Ph.D. in Civil Engineering 

at GITAM University Hyderabad, Patancheru

GITAM School of Technology Hyderabad provides Ph.D. course in various specialisations. The GITAM School of Technology Hyderabad Ph.D. admission is entrance-based. The entrance exams accepted include Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET), UGC NET (including JRF)/ CSIR NET (including JRF)/ ICMR/ GATE/ GPAT/ SLET) score + Interview. Moreover, the candidates also need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for Ph.D. admissions is that candidate should have passed ME/ M.Tech or equivalent degree in the concerned branch with 55% aggregate or B.Tech/ BE/ AMIE in a relevant branch of Engineering.

The specialisations offered at GITAM School of Technology, Hyderabad for Ph.D. course include Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. Moreover, the duration of Ph.D. full-time course range between three to six years.

GITAM has announced the GAT 2024 phase 5 result,  link to check result is given on this page below. GITAM has also announced the GITAM GAT dates for phases 6 and 7. The last date to apply for GAT phase 6 is June 14 and the same for phase 7 is June 28. The GITAM GAT 2024 phase 6 exam will be held on June 16 and the phase 7 exam is scheduled for June 30. 

Yes, the institute has a functional placement cell that successfully placed 466 students during the 2023 drive. The list of recruiters included different MNCs across India, such as Amazon, Zuari Cements, Verizon, DBS Bank, and many others. The total count of offers received was above 600. Further, the highest package and median package offered to the 2023 batch were INR 23 LPA and INR 5.50 LPA, respectively.  

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of GITAM University alumni is placed in the Engineering sector with a 45% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Information Technology and Operations. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is depicted in the below pie chart:

The placement percentage for the recent drives has not been disclosed. However, the number of students and the number of offers made to them during GITAM Hyderabad placements 2023 have been released, which are as follows:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Students placed	466
Job offers	600+

The highest package for the academic year 2022-23 stood at INR 23 LPA, which was very high in comparison to the last two years. Take a look at the below table to know the GITAM School of Technology the highest package trends:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 7 LPA	INR 7 LPA	INR 23 LPA

The following table represents the GITAM University Hyderabad placement package details for the School of Technology:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 23 LPA
Median package	INR 5.50 LPA

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Is GITAM University Hyderabad good for B.E./B.Tech?

Here's a summary of the reviews:

Faculty:
+ Majority of the faculty members are Ph.D. holders and are helpful and knowledgeable.
+ Some students found a few faculty members to be unhelpful or condescending.

Infrastructure:
+ The campus is fully WiFi-enabled, with modern classrooms, labs, libraries, and recreational spaces.
+ The hostel facilities are good, with decent food and amenities.
+ However, some students reported issues with the quality of food in the hostel mess.

Placements:
+ Approximately 70-75% of students get placed in reputed companies like Amazon, TCS, and Capgemini.
+ The highest package offered is around INR25 LPA, with an average package of INR7 LPA.
+ Some students felt that the placement process could be improved, citing issues like limited opportunities and restrictive policies.

Course Curriculum:
+ The course curriculum is relevant and industry-focused, helping students develop practical skills.
+ Some students appreciated the flexibility and adaptability of the curriculum.

Examination System:
+ The semester exams are generally considered easy to pass, with a high pass percentage of around 85%.
+ Some students reported feeling pressured to score well in internals and semester exams.

Overall, GITAM University Hyderabad seems to offer a good education and research experience for its B.E./B.Tech students, with strong faculty, decent infrastructure, and relatively good placements. However, some areas for improvement may include enhancing faculty availability, improving hostel food quality, and refining the placement process.

Note: This answer is based on the reviews provided and aims to summarize the key points in a neutral and informative way.

Some of the prominent companies that were part of GITAM School of Technology Hyderabad placements 2023 are listed below:

GITAM School of Technology Hyderabad Placements: Top Recruiters
Virtusa	Amazon
Nalsoft	Celigo
Value Momentum	TCS
Stellantis	DBS Bank