Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM University)

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) was established in 1980 with a single College of Engineering at Visakhapatnam. Over four decades later, it has evolved into a premier deemed university with three picturesque campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, offering 245 programmes across 20 institutes and 12 faculties. Recognized as a Category-I University by the Ministry of Education and accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC, GITAM combines academic rigor with a culture of compassion and innovation. The university serves over 23,000 regular students and 1,200 research scholars, supported by more than 1,450 full-time faculty members, over 60% of whom hold Ph.D. degrees. Placements reflect strong industry demand. For the 2026 graduating batch, GITAM recorded a 60% overall placement rate, with the School of Business achieving 97.5% and the School of Architecture reaching 100%. The highest salary package stood at ₹16 lakh per annum. Alumni have gone on to found ventures that raised over $500 million and secure positions at top global institutions. With merit scholarships worth approximately ₹50 crore awarded annually, one in three GITAM students receives financial support. The university also operates a Venture Development Centre, fostering entrepreneurship through incubation and mentorship.