Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) is a private deemed university located in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.^[5] The university was founded by the late Dr M. V. V. S. Murthi in Visakhapatnam in 1980.^] It was previously affiliated with Andhra University under the name GITAM College, then gained autonomy status in the year 2007.

The campus in Visakhapatnam is the oldest of the bunch. It spreads across a little over 100 acres.^[9] Collectively, the three campuses have 19 institutions under their wing.

Visakhapatnam

Located on the shores of Rushikonda Beach, the Visakhapatnam campus was established in 1980. The campus is home to over 6000 students, offering 6 auditoriums, 5 hostels for boys and 3 for girls.

GIMSR Visakhapatnam campus

GIMSR enrolls 150 students annually for the MBBS undergraduate programme based on the national entrance test (NEET) and 52 postgraduate students in various medical specialities.^[13] The college currently has around 200 medical faculty members, 170 paramedical staff, 350 nursing, administrative and support staff.^[14] GITAM University has its main Campus located at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh State with their off campuses located each in Hyderabad, Telangana State and Bengaluru Karnataka Sta

Admission to GITAM is through the university entrance exam GAT (GITAM Admission Test), a computer-based online test that is held across major cities in India. Based on the ranks achieved, admissions are given in the Visakhapatnam campus, Bangalore campus, and Hyderabad campus.

Note: The student must follow the above instructions carefully and co-operate with the staff in charge/driver for smooth operation of the buses, failing which, the transport facility will be withdrawn and, in such cases, the transport fee is neither refunded nor adjusted.