GITAM School of Business, a constituent of GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad, is an institution of quality management education, research, executive training, and consultancy. It offers management degree programs of UG, PG and Doctoral Level.

The placements are available for MBA courses and the highest package bagged by GITAM students was INR 32 LPA while the average package rose up to INR 4.9 LPA. GITAM has three campuses - Vizag (40 years of Social Contribution), Hyderabad (Established 2009), Bangalore (rising star). Each campus houses different schools like the School of Humanities, School of Technology, School of Natural Sciences, School of Pharmacy to state a few.

GITAM School of Business Highlights

Official website https://www.ghbs.in
Affiliation GITAM 
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A+’ Grade | NBA | SAQS | AMDISA | AACSB
Courses UG, PG and PhD
Entrance Exam National: CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT
University: GAT
State: TSICET
Mode of Application Online
Partner Universities Sanford School of Medicine, Lancaster University, Central Michigan University, University of Windsor, University of Colorado
Rankings & Awards: 
  • Member of AMDISA (SAQS Accreditation in Process)
  • QS Ranking of 80, a well-known worldwide higher education ranking body.
  • Member of CII, FICCI, NSE, AIMA, MBA Universe, NHRDN, ISO, AIMS, NEN.
  • Tied up with prestigious COURSERA programs for all PAN-GITAM campuses towards, enriched and enhanced learning for students and faculty.
  • Awarded under the category of Best B-School for Promoting Research by ASSOCHAM National Excellence Award.
  • Awarded “Best Students Chapter Award” by Hyderabad Management Association.
  • Under the parameter “Academic Excellence” and “Industry Interface” GITAM School of Business has received the 7th Rank and 3rd Position respectively.

GITAM School of Business Important Dates

Particulars  GBAT for MBA GAT
Last date to Apply  December 21, 2023 January 04, 2024
Date of Examination  December 23, 2023 January 07, 2024
Personal Interview December 23 – 26, 2023 January 07 – 10, 2024
Result Announcement  December 28, 2023 January 12, 2024
Last Date for Paymant of Fees of Scholarships candidates January 11, 2024 January 26, 2024
Last date for Payment of the Allotment Fee January 18, 2024 February 02, 2024

GITAM School of Business Courses

GITAM School of Business offers Trimester based two-year full-time MBA program, Executive MBA and PhD in management as well as the undergraduate programs: BBA, BBA (Financial Markets) in collaboration with NSE Academy, BBA (Management Accounting) with CIMA, BBA (Business Analytics) and BCom (Hons.) with ACCA.

Courses Eligibility
BBA 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 or Intermediate from a recognized board.
BBA (Financial Markets) with NSE
BBA (Logistics) with LSC
BBA (Management Accounting) with CIMA, UK
BBA (Business Process Services/Management) with TCS
BBA Business Analytics Passed 12th with Mathematics/Statistics or Intermediate with 50% marks from any recognized university
BMS (Air Cargo)
B.Com (Hons.) with ACCA  60% (55% in the case of CBSE, ICSE, ISCSE, IGSCE, and IB) aggregate marks in 10+2 or Intermediate from a recognized board.
MBA (General, Business Analytics, Executive MBA) Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
PhD M.B.A, two year PGDM (AICTE recognized or deemed equivalent by AIU), CA, CS, ICWAI or equivalent Masters degree OR a Masters degree holder with at least 7 years of relevant managerial experience
Mode of Payment: All the payments have to be made on or before the date mentioned. The fee can either be paid through RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) or in the form of a DD / Pay Order drawn in favor of “GITAM Hyderabad Business School Receipts” payable at Hyderabad.

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GITAM School of Business Admissions

Admission to the MBA program is through GAT exam. Candidates with valid MAT, GMAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, or NMAT scores are exempted from GAT. A common aptitude test by GITAM, GITAM Admissions Test (GAT) is mandatory. Foreign students and NRI sponsored candidates are also eligible and are required to take the GMAT at a test centre outside India. Candidates who meet eligibility criteria through other Management Entrance exams can directly appear for the PI. However, they can appear for GAT too to avail the benefits of the scholarship.

Selection process

Phase 1: Candidates who have appeared for GAT or furnished valid CAT/MAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT/ATMA score and have applied to GITAM School of Business will be shortlisted on the basis of information provided in the application form, GAT/CAT/MAT/GMAT/ATMA/XAT/NMAT score, educational background, marks in 10th, 12th, graduation and work experience. 

Phase 2: Only short-listed candidates will be called for the final stage of the selection process. Group discussion, personal interview besides other qualitative parameters will constitute the core components of the final stage of the selection process.

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GITAM School of Business Placements

The placement cell at GITAM School of Business focuses on identifying students’ potential and help them reach the right place that aligns with their career goals. GITAM has a committed training and placement cell with its fundamental spotlight on preparing students for situations and welcoming top Multinational Companies (MNCs) and Corporates to the grounds. GITAM has more than 30,000+ graduated classes working across the globe who are noticeable in setting up college standing across corporates.

Note: Placement Cell provides final placement assistance only for students pursuing MBA (Dual Specialization)

  • Highest Package offered: INR 32 LPA
  • Placement Record - 90%

Top recruiters of GITAM are Tata Consultation Services (TCS), Virtusa, Tech Mahindra, and Accenture​, etc.

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GITAM School of Business Scholarship

The institute offers following Scholarship Scheme for BBA and MBA Programs:

BBA Scholarship

Program Scholarship Framework
BBA GAT Score Scholarship UGAT Score Scholarship
>=180: 100%
>=160 & <180: 75%
>=150 & <160: 50%
>=130& <150: 25%		 >=110: 100%
>=100 & <110: 75%
>=95 & <100: 50%
>=90& <95: 25%


MBA Scholarship

Program Scholarship Framework
MBA GAT Score Scholarship CAT / XAT / GMAT Percentile MAT / NMAT / CMAT Percentile AP / TS ICET Ranks
>=180: 100%
>=160 & <180: 75%
>=150 & <160: 50%
>=130& <150: 25%		 >=85: 100%
>=75 & <=84: 75%
>=65 & <=74: 50%
>=55 & <=64: 25%		 >=98: 100%
>=95 & <=97: 75%
>=90 & <=94: 50%
>=85 & <=89: 25%		 <=25: 100%
>=26 & <=75: 75%
>=76 & <=150: 50%
>=151 & <=500: 25%

GITAM School of Business Facilities

Following are the facilities offered by the University to the students:

  • Library: The Library and Information Center productively consider the necessities of the personnel, students, and exploration researchers. It gives admittance to online public and global diaries, magazines, reports, and activities. The Center buys into an enormous number of journals through Springer connect (Business and Economics Journals), EBSCO, Capitaline (Capital Market), Emerald Management Xtra 150, Proquest, Free Access Journals, Ebrary (5 million + Titles).
  • Hostels: The residential facility is set in the campus's tranquil environment and is highly conducive to academic work. The rooms in the hostels, 1000-capacity each for boys and girls, are fully furnished with all modern amenities with 24 Hr Power and Water supply, a modern gym and sports facilities along with the essential luxuries like water purifiers, bare room, entertainment room, wreck, TV, clothing administrations, security and reconnaissance framework, and so forth.
  • Laboratories: It provides excellent opportunities to the faculty and students for conducting innovative research in multiple disciplines. It has the most modern computer labs equipped with high-end software systems. It serves with 5 Gbps of internet speed to students.
  • Computer/ IT Facility: The Institute has a computer lab with 204 desktops and an internet facility exclusively for Management students. The institute has a computer lab consisting of 120 computers and an English language learning lab with an internet facility on all computers.

GITAM School of Business FAQs

Ques. Is It true that cut-offs were high for the MBA Program at GITAM?

Ans. It is true that the cut-offs were high in the past when the intake was low at 120 for MBA. However, as the institute has increased its intake to about 240, GITAM School of Business would be short-listing more candidates for the admissions. Hence the cut-offs would obviously come down considerably. For more information, click here

Ques. How are the faculty at GITAM School of Business?

Ans. GITAM School of Business has a diverse faculty of highly qualified and accomplished individuals. They are the most distinguished scholars, who constantly do research in their respective fields. The entire faculty is extremely experienced and well versed in their subject matters.  The university has currently over 25000 students and around 1900 faculty members.

Ques. How GITAM Business School BBA or MBA (integrated) are different from other BBMs, BBAs or B.Com?

Ans. GITAM School of Business is the first institute to offer BBM in the state. Since 1988, over 2000 students were graduated and successfully placed in careers across the world. The present curriculum is updated and will prepare the students for higher education, professional certifications (CA, CS, ICWA, etc), Entrepreneurship or Jobs.

Ques. Does GITAM Business School have a separate admission process for students from abroad?

Ans. Candidates of Indian Origin (NRI) need to go through the same process by submitting an application with all documents. However, candidates of foreign origin need to approach Chairperson- Admissions by sending mail to admissions.gim@gitam.in well in advance.