GITAM GAT 2026 Counselling

The GITAM GAT 2026 counselling is a structured, merit-based process designed to allocate seats for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs across GITAM University campuses. This process emphasizes transparency and ensures that candidates are admitted based on their GAT performance and seat availability.

GITAM GAT 2026 Counselling Procedure: Step-by-Step

• Notification and Scheduling: Following the declaration of GAT results, the counselling schedule is posted on the official GITAM portal, with qualified candidates notified via registered email and SMS.
• Counselling Call Letter: Shortlisted candidates must download their mandatory call letter from the official website, which specifies their rank, reporting time, and venue.
• Registration and Choice Filling: The process is conducted online; candidates must log in to register and prioritize their preferred courses and campus choices.
• Counselling Fee: A non-refundable fee of INR 1,000 must be paid online via the portal during the choice-filling stage.
• Document Verification: Candidates must present or upload original documents and a set of photocopies for verification, either online or at designated reporting centres. Note that physically handicapped candidates must verify their documents at the Visakhapatnam campus.
• Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on GAT rank, filled preferences, candidate category, and seat availability. GITAM may also consider ranks from other exams like JEE Main, AP EAMCET, or TS EAMCET per their admission policies.
• Admission Confirmation: After allotment, candidates must report to their assigned campus by the deadline and pay the required admission fee to finalize their seat.

Important Documents Required for GITAM GAT 2026 Counselling

Candidates must prepare original copies and one set of photocopies, along with recent passport-sized photographs, of the following:

• GITAM GAT 2026 Counselling Call Letter
• 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Pass Certificates
• Transfer and Conduct Certificates
• Caste/Community Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC)
• Medical Certificate (specifically for PH candidates)
• Applicable national/state-level exam rank cards (e.g., JEE/EAMCET)

Key Counselling Centres

Candidates may attend counselling at the following locations, except where specific categories require otherwise:

• Bengaluru campus
• Hyderabad campus and city centre
• Tirupati
• Vijayawada
• Visakhapatnam campus and selected partner locations

Click Here For GITAM GAT Eligibility Criteria

GITAM GAT 2026 Counselling FAQs

Q1. How is the counselling conducted?

Ans. The process is primarily online for registration, choice filling, and document submission, though in-person reporting may be required for final admission formalities.

Q2. Is the counselling fee refundable?

Ans. No, the INR 1,000 counselling fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Q3. Can I change my preferences after submitting them?

Ans. Yes, choices can be reordered and finalized within the system until the specified deadline.

Q4. What occurs if I miss my counselling date?

Ans. Failure to attend the scheduled session or provide necessary documentation results in the immediate withdrawal of the seat offer, which is then passed to the next candidate on the merit list.

Q5. Are there additional rounds for specific programs?

Ans. For certain courses, such as Management, Humanities, or Law, candidates may be required to participate in a Personal Interview (PI) or Group Discussion (GD) before final allotment.