GITAM (Deemed to be University) Visakhapatnam Answered Questions

GITAM Visakhapatnam extends scholarships to the BCom programme students who appea for the GAT, with fee concessions up to 100%.  The institution has mainly five scholarship slabs, presented in the form of 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15% tuition and fee waivers. However, the schemes such as Employee Children Scholarships (60%, 40% and 20% waivers), Loyalty Scholarships (10% waiver) and Sports Scholarships offer rather an unconventional amount of fee waivers. The eligibility criteria varies according to the scholarships for which candidates apply for. Given below is the list of GITAM BCom scholarships eligibility criteria:Merit Scholarship for Students who clear GITAM Admission Test (GAT) Need-based Scholarships for students whose parents' annual income falls in particular income slab (Less than INR 12 LPA for Tier one and Less than INR 8 LPA for tier two)Scholarships for Employee Children of GITAM employeesLoyalty Scholarship for an alumni returning to do higher studies/ children of alumni/ siblings studying at the same time or children of retired employees of GITAM

GITAM Visakhapatnam BCom admissions 2024 are ongoing and candidates seeking admission to the BCom programme must apply on the official website of the University. Given below is step-wise admission process for 2024 for GITAM BCom course: STEP 1: Aspirants are first required to fill out GITAM BCom application form available on the University's official website. The application can be submitted either online or in person at the designated department. Upon completion, candidates must pay GITAM Visakhapatnam BCom application fees and entrance fees online.STEP 2: Aspirants must appear for the GAT (GITAM Admission Test) conducted by the University. STEP 3: Following the completion of all selection rounds, shortlisted candidates must participate in the counselling process. Then, GITAM Visakhapatnam will release merit lists and shortlisted candidates must pay GITAM BCom admission fees 2024 to confirm their admission.

GITAM Visakhapatnam BCom scholarships are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. These scholarships are available for the students who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Given below is the list of GITAM Visakhapatnam BCom scholarships along with their eligibility criteria:Scholarship NameEligibility CriteriaMerit ScholarshipsBCom students who have cleared the GAT and have obtained CGPA of eight (for batches starting from 2020-21) or CGPA of 8.5 (for batches starting from 2019-20)Need-based ScholarshipsBCom students whose parents' annual family income falls in the particular income slab. To continue the scholarship in subsequent years, students will be required to score a CGPA of eightScholarships for Employee ChildrenThe children of GITAM employees are eligible to avail the tuition fee waivers. The quantum of the scholarship will be based on the parent’s salaryLoyalty ScholarshipsA maximum of 10% fee waiver is awarded to any alumni returning to do higher studies/ Children of alumni/ Siblings studying at the same time or Children of retired employees of GITAMA personal interview round will be conducted for those who secure 100% and 75% scholarships.Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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 theBoard 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.

The documents required for applying for an MBA at GITAM Visakhapatnam include Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet, Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable), Transfer/ Migration certificate, Conduct certificate, Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card for both student and parent, Four passport-size photographs, Category/Community certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates), Disability certificate (if applicable), and an Affidavit.

Candidates seeking admission to the GITAM Vishakhapatnam BSc course must appear for GAT. There is no bifurcation for GITAM BSc seat reservation on the official website of the University. However, candidates should keep in mind that being proactive throughout the admission process is essential, as the reservation of seats is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

GITAM Visakhapatnam application form for BSc course has not been released yet. Till then, candidates are advised to confirm whether they comply with the eligibility criteria for GITAM University, Visakhapatnam BSc admissions. The application form for GITAM University, Visakhapatnam BSc admissions will be released on the official website of the university. 

Candidates must upload following documents during the GITAM Visakhapatnam BSc application process:Class 10 marksheetClass 12 marksheetGAT scorecard (if available)Transfer/ Migration certificateConduct certificateSelf-attested copy of Aadhaar Card (both student and parent)Passport-size photographsCategory/ Community certificate (for SC/ ST/ OBC category candidates)Disability certificate (if applicable)Affidavit

A diverse number of core subjects constitutes the part of GITAM Visakhapatnam BSc course curriculum in the first semester. The subjects vary according to the specialisation selected by candidates. Give below is the list of some of the core subjects taught in the first semester which forms the part of GITAM BSc course curriculum:   BiochemistryMicrobiologyCommunity MedicineElectricity and MagnetismBasics of Information TechnologyChemistryAnatomyPhysiology

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of GITAM University alumni is placed in the Engineering sector with a 45% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Information Technology and Operations. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is depicted in the below pie chart:NOTE: The graph given above represents the overall statistics of GITAM University alumni.