GSAT 2017 Notification | Gitam Science Admission Test 2017 Dates

Gitam Science Admission Test GSAT 2017

Gitam Science Admission Test GSAT 2017 notification and dates have been announced. Gitam University Vishakhapatnam invites application for admission to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Science Programmes commencing in the session 2017-18.

GSAT 2017 will be held at various centres in Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India.

The UG/PG Science Programs are offered by Eight Departments of the Institute of Science located in Vishakhapatnam Campus; the course curricula of the programs are carefully designed to impart wide knowledge in the respective areas of specializations, suitable for placements in reputed organizations and for higher studies within and outside the country.

Important Dates for GSAT 2017

Last Date for Obtaining Application Form from Office: 25th April 2017
Last Date for Receiving Application Form: 25th April 2017
Date of Exam (GSAT-2017): 05th May 2017
Date of Announcement of Results: 16th May 2017

Programs Offered

Undergraduate and 5-years Integrated Programs
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application)
BEM (Bachelor of Environmental Management)
B.Sc (Bachelor of Science)*
Integrated M.Sc in Biotechnology; Integrated M.Sc in Chemistry (Sponsored by Laurus Labs)

Postgraduate Programs

M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Electronics Science, Food Science & Technology, Microbiology & Organic Chemistry Physics
MCA (Master of Computer Application)

Eligibility Criteria for GSAT 2017

For M.Sc Programs: Requirement for admission to all science programmes is a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in-group (optional) subjects in the qualifying exam
Candidates who have already passed qualifying exam or who have appeared/are appearing for the final examinations in 2017 are also eligible

For M.Sc Applied Mathematics: B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the subjects; and Maths & Physical Sciences in Intermediate or 10+2 level

For M.Sc Physics: B.Sc with Physics, Mathematics and any other

For M.Sc Electronics Science: B.Sc with Electronics/Physics, Mathematics and any other subject

For M.Sc Analytical Chemistry: B.Sc with Chemistry as one of the subjects

For M.Sc Organic Chemistry: B.Sc with Chemistry as one of the subjects

For M.Sc Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Food Science & Technology: Any two of the following subjects in B.Sc: Agriculture, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food & Nutrition, Genetics, Home Science, Medical Lab Technology, Microbiology, Zoology, B.Tech Biotechnology / Agriculture / Chemical Engineering / Biomedical, BPharm

For M.Sc. Bioinformatics: Any two of the following subjects in B.Sc: Agriculture, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Food and nutrition, Genetics, Home Science, Mathematics, Medical Lab Technology, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology, BPharm., B.Tech CSE/IT/Biotechnology/Biomedical

For M.Sc. Environmental Science: First preference will be given to BEM candidates; the remaining seats will be allotted to candidates with B.Sc in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences, B.Tech Biotechnology/Chemical/Civil/Environmental/Biomedical

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Candidates seeking admission to the above programs are required to appear for an entrance test GSAT-2017 to be held at various centres in Andhra Pradesh and parts of India Admission is based on the rank obtained in the entrance test

Eligibility: Requirement for admission to the above programs is a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in-group (optional) subjects in the qualifying examination
Candidates who have already passed qualifying exam or who have appeared/are appearing for the final examinations in 2017 are eligible

Master of Computer Application (MCA)
Candidates seeking admission to MCA program are required to appear for an entrance test GSAT-2017 to be held at various centres in Andhra Pradesh and parts of India
Admission is based on the rank obtained in the entrance test

Eligibility: Requirement for admission to the MCA programmes is a pass in any degree with 50% marks and Mathematics at 10+2 level or degree level or equivalent examination
Candidates who have already passed qualifying examination or who have appeared/are appearing for the final examinations in 2017 are also eligible

Test Centers for GSAT 2017

For both Postgraduate & Undergraduate Courses: Anantapur, Kakinada, Tirupathi, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Bhimavaram, Khammam, Vijayawada, Dhanbad, Pune, Eluru, Kurnool, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Raipur, Guntur, Ongole, Warangal, Jamshedpur, Rayagada, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Siliguri, Kadapa, Srikakulam, Berhampur, Nagpur and Varanasi

(Tests will be conducted at the above centres depending on the number of candidates opting for those centres; if sufficient numbers of candidates do not opt for a particular centre, they will be allotted to the nearby centre)

Selection Procedure

Selection is based on the performance of candidates in GITAM Science Admission Test (GSAT-2017) to be held at various centers in Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India

How to Apply

Candidates can download the application form from GITAM website www.gitam.edu

Applications can be obtained by post, from Principal, GITAM Institute of Science by sending a request on plain paper giving the candidate’s name with complete mailing address, accompanied by Demand Draft for Rs.350/- (inclusive of Test fee Rs.300/-) drawn in favour of GITAM University payable at Visakhapatnam on any scheduled bank.

The test fee for Five year Integrated M.Sc Chemistry sponsored by Laurus Labs is Rs.500/-

Filled in applications along with attested copies of the following certificates and the prescribed fee of Rs.300/- or Rs.500/- as the case may be should reach the Principal, GITAM Institute of Science, Gitam University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045, A.P., India.

Hall Tickets

Hall tickets will be sent to candidates by post one week before the date of commencement of entrance test; in case of non-receipt of hall ticket in time, candidates are advised to contact the office of the

Hall ticket should be retained carefully as it has to be produced at the time of admission; hall tickets can also be downloaded from www.gitam.edu

Merit Rank: All candidates will be awarded GSAT-2017 test-wise rank as per marks secured in the test appeared and they will be kept on the website

Reservation of Seats: Admission to various courses of study shall be made on the basis of GSAT - 2017 rank and eligibility criteria subject to the rule of reservation as applicable to GITAM University

GITAM University, Visakhapatnam

(Estd u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956, Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade) Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Gandhinagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045 (Andhra Pradesh), Ph. No.: +91-891-2840450/451, Email:[email protected], Website www.gitam.edu