GITAM GSAT 2018 – Application, Dates, Courses

GSAT 2018 Notification - Gitam Science Admission Test

GSAT 2018 Gitam Science Admission Test Notification -  Gitam University Vishakhapatnam invites application for admission to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Science Programs commencing in the session 2018-19

GITAM University is looked forward to conduct GSAT 2018 in the 05th May 2018 (for PG) & 09th June 2018 (for UG). GSAT exam leads to admission to M.Sc., BEM, Integrated M.Sc., BCA, B.Sc., MCA Programs. It is expected that application form of GSAT 2018 will be available in the month of April 2018 when candidates eligible can apply.

GSAT 2018 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

Last Date for receipt of filled in Applications:
UG: 21st May 2018
PG: 25th April 2018
Test Date:
UG: 09th June 2018
PG: 05th May 2018
Date of Announcement of Results: To be announced

 

Also See : Latest Notification

 

Programs Offered

• Undergraduate and 5-years Integrated Programs:
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application)
• BEM (Bachelor of Environmental Management)
• B.Sc.(Bachelor of Science); B.Sc.(Maths, Physics, Chemistry); B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Electronics); B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Computer Science); B.Sc. (Maths, Statistics, Computer Science); B.Sc. (Maths, Electronics, Computer Science); B.Sc. (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry); B.Sc. (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics); B.Sc. (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioinformatics); B.Sc. (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology) and B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology
• Integrated M.Sc. in Biotechnology; Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry (Sponsored by Laurus Labs)

 

Postgraduate Programs

• M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics; M.Sc. Biochemistry; M.Sc. Bioinformatics; M.Sc. Biotechnology; M.Sc. Chemistry (Analytical/ Organic/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry); M.Sc. Data Science; M.Sc. Earth Science; M.Sc. Electronic Science; M.Sc. Environmental Science; M.Sc. Food Science & Technology; M.Sc. Microbiology; and M.Sc. Physics
• MCA (Master of Computer Application)

 

Eligibility Criteria

• For M.Sc. Programs: Requirement for admission to all science programs 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 2018 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-2018 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 2018 are eligible

 

Master of Computer Application (MCA)

• Candidates seeking admission to MCA program are required to appear for an entrance test GSAT-2018 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 2018 are also eligible

 

Test Centers for GSAT 2018

• 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-2018) to be held at various centers in Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India.
• Those who qualified will be intimated through mail/SMS

 

Application  

• Applications can be downloaded 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 byDD for Rs.550/- (inclusive of Test fee Rs.500/-) drawn in favour of GITAM University payable at Visakhapatnam on any scheduled bank
• Request by post will be accepted till 20th April 2018 for PG and 21st May 2018 for UG Programs
• Test Fee for Five-year Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry Sponsored by Laurus Labs is Rs.600/-
• Candidates appearing for more than one test need to submit separate application along with the prescribed fee of Rs.500/- for each test
• Filled in applications along with attested copies of the following certificates and the prescribed fee of Rs.500/- orRs.600/- (Laurus) as the case may be should reach the Principal, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM(Deemed to be University), Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045, A.P., India on or before 25th April 2018

 

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-2018 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 - 2018 rank and eligibility criteria subject to the rule of reservation as applicable to GITAM University
• For any information, please contact Principal, GITAM Institute of Science (0891-2840516,2840452, 2840450; principal_science@gitam.edu)

 

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: principal_science@gitam.edu, Website www.gitam.edu