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GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam

Also known as GMRIT, GMR Institute of Technology, GMRIT-DU

Rajam, Andhra PradeshEstd. 1997UGC
Fees / year
₹50,000 - ₹3L
Courses
19+
Established
1997

About GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam

GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam, is the former GMR Institute of Technology, which started in 1997 at GMR Nagar, Rajam, in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 532127), about 100 km from Visakhapatnam. The Ministry of Education declared it an institution deemed to be university under the general category, under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, by notification No. 9-13/2024-U.3(A) dated 19 January 2026 (Gazette of India, 14 February 2026), on the UGC's advice. Before that it was an autonomous engineering college affiliated to JNTU Kakinada. It is sponsored by the GMRIT Foundation, a Section 8 company under the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, the CSR arm of the GMR Group, and has a 170-acre residential campus.

Schools and programmes (2026-27)

  • School of Advanced Computing and School of Applied Engineering: four-year B.Tech in CSE, CSE (AI and ML), CSE (AI and DS), CSE (Cyber Security), IT, ECE, EEE, civil and mechanical engineering (1,200 seats in all), and two-year M.Tech in CSE, VLSI and embedded systems, transportation, thermal engineering and power and industrial drives (12 seats each).
  • School of Physical Sciences: three-year B.Sc in data science and two-year M.Sc in applied mathematics, condensed matter physics and organic chemistry.
  • School of Commerce: three-year B.Com in computer applications.
  • Ph.D. programmes in engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry.

Accreditation and rankings

  • NAAC: the institute's third-cycle accreditation, awarded on 20 October 2021 to GMR Institute of Technology as a JNTU Kakinada-affiliated college, is A grade with a CGPA of 3.06, valid up to 19 October 2026. No accreditation of the deemed university has been published yet (checked 15 October 2026).
  • NIRF 2025: Engineering, rank band 201-300 (as GMR Institute of Technology).

Placements

The university's placement page lists 73 recruiting organisations for the 2026 batch, with Infosys (262 offers) the largest recruiter and a highest package of Rs 37 lakh a year. The 2026-27 brochure states a highest package of Rs 43 lakh without naming the batch.

Sources: gmrit.edu.in/du about, eligibility and fee, hostel, NAAC and placement pages; GMRIT-DU Admissions 2026-27 brochure; Gazette of India notification of 14 February 2026; nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025).

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
1997
Institution type
Deemed
Location
Rajam, Andhra Pradesh
Approvals
UGC
Programmes
19Engineering, Science, Commerce
UG fees
₹50,000 – ₹3L a year
PG fees
₹50,000 – ₹60,000 a year
Also known as
GMRIT, GMR Institute of Technology, GMRIT-DU

Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

Courses and Fees

19 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate9₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000
Master of TechnologyPostgraduate5₹60,000
Master of SciencePostgraduate3₹50,000
Bachelor of CommerceUndergraduate1₹50,000
Bachelor of ScienceUndergraduate1₹50,000

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

GMRIT (Deemed to be University) admits B.Tech students who qualify in JEE Main, a state CET or its own GMRCET, or who have at least 50% in Class 12, followed by a student interaction; M.Tech and M.Sc students qualify in GATE, a CET or GMRCET, or have 50% in the degree. The 2027 admission schedule is not published (checked 15 October 2026).

  • Steps: register and apply online (application fee Rs 500), upload documents, take the student interaction or GMRCET, receive the offer and pay the admission fee (Rs 5,000 for B.Tech and M.Tech, Rs 1,000 for B.Sc, B.Com and M.Sc) and a refundable caution deposit of Rs 5,000.
  • B.Tech: JEE Main, a CET (the brochure's scholarship table takes CET ranks from any state) or GMRCET, or 50% in Class 12. The institute filled spot and Category-B seats through AP EAPCET and AP ECET in 2025.
  • M.Tech: GATE, a CET (AP PGECET in earlier years) or GMRCET, or 50% in the qualifying degree.
  • B.Sc Data Science and B.Com Computer Applications: GMRCET or 50% in Class 12.
  • M.Sc: GATE, a CET or GMRCET, or 50% in the degree.

Merit scholarships for 2026-27 range from 10% to 100% of tuition on Class 12 marks, JEE Main 2026 percentile, CET rank or sports achievement.

GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees at GMRIT (Deemed to be University) for 2026-27?

Tuition a semester for 2026-27: B.Tech CSE, CSE (AI and ML), CSE (AI and DS), CSE (Cyber Security) and ECE Rs 1,25,000 (Rs 2,50,000 a year); IT Rs 1,50,000; civil, mechanical and EEE Rs 75,000; M.Tech Rs 30,000; B.Sc Data Science, B.Com Computer Applications and M.Sc Rs 25,000. Admission fee Rs 5,000 (Rs 1,000 for B.Sc, B.Com and M.Sc), caution deposit Rs 5,000 and application fee Rs 500 are extra.

Is GMRIT Rajam a deemed university now?

Yes. The Ministry of Education declared GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, an institution deemed to be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, by notification No. 9-13/2024-U.3(A) dated 19 January 2026, published in the Gazette of India on 14 February 2026. It now runs as GMRIT (Deemed to be University) and admits students directly rather than through JNTU Kakinada.

How do I get B.Tech admission at GMRIT (Deemed to be University)?

Apply online (Rs 500) and qualify through JEE Main, a state CET or GMRIT's own GMRCET, or with at least 50% in Class 12, then attend the student interaction. The 2026-27 intake is 1,200 B.Tech seats across nine branches. The 2027 schedule had not been published on 15 October 2026.

What scholarships does GMRIT offer?

For 2026-27 UG admissions: 100% scholarship for JEE Main 2026 above the 97th percentile or a CET rank up to 2,500; 75% for 95-97 percentile, CET 2,501-5,000 or 97% in a state board (92% CBSE/ICSE); 50% for 90-95 percentile or CET 5,001-10,000; 25% for 85-90 percentile or CET 10,001-20,000; 15% and 10% for CET ranks up to 60,000 or Class 12 marks from 75% (70% CBSE). Sports achievers also qualify.

What is the hostel fee at GMRIT Rajam?

For first-year students in 2026-27 the annual hostel fee is Rs 1,10,000 for a three-bed shared non-AC room (Rs 1,35,000 for a premium AC room) and Rs 90,000 for a six-bed room (Rs 1,15,000 AC), with a Rs 5,000 refundable caution deposit and Rs 5,000 off for paying in one go. College buses run from Srikakulam and other towns at separate fees.

How are placements at GMRIT?

GMRIT's placement page lists 73 recruiting organisations for the 2026 batch, with Infosys making the most offers (262) and a highest package of Rs 37 lakh a year; the 2025 batch had 68 organisations and a highest package of Rs 22 lakh. The 2026-27 brochure states a highest package of Rs 43 lakh without naming the batch.

What are the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of GMRIT?

GMR Institute of Technology holds a NAAC A grade (CGPA 3.06) from its third cycle, awarded on 20 October 2021 and valid up to 19 October 2026; it was given to the institute as a JNTU Kakinada-affiliated college. In NIRF 2025 it is in the 201-300 band for Engineering.

How is admission to M.Tech and M.Sc at GMRIT decided?

M.Tech (CSE, VLSI and embedded systems, transportation, thermal, power and industrial drives; 12 seats each) and M.Sc (applied mathematics, condensed matter physics, organic chemistry; 30 seats each) admit candidates who qualify in GATE, a CET or GMRCET, or who have 50% in the qualifying degree. Fees for 2026-27 are Rs 30,000 a semester for M.Tech and Rs 25,000 for M.Sc.

What is the admission process at GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam?

GMRIT (Deemed to be University) admits B.Tech students who qualify in JEE Main, a state CET or its own GMRCET, or who have at least 50% in Class 12, followed by a student interaction; M.Tech and M.Sc students qualify in GATE, a CET or GMRCET, or have 50% in the degree. The 2027 admission schedule is not published (checked 15 October 2026).

Which courses does GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam offer?

GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam offers 19 programmes in Engineering, Science and Commerce, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Bachelor of Commerce.

Which entrance exams does GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam accept?

Depending on the course, admission to GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam is through JEE Main, AP EAPCET, GMRCET, GATE and AP PGECET.

Which bodies approve or accredit GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam?

GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam lists approval or accreditation from UGC.

What other names is GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam known by?

GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam is also known as GMRIT, GMR Institute of Technology and GMRIT-DU.

Sources

Courses and fees: as listed for GMRIT (Deemed to be University), Rajam on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 15 October 2026.

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