recognised university. Further, candidates must appear and score well in the one exam such as GBAT/ CAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ CMAT/ SNAP/ AP/TG ICET, followed by GDPI round.

To get into GITAM University Hyderabad for a MBA course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Candidates must pass Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate. GITAM University Hyderabad offers full-time MBA courses of two years' duration. Candidates can get into this course based on a valid GITAM Business Aptitude Test (GBAT), CAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, SNAP, or AP/TG ICET entrance exam score, followed by GDPI round.