GITAM Deemed to be University has invited applications for admission to its Ph.D. programmes for the academic year 2026–27 across its campuses in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Visakhapatnam, according to Prof.Ramagopal, Director – Research and Development.
Admissions are open for full-time candidates in diverse disciplines including Architecture, Engineering, Science, Management, Pharmacy, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Law. The Extramural Ph.D. programme, designed for industry professionals and scientists, is available in Engineering, Science, and Pharmacy.
Eligible candidates include those with a relevant master’s degree (minimum 55% marks), a four-year bachelor’s degree with at least 75%, or M.Phil. qualification. Final-year postgraduate and undergraduate students awaiting results may also apply.
Selection will be based on the GITAM Research Admissions Test (GReAT) followed by an interview. Candidates with valid national-level test scores such as UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, GPAT, ICAR, or DBT-JRF are exempted from the written test and will be called directly for interview.
The last date to apply online is May 11, 2026. The entrance examinations are scheduled on May 23 (online) and May 30 (in-person), with the programme commencing on August 24, 2026.
GITAM offers a monthly fellowship of ₹33,000 for eligible full-time Ph.D. scholars for up to three years, along with access to advanced research facilities, collaborations, and academic support.
Interested candidates can apply at the official portal: https://researchadmissions.gitam.edu. For more details, contact 0891-2866411 or email to phdsupport@gitam.edu.
