Hyderabad:GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, has announced admissions for the academic year 2026–27, introducing a range of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and launching the GITAM School of Education to strengthen its multidisciplinary academic ecosystem.

Among the key additions this year are four-year integrated B.A. B.Ed. and B.Sc. B.Ed. programmes under the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), a BBA in Entrepreneurship offered in association with the Bower School of Entrepreneurship, B.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, and M.Pharm. in Industrial Pharmacy, subject to approval by the Pharmacy Council of India.

The university said the new programmes have been designed to address emerging opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, life sciences, entrepreneurship and teacher education.

Admissions are open through the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) 2026 and recognised national and state-level entrance examinations, including TG and AP EAPCET, NCET, NATA, JEE, CUET and CAT. Merit-based scholarships of up to 100 per cent, covering tuition fees, food and accommodation, are available for eligible students.

The GAT 2026, a national-level entrance examination conducted by the university, will be held online on June 28, with applications open until June 26.

The Hyderabad campus offers programmes through its Schools of Technology, Science, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Architecture, Pharmacy, Public Policy and the newly established School of Education. Academic offerings span disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Biotechnology, Architecture, Psychology, Economics, Media Studies and Teacher Education.

Prof. D. Sambasiva Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor, GITAM Hyderabad, said, “The launch of the School of Education and the introduction of programmes in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship and Life Sciences reflect our commitment to preparing students for a rapidly evolving world. Through our Liberal Education framework and multidisciplinary environment, we aim to provide students with opportunities to develop the skills required for future careers.” He added that the university’s Liberal Education framework enables students to combine majors and minors across disciplines, allowing them to pursue personalised learning pathways.