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Duration
3-years (on-campus)
Campus
Visakhapatnam | Hyderabad | Bengaluru

The COVID-19 pandemic has made something abundantly clear – the world needs more scientists. Whether it is to make advanced Personal Protective Equipment, or to work on vaccines, to model the spread of the virus, or even for reshaping logistics and supply chains with advanced computer algorithms, there can be no doubt that more and better-qualified scientists are essential for today and tomorrow.

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GITAM's
2025 in numbers

  • 90+ recruiting companies

  • 12.65 lakhs highest salary package

Accreditation
and Rankings

  • A++ Grade Accreditation by NAAC

  • Member of AMDISA

  • MHRD Category '1' University Graded Autonomy

Why Choose the School of Sciences at GITAM?

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Blend of Fundamental & Emerging Science

Programmes span core disciplines and future fields including food technology, bioinformatics and forensic science | Gives you scientific depth plus relevance for new-age careers.

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Flexible Curriculum under NEP-2020

Minors in business analytics, quantum computing and liberal educational paths | Allows you to customise your skillset and stay agile for multi-discipline roles.

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Strong Faculty-Student Engagement

Emphasis on interaction, small groups and research-driven teaching | Ensures personalised mentoring and stronger academic outcomes.

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Multi-Campus Science Ecosystem

Campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad & Bengaluru offering varied streams | Gives you geographic flexibility and multi-institution exposure

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Industry-Aligned Academics

Curriculum co-created with industry leaders like L&T, Bosch & Schneider Electric, ensuring relevance to current and future tech roles.

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Research from Day One

₹100+ Cr invested in MURTI with global research tie-ups and Centres of Excellence in AI, Biotech, Sustainable Tech and more.

Impact: 10,600+ publications | 400+ patents | 300+ funded projects.

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Global Progression & Higher Studies

Alumni admissions to top global universities including NYU, Brown, UNSW, Illinois, Wisconsin–Madison and Monash.

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Industry & Government Partnerships

Active collaborations with Intel, Infosys, DRDO, Capgemini and Government of India bodies for projects, internships and exposure.

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Global Alumni Advantage

96,000+ alumni across 105+ countries, with leadership representation in Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft | Google | Apple | Rolls-Royce | McKinsey & Company | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | NVIDIA | Intel

Why Choose the School of Sciences at GITAM?

Blend of Fundamental & Emerging Science

Programmes span core disciplines and future fields including food technology, bioinformatics and forensic science | Gives you scientific depth plus relevance for new-age careers.

Flexible Curriculum under NEP-2020

Minors in business analytics, quantum computing and liberal educational paths | Allows you to customise your skillset and stay agile for multi-discipline roles.

Strong Faculty-Student Engagement

Emphasis on interaction, small groups and research-driven teaching | Ensures personalised mentoring and stronger academic outcomes.

Research & Placements Focus

Departments linked with national research partners (such as BARC) and rising placement packages | Enhances your employability in labs, analytics and industry settings. At GITAM, research isn’t just faculty-driven—students become innovators from day one. With ₹100+ crore invested in MURTI, global research collaborations, and industry-embedded Centres of Excellence, students work directly on frontier areas such as AI, Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Advanced Materials, Mobility, and Sensor Systems. Our outcomes—10,600+ publications, 400+ patents, and 300+ funded projects—reflect a vibrant ecosystem where ideas turn into real-world solutions. Students gain hands-on projects, publications, internships, and strong pathways for higher studies and global careers, studying at a university that not only teaches but actively invents the future.

Multi-Campus Science Ecosystem

Campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad & Bengaluru offering varied streams | Gives you geographic flexibility and multi-institution exposure.

Eligibility

A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA (60% or 6.0 CGPA (55% in the case of CBSE, ICSE, ISCSE, IGSCE, and IB) for B.Optometry, B.Sc. Computer Science with Cognitive Systems in association with TCS) in 10+2 examination or equivalent examination in any discipline from a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT (UG/PG Science) 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.

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Eligibility

A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA (60% or 6.0 CGPA (55% in the case of CBSE, ICSE, ISCSE, IGSCE, and IB) for B.Optometry, B.Sc. Computer Science with Cognitive Systems in association with TCS) in 10+2 examination or equivalent examination in any discipline from a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT (UG/PG Science) 2025.

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General Sciences at a glance

The General Sciences programmes at GITAM have been specially developed to create world-class scientists. Each pathway has been specially designed to help create highly qualified and successful scientists. Choose from the following specialisations to kickstart your career in the sciences:

B. Sc.
Biotechnology

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B. Sc.
Chemistry

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B. Sc.
Food Science and Technology

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B. Sc.
Microbiology

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B. Sc.
Biochemistry

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BCA
Bachelor
of Computer
Applications

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B. Sc.
Mathematics

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B. Sc.
Computer Science with Cognitive Systems

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B. Sc.
Environmental Science

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B. Sc.
Physics

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B. Sc.
Statistics

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B.
Optometry

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B. Sc.
Electronics

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M. Sc.
Applied Mathematics

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M. Sc.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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M. Sc.
Biotechnology

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M. Sc.
Chemistry (Specialization in Analytical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

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M. Sc.
Data Science

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M. Sc.
Electronics

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M. Sc.
Environmental Science

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M. Sc.
Food Science and Technology

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M. Sc.
Microbiology

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M. Sc.
Physics

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M. Sc.
Statistics

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MCA
Master of Computer Application

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B. Sc.
Biotechnology
B. Sc.
Chemistry
B. Sc.
Food Science and Technology
B. Sc.
Microbiology
B. Sc.
Biochemistry
BCA
Bachelor of Computer Applications
B. Sc.
Mathematics
B. Sc.
Computer Science with Cognitive Systems
B. Sc.
Environmental Science
B. Sc.
Physics
B. Sc.
Statistics
B.
Optometry
B. Sc.
Electronics
M.Sc.
Applied Mathematics
M.Sc.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M.Sc.
Biotechnology
M.Sc.
Chemistry (Specialization in Analytical Chemistry /Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
M.Sc.
Data Science
M.Sc.
Electronics
M.Sc.
Environmental Science
M.Sc.
Food Science and Technology
M.Sc.
Microbiology
M.Sc.
Physics
M.Sc.
Statistics
MCA
Master of Computer Application

Biotechnology is and will remain one of the fastest growing industries long into the future. You will gain a strong fundamental understanding of the concepts of biotechnology and take away deep knowledge of cellular and bi-molecular processes, and their interactions with technology.

Get your science degree in one of the most advanced science specialisations. This degree also includes the study of atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, the chemistry of various elements, classes of organic compounds, electrochemistry and much more.

Gain a qualification in an industry that is always in high-growth mode. You will learn the application of food science to the the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food.

Become an expert in a life-critical field that has become all the more important due to the ongoing pandemic. You will study major topics such as medical microbiology, disease transmission, identification and control of pathogens, immunology and much more.

Get ready to join the dynamic and fast-moving computer applications and software development industry with this degree. A great alternative for non-maths students who wish to enter the field, this degree will set you up for a long and fruitful career in IT.

Environmental science has become a high-demand qualification, because of the global focus on environment conservation.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

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B. Sc.
Biotechnology

Biotechnology is and will remain one of the fastest growing industries long into the future. You will gain a strong fundamental understanding of the concepts of biotechnology and take away deep knowledge of cellular and bi-molecular processes, and their interactions with technology.

B. Sc.
Chemistry

Get your science degree in one of the most advanced science specialisations. This degree also includes the study of atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, the chemistry of various elements, classes of organic compounds, electrochemistry and much more.

B. Sc.
Food Science and Technology

Gain a qualification in an industry that is always in high-growth mode. You will learn the application of food science to the the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food.

B. Sc.
Microbiology

Become an expert in a life-critical field that has become all the more important due to the ongoing pandemic. You will study major topics such as medical microbiology, disease transmission, identification and control of pathogens, immunology and much more.

B. Sc.
Biochemistry

BCA
Bachelor of Computer Applications

Get ready to join the dynamic and fast-moving computer applications and software development industry with this degree. A great alternative for non-maths students who wish to enter the field, this degree will set you up for a long and fruitful career in IT.

B. Sc.
Mathematics

B. Sc.
Computer Science with Cognitive Systems

B. Sc.
Environmental Science

Environmental science has become a high-demand qualification, because of the global focus on environment conservation.

B. Sc.
Physics

B. Sc.
Statistics

B.
Optometry

B. Sc.
Electronics

M. Sc.
Applied Mathematics

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Biotechnology

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Chemistry (Specialization in Analytical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Data Science

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Electronics

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Environmental Science

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Food Science and Technology

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Microbiology

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Physics

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

M. Sc.
Statistics

A pass in the qualifying exam with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the concerned discipline from any recognized university and also the candidate has to appear for GAT (PG Science) 2025.

MCA
Master of Computer Application

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Liberal Education at GITAM

True transformation begins with an “AND.” Choose from 600+ Major–Minor combinations across B.A., B.B.A. & B.Sc.—build deep expertise in one discipline and gain multidisciplinary exposure.

  1. Careers value versatility: strong core knowledge plus adaptable, cross-domain skills.
  2. Combine majors with flexible minors across Business, Sciences & Humanities to unlock diverse career paths and a strong foundation for postgraduate studies.
Liberal Education at GITAM

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Internship

Internship Opportunities

GITAM students secure internships under the guidance of GCGC with top global companies, including Microsoft, Atlassian, and Google, each offering monthly stipends of more than ₹ 1 lakh. These internships can potentially lead to full-time offers with salaries ranging from ₹50 lakhs to ₹70 lakhs.

Venture

Venture Development Course

Students are introduced to the world of entrepreneurship through a mandatory program offering two course credits. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to explore innovative ideas, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit from the very start of their academic journey.

Technology

Technology Exploration and Product Engineering

A mandatory 2-credit foundational course for all engineering students focusing on problem-solving, design thinking, collaboration, ethical considerations, and sustainability. Students engage in a Problem-Based Learning approach to tackle real-world challenges.

Visualization

Engineering Visualization and Product Realization

A foundational 2-credit course for engineering students where they gain hands-on experience in:
CAD Software: Learning to model and assemble components with precision.
3D Printing: Creating and preparing 3D models to bring designs to life.

Our Prominent Alumni

96,000+ Alumni spread across 105+ countries

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.

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GITAM Campuses at a Glance

Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM
Established in 1980 as the main-campus of GITAM, the Vizag branch is the oldest of the three and situated at one of the most idyllic locations in Andhra Pradesh.

Hyderabad

HYDERABAD
Established in 2009 as the second campus of GITAM, our Hyderabad branch has grown into an acclaimed hub of higher education in the state of Telangana.

bengaluru

BENGALURU
Established in 2012, with modern infrastructure supported by dedicated faculty and administrative staff, the bengaluru branch is ideal for the Silicon Valley of India.

Life @ GITAM

FAQ's

GITAM has a robust ecosystem of guidance, mentoring, and placements to align career aspirations with passion. We enable students to choose from a good mix of offers and bring industry leaders to our on-campus placement drives. You can check out our Career Guidance page to learn more about how we can help you.

GITAM has a dedicated career guidance cell, the GITAM Career Guidance Centre (GCGC) to help students find the right career opportunities. However, the packages offered every year depend on the course you opt for and the institute you are studying at. And, you can always rely on us to bring the best opportunities to you.

Every degree you earn from GITAM is UGC-approved and is valid across several countries all over the world. And, yes it is valid in the USA. You can use the degree you earned to pursue higher education and find job prospects in the US.

All students must appear for the GAT (GITAM Admission Test) exam conducted every year for entrance. It is a computer-based exam that you can take up from multiple centers all across India. Based on your ranks, you will be awarded merit scholarships and other guidance to join the university. You can find the complete application process here. Call us at +91 88808 84000 or email us at gat@gitam.edu to know more about the application process.

Yes. A PhD from GITAM is valid. All the courses are UGC-recognised.

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