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B.Tech Biomedical Engineering Lateral Entry GITAM Visakhapatnam. 2-year full-time programme for diploma holders and first-year B.Tech students. Annual fee: 306000 (153000 per semester). Entrance: GAT, AP/TS ECET, DCET. Admits 40-60 students. Integrates engineering with medical and biological sciences for healthcare technologies. Admissions 2026-27 ongoing. Last date: 16 April 2026. Exam: 19 April 2026. Results: 19 April 2026. Final deadline: 2 May 2026.

Key Points:

Integrates engineering principles with medical and biological sciences.
Covers biomedical devices, medical biotechnology, rehabilitation engineering, surgical robotics.
State-of-the-art facilities: Radiology and Imaging Lab, Robotics Lab, Centre for Biomedical Devices, Harvard-style classrooms.
Collaboration with GIMSR super specialty hospital for practical training.
Liberal education: Project-based learning, electives, industry internships, workshops, seminars.
Mandatory 2-credit venture development course for innovation.
India medical device industry projected to reach 250 billion by 2047 with 18-20 percent CAGR.

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GITAM Visakhapatnam Latest Updates & News

06 Jan, 2026 GITAM Visakhapatnam B.Tech {Lateral} Biomedical Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 9.18 Lakhs. Read more.

GITAM B.Tech Biomedical Lateral Fees

Fees: Transparent fee structure for lateral entry students. Annual tuition: 306000 (semester-wise: 153000). 3 percent discount for full annual payment. Fees increase 5-8 percent in final year. Hostel and food optional. Merit and need-based scholarships up to 100 percent.

Tuition Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee Semester 1	153000
Tuition Fee Semester 2	153000
Total Annual Tuition Fee	306000
Hostel Fees Optional	To be confirmed
Total Fees Tuition Only	306000

3 percent discount for full annual payment.
5-8 percent increase in final year.
Hostel/food optional.
Subject to annual increases.

GITAM B.Tech Biomedical Lateral Admission 2026

Admissions: Merit-based, transparent process for diploma holders and first-year B.Tech students. GAT or state board exams (AP/TS ECET, DCET). First-come-first-served scholarship allocation.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Admission Dates 2026-27
Last Date to Apply	16 April 2026
Entrance Exam GAT	19 April 2026
Results	19 April 2026
Counselling	20-26 April 2026
Fee Payment Scholarship	26 April 2026
Final Deadline	2 May 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Diploma holders from recognized polytechnics.
First-year B.Tech students with 50 percent aggregate.
GAT or AP/TS ECET/DCET qualified.
Indian/NRI/Foreign nationals eligible.

Admission Process

Register on apply.gitam.edu.
Select B.Tech Biomedical Engineering Lateral Entry, Visakhapatnam.
Pay 600 application fee.
Appear for GAT or submit ECET/DCET scores.
Participate in merit-based counselling.
Complete fee payment and verification.

GITAM B.Tech Biomedical Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarships: Comprehensive merit and need-based schemes. Up to 100 percent tuition scholarships. First-come-first-served allocation.

Merit Scholarships Lateral Entry

Scholarship	Score Range
100 percent	GAT 141-200, ECET/DCET 1-100, State Board 95-100
75 percent	GAT 131-140, ECET/DCET 101-500, State Board 91-94.99
60 percent	GAT 121-130, ECET/DCET 501-1000, State Board 88-90.99
40 percent	GAT 111-120, ECET/DCET 1001-1500, State Board 83-87.99
25 percent	GAT 101-110, ECET/DCET 1501-3000, State Board 80-82.99
15 percent	GAT 86-100, ECET/DCET 3001-5000, State Board 70-79.99

Other Scholarships: Employee Children 60 percent, 40 percent, 20 percent. Loyalty 10 percent for alumni/siblings/retired staff children. Sports 100 percent, 75 percent, 50 percent, 25 percent, 15 percent. Need-Based: Family income below 8 LPA (upgraded merit). Hostel: Additional 20 percent for need-based recipients.

Merit applies year 1 only (8.0 CGPA required).
Need-based requires tax documents.
Max 75 percent combined.
First-come-first-served.

GITAM B.Tech Biomedical Lateral Placement 2024-25

Placement: Strong placement record with 530 plus recruiters and 3500 plus offers. 90 percent plus placement rate. Biomedical Engineering graduates in demand across healthcare, medical device, research sectors.

Placement Statistics

Metric	Value
Recruiters	530 plus
Offers	3500 plus
Placed	90 percent plus
Highest	46.5 LPA
Average	4.8 LPA
Median	4.8 LPA
Rate	90 percent plus

Roles: Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Designer, Rehabilitation Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Research and Development Engineer. Top recruiters: Healthcare companies, Medical device manufacturers, Research institutions, TCS, Infosys.

GITAM B.Tech Biomedical Lateral FAQs

Ques. Q1 Regular vs Lateral B.Tech Biomedical Engineering?

Ans. Regular is 4-year for 12th pass; lateral is 2-year for diploma/first-year B.Tech students. Same content, different entry points.

Ques. Q2 AICTE recognized?

Ans. Yes, fully AICTE recognized. Equivalent to regular B.Tech. Accepted by employers and for higher studies.

Ques. Q3 Career options?

Ans. Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device Designer, Rehabilitation Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Research and Development Engineer. M.Tech, MBA, PhD options available.

Ques. Q4 Internships?

Ans. Yes, mandatory internships included. Opportunities with healthcare companies, medical device manufacturers, research institutions.

Ques. Q5 Placement rate?

Ans. 90 percent plus placement. Average 4.8 LPA, highest 46.5 LPA. Top recruiters: Healthcare companies, Medical device manufacturers, Research institutions.

Ques. Q6 Further studies?

Ans. M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device Design, Rehabilitation Engineering. MBA for management. PhD for research. Professional certifications in Medical Device Design popular.

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