Ph.D. in Computer Science and 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. 

The GITAM School of Technology, Hyderabad provides various scholarships for the students of B.Tech and M.Tech course. Moreover, to avail these scholarships, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The institute also provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to the students based on the total marks obtained by them in previous exams. Some of the names of scholarships provided to GITAM students include Merit Scholarships, Need-Based Scholarships, Loyalty Scholarships, and Sports Scholarships.

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+

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.  

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

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

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 University has not released the separate placement details for BTech courses. However, as per the combined placement details, the highest package offered during GITAM University Hyderabad placements 2023 for the School of Technology was INR 23 LPA. In 2022 and 2021, the highest package offered was the same, i.e. INR 7 LPA. As soon as the University releases the highest package for BTech, it will be updated here.