Application Status
Admissions Open
Duration
3-years (on-campus)
Campus
Visakhapatnam | Hyderabad | Bengaluru

In a world dominated by AI and automation, softer, human-focused skills bring an unrivalled advantage in the job market. The ability to communicate effectively, understand and manage people better, and possess the skills to understand what makes the world tick – the economy, are all skills that will attract a premium in the years to come.

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GITAM Humanities and Social Sciences at a glance

In a world dominated by AI and automation, softer, human-focused skills bring an unrivalled advantage in the job market. The ability to communicate effectively, understand and manage people better, and possess the skills to understand what makes the world tick – the economy, are all skills that will attract a premium in the years to come.

Humanities and Social Science degrees can be vastly different, but all have one thing in common: they're centered on human life. It revolves around the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. It also has a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and consider challenges for the future.

GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences (GSHS) has been specially designed to equip you with the skills required to become leaders in a competitive world. These specialisations have been developed to give you the ability to lead in a diverse set of industries and academic environment.

B.A. Economics

B.A. English

B.A. History

B.A. Animation and
Multimedia

B.A. Political Science

B.A. Psychology

B.A. Sociology

B.A. Journalism and
Media Studies

M.A. Economics

M.A. English

M.A. Applied Psychology

* a) The students have an option to choose a Four-year "Honors" program with an "Advanced Coursework" and "research dissertation" in the fourth year if they desire to do so.
* b) The students taking majors in the above areas will have an option to choose a Minor and Concentrations in the following domains:
Psychology, English, Mass Communication, Visual Communication, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, History.

GITAM's
2024 in numbers

  • 445+ recruiting companies

  • 80 * LPA highest salary package

Accreditation
and Rankings

  • A++ Grade Accreditation by NAAC

  • Member of AMDISA

  • MHRD Category '1' University Graded Autonomy

Eligibility

A minimum of 50% or 6.0 CGPA (55% in the case of CBSE, ICSE, ISCSE, IGSCE, and IB) in Pre-University / Higher Secondary / 10+2 / Intermediate examination in any discipline or equivalent from any recognized Board or Council and Qualified in GAT (UG Humanities) 2025.

How to Apply

Candidates will need to apply by taking the GITAM Admission Test (GAT). See the steps below to know how to apply for the GAT.

Appear for the GITAM
Aptitude Test (GAT) 2025

Based on the score, attend
the counselling session

Select your course
and campus

Apply for GAT 2025

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Scholarship

You can avail up to 100% Scholarships on Food, Accommodation & Tuition Fee based on merit & need scholarships for over 12 undergraduate, graduate and research disciplines.

Merit Scholarships : For students who excel in the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) or other National/ State entrance tests.

Sports Scholarships : Pursue academics along with your passion for sports.

Additional Need-based scholarships : For merit rank students with financial difficulties.

Loyalty Scholarships : For alumni returning for higher studies, siblings of current students, retired employee children, and employee spouses.

Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM
Established in 1980 as the main-campus of GITAM Deemed to be University and is the oldest of the three campuses and situated at one of the most idyllic locations in Andhra Pradesh.

Hyderabad

HYDERABAD
Established in 2009, the Hyderabad campus is the second branch of GITAM. Matching the pace of growth of Hyderabad itself, this campus has transformed into a hub of higher education in Telangana.

Bengaluru

BENGALURU
Established in 2012, the Bengaluru campus of GITAM is equipped with modern infrastructure and supported by a highly qualified pool of faculty members.. Perfect for students endeavoring for a promising career and looking to join a vibrant and pristine campus in the global city of Bengaluru.

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