GITAM Institute of Science
is established with main emphasis on education and research in the basic
and emerging areas of Science. The saga of science programmes has
started in GITAM beginning with UGC funded innovative course, M.Sc.
Environmental studies in 1995 to the latest addition of M.Sc. Food
Science and Technology in 2008. All the science departments have well
developed laboratories. GITAM Institute of Science offers a diversified
learning experience characterized by strong faculty-student interaction
with a perfect blend of structure and flexibility that allows students
to develop personally and professionally in an enriching and
collaborative environment. The curriculum is regularly revised to suit
the requirements of research organizations and industry. The institute
also offers research programmes and currently more than 200 students are
pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D. studies. The faculty have completed thirty one research projects and about ten
projects are in progress funded by UGC, DST, DAE etc. and industry
majors - HPCL, Port Trust, Steel Plant etc. Many senior faculty have
excellent training in advanced research laboratories in USA, France,
Israel, Germany, South Africa, Taiwan etc. The institute has entered
into MoUs with State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY-B) and
University of Glasgow to facilitate student and faculty exchange
programmes and also with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) for joint
research projects. Reputed companies from diversified industries visit the Institute for
campus recruitment. Students are well trained in soft skills and
personality development. During 2010-11, 50 per cent of eligible
students are well placed so far in industry majors – Water Health India,
Panacea Medical Tech, Efftronics, VMHS, Hetero, Wipro, TCS, Mind Tree,
Accenture, Cap Gemini, Head Strong, IGATE, HP, Transes Ocean, HCL, SUTH,
HSBC, Sriram, MPhasis, Hidden Brains and CSC. A significant number of
students are also opting for higher studies in advanced research labs.
Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530 045, Andhra Pradesh, India