GITAM GAT 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

GITAM GAT 2026 will offer entry into various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs at Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) campuses across India. Hence, for participating candidates knowing the GITAM GAT 2026 eligibility criteria is crucial for all aspirants to ensure they meet the academic and personal requirements set by the university before applying.

General Eligibility Criteria for GITAM GAT 2026

1. Nationality

• Candidates must be of Indian nationality to apply for GITAM GAT 2026.

2. Academic Qualification

• For UG programs (like B. Tech, BArch, BSc, B. Pharm):
• Candidates should have completed or should be appearing for the 10+2 examination (higher secondary) in 2025 or 2026 from a recognized board.
• For PG programs (like M. Tech, MSc, MA, MBA):
• Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

3. Minimum Marks Required

• Most programs require a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.0 in the qualifying examination. For candidates from CBSE/ICSE boards, the minimum aggregate required is slightly relaxed (55%).
• Lateral entry candidates and architecture/design programs may have separate aggregate requirements.

4. Qualifying Subjects

• For B. Tech (all streams except Biotechnology): Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in 10+2.
• For B. Tech Biotechnology: Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Biology in 10+2.
• For B. Pharm and B.Sc. (Paramedical): Biology is required along with Physics, Chemistry, and English.
• For BArch: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in 10+2 and a valid NATA score.

Other undergraduate courses specify various subject requirements based on the chosen field.

5. Relaxations & Special Criteria

• Reserved category (SC/ST) applicants may get a relaxation of up to 5% in minimum required marks for some courses.
• Candidates with diploma qualifications may be eligible for lateral entry to B. Tech, provided they meet the minimum percentage criteria and branch specialization.
• Some programs (like Law, Humanities, and Paramedical fields) have specialized subject or background requirements.

6. Age Limit

• While there is no specific age limit for most programs, candidates are generally expected to have completed 17 years by the time of admission.

Program-Specific Eligibility (Examples)

Important Points

• Candidates awaiting final results of qualifying examinations are eligible to apply, provided they can produce pass certificates by the time of admission.
• NRI and International candidates should check GITAM’s international admissions policy.
• Fulfilling minimum eligibility does not guarantee admission as performance in GITAM GAT and counseling rank are also important.

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FAQs

Q1. What are the minimum marks required for GITAM GAT 2026 B. Tech eligibility?

Ans. Candidates must have at least 60% aggregate marks (or 6.0 CGPA) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 10+2 level (or 55% for CBSE/ICSE board candidates).

Q2. Are candidates appearing in class 12th exams in 2026 eligible for GITAM GAT 2026?

Ans. Yes, candidates appearing for 10+2 exams in 2026 are provisionally eligible. They must, however, produce their qualifying exam certificate at admission.

Q3. Are Biology candidates eligible for B. Tech at GITAM?

Ans. Biology candidates are eligible only for B. Tech in Biotechnology; for all other B. Tech streams, Mathematics is mandatory in class 12.

Q4. Is there any age restriction to apply for GITAM GAT 2026?

Ans. There is usually no upper age limit, but candidates should have completed 17 years by the time of admission for most courses.

Q5. Can diploma holders apply for GITAM GAT lateral entry programs?

Ans. Yes, candidates holding a diploma in the relevant engineering branch with at least 60% aggregate marks can apply for B. Tech Lateral Entry.