Visakhapatnam: GITAM Deemed to be University School of Science is inviting applications for its undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs for the 2026 academic year. The university is conducting the all-India level GITAM Admission Test (GAT-2026) to admit students to its Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru campuses.
Key Dates and Application Process
Speaking to the media on Monday, School of Science Dean Prof. Anantha Ramakrishna announced that the last date to apply is May 14, and the examination will be held on May 17. “Interested candidates are encouraged to read the online instructions carefully and complete their application via the official GITAM portal. Candidates may apply for multiple programs within the same group using a single application,” said the dean.
Programs Offered
The school is offering a diverse range of undergraduate programs, including four-year B.Sc. (Honours) degrees in disciplines such as biotechnology, chemistry, electronics, food science and technology, mathematics, microbiology, and physics, alongside a three-year Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA). Students can further customize their education with unique minor degrees in cutting-edge fields like quantum computing, data science, and bioinformatics. At the postgraduate level, GITAM provides two-year M.Sc. programs across all major scientific branches and an MCA. For researchers, three-year full-time Ph.D. programs are available, supported by fellowships to foster high-quality innovation.
Scholarships and Fee Waivers
The dean stated that GITAM is implementing a unified student scholarship framework. “Deserving candidates can avail of fee waivers ranging from 40% to 100%. In a significant move to promote core sciences, students enrolling in B.Sc. mathematics, statistics, environmental science, physics, or electronics will receive an additional fee waiver of Rs. 50,000 on top of their eligible scholarships. However, candidates with valid scores from national exams like CUET, JEE, TS EAMCET, AP EAPCET, or JAM are also eligible to apply.”
Interested candidates are advised to check the official GITAM website for detailed information and to complete their applications before the deadline.
