GITAM-A PLACE TO LIVE AND LEARN

4.2
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Faculty
3.5
Social Life
5.0
Placement
4.5
Course
4.0
Campus
3.5
Hostel
4.5
M.Sai Karthik kumar Reddy
M.Sai Karthik kumar Reddy
GITAM Visakhapatnam, B.Tech, Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2017

Remarks

There is nothing perfect in this world.They have own share of flaws.If you ignore it,you will.be happy.Same in this case.I would say it is good college to live and learn.

Entrance Preview

I wrote gitam admission test(GAT) and secured 140 marks.The reason for choosing this college is that it is one of the reputed college in A.P.I like beaches and coastal areas.These reasons compelled me to choose this college

Course Curriculum Overview

4

The Curriculum, which is revised onceevery 3 years, is designed by academic experts from reputed institutes like IIT, IISc. and industry personnel in order to prepare the students to meet the academic and corporate challenges. The flexible Choice Based Credit System with outcome based educational objectives implemented from 2015-16 enables the students to choose electives from wide range of courses with horizontal and vertical mobility.

Internships Opportunities

Yes.Our college provides internship for the merit students under esteemed guidance of professional staff.It was a great oppurtunity to work for them.They dont provide any stipend.

Placement Experience

4.5

A total 300 companies visited GITAM University campuses located in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Karnataka to recruit students during the present academic year. Noted IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) itself recruited 755 engineering students from GITAM Visakhapatnam campus, One of the GITAM University engineering final year students, S.Anirudh, was recruited by noted German Company UniTechTransfer GmbH-German centre for automation and robotics with high pay package of Rs 25 lakh per annum. This was the first international placement during the academic year and the selected student was native of Srikakulam District and pursuing his B.Tech ECE course in GITAM Bangalore campus. Chancellor of GITAM University Prof.K.Ramakrishna Rao expressed that the University wants to see more entrepreneurs in future rather than job seekers.

College Events

5

Activities beyond the classroom play a vital role in the holistic personality of the student. The Institute started an Entrepreneurship Development Cell and GITAM Student Incubation Centre to motivate the students to become entrepreneurs by providing the necessary inputs including development of leadership qualities

Fee Structure And Facilities

Fee is some what expensive.But the infrastructure provided is excellent.The maintainence and everything is top notch.The greenary and everything you will be awestruck by it.The fee for us is 169000.Hostel fee is seperate.Every month you need to pay the hostel fee.College fee has to be paid at the start of the academic year.

Fees and Financial Aid

Scholarships to UG programs except B.Sc.: Rs.10,000 per year B.Sc. Program: Rs. 20,000 per year PG programs except MCA: Rs.20,000 per year MCA: Rs.30,000 per year Five year Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology: Rs.20,000 per year. These are the scholarships offered by GITAM.

Campus Life

3.5

The students of the Institute excel not only in curricular activities but also in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities viz., participation in Science Activity Centre (GUSAC), Professional Bodies like IEEE, CSI, ISTE, IETE, IGBC, ISOI, PES EWB etc, Cultural Club (Kalakrithi), sports competitions and social service activities through NCC,NSS, Rotract etc.

Hostel Facilities

4.5

The hostels were very good, neat, clean and with all the basic facilities.We have rooms on sharing basis.There is cctv surveillance 24/7.Security guards are there on the entrance.Hostel fee is around 7000bucks per month.Food is very good and neat.They provide variety of items.

Alumni/Alumna

The Institute has a strong 20,000 plus alumni base occupying leadership positions in government, administration, industry and research organizations across the globe.Yes they are very much helpful.

Exam Structure

Actually labs and exams are organised in way that it doesnt affect you or keep a burden on you.There is continous assessment to your capabilities by conducting internal exams for 40marks and at the end there is external exam for 60 marks.The results are given combining both and on a gpa basis.

Admission

After the exam,results are declared in few days.You have to attend counselling and opt for your branch.Fees has to be paid on the day of counselling.Once done your seat is confirmed.It is one of the simplest process and no stress is involved.Administration is very good.

Faculty

3.5

You have chosen to teach in higher education because you are a subject-matter specialist with a tremendous knowledge of your discipline. As you enter or continue your career, there is another field of knowledge you need to know: teaching and learning. What we know about teaching and learning continues to grow dramatically. It includes developing effective instructional strategies, reaching today’s students, and teaching with technology. Where is this knowledge base? Books, articles in pedagogical periodicals, newsletters, conferences, and online resources provide ample help. Take advantage of your institution’s center for teaching and learning or other professional development resources

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