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Vision, Mission & Quality Policy The Emblem of the University Presidents Message Vice-Chancellors Message About University High Impact Research Centre for Advanced Technology Solutions Institute of Technology Institute of Science Institute of Management School of International Business Institute of Pharmacy School of Architecture School of Law Unique Features of the University Extension Activities GITAM School of Technology, Hyderabad Hyderabad Business School Centre for Distance Learning Directorate of Physical Education & Yoga Campus Hostels & Amenities

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VISION
To become a global leader in higher education

MISSION
To impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene and invigorating environment

QUALITY POLICY
To achieve global standards and excellence in Teaching, Research and Consultancy by creating an environment in which the faculty and students share a passion for creating, sharing and applying knowledge to continuously improve the quality of education.

The Emblem of the University

The emblem underlines the basic philosophy reflecting the vision and mission of the University. The three cardinal principles of the University strive, serve, thrive - encapsulate the quintessence of human life, that is, it is only through striving for the purpose of serving that one can thrive well in life. The kindling light with its bright rays represents the University and its many faculties of study spreading the entire universe. The light of knowledge is pure and can kindle million more lights, thus spreading the effulgence beyond horizons, dispelling the darkness of ignorance in the entire globe. The unfathomable sea stands for the ocean of knowledge. The ocean represents the vast region of knowledge which the University strives to help all those who wish to master it. The dolphins reflect friendliness, intelligence and unity. We are marching forward with the firm determination to remain at the forefront among top centers of learning, teaching and research.

Dr. MVVS Murthi M.A., B.L., Ph.D.

PRESIDENT, GITAM UNIVERSITY

Everyone wants to succeed in life. But the key to a successful life often comes from the kind of education you receive and the reputation of the institution you may study. With almost 32 years legacy, GITAM University has been consistently striving to provide both these inputs to the students. GITAM has a proud tradition of excellence in learning and teaching, having been regularly ranked as one of the top universities in India. The strength of the university is its adaptability to embrace changes and challenges. It is this strength which helped GITAMs transformation into one of the most respected centers of higher learning and research in the country. At GITAM we are very much conscious of the way the world is moving and accordingly we work out our strategies to update our curriculum, augment our physical resources, and draw expertise from across the world. We are leveraging our strengths and tackling our challenges to make GITAM a model for the nation. With this spirit in view, GITAM provides students from different parts of the country with top quality higher education. Students and their parents know that GITAM opens the door to opportunities to many aspiring young students to pursue bright careers of their choice. Our journey is towards excellence. I invite you to be a part of this excellence by becoming a Gitamite and share the exhilarating academic experience of a life time.

(MVVS Murthi)

Prof.G.Subrahmanyam
Vice-Chancellor

Welcome to GITAM University, one of India's leading research and teaching universities. Endowed in abundance by nature, augmented with latest infrastructure and enriched with quality faculty and technical staff, GITAM University is a coveted center of higher learning in India. The University is known for its dynamic and diverse learning community from all corners of the country. Many of our best teachers are also outstanding researchers, so students at the University learn not only the latest concepts and facts but also the flexible, evaluative and adaptive methods that underpin the research process. Our research benefits society and industry. The University also enjoys locational advantage by being situated on sprawling campuses in major cities of the country like Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam which are ideal for symbiotic equation between industry and academia and which have abundant potential for career growth. GITAM has completed thirty two years of its fruitful journey and achieved many milestones and made a mark of its own in the field of higher education. The University has earned its well deserved reputation for its innovative, collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach which has helped the University grow steadily from a conventional teaching institution into a center of excellence in research. Integrating its vision, values and vitality, the university will continue its relentless march to match the premier and frontline centers of learning in the world. We wish to take this opportunity to invite students, academicians, and all those interested in high quality education to GITAM.
(G. Subrahmanyam)

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About University
GITAM is a premier educational institution in the country having 32 years of track record in teaching and research of global standards. The University is located in two picturesque campuses at Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad spread over 100 acres each. With a multi disciplinary approach, the University offers 106 programmes at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. The University provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories together with excellent student support facilities.The truly cosmopolitan environment in the University campus makes learners across the continents feel absolutely at home. The University provides a high quality educational experience to students in a diverse learning environment - from classrooms and laboratories to play grounds and campus hostels, all the facilities and amenities are created to meet world class standards. The learner centered teaching methodology with need based curriculum designed by academic experts prepare GITAM graduates to successfully meet academic or corporate challenges. The stellar research laboratories on the campus provide excellent opportunities for ground - breaking research and consultancy. The academia and industry look up to GITAM University for solutions to problems of the industry and society in several emerging areas. Recognizing the holistic education the University is imparting, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India ranked GITAM as A category University among the universities of its kind. The University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A grade.

Constituent Institutes/Schools
GITAM Institute of Technology GITAM Institute of Science

GITAM Institute of Management GITAM School of International Business GITAM Institute of Pharmacy GITAM School of Architecture School of Law GITAM School of Technology, Hyderabad GITAM Hyderabad Business School GITAM Centre for Distance Learning

General Objectives of Programmes

To provide high quality education leading to excellence and innovation in standards. To impart the students with skills to meet the emerging needs of the society in the changing global scenario. To develop a holistic personality among the students with appropriate culture, values, ethics and attitudes. To provide high quality teaching and research facilities for advancement of knowledge in diverse fields relevant to the contemporary society. To develop the technical/professional knowledge of the students as well as their intellectual, analytical and practical skills, providing necessary academic and professional tools required for a successful career not only in the relevant field but in other professional contexts.

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High Impact Research

The University focuses on high impact research that advances knowledge and its application, and which is of high international quality and impact. The University has a fine tradition of exemplary scholarship and ground-breaking research. Its research expertise is often translated into tangible benefits for the community.Our research priorities also focus on working towards solving real life problems across the industry. We are driven by the passion to recognize the benefits of collaboration with other organizations to enrich our academic programmes. In order to promote research culture, a new scheme called Research Starter Grant was introduced to support the young faculty to develop independent careers and make the transition from working under a supervisor to being independent researchers in their own right. Faculty undertake major research projects with financial assistance from various funding agencies like DST, CSIR, UGC, DBT, etc. In order to promote interdisciplinary research and augment research activities in frontier areas, the following research centres were established in the University. Centre for Integrated Rural Development Centre for Sustainable Urban Development Centre for Human Science & Service Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre for Climate Change & Disaster Mgmt. Centre for Gandhian Studies

Participatory Research
The purpose of research being building praxis between laboratory and land, projects (funded by NABARD) on biological control of crop pests and diseases are being implemented for the benefit of rural population. Field demonstrations are conducted regularly for creating awareness on the usage of biopesticides in place of chemical pesticides. Cost effective, eco friendly technology has been developed which is being disseminated to the farmers. On farm participatory research provides a venue to share the expertise of scientists in reducing dependence on chemicals while marinating yield and quality of the farm produce. The faculty of Dept. of Biotechnology, GIT, have taken up work leading to generation of employment for rural unemployed youth. Dr. Ch. Murali Mohan has been granted a research project from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in association with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) under Rural Innovation Fund on Development of Entomopathogenic Fungal Biopesticide Formulations for Biological Control of Agricultural Crop Pests. Under this project he prepared a Biopesticide product that can be used in agricultural crops. The product was named as GITAM TRISHUL, a complex Entomopathogenic fungal biopesticide formulation.

Directorate of Consultancy, Projects & Collaborations (CPC)

The nature of consultancy capabilities of the Directorate include preparation of detailed project reports, conducting topography surveys, design of industrial & multistoried structures, environmental impact assessment, air and water pollution, global entrepreneurship, etc. The consultancy services offered are well recognized by prestigious organizations such as NSTL, HPCL, NTPC, BARC, VUDA, GVMC, DRDO, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant,Indian Navy, etc.

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Centre for Advanced Technology Solutions

GITAM has a Data Centre (Central Computing Facility) housing a Super Computer capable of delivering 1.5 Teraflops (1.5 Trillion Floating Point Operations per second), an enterpriseclass Unified storage of 70 Terabytes (expandable to one petabyte-1000 terabytes), 60 highend servers most of which are virtualized with VMware-Enterprise+ with implementation of Cloud Computing. The network at GITAM is world - class with 10G backbone and a sophisticated high-end Wi-Fi network covering the entire campuses, both at Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad, which is capable of streaming live and on-demand video lectures to thousands of students. The wired and securely managed Wi-Fi networks together are capable of serving up to 15,000 simultaneous clients. The network is connected to the internet at a blazing speed of 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps). GITAM Data Center hosts an advanced enterprise unified storage system, several blade servers and rack servers that host integrated databases which store the University data. The servers also host a variety of applications that are used within the University. GITAM University holds the best integrated network infrastructure in the State provided by Cisco, a world number one in networking. GITAM Universitys website is updated on a timely basis with the news and events taking place within the campus. The Centre for Advanced Technology Solutions (CATS) implements and maintains the Learning Management System (LMS) of the University. CATS has setup E-Learning resource centers that host about 200 computers. Video lectures are hosted on the servers and are accessible to students on the GITAM Intranet. CATS has implemented an advanced biometric system integrated with the central database. As part of the security measures, CATS has installed IP based state-of-the-art Video Surveillance System which can record and store various events for about a month which can be analyzed by Video Analytics Software.

Knowledge Resource Centre

The Central Library which is known as Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) has a collection of over 1,50,000 volumes. 20,70,000+ e-books, 438 periodicals both national and international (regular subscription), 4,452+ e-journals, CDs / DVDs, latest editions of Handbooks, Directories, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, ISI codes covering disciplines of Technology, Science, Management, International Business, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy and Architecture. Material required for competitive examinations is procured and kept for the use of students and staff. KRC has collaborative arrangement with the following reputed institutions. AICTE INDEST Consortium (IEEE, IEE, ASME, ASCE, ACM) UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium IIT-M, Chennai University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad DELNET, New Delhi The Digital Library provides access to all research publications by reputed publishers like IEEE, Springerlink, ACM, ASME, ASCE, EBSCO, Management Dynamics, Capitaline, Proquest, Emerald, UGC INFONET Digital Library Consortium (4452 Journals) etc. and e-books from e-brary and McGraw-Hill Digital Engineering Library and World e-books library (20,70,000+). This facility is available on all the systems of GITAM Institutions in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad campuses.

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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Over the past more than three decades, GITAM Institute of Tehcnology (GIT) has made a niche in engineering education at all India level. With a complement of highly qualified teachers, skilled technical staff, state-of-the-art laboratories and learning resources, GIT is globally recognized as a premier institute in technology and engineering. Many faculty members have made significant contributions both at national and international levels. The faculty are active in research and extensively published and undertook several research projects funded by UGC, DST, DBT, FST, HPCL, DRDO, etc. The Institute has successfully completed several consultancy assignments in government, public and private sector organizations. In order to meet the global challenges and make them as responsible citizens, GIT trains its students not only with advanced technical knowledge but also enlightens them in value education, environmental awareness and communication skills by including them in the curriculum. Institute industry interface enables the students to have hands-on experience which strengthens their employment potential. The Institute is often the first choice of many corporate majors in search of quality human resources and the students graduated from GIT are among the preferred employees by many top rated companies both in IT and core sectors. As a result, the alumni occupy prominent positions in prestigious institutions and organizations all over the world and some of them are highly successful entrepreneurs. During the year 2011-12 also the Institute has recorded 100 per cent placement for all the employable graduates with very lucrative remuneration packages.

Outstanding Features of the Institute

Need based engineering programmes with high academic standards Programmes with a unique blend of theory and practice Highly qualified and committed core faculty Centre for Learning & Sustainability provides continuous training to faculty Visiting faculty from industry and academia both from India and abroad Enviable student placement record Strong institute-industry interface Alumni in responsible positions within the country and abroad Sponsored research projects and financial grants by UGC, DST, CSIR, DRDO, SERC etc. Regular personality development training programmes English Language Laboratory for improving communication skills Promoting social awareness among students through NSS/NCC activities Active Alumni Association Recognized as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by DSIR Merit Scholarships by way of tuition fee waiver and Merit cum Means Scholarships Teaching Assistantships to PG Students GITAM University Science Activity Centre to support innovative technical ideas of students GITAM Kalakrithi to encourage and promote cultural activities of students.

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Institute Ranking Accredited by NAAC A Grade Recognized by UGC - 12(B) status Accredited by NBA, AICTE Ranked 22nd in India by Outlook magazine Ranked 22nd in India by The Week magazine Ranked 8th in India by EFY magazine Recognized as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) Recognized by IBM in The Great Mind Challenge International Collaborations Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago State University of Binghamton USA Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta Central Michigan University Affiliation with Professional Bodies Institution of Engineers (IE) in India Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Society of Automobile Engineering, Calcutta (SAEINDIA CLUB) Computer Society of India (CSI) Institution of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers (IETE) Instrument Society of India (ISOI) IEEE (Power & Energy Saver) IEEE (Advanced Technology of Humanity) Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) IBM India Private Ltd HCL Technologies Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta Electronic Medicine Compendium Corporation Tata Consultancy Service Limited Visakhapatnam Steel Plant ERICSSON India Global Services International School of Engineering IISc Bangalore Symbiosis Technologies Adept Chip Services Dr. Reddys Lab

Programs offered
B.Tech. Programs Biotechnology Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering M.Tech. Programs Biotechnology Computer Science & Technology CAD / CAM Digital Systems & Signal Processing Electronic Instrumentation Embedded Systems Food Processing Technology Information Technology Industrial Engineering & Management Machine Design Power Systems & Automation RF & Microwave Engineering Structural Engg & Natural Disaster Mgmt. Software Engineering VLSI Design 5 Yr INTEGRATED DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS B.Tech + M.Tech (ECE) B.Tech + M.Tech (Mechanical) M.Tech. Programs (Evening) Computer Science & Technology VLSI Design Ph.D Programs (Full Time & Part Time) Biotechnology Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Information Technology Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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Research Intensive Institute

The R&D Centre, with an expert team of researches, offers guidance to many major industries in and around the city. The iconic data centre with 1000 Mbps wifi internet connectivity, first of its kind in the entire South India, caters to the needs of students and researchers. The quality research output of the faculty is amply reflected in the patents awarded. A total of 12 patents have been awarded while 4 patents have been registered. Mr. Vikas Kumar Singh (IV/IV IPE) bagged Silver Medal in All India Design Competition for Engineering Students-2011, organized by the Institution of Engineers (IE) India and National Design and Research Forum.

Institutes Consultancy Clientele

NABARD, Indian Navy, NSTL, HPCL, Steel Plant, MES, VUDA, SBC, APSHC, GVMC, ASR Group of Institutions, Tyche Chem, NTPC, SEW Infrastructure Ltd, Pharmacy Companies, VUDA, Panchayatraj, PMR Constructions, APIIC, Sai Durga Electrical Services, Kamashi Power Systems, Adept Chip Services.

Areas of Faculty Consultancy Expertise

Soil Structures, Interaction and Design of Structures, Design of Industrial Structures, Design of Movable Sheds, Valuation of Land and Buildings, Design of storm water drainage network, Design of elevated service water tanks, Design of apartments, hospitals, community halls, Kalyana Mandapams etc., Concrete mix designs, Non-destructive Testing & Evaluation of Structures, Soil Testing, Geotechnical Engg., Aggregate Impact Value, Material Testing Testing Steel, Flyash Bricks, Effect of Nano Particle Inclusion of Lubricating Properties of Lubricants, Modeling & Analysis of Closed Loop Servo Hydraulic Actuation System, Biopesticide Formulations, VLSI Design, Servo Control Systems Engineering, Energy Meters Testing.

Training & Placement Wing

The University attaches utmost importance to placement services to the students. A fullfledged Training & Placement wing is established for Engineering students to facilitate career guidance and improve their employability. Placement officers organise pre-placement training by professionals and arrange special coaching in personality development and communication skills. GITAM enjoys patronage of several Multi National Corporations. GITAMs high standards are well-recognized by many MNCs and other companies in IT, Banking and other fields across the country drawing them to conduct campus interviews on a large scale.

Alumni Association
GANAM, USA and Alumni Association of GITAM are providing career guidance to students in taking up employment opportunities in India and abroad.

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
GITAM Institute of Science offers a diversified learning experience characterized by strong faculty-student interaction and heavy emphasis on advanced study. Being the place with a passion for pursuit of knowledge, the Institute continues to draw exceptional faculty and students across the country. At GITAM Institute of Science (GIS) we offer services and programs that enhance our students experience and provide a supportive and stimulating academic environment. We offer a perfect blend of structure and flexibility that allows our students to develop personally and professionally in an enriching and collaborative environment. Over 200 research scholars have been pursuing their Ph.D./ M.Phil. in different disciplines under the guidance of well qualified research oriented faculty. Collaborative research and consultancy works with renowned laboratories like BARC and industry majors like HPCL, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant etc., are also being carried out. The congenial atmosphere of the University with high faculty retention makes it possible to initiate emerging specializations such as nano physics, energy studies, nuclear techniques, etc., in order to address the challenging needs of the world. These have an enormous impact in the coming decades and future advances which can change approaches to manufacturing, life sciences, electronics, energy demands, IT and communication technology. The students are being trained in these latest fields of study with need based changes in the syllabi of various programmes. The alumni are occupying pivotal positions in industry and research establishments.

GIS - Highlights
Qualified research oriented faculty committed to intensified teaching Front-end research work in environmental science, nano science, nuclear science, medicinal plants, Cancer biology etc. More than 200 recent science citation indexed research papers published in national and international journals with good impact factors. Over 200 research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D. / M.Phil. degrees in different branches. Faculty have completed thirty research projects and seven projects are on hand, funded by UGC, DST, DAE, CSIR, NUS, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas etc. Faculty are also active in collaborative and consultancy works with industry majors like Vizag Steel Plant, Port Trust, NTPC, L&T, Eisai Pharma Ltd., Ramky Infrastructure etc. MoU with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Collaborations with University of Glasgow, CMU and State University of New York Weekly research colloquia for interactive participation amongst faculty State-of-the-art laboratories Nano science lab with the latest Powder X-ray Diffractometer (PXRD) PANlytical equipment Alumni occupying pivotal positions in industry and research establishments

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Student Activities
The Institute has promoted a science club exclusively for students to exhibit their inventions and innovations. They are encouraged to take up research under the guidance of the experienced teaching faculty in various science concepts to nurture interest in creativity, innovation and building capacity. This enables them to think independently and exhibit talent in science expos organised periodically by the Institute. Some of the innovative exhibits are from contemporary developments in emerging scientific experiments such as Big Bang, molecular electronics, climate change, drug design and targetting, biosensors, biodiesel etc.

Programs offered
Undergraduate Programmes Computer Applications (BCA) Environmental Management ( BEM) Postgraduate Programmes (M.Sc.) Analytical Chemistry Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biotechnology Electronics Science (with specialization in Networking and Embedded Systems) Environmental Science Food Science & Technology Microbiology Organic Chemistry Physics (with specialization in Nuclear Techniques/ Space Science /Material Science/Nano Physics) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Integrated Five year M.Sc. Programme (with an option to secure B.Sc. at the end of 3rd year and B.Sc. (Hons.) at the end of 4th year) Biotechnology Research Programmes (M.Phil. & Ph.D.) Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biotechnology Chemistry Electronics Environmental Science Microbiology Physics

Student Placement
Some of the prominent recruiters who have visited the Institute in search of quality human resources are - Dr.Reddys Laboratories, Ranbaxy, Indian Immunologicals Limited, Santha Biotech, Bharat Biotech, Biocon, Biosciences, Glaxo, Aurobindo Pharma, Matrix, Genotech, Thompson, Paraxell, Orchid, Vimta, NATCO, Brandix Apparel City, Heterodrugs, Sai Advantium Pharma Ltd., Yahoo, Google, TCS, WIPRO, Infosys, CTC, CSC, HCL, HP, Visualsoft, Accenture, MindTree, Soliver, Infotech, Pacific Electronics, Packetware India, Efftronics, Hetero Med, Wipro BPO, Capricorn Foods, Cap Gemini, Transocean Offshore Intl, Mphasis, I GATE, Hidden Brain, HSBC, Sutherland, Shriram Value Services, ICICI, United Health Group, Knoah Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Prodigy Solutions, Panacea Medical Technologies, VMHS, Water Health India Pvt Ltd., EISAI, GVK Bio, Pharmagzel etc.,

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Faculty Consultancy Expertise

The faculty of the Institute offer consultancy services to various industries, government organizations and research institutes in the following areas: Water Analysis; Environmental Analytical Chemistry; Remediation of Pollutants; Synthesis and Isolation of Bioactive Natural Products and their characterization; Physico-chemical Analysis of Water Samples & Analysis of Metallurgical Samples like ores, slag, sludge etc for chemical constituents; Synthetic Organic Chemistry & Activity Studies; Analysis of Water, Soil & Air; Embedded Systems/ Networking; Enzyme Technology; Production Technologies for biotech products such as biodiesel, biogas, biofertilizers and biopesticides; Tissue Culture - Regeneration, Conservation; Allergic Response of Different Food Materials, Testing for Immuno-modulatory Activity of Different Sources; Cancer Biology, Therapeutics.

Areas of Doctoral Research Guidance

Dept. of Applied Mathematics: Graph Theory and Operations Research. Dept. of Biochemistry/Bioinformatics: Enzymology, Immunology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Microbiology, Cancer biology, Bioactive compounds from Medicinal plants Dept. of Biotechnology: Bioactive Compounds, Enzymology and Plant Tissue Culture, Immunology, Microbial Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Industrial Biotechnology. Dept. of Chemistry: Development and Validation of Analytical Methods for Bioactive Molecules, Nano chemistry, Solvent Extraction, Bioremediation, Synthesis and Isolation of Bioactive Compounds, Micellar Catalysis. Dept. of Electronics / Physics: Nuclear Science, Liquid Crystals, Embedded Systems. Dept. of Environmental Studies: Phytoremediation, Risk Assessment of Environmental Pollutants, Carbon Sequestration Studies; Trace Element Geochemistry of Ores Water resources, Environmental Geology and Mineral Resources; Environmental Microbiology, Eco toxicology, and Public Health. Dept. of Microbiology / FST: Microbiology and interdisciplinary sciences including Biofertilizers, Food Microbiology, Bioremediation, Single Cell Proteins, Microbial Enzymes and Tissue Culture.

Faculty Recognition
Mr. Ch. Ravi Shankar Kumar: Reviewer for Elsevier Journal Dr. DSVGK Kaladhar: Co-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Advanced Bioinformatics Applications and Research (quarterly) published by BIO-IT, India (ISSN: 0976-2612), Member, Editorial board, International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology published by IJPT, Hyderabad (ISSN:0975 - 766x), International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology published by IJSAT, Dhaka, Bangladesh (ISSN: 2221-8386) Dr. K Vijaya Rachel: Paper Reviewer, African Journal of Agriculture Research published by Academic journals Dr. N N R Reddy: Paper Reviewer, Bioremediation Journal pub. by Taylor and Francis Dr. P Kiranmayi: Paper Reviewer, Cell and Animal Biology published by Academic journals

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INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Beginning with an avowed commitment to quality management education, GIM evolved through pioneering, innovative and career-focused co- and extra-curricular programmes and emerged with laurels at the forefront of professional management education and research. With a student strength of over 700, GIM has been recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and AICTE. GIM has been accredited with A grade by NAAC since 2005. Diversity of teaching methods, practical and situational delivery of courses, exposure to real life managerial situations through case studies and use of information and communication technology characterize the unique and enriching teaching-learning experience at GIM. With a rich amalgam of knowledge and experience, and active involvement in research and consultancy, the faculty members at GIM being a combination of full-time members, associate members and practicing executives, regularly interact with industry and academia and provide enriching learning experience. MoUs with University of Glasgow, University of Central Michigan, University of Nebraska, University of Cambridge, HDFC Bank, HPCL and Pantaloon India, helped GIM carve out a niche for itself in the business world locally and globally.

Unique at GIM
Business English Certificate: GIM is the first college in AP to have entered into MoU with the British Council to deliver industry sought Business English Certificate program of Cambridge University. After the diagnostic test, training is offered to students in BEC modules. At the end of the training and pass in the examination the students receive certificate from Cambridge University in either BEC Preliminary, Vantage or Higher. This program has been made mandatory for all the students. Business Simulation: The students of GIM compete in the CAPSTONE Business Simulation as part of their curriculum. The simulation will help students to make their decisions on a number of issues while running the company they represent. This is highly productive in preparing students for competitive world. Also this will equip the students to improve team working skills, decision making and leadership qualities while applying business knowledge they have acquired. Gurukool: Gurukool is a Three and half day OUTBOUND Training program designed for synchronizing the mind, body & soul for overall development of the self. It is developed to cover a wide range of topics from as basic as grooming & etiquette to complex modules of team work & leadership. Current Business Affairs: GIM believes that all management students should know about the eco-system in which they operate. Hence this program was introduced by providing personal copy of Business World/Business India and Business Line for all the students. The students are expected to go through it regularly. Assessment is based on what they have understood through online test and Group Discussion

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Soft Skills Development: In order to meet the corporate requirements, GIM has introduced personality development training program for all the students with trainers from reputed training agencies in the country. Each student takes a comprehensive Psychometric and English Proficiency test to know the present skill sets. Thereafter career guidance is offered by a psychologist. Based on the feed-back from the test, a detailed training module is designed by the counselors. Yoga and Meditation: Healthy mind demands healthy body. To cope with the stress generated by todays competitive environment, students need to develop mind control which is possible through meditation. To train the students in this line, the institute organizes Yoga & Meditation classes. Certificate Programs: In addition to the intensive trimester curriculum, the students of GIM also can get certifications in upcoming areas in Management concepts & models. These programs are offered by practitioners from Industry or eminent faculty from reputed B-Schools. This will challenge the highly intelligent students in the class with additional knowledge and certifications. HDFC bank offers joint certificate programme for MBAs on Retail Banking. Placement:Over the years, many leading national and international companies have been participating in the GIM campus recruitment program. The companies are mainly from the sectors of banking, FMCG, KPO, Retail, manufacturing and financial services. Every year over 50 renowned companies in India like Volvo, Dr. Reddys, Idea Cellular, Coca-cola, Deloitte, HSBC, Asian Paints, Coromandel International, RPG, Canara Bank, Union Bank, Vijaya Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HP, Taj Hotels, LIC Housing, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Amararaja and the Future Group etc. actively recruit for their managerial cadres from GIM. The quality and quantity of Placements have improved significantly over the years.

Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes

B.B.M.
Five years Integrated

M.B.A.
Postgraduate Programmes

M.B.A. M.H.R.M.
Research Programmes

M.Phil. Ph.D.

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Affiliation with Professional bodies Confederation of Indian Industry AIl India Management Association National Institute of Personnel Management National Human Resource Development Indian Society for Training and Development Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Faculty Consultancy Expertise HRM, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Economics& Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Business English, Banking, Quantitative techniques & O.R, Information Techonology & I.T, Business Mathematics &Q.T, Psychology & Health, Systems. The Institutes Consultancy Clientele National Thermal Power Corporation, Nucleonix Biometric solutions, APSRTC, BSNL, Brandix Apparel, HPCL, Heritage Dairy etc,. Activities of Alumni Association Alumni Association is quite active. During the year,the membership has risen to 1800.Five meetings were held in the year. The number of alumni network centers across India has become twelve. Doctoral Research Guidance The functional areas of research include Entrepreneurship, HRM, Marketing, Finance and Operations.Around 20 members of faculty are actively supervising academic research work. Institute Publications The institute publishes some of Indias most respected academic publications namely GITAM Journal of Management on a quarterly basis and GITAM Journal of Gandhian Studies biannualy.

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SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

The GITAM School of International Business has evolved over a period of fifteen years as second best School in India, and first in South India. The School is endowed with faculty who have worked in the best of B-Schools in India and abroad. The School is engaged in teaching, research, training and consultancy in International Business. The thrust areas of the School are : International Business and Global Entrepreneurship. As such all its academic programmes fall in line with the thrust areas of the School. By drawing students and faculty from different parts of the country, the School maintains a national character. It has drawn plans to take forward and make it truly international by drawing students and faculty from different parts of the world. The plans include academic tie-ups for students & faculty exchange programmes and collaborative research with the best of Schools abroad. The students of the School are distinctly different from other Institutes and get better placed. They are working in high positions in India and abroad. The School has plans to design and offer Executive MBA Programme and strengthen its research programmes.

Outstanding features of the School

The Programs in International Business are designed keeping in view relevance, demand, best of Scholarship Aspects. Students would be cultivated to develop a globally integrated mindset which business organisations today value very much. Students will be provided with opportunities to spend a trimester/year at Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, Paris or International University of Paris, Paris, France. They will be provided with opportunities to work on Summer Internship Project and undertake Research Project abroad. They will have opportunities to interact with distinguished people to broadbase their thinking in International Business They will have opportunities to do courses offered by distinguished faculty from abroad and people from industry abroad.

MoUs
Being aware that a comprehensive course in International Business requires strengthening its research and academic base through appropriate linkages at the international level, GSIB has taken the lead by signing MoU with two leading International B-Schools, viz., Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France; and University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Defense (France) for faculty and student exchange programmes and joint research & academic projects, joint conferences, etc. The School is also in dialogue for similar purpose with Hanze University, Groningen, The Netherlands, Beijing Normal University, Beijing and University of International Banking & Economics, Beijing.

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Institutional Linkages
Academic IIMs, XLRI, IIFT - to use their scores for admission to MBA Programmes in the School. Industry Association with Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tobacco Board Girijan Co-operative Corporation Visakhapatnam Port Trust Professional Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi All India Management Association, New Delhi Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi Association of Indian Management Schools AIMS International Collaborations Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France International University of Paris, Paris NRDC HDFC Bank Intelli Group School Publications GITAM Review of International Business Global Vistas MDP Newsletter School Ranking Business India B-School survey 2011 A++ Category B-school CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey 2011 2nd best B-School specializing in IB 5th in Deemed Uiversities 10th in B-Schools of Excellence

Programmes Offered
Postgraduate Programmes MBA International Business MBA International Banking & Finance MBA Global Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt.

Research Programmes M.Phil. & Ph.D. (Full-Time / Part-Time)

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The faculty of the School have been actively involved in research in the areas of International Business,and Global Entrepreneurship.

Student Activities
Sambhav : SAMBHAV is an annual Management School Festival completely driven by the students of the School. The event comprises business quizzes, business plan, finance, marketing and management games, and cultural programs. Student Particiation in Seminars/ Quizzes / B-School Festivals : Students are sponsored to participate in Seminars / Quizzes / B-school festivals arranged by reputed B-schools / institutes in different parts of the country. Social Projects: Social Projects are participative programmes of the School to sensitize students about the society around and its problems, issues and concerns. The School considers it very important for the students in management as their decisions in industry have implication for the society at large.

Campus Placement
Some of the prominent recruiters who have selected GSIB graduates are: Atlas Copco (India) Ltd, Panalpina World Transport India Private Ltd, M+R Logistics India Private Ltd, Ultra-Tech Cements (Aditya Birla Group), Intelli Group Asia Private Ltd, HDFC Bank, ITC Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Lodha Group, SBI Life Insurance, Colgate Palmolive, Cease Fire Industries, Cafe Coffee Day, Madras Cement Ltd, GMR Energy Ltd, Genpact Ltd, SBI General Insurance, Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd, Pokarna, Wipro, Raheja Group, My Home Industries, TCIL, Cramster India, UCO Bank, NFCL.

Alumni Association
GSIB alumni are spread all across the country and abroad working in reputed national and multinational organizations. They have done their alma mater proud by excelling in their professional careers. They have helped our students organize the annual Industry Interface in various cities for placements and summer internships. They also serve on our selection panels during the admission process conducted in various cities. The Annual Alumni Reunion has now become a regular feature held a day after convocation.

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INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY
The basic mission of providing pharmaceutical education by the Institute is to create industry friendly inputs through latest technical skills, pre and para-clinical skills apart from allied core concepts with basic and interdisciplinary knowledge, to fit into present global scenario. The Institutes core strengths of academic rigor, focus on teaching-learning, handpicking of teaching talents in various specializations and involvement of industrial and academic experts in teaching, have been endorsed by professionals and academicians across the globe. The Institutes instructional program provides a broader knowledge of the theoretical as well as practical concepts with continuous updates & inspired delivery of contents. The programme and syllabus are carefully designed through the active support and participation of industry, academia and healthcare experts to make it dynamic and market driven. GITAM Institute of Pharmacy is an elite institution with the state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities, modern laboratories and student support services coupled with dedicated and experienced faculty. The skills and expertise imparted by the Institute enrich the students and help moulding them into creative, innovate and intellectually vibrant pharmaceutical technocrats of the future. Further, the Institute focuses on research and development in developing the formulations imparting effective patient-care services, etc., with high ethical values and life-long commitment to humanity to meet the national and global challenges in the dynamic fields of pharmaceutical industry and health care. The Institute provides state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities with modern laboratories, spacious lecture halls, staff rooms, library, multi-purpose hall, seminar hall, animal house, students common room and all other facilities exclusively designed for UG, PG and research programs in Pharmacy.

Industry-Institute Interaction
The Industry-Institute Academic & Research Interaction, with a view to establish a modern Pilot Plant and a sophisticated Drug Testing Laboratory with the support of Pharma Industry, aims at providing hands on skills to the pharmacy students in the allied areas of formulation development, quality assurance, quality control, bulk drug processing and R&D. Further the facilities of in-house pre-clinical research on laboratory experimental animals as per CPCSEA guidelines adds to the value in generating competent clinicals pharmacists.

Memorandam of Understanding
GITAM Institute of Pharmacy has entered into an MoU with a Japan based multinational Pharmaceutical Industry, Eisai Pharmatechnology & Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen the areas of academics and research and for an effective Industry Institute Interaction.

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Programmes offered
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.) (Four specializations) Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research Programme Ph.D.

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The Institute is establishing a Drug Information Services Centre in association with Karnataka State Pharmacy Council (first of its kind in this part of the country) to provide excellent clinical data to the students as an add-on activity with a further mission to provide unique drug information services to all healthcare sectors, practicising physicians, retail and community pharmacists, patients and the public at large can play a supportive role for better healthcare through social outreach activities, through Micromedex (Drug-Dex) database software and other support systems.

Social Outreach activity

As a part of social outreach activity and commitment to the cause of the healthcare, the Institute undertakes several activities at regular intervals.

Placement Services
The University attaches utmost importance to placement services to the students. A full-fledged Training & Placement wing is established for Pharmacy students to facilitate career guidance and improve their employability. Placement officers organize pre-placement training by professionals and arrange special coaching in personality development and communication skills and assist in industry based UG and PG project works. Placement potential of GITAM Pharma graduates is all the more promising with international pharmaceutical companies developing their state-of-the-art units in the Pharma City of Visakhapatnam.

Consultancy services
Formulation: Formulation Development of Novel Drug Delivery System Quality Control: Development of new Analytical methods for drugs Impurity profile studies Drug Discovery: Discovery of novel bio actives from natural resources Pharmacological Studies: Pharmacological Screening techniques

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
GITAM School of Architecture (GSA) is established with the main objective of providing world class education in Architecture. The School offers a five year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program duly approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi. The basic mission of the School is to create environment friendly inputs through traditional skills, materials and geographical conditions and to develop into a nationally recognized center of learning for Architectural education. The Schools core strengths of academic rigor, focus on teaching learning, specialization of faculty, handpicking of teaching talent and involvement of leading practicing architects in design teaching, have been endorsed by professional and academicians alike. The School is an elite institution with the state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities, modern laboratories and student support services coupled with dedicated and experienced faculty. The skills and expertise imparted by the School enrich the students and help moulding them into creative, innovative and intellectually vibrant architects of the future. Further, the School focuses on research and development in designing the buildings, structures, interiors, etc., by enhancing aesthetic values and reflecting the cultural sensibilities of the society across the globe. The curriculum addresses principles of design concepts, materials, construction system, planning and visual judgment which are fundamental for development of the creative process in Architecture. The curriculum is thus designed to encompass the core course-work covering foundation knowledge, skills and vocabulary, while upper-level study seeks a broader understanding of architecture by combining theoretical exploration with practical considerations. Field studies help students to understand human activities, behavior and the value of space inside and outside and the details to be incorporated in the design. The School is the first choice of the students from many states for pursuing quality education in Architecture.

Program offered
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

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School of Law
Changing legal perceptions, both national and international, have necessitated a re-look at the existing pattern of legal education all over the world. The emergence of Law Schools/ Law Universities in India has substantially improved the quality of legal education. The need for highly skilled legal professionals to adore the Bar, Bench & Corporate sector is imperative and perennial. It is in this context, GITAM University established the School of Law at its Visakhapatnam campus. The School of Law will act as a pacesetter and a testing ground for bold experiments in legal education. The School aims to strive for better legal education and maintain higher standards of legal research and training. With its complete administrative and academic autonomy, together with flexibility for innovation and experimentation in the pursuit of excellence, the School emerges as one of the outstanding institutions of legal learning and research in India. The fully residential nature of this institution will lay a special emphasis on soft skills, draftings, pleadings and conveyancing, making a marked distinction from the traditional Law schools/ colleges in India. Besides this, the School imparts special skills to the students relevant to their ambitions and attitudes. The School has a very strong and extremely dedicated teaching faculty with decades of experience in teaching and research.

Programmes Offered
5 year Integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 5 year Integrated B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 3 year LL.B.

Teaching-Learning Process
Aims at knowledge acquisition, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Pedagogic Tools Class room interactive sessions Assignments / Term papers Case Law presentations Guest and visiting faculty from Bar, Bench, Academia and Industry Practical Training/ Live projects/Chamber Visits/ Court Visits / Moot Courts Internships Student exchange programs in collaboration with reputed institutions in India and abroad ICT based teaching methods extensively used Emphasis on experiential and experim ental learning process Student Seminars as part of academic curriculum Special focus on learning beyond class room Effective mentor-mentee system Academic monitoring committee reviews student progression continually.

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Exchange of Expertise: Our strong links with top - ranking Indian and international institutions help us to provide an impressive range of programmes with global standards. Some of the international universities, industry / research organizations with whom the university has tie-ups include:
HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Pvt. Ltd. University of Glasgow Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Mumbai University of Abertay Dundee, UK State University of New York, Binghamton, USA Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mumbai Burgundy School of Business, France SAP India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore British Council Central Michigan University, USA University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA Central Michigan University, USA Infosys Technologies, Bangalore HDFC Bank, Bangalore Globarena Institute of Tech. and Mgmt, Hyd. Oracle India Pvt. Ltd. University Paris Ouest Nanterre La Defence Sutherland Global Service Pvt. Ltd. Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Visakhapatnam VBC Ferro Alloys Ltd., Hyderabad National Council of Rural Institutes , Hyderabad Hurix Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Konaseema Gas Power Limited, Hyderabad Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Ericsson India (P) Ltd. , New Delhi IBM, Chennai Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi International School of Engineering, Hyderabad Symbiosis Technologies, Visakhapatnam Marine Corporation of India, Visakhapatnam Delmet Coatings Pvt. Ltd. Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore Adept Chip Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore World Noni Research Foundation NI Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Dept. of Biotech., Ministry of Science and Tech., Govt.of India, New Delhi Institute of Scientific Research on Vedas, Hyd. HCL Technologies Ltd, Bangalore DR. REDDYS Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad CICI - West Virginia University, USA Society for Energy, Env. & Development, Hyd.

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Extension Activities
The following units of the University independently plan and organize various need-based extension programmes.

National Service Scheme (NSS) National Cadet Corps (NCC) Rotaract Club Young Guns of India (YGOI) Red Ribbon Club Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Hobby Club - Kalakriti Women Empowerment Cell Professional Counselling Cell

The University has developed institution-neighbourhood network by organizing various awareness programmes and community activities associating non-governmental organizations wherever required. Some of the extension activities undertaken by the above units include:

Public education programmes Campaign against drug abuse Campaign against food adulteration Swine Flu (H1N1) awareness campaign Bulk drugs awareness campaign Blood Donation Camps HIV, AIDS awareness camps Clean & Green Programs Health Awareness Programs Pulse Polio Camps Tree Plantation Environmental awareness programmes Blind School Service Social Status Survey Free Water quality testing

GITAM University Science Activity Center (GUSAC)

GITAM University Science Activity Center (GUSAC) is one of the most active organizations on the campus. Its a science-cum-activity club which encourages students with capabilities in different fields, enhancing their opportunities and also boosting their self-confidence. GUSAC team exhibited its talent time and again by bagging prizes at various national events. The Center also organizes seminars on various topics beneficial to students who love to look beyond the academic window.

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School of Technology, Hyderabad

The Hyderabad campus is in the industrial hub of Hyderabad. The School of Technology offers nine B.Tech. programs, two integrated dual degree programs in ECE & ME and two M.Tech. programs in CSE. To keep pace with advances in technology, industrial demands and societal needs, a four year B.Tech. programme in Aeronautical Engineering has been introduced at Hyderabad campus from the academic year 2011-12. The faculty have vast experience from industry, research institutions and teaching at national and international level. 350 Research Papers have been published by the faculty in national / international conferences & international technical journals during the last 3 years. The faculty are reviewers and members of editorial boards for various International journals. The campus has a vibrant and talented student community hailing from all parts of the country. Every student has the potential to be groomed into a successful corporate career. While pursuing academic excellence, the faculty take every care for all-round development leading to excellence in their professional career. Faculty are paying individual attention to every student. Thrust is given on providing activities, which enable personality development, confidence building, industry exposure, communication skills and social responsibility. Special lectures, seminars, workshops and training programmes are regularly organized. The campus is also engaged in supporting the postgraduate students to redefine the necessary skills, attitudes and the aptitude towards the corporate process by way of periodical competitive tests and group interaction exercises.

Outstanding features of the School

English Language Laboratory for improvement of Communication Skills Highly qualified, committed and academically enriched faculty Good industry and institute interface Regular personality development programs Visiting faculty from industry and academia Social awareness programs among students through NSS activities and

organization of community development programs

Merit scholarships by way of tuition fee waiver and Merit-cum-Means

Scholarships

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Electronics Students Technical Association

Programs offered
B.Tech. Programs Aeronautical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering PG Programs M.Tech. in Applied Computer Science & Tech. M.Tech. in Computer Science & Technology Master of Computer Applications 5 Yr Integrated Dual Degree Programs B.Tech + M.Tech (ECE) B.Tech + M.Tech (Mechanical) Ph.D Programs (Full Time & Part Time) Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Information Technology Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering

(ESTA)
Association of Institution of Engineers Computer Society of India (CSI) Institution

of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers (IETE) (ISTE)

Indian Society for Technical Education

Training & Placement Cell

The campus is taking all measures to provide placement services to the students. The cell gathers information regarding various industries and companies which offer jobs concerned to the specializations belonging to a department. Later by sending the prospectus of the university and information brochure, they invite the industry for campus recruitment. Besides inviting companies for campus selections, several programs have also been taken up to train students for their personality development and communication skills.

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Hyderabad Business School (HBS), GITAM University, Hyderabad, is an institution of quality management education, research, executive training, and consultancy. HBS offers Trimester based two-year full time MBA Programme, M.Phil and Ph.D. in management. The emphasis at HBS has been on preparing business leaders for tomorrows society leveraging on its strong academia-industry collaboration. The holistic approach to pedagogy incorporates a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, and frequent interactions with top level executives from industry. HBS is ranked 39 in an All India B-School Survey conducted by ICMR and 4Ps B&M for 2011. Earlier HBS has been conferred with three prestigious awards, the "B-School Leadership Award" by DNA; "B-School with Excellent Industry Interface", by Star News and Dewang Mehta Business School Award for being B-School that encourages Leadership as part of its Curriculum. The School has an excellent faculty pool, rich in experience and a high intellectual capital base. Apart from the core faculty, 90% of whom have PhDs, the Visiting Faculty includes Professors from IIMs, CEOs of top companies and high level executives from industry. The teaching methodology uses tools such as Capstone Business Simulation Game, and emphasizes on case study method, practical knowledge through internship in industry for 16 weeks. A strong academia and industry collaboration is achieved through consultancy and research. Value addition courses such as Business English Certificate (BEC) in collaboration with Cambridge University and British Council, and pre-placement inhouse corporate training programmes are provided by renowned international trainers. Students are encouraged to become members of professional associations such as Hyderabad Management Association. HBS is connected with a number of professional bodies like AMDISA, ICSI, NHRD, AIMA, AIMS, and ISTD. Infrastructure & Learning Resources HBS is networked with high speed Wi-Fi 1000 mbps Internet Connectivity that rates among the best of B-Schools in the country. The air- conditioned Library & Information Center efficiently caters to the needs of the faculty, students and research scholars. It provides access to online national and international journals, magazines, reports and projects. The Centre subscribes to a large number of journals through Springer link (Business & Economics Journals) EBSCO, Capitaline (Capital Market), Emerald Management Xtra 150 , Proquest, Free Access Journals, Ebrary (10,70,000+ Titles). Digital Engineering and Video Libraries are also accessible to students.

Programmes offered
Master of Business Administration (MBA) M.Phil (Full - Time / Part - Time) Ph.D (Full - Time / Part - Time)

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M.B.A. (General) M.B.A. (HRM) M.C.A. M.Sc. Biotechnology M.A. English M.A. Economics M.Com. B.A. (i) History, Public Admin, Sociology (ii) Politics, Public Admin, Sociology (iii) Economics, History, Psychology B.Com. PG Diploma in Environment & Sustainable Mgmt. PG Diploma in Communication Skills Diploma in Communicative English Diploma in Computer Applications

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Centre for Distance Learning

The Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University was established in the year 2009 with recognition from Distance Education Council (DEC) on the recommendation of the joint committee of UGC, AICTE & DEC. The principal aim of CDL is to provide wider and increased access to higher education to persons of all ages and gender, particularly to the economically or otherwise challenged persons and those residing in remote areas. The Centre offers a wide range of programmes, conventional and innovative, leading to Diploma, Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The programmes are offered mainly to fulfill the demand and needs of the learners for: Improvement of skills. Acquisition of professional qualifications. Continuing education & professional development at work place. Self-enrichment. Diversification of knowledge. Study Centres: The CDL located its study centres all over the state to lend learner support services such as face to face interaction, access to learning resources, information dissemination and conduct of examinations. Course Material: University has been accorded permission for acquisition of reproduction rights for sharing of course material of IGNOU. IGNOU course material has been adopted for MBA, M.Com, MCA, MA (Economics), MA (English), PG Diploma in Environmental & Sustainable Management and Diploma in Computer Applications. CDL has developed in-house course material for the remaining programmes, following the DEC norms. Learner Support Services: The courseware of all the programmes consists of printed course material, face-to-face interaction (weekend / personal contract programmes), and assignments. The learners are also given access to live class room lectures through internet and also recorded lectures on demand. The student data base is fully computerized and any learner can access and get his information at any time. The Centre for Distance Learning sends messages on scheduled activities at least once a fortnight so that interaction with Centre and the learner is assured. Helpline and Helpdesk provide such connectivity, information required and clarification of doubts. Online Learning: Streaming of lectures (live and recorded), information dissemination and assignments submission are the important learning activities being offered. 1st Graduation Ceremony : CDL organized 1st Graduation Ceremony on 24 March 2012. Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Director, Distance Education Council, Chief Guest of 1st Graduation Ceremony presented degrees to 200 successful distance learners.

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Directorate of Physical Education & Yoga

GITAM University places as much emphasis on physical education as it does on academic excellence. The well equipped gymnasium caters to the physical well being of students and staff, apart from the keen sports persons. The Kodi Rama Murthy Indoor Stadium of international standards has been the venue for many important intercollegiate events. The well laidout, spacious play grounds for various athletic events and games has been an arena for exuberant sports activities. The synthetic and clay floodlit tennis courts of international standards have been the venue for for various national events. The Universitys commitment to improving the students skills and competitiveness has translated into producing many national champions and winning an enviable series of championships over the years.

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