GITAM Deemed University

What GITAM Deemed University does

GITAM Deemed to be University (legal name: GITAM - Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management - Deemed to be University) is a private multidisciplinary higher education institution founded in 1980 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It operates four campuses — Visakhapatnam (100+ acres, HQ, established 1980), Hyderabad (120+ acres, established 2009), Bengaluru (45 acres, established 2012), and GIMSR (GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research) in Visakhapatnam — with 12 schools, 14 disciplines, 28,000+ active students, and 1,800+ teaching staff. The institution holds NAAC A++ (highest grade), UGC Category 1 status with Graded Autonomy, NBA accreditation for 10 programs, ISO 21001:2018 certification, and AICTE approval. Disciplines span Architecture, Engineering (including a new B.Tech in Robotics & AI and VLSI Design), Computer Science, Humanities, Law, Management, Science, Pharmacy, Medicine (through an 850-bed teaching hospital at GIMSR), Nursing, Allied Healthcare, Physiotherapy, Public Policy, and Education.

The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees (MBA programs priced at Rs 4.97-5.21 lakh per annum depending on campus), supplemented by hostel and residential services (GIMSR hostel fees Rs 2.97 lakh per annum including meals), and selective professional services such as SSB personnel fee concessions. Admissions are driven by the proprietary GITAM Admission Test (GAT, application fee Rs 1,200), supplemented by acceptance of NEET, AP EAPCET, TS EAMCET, and NCET scores, with merit-based scholarships ranging from 40% to 100% fee waivers. GTM is sales-led through direct admissions via entrance examinations, education expos (e.g., Eduverse 2026), and digital channels. Placement outcomes include a highest package of Rs 1.4 crore at GITAM School of Technology in 2025, with Amazon, TCS, Honeywell, Bosch, L&T Tech Services, Schneider Electric, Airbus, Marelli, NSE Academy, and ACCA as named industry partners and recruiters.

The university's research output includes 21,000+ publications, 173,000+ citations, Scopus h-Index of 100, 300+ patents, and 370+ research projects, with 16 faculty on Stanford's Top 2% Scientists 2025 list. Applied AI/ML initiatives include the AUV for shrimp pond monitoring, IoT-based sericulture systems, AI integration in pharmacy curriculum, and the ICAR All India Coordinated Research Project on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology with AI and robotics focus. International collaborations span Oregon Health and Science University (cancer research), Aston University, University of Melbourne, University of Nottingham, and Elon University. The Venture Development Centre (VDC) supports 800+ active startup teams and 15+ registered startups. Ownership rests with the founding society led by President Sribharat Mathukumilli and Vice-President M. Gangadhara Rao under the leadership of Founder Dr. M. V. V. S. Murthi; no external private equity or venture capital ownership is evidenced.

Name

GITAM Deemed University

Legal name

GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Deemed to be University

Website

https://gitam.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

GITAM Deemed University is a private multidisciplinary higher education institution operating four campuses across Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and GIMSR, serving 28,000+ students across 12 schools and 14 disciplines including engineering, medicine, pharmacy, law, and management. It generates revenue primarily through tuition, hostel services, and placement-driven programs anchored by the GAT entrance examination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Visakhapatnam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Fee structure varies by campus and program. MBA programs range from Rs 4,97,000 to Rs 5,21,800 depending on campus location.
2. Hostel and Residential Services: Revenue from on-campus accommodation. GIMSR hostel fees are Rs 2,97,648 per annum including meals in twin-sharing AC rooms.
3. SSB Personnel Education Services: Fee concessions (up to 60%) and tuition waivers provided to children of Sashastra Seema Bal personnel. 10 fully free seats for martyrs' wards and 250 eligible wards receive concessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GITAM Deemed to be University is a private multidisciplinary higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across 14 disciplines (Architecture, Core Engineering, Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Management, Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Allied Healthcare, Physiotherapy, Public Policy, and Education) through 12 schools located across four campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and GIMSR. It supports degree delivery with the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) entrance examination, the GITAM Career Guidance Centre for placements, the Venture Development Centre startup incubator, an 850-bed teaching hospital at GIMSR, and on-campus hostel and residential services. The institution also develops applied research products such as an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for shrimp pond monitoring and an IoT-based sericulture system funded by the Department of Science and Technology.

Product overview

GITAM Deemed University is a multidisciplinary educational institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs across 14 disciplines through 12 schools across four campuses (Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and GIMSR). The university's product portfolio includes degree programs in Architecture, Engineering (Core, Computer Science, Robotics & AI, Electronics/VLSI), Science, Pharmacy, Medicine (GIMSR), Nursing, Allied Healthcare, Physiotherapy, Business Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Education, and Public Policy. Supporting services include the Venture Development Centre (startup incubator), GITAM Career Guidance Centre, GITAM Admission Test (GAT), and research centres including MURTI and G-TEC. The institution also develops technology products for agriculture and aquaculture through research initiatives including an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for shrimp pond monitoring and IoT-based sericulture systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) Andhra Pradesh's first Deemed-to-be Medical College offering MBBS, BDS, MD/MS, and MDS programs with 600+ medical students, 13 clinical departments, 300+ specialists, and an 850-bed teaching hospital for medical students and medical and healthcare trainees.
• GITAM School of Business (GSB) Management school delivering MBA and BBM programs with sustainability, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation curriculum; collaborates with NSE Academy, ACCA, and industry partners for MBA, fintech, and accounting students pursuing management degrees.
• GITAM School of Computer Science and Engineering (GSCSE) School offering B.Tech in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, M.Tech in Data Science, and Ph.D. programs following NEP 2020-aligned curriculum targeting engineering and technology students.
• GITAM Institute of Nursing Nursing institute under GIMSR offering nursing programs with clinical training at associated hospital facilities for nursing students pursuing healthcare education.
• GITAM School of Allied and Healthcare Professions School offering Bachelor programs in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, Dialysis Therapy Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, Optometry, and Emergency Medical Technologist for allied healthcare students.
• GITAM School of Physiotherapy School offering physiotherapy education and training with clinical exposure at associated healthcare facilities for physiotherapy students.
• GITAM School of Pharmacy NBA-accredited pharmacy school offering B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs with NIRF 38 ranking (2025), integrating AI and Python programming modules for pharmacy students.
• Venture Development Centre (VDC) Campus startup incubator providing resources, coaching, prototyping grants, and venture funding; manages 800+ active teams, 2500+ students, 15 registered startups, and 30+ ventures at business modeling stage for student entrepreneurs.
• GITAM Career Guidance Centre (GCGC) Dedicated centre for career planning, skill-building, and placement support connecting students with recruiters including Amazon, TCS, Honeywell, and other major employers for GITAM students and graduates.
• GITAM Admission Test (GAT) Annual computer-based entrance examination for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs at GITAM, conducted across multiple centres in India with applications processed via apply.gitam.edu portal.
• Multidisciplinary Unit of Research on Translational Initiatives (MURTI) Cutting-edge research facility functioning as a cross-disciplinary think tank focusing on regional, national, and global issues to develop workable hypotheses and actionable measures for faculty and research students.
• GITAM School of Core Engineering Engineering school offering B.Tech in core engineering streams plus specialised B.Tech in Robotics and AI and B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) at Bengaluru campus for engineering students.
• GITAM Institute of Technology (G-TEC) Technology centre providing research equipment and infrastructure support for faculty and student research activities across GITAM campuses.
• I-STEM Equipment Sharing Platform Platform for sharing research equipment under the I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology and Engineering facilities) initiative, providing access to research infrastructure for faculty and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest placement package of 1.4 Crore at GITAM School of Technology, 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026MoU signed for academic support, fee concessions, and career development opportunities for children of serving SSB personnel and martyrs. Agreement offers 10 fully free seats for martyrs' wards and up to 60% fee concession for 250 eligible wards.
• Oregon Health and Science UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration through SPARC initiative for cancer research. Hosted SPARC Cancer Research Conclave-II featuring scientist Raghu Kalluri's research on early cancer detection using exosomes.
• Department of Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDST-funded research projects including IoT-based sericulture model for silk cocoon farmers. Part of government initiative to support rural community upliftment through technology.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkill development center at Hyderabad campus providing technology training and certifications to students. Supports industry-aligned curriculum delivery.
• CISCO Networking AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology certification and training partnership providing networking skills development to students at Hyderabad campus.
• NSE AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for MBA Fintech program and hands-on financial market experience through NSE Academy certifications.
• ACCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional qualification partnership providing accounting students with ACCA certifications and pathway to global finance careers.
• Aston UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for academic exchange and collaboration. Part of GITAM's global partnerships network.
• University of MelbourneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration for research and student exchange programs.
• University of NottinghamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership for academic exchange and collaborative research initiatives.
• Elon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership facilitating cross-cultural academic programs and research collaboration.
• ICARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting 41st national annual workshop of ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, integrating AI and robotics in agricultural projects.
• Venture Development Centre (VDC) Ecosystem MentorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of accomplished mentors including Rajiv Bajaj (Bajaj Capital), Jignesh Talasila (PerspectAI), Gopi Raja (Fopple Drones), and Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N (Karnataka Minister). Provides guidance to 800+ active startup teams.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Symbiosis International University: Deemed university with strong Management, Law, Liberal Arts, and Computer Science programs across Pune and satellite campuses. Comparable to GITAM on multi-disciplinary deemed status and management/law vertical strength.
• KIIT University: Eastern India based multi-disciplinary deemed university offering Engineering, Medical, Law, Management, and Biotechnology with strong placement records. Direct comparable to GITAM on multi-disciplinary structure, deemed status, and NIRF ranking tier.
• Christ (Deemed to be University): Bengaluru-based deemed university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across sciences, commerce, management, law, humanities, and engineering. Direct Bengaluru-based competitor for the same applicant pool as GITAM's Bengaluru campus.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST): Large private deemed university with strong engineering, medical, and management schools across multiple campuses in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. Directly competes with GITAM for engineering and medical applicants in South India at similar tuition tiers.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Private deemed university with a heavy engineering and technology focus plus management and law programs, operating multi-state campuses. Comparable to GITAM in scale, NIRF Engineering tier, and student mix, though with weaker medical offering.
• Amity University: Largest private university network in India with multi-state and international campuses spanning Engineering, Management, Law, Medical, Biotechnology, and Architecture. Comparable to GITAM on multi-disciplinary breadth and large student base, with a more national geographic footprint.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Multi-campus deemed university offering Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, and Management across Karnataka and other states. Closest comparable to GITAM given its similar multi-disciplinary scope, medical college, and deemed-university status with comparable NIRF profile.
• Chandigarh University: Large private university offering Engineering, Management, Law, Architecture, and Applied Sciences with a focus on placements and industry partnerships. Comparable to GITAM on scale, multi-disciplinary scope, and aggressive ranking trajectory.
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani): Premier deemed university focused on engineering, science, and management with multi-campus model and strong industry placement outcomes. Comparable to GITAM's engineering and technology schools as a benchmark aspirational peer for STEM applicants.

Emerging players

• Shiv Nadar University: Research-focused private university offering Engineering, Natural Sciences, Management, and Humanities. Comparable to GITAM as an emerging-tier private research university pursuing research excellence and industry partnerships, though with smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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