GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Deemed University’s Bengaluru campus offers B.Tech across 9 specialisations: CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, VLSI Design, and Mechanical Engineering. The four-year full-time programme at a NAAC A++ campus is open to JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK UGET, and GAT qualifiers. Fees range from INR 5,56,000 to INR 14,24,000 for the complete programme.
Admission Status: GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech admissions for 2026-27 are open. JEE Main, KCET, and COMEDK UGET results have been declared. GAT is scheduled for June 14, 2026. Counselling is expected to begin in July 2026. Apply at apply.gitam.edu.
Key Points
- Karnataka domicile students can apply through KEA KCET counselling (kea.kar.nic.in) as a separate pathway, independent of GAT, JEE Main, or COMEDK UGET.
- VLSI Design is offered as a standalone four-year B.Tech stream, separate from ECE, targeting semiconductor design roles in Karnataka.
- Dual-domain specialisations such as Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and Electrical and Computer Engineering combine two engineering disciplines in a single four-year programme.
GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech Fees 2026
B.Tech fees at GITAM Bengaluru vary by specialisation. Technology-intensive branches such as CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, and Cyber Security carry a total fee of INR 14,24,000, while core engineering branches like Mechanical and Electrical and Computer Engineering are priced at INR 5,56,000 for the four-year programme.
| Course | Total Fees (4 Years) |
|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | INR 14,24,000 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 14,24,000 |
| B.Tech Data Science | INR 14,24,000 |
| B.Tech Cyber Security | INR 14,24,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 8,84,000 |
| B.Tech Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | INR 8,12,000 |
| B.Tech VLSI Design | INR 8,00,000 |
| B.Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering | INR 5,56,000 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | INR 5,56,000 |
- Annual fees may increase by 5-8% from Year 2 onwards.
- A 3% discount applies on full first-year lump-sum payment.
- Hostel charges are separate from programme fees.
- Fees subject to change, verify with official sources before admission.
GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech Admission 2026
Admission to GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech is through GAT, JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK UGET. JEE Main, KCET, and COMEDK exams were held and results were declared between April and May 2026. GAT is scheduled for June 14, 2026, and counselling will begin in July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Exam | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 2026 Result | April 20, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam | April 22 to 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | June 6, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result | May 29, 2026 |
| GAT 2026 (GITAM Admission Test) Exam | June 14, 2026 |
| GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- Apply online at apply.gitam.edu with 10+2 marks and entrance scorecard.
- Karnataka domicile students may also apply through KEA KCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- A valid score in GAT, JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK UGET is required for admission.
- Biology-stream candidates are not eligible for most B.Tech specialisations at GITAM Bengaluru.
Admission Process
- Appear in JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK UGET, or GAT to obtain a valid entrance score.
- Register at apply.gitam.edu and upload 10+2 mark sheets and entrance exam scorecard.
- Karnataka domicile candidates may apply separately through KEA KCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Accept the admission offer and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
- Complete document verification and enrolment at the Bengaluru campus before classes begin in August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a KCET or COMEDK qualifier targeting an engineering career in Bengaluru
- You want an emerging-tech specialisation (AI and ML, VLSI, Cyber Security) at a NAAC A++ campus
- You are fee-sensitive and qualify for GITAM Merit Scholarship on a strong entrance score
- You are a Karnataka domicile student seeking placements in Bengaluru’s tech or semiconductor industry
✗ Skip if
- JEE toppers with access to NIT or IIT seats in the same region
- Students who need a pan-India brand for recruiting at top-tier tech companies
- Candidates seeking funded research or TA positions in CSE or electronics
- Students targeting placement markets primarily outside South India
GITAM Bengaluru B.Tech Scholarships 2026
GITAM Bengaluru offers merit-based and government-backed scholarships for all B.Tech specialisations. High entrance exam scorers are eligible for significant tuition fee waivers, and Karnataka domicile students can access additional state-funded support.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| GITAM Merit Scholarship | Up to 100% tuition fee waiver | Based on GAT, JEE Main, KCET, or COMEDK score, CGPA 8.0 or above required from Year 2 |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000, apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship | As per government norms | Karnataka domicile students, apply via the state scholarship portal |
- GITAM Merit Scholarship requires CGPA 8.0 or above from Year 2 onwards.
- Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in.
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