GITAM University B.Tech Review By Shamish Chandra

GITAM University is well established in terms of academics as NAAC gave A++ and has good faculties that hold M.Tech and Ph.Ds and are well qualified. Their teaching approaches are also interactive and classrooms are well equipped with air conditioners and projectors. Labs are equipped with the latest computer configurations and they are very helpful. The huge library has various sets of books and a huge collection. Sports are highly encouraged and it is mandatory to take up a sports subject in academics. Faculty is very supportive and they give us a mentor for every 25-30 students. I chose GITAM as it has good placements and balanced academics in comparison to all other colleges.

I chose B.Tech in computer science and engineering, entry requirements are the GITAM entrance exam (GAT) and we need to secure a decent rank. The exam is of easy to moderate level. Anyone who is 12th pass with math, physics, and chemistry is eligible for B.Tech in CSE. Motive for enrolling in CSE is that as technology is evolving, we need to be a part of it; CSE degree helps in exposure to various technologies and makes us generate interest in certain technologies.

Faculties are highly qualified; most of them have done M.Tech and many have Ph.Ds from reputed institutions. Their approach towards teaching is really good and easy to understand. In this credit-based system in GITAM, we can choose our own faculty for each semester so it is really flexible. Faculties are also experienced both in the tech field and in the teaching field and students understand their style of teaching easily. Faculties are easily approachable and easy to communicate with.

GITAM Hyderabad had its Placement Cell named "GCGC". It guides students into various companies and towards higher education, it helps students in placements by getting many companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Dell, HCL, ICICI, TCS, Wipro, and a few more. The highest package was around 18 LPA and average is around 4.1 LPA.

GITAM has hostel facilities for both boys and girls separately. Hostel life is fun and interactive with seniors and other course students. The hostel is equipped with Wi-Fi and sports facilities. Mess provides excellent, homely food and the overall cost for the hostel starts from 145000 and has different option depending upon availability.

GITAM has very good infrastructure; it has a huge library and many labs equipped with the latest technologies and even provides support if you want to learn other subjects than your chosen course through open electives. Other amenities include Wi-Fi throughout the campus, ACs, and sports like football, cricket, table tennis, badminton, and many more. Emergency medical room with a doctor, digital library for remote access, and latest courses are also available.

Campus life is great as they conduct regular fests and an annual fest named "Pramana" is conducted in February every year. It is conducted on a huge scale with 7000-8000 students attending every year. Tech fests are conducted regularly and hackathons are also conducted. There are many student lead clubs that encourage students to join and improve their skills, they really encourage talents and promote all clubs.