Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), formerly GITAM University and GITAM College of Engineering, is a private institute deemed to be university, located in Visakhapatnam, [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was founded in 1980 by a group of intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by M. V. V. S. Murthi.[1]

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management
Former names
GITAM College of Engineering, GITAM University
TypeDeemed university
Established1980
FounderM. V. V. S. Murthi
Location
Visakhapatnam
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India

17°46′54″N 83°22′38″E
Websitewww.gitam.edu

Academics

The university offers 109 programs at undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctoral levels in Technology, Pharmacy, Science, Management, International Business, Architecture and Law.[2]

Rankings
University and College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2020)[3]101–150
NIRF (Universities) (2020)[4]71

GITAM Institute of Technology and Management was ranked 71 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020[4] and in the 101–150 band in overall category.[3]

Campuses

GITAM Institute of Technology and Management has three campuses at Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.[5]

Student activities

GITAM is a host to many student activities both professional and cultural. GITAM University Science & Activity Centre, professional societies include ASME, SAE, Indian Society for Technical Education, IEEE, Computer Society of India, IETE, IEI, ISOI and Engineers Without Borders. Cultural societies include Kalakriti, G-studio, G-Mag, E-Cell, National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme and other community services like Rotaract and Vivaan.[6]

Student Life


References
  1. GITAM. "GITAM at a glance - Established, Vision & Mission, Our logo". www.gitam.edu. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  2. "Welcome to GITAM University". gitam.edu. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  3. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  4. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  5. GITAM. "GITAM | In Campus". www.gitam.edu. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  6. "GITAM Student Activities". Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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