Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM, was established in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists from Andhra Pradesh. The University focuses on making India a socially and economically resurgent country by providing world-class infrastructure and global exposure to GITAM students. Positioned as the top 100 in the NIRF ranking, it is deemed one of the best institutes to pursue higher education in Engineering, Science and Management.
GITAM provides world-class infrastructure and has state-of-the-art facilities to meet the requirements of academic programs, with well laid-out classrooms, elegantly planned landscape, upgraded amenities and brilliantly engineered spaces for the administration, academic departments, central facilities like the library hostels, indoor stadium, playgrounds, etc.
About GITAM (Deemed to be) University
GITAM, Deemed to be University, is situated in the lap of nature at the picturesque Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, in Andhra Pradesh and has two other campuses in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The University offers over 100 programs at undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctoral levels in varied fields, including Technology, Pharmacy, Science, Management, International Business, etc.
GITAM (Deemed to be) University Visakhapatnam: GITAM Visakhapatnam is one of the pioneering private engineering Universities set up in 1980. GITAM (Deemed to be) University has received UGC approval and was granted Deemed to be University in 2007.
GITAM School of Technology, Hyderabad: A top-notch University established in 2009, GST, Hyderabad has received NAAC accreditation with an 'A+' grade. GITAM Hyderabad offers several graduates, PG, and research programs promoting intellectual rigor and developing well-bred graduates.
GITAM School of Technology, Bengaluru: Positioned at 71st place in NIRF University Rankings 2021 and ranked 1001+ among Top Universities in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, GITAM Bangalore provides 100% placement assistance to students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate/doctoral degree courses in Engineering & Management studies.
Facilities at GITAM University
A massive badminton court, an open-air auditorium, laced with rich flora and fauna - all of this makes up the GITAM University Campus located on the coastline of the Rushikonda beach. Across the three campuses, GITAM consists of seventeen academic blocks, six well-laid-out hostels, two administrative blocks, and a spacious library/digital library building.
Packed with high-end equipment, impressive interiors and an upgraded laboratory, the GITAM campus boasts of clean potable water supply and 2012 KVA power supply generators amid other facilities mentioned below:
- Computer Lab/ IT Infrastructure: GITAM has 306 computer labs with round-the-clock power supply and internet facilities. Upgraded with high-tech software, the University promotes sponsored e-learning through Coursera and Moodle platform. The computer labs are in-syn with digital libraries. The University banks on a well-built network of IT infrastructure with over 3200 computer systems connected in an extensive campus-wide network.
- Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC): GITAM library, known as Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC), is located in Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Bhawan, an architectural marvel of GITAM University. KRC has more than 12 lakh books (including e-books), periodicals, national and international journals. It is provided with Infonet Service that facilitates online access to more than 4,500 electronic journals. To top it all, 1 GBPS (1000 MBPS) high-speed bandwidth is provided in GITAM campus under the scheme of National Mission for Education through Information & Communication Technologies (NMEICT) sponsored by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, providing connectivity to all the systems over the campus.
- Auditorium / Seminar /Conference Hall: GITAM has six auditoriums with a seating capacity of over 3000, which holds several large-scale events including seminars, conferences, workshops, guest lectures of national and international reputation, campus placements, student tech-festivals, students' meets, alumni meets, parents meets, cultural programs, etc.
- Sports Facilities: GITAM has well-laid indoor and outdoor sports facilities viz. stadium, gymnasium, running tracks, cricket ground, volleyball and basketball court. GITAM bears a rich history in sports, with many students who have won state-level and national-level sports competitions.
- Hostel Facilities: Students get to immerse themselves in the vibrant life of the residential community with numerous opportunities for sports, games, physical fitness, development of interpersonal relations, which together contribute to their personal & holistic growth. The green and serene environment surrounding the residence is not only beautiful to the senses but is also a safe, secure, welcoming, and genuinely inclusive space.
- Boys' Hostel at GITAM offers furnished rooms with attached washrooms for single, double, three and six sharing bases. The rooms are equipped with Intercom, high-speed internet while ensuring your personal space. Shanti Sadan provides accommodation for nearly 700 boys. Special focus is given to curate meal plans for each day, keeping nutritional requirements and variety in mind. Nutritious veg and non-veg options are catered at the facility.
- Girls Hostel facility is available on a twin-sharing basis with attached bath and multi-sharing base with shared washroom. The facility has an in-house gymnasium, yoga centre, lobbies, and lounges for gatherings with gaming tables and vending machines: professional housekeeping and facility managers, dedicated laundry services on each floor. The whole facility is guarded by skilled security personnel and CCTV surveillance to ensure your safety. KOKILA SADAN provides secure and homely accommodation for more than 900 girls.
- Conference Venue: Seminar hall with a seating capacity of 200-500 people, has been provided with centrally air-conditioned and excellent acoustics, along with a mini-conference a/c hall with a seating capacity of 60 people.
- HSBC Basic Language Learning Centre: Learning is about much more than lectures and courses. We encourage our people to think broadly about their career and training needs and consider opportunities for development beyond the classroom. In line with this, the lab was set up in 2006 with financial & technical support from HSBC. The facility has 60 workstations for enhancing English Language skills, namely Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening.
- Hobby Centre: GITAM offers a good Hobby Centre for its students to catch up with their hobbies during leisure time. The centre has a good collection of books and musical instruments.
- Other Facilities at GITAM: In-campus amenities are being provided to ensure comfortable living and learning of the students. The facility is well-equipped with a full-fledged banking facility, food courts and canteens, books and stationery stores, medical shops, ATM centres, telephone exchanges, hobby centres, students' professional chapters, etc.
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