Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) 

at GITAM University Vizag, Visakhapatnam

The fee structure of GITAM School of Science, Visakhapatnam B.Sc. Course ranges between INR 1.8 Lacs - INR 3 Lacs. The duration of the course is from three to five years. The entrance exam accepted for GITAM B.Sc. Admissions is GAT (UGTP) which is followed by group discussion and Personal Interview . For more details, visit- https://www.shiksha.com/college/gitam-school-of-science-visakhapatnam-55709/courses.

GITAM Visakhapatnam BSc course structure is divided into six semesters with each academic year consists of two semesters. The curriculum structure of the BSc Paramedical and the contents for various courses offered by the University are recommended by the
Board of Studies concerned and approved by the Academic Council. The course structure of GITAM BSc course is as follows:

• Foundation Course (FC)
• Core Courses - Compulsory (C)
• Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
• Generic Electives (GE)

Students pursuing BSc programme must also go for an Internship/ Project/ Training and must submit the detailed report in the prescribed format.

Candidates must upload following documents during the GITAM Visakhapatnam BSc application process:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• GAT scorecard (if available)
• Transfer/ Migration certificate
• Conduct certificate
• Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card (both student and parent)
• Passport-size photographs
• Category/ Community certificate (for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Affidavit

As per the 2023 placements data, the GITAM School of Science concluded the 2023 placement drive with 21 offers made. The highest and median packages offered to Science students stood at INR 5.50 LPA and INR 3.50 LPA respectively. Tabulated below are some of the notable recruiters who participated in GITAM University Bangalore 2023 placements:

Top Recruiters for BSc at GITAM University Bangalore
Amazon	Hetero Labs Ltd.
Home First Finance Company	TCS
Omega Healthcare	Amadeus

GITAM Visakhapatnam BSc admissions are entirely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme offered in any of the affiliated colleges of the University must appear for GITAM Admission Test (GAT) followed by the Personal Interview. Candidates cannot get direct admission to the BSc programme at GITAM Visakhapatnam.

The GITAM University highest package offered during the recent placement drive stood at INR 140 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 140 LPA