GITAM School of Science Visakhapatnam MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the MCA programme at GITAM Visakhapatnam is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). NBA accreditation confirms the programme meets national standards for technical education in terms of curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, and outcomes. For students, this means the degree is recognised by employers and government bodies, and the curriculum is regularly updated to align with industry requirements. It also makes GITAM MCA graduates eligible for certain government jobs and higher education opportunities that require an NBA-accredited degree.

Ans. GITAM MCA has a strong on-campus placement record. The 2024 graduating batch saw placements at Micron Technology (6 students), WNS (7 students), Capgemini (4 students), Deloitte, State Street Corporation, Federal Bank, and Cyient. The 2025 current batch has already seen placements at Accenture (5 students), TCS (2 students), Capgemini, and Sutherland Global (6 students). Notable alumni include professionals at Amazon Web Services, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Dell Technologies, and JP Morgan Chase.

Ans. Yes, GITAM's MCA eligibility is broad. Candidates with B.Com. or B.A. degrees are eligible provided they have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level or at the graduation level. If Mathematics was not part of your graduation, you may be required to complete bridge courses as per university norms. The minimum aggregate requirement is 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA in the qualifying degree. Candidates from BCA, B.Tech. (CSE/IT), and B.Sc. backgrounds are also eligible.

Ans. GITAM accepts multiple entrance exam scores for MCA admission: GAT (GITAM Admission Test), CUET (PG), JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.), AP PGCET, and TS CPGET. Scholarship eligibility is also determined based on these scores. For example, a JAM rank of 1-200 qualifies for 100% scholarship, while a CUET PG score of 285 or above qualifies for 100% scholarship. Candidates who have not appeared for any of these exams can appear for GAT, which is conducted by GITAM on 17th May 2026.

Ans. The MCA programme at GITAM Visakhapatnam offers specialisation course bundles in Data Visualization using Tableau, Advanced Python Programming, Cloud Computing, Blockchain Technology, and Internships and Projects. The standard track covers Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Open Source Technologies, Data Communication Networks, Databases, and Big Data Analytics. The department also conducts regular workshops on emerging topics like Generative AI, ReactJS, Industry 4.0, Augmented Reality, and Microsoft Emerging Technologies.

Ans. The MCA at GITAM Visakhapatnam has a first-year fee of INR 2,14,000 (INR 1,07,000 per semester), with the total 2-year programme fee being approximately INR 4.16 Lakhs. Students who pay the full first-year fee as a single annual payment get a 3% discount. Tuition fees increase by 5% to 8% in the second year. Merit scholarships of up to 100% are available, which can significantly reduce the effective cost for high-scoring candidates in GAT, JAM, CUET PG, AP PGCET, or TS CPGET.