Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Review 2021 | Is It That Good?

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM, was founded in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi, former Member of Parliament and famous philanthropist, with the vision to become a global leader in the higher education industry.

The vision of MAHATMA, the Father of the Nation, was to see India as a socially and economically resurgent country. He looked upon education as an essential means to achieve this goal. Gandhiji’s view of education was not narrow or sectarian. He envisaged universities as institutions of higher learning that transcend all linguistic, racial, and other barriers. GITAM is committed to imbibe his values and abide by his philosophy.

The University has three campuses – its main campus at Visakhapatnam, off campuses at Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

At GITAM University, we believe in our students’ all-round development, that’s why there’s more to do than just study here. In terms of facilities, GITAM has a lot to offer.

Following are some of the key highlights that will enhance your overall experience at GITAM:

Housing & Dining – We offer world-class housing facilities and superior connectivity (voice, video, and data) and 3.0 Gbps (3000 Mbps) internet bandwidth connectivity with Wi-Fi access. There are various food options to choose from, with multi-cuisine restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops at a walk-able distance.

Entertainment – Throughout the year, GITAM brings the best and brightest poets, authors, activists, and thinkers to campus. Something is happening every day and every night, both off and on-campus.

Clubs & Student Organizations – There are more than 200 student organizations and clubs at GITAM. Some of them include a sports club, performing arts ensembles, academic and pre-professional societies, campus media, cultural and community awareness groups.

Campus Facilities & Services – GITAM offers many services to its students. We have a bookstore, a fitness center, banks, ATMs, Post office, and centers for counseling and bill payments – all on our campus.

In short, life beyond academics is fascinating and enriching.

So far, we have shared with you the unique features of the GITAM, the overall experience it offers to its students, and the placement opportunities after finishing studies. Let us now look at the expenses involved and the opportunities to earn a scholarship in this University: 

Scholarships & Stipends – The University provides Scholarships and Stipends to the students admitted in all the programs to a tune of Rs 10 Crores per annum. 100% Fee Waiver for Top 10 rankers & 50% Fee Waiver for 11 to 100 ranks in GAT 2020. 25% Fee Waiver for all students of B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering. Merit-cum-Means Scholarships awarded to 5% of students in each branch of engineering. Scholarships to every student in M.Tech & M.Arch. Teaching Assistantships to M.Tech. Students. Scholarships were worth Rs. 75,000 to all B.Pharmacy and Rs. 1,00,000 to all M.Pharmacy Students. Merit Scholarships to students admitted in engineering and architecture.

Student loans – To make it easier for the students to get quality education, the University offers a payment plan through the tuition management system.

Work-study options – The career development Centre of GITAM offers opportunities to work on- and off-campus to its students through an earn while learning scheme.  

More about Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management

NAAC has accredited GITAM with an ‘A+’ grade. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India (Tandon Committee), has classified GITAM as category ‘I’ among the deemed universities of its kind. The 12-B status accorded to the University by the UGC has given an added thrust to the research activities.

GITAM is accredited with ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, and ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management. Its seven academic departments, both in engineering (BTech/MTech) and sciences, are provided financial assistance under DST’s FIST program for strengthening laboratories. The University has also introduced Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with effect from the academic year 2015-16 adhering to the UGC guidelines with the primary objective to facilitate the students in choosing the programs, mobility across the educational institutions in India and abroad, and also enhance employability to meet industrial needs and student aspirations. Over 30,000 alumni of GITAM have occupied prominent positions across the globe. The University is home to 1200 research scholars, over 20,000 regular students, and more than 70,000 distance learners.

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Review 2021 Conclusion

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management is one of the best University in Andhra Pradesh. GITAM has the highest placement record in the past few years. GITAM is the first University to introduce the student life department and innovation cell, and women Empowerment Cell.