BTech (Biotechnology), Integrated M.Sc. (Biochemistry, Biotechnology & Microbiology), GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam, AP; Last date 15 March 2008

GAT-2008 – ONLINE TEST GITAM UNIVERSITY

GAT-2008 – GITAM UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TEST – 2008 is conducted through a Computer based Online Test for making admissions into BTech., integrated five year M.Sc. Degree Programmes of GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam for the academic year 2008-09.

GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam has been established in 2007 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 vide notification No.F.9-37/2006-U.3 (A) dated 13 August, 2007 of Govt. of India. It is an all India Institute for Higher Education with the following Vision, Mission & Objectives:

Online Test: 15th April to 14th May 2008
Last date: 15-03-2008

GAT 2008 will be conducted at the following cities: Bangalore; Mumbai; Bhubaneswar; Nagpur; Chennai; Rajahmundry; Delhi; Tirupathi; Guntur; Vijayawada; Hyderabad; Visakhapatnam; Kolkata; Warangal

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) (4 Years)
Biotechnology
Integrated M.Sc. Degree programmes – 5 Years
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Eligibility:
For admission into all the above programmes, the candidates should have passed 10+2/12th examination from a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent either in 2008 or 2007 subject to securing the following percentage of marks in specified subjects.
B.Tech. in Biotechnology: A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in Mathematics or Biology,

Students who are appearing for 10+2/12th examination in 2008 or who have passed 10+2/12th Examination in 2007 only are eligible to appear in the GAT-2008. Students who have passed 10+2/12th examination in 2006 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in GAT-2008.

GAT-2008 is a Computer Based Online test means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of keyboard or mouse.
GAT 2008 will be conducted at the following cities: Bangalore; Mumbai; Bhubaneswar; Nagpur; Chennai; Rajahmundry; Delhi; Tirupathi; Guntur; Vijayawada; Hyderabad; Visakhapatnam; Kolkata; Warangal
How To Apply:
Interested candidates should register their names for GAT–2008 by applying in the prescribed application form which can be obtained in one of the following modes:
Download the application form online at http:/ http://www.gitam.edu/ and take the print out. The filled in application form along with prescribed fees of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One thousand only) in case of male candidates and Rs.600/- (Rupees Six hundred only) in case of female candidates by way of Demand Draft payable at Visakhapatnam from any scheduled bank should be sent to Director–Admissions, GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam-530 045
OR

Obtain the application form from any one of the selected branches of Union Bank of India throughout India OR

Obtain the application form by post from the Director, Admissions GITAM UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam by sending a request on plain paper giving the candidate’s name and mailing address, accompanied by a crossed demand draft for Rs.1, 100/- (Rupees One thousand one hundred only) in case of male candidates and Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven hundred only) in case of female candidates. The application form will be sent by Speed Post / Registered Post.

Requests by post will be accepted only till 5th March, 2008. Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of GITAM UNIVERSITY, payable at Visakhapatnam on any scheduled bank.
Special provision for Female candidates: The GAT-2008 application fee for female candidates is Rs.600/- (Res.700/- by post) only instead of Rs.1, 000/- Rs.1100/- Further, the University will try its best to accommodate all female candidates at their first preference of test centers.
Procedure for applying for Admission: In addition to applying for and appearing in GAT-2008, candidates have to also apply for admission to GITAM UNIVERSITY giving details of their 10+2/12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered along with D.D. for Rs.200/- drawn in favour of GITAM UNIVERSITY payable at Visakhapatnam. The prescribed application form(s) for admission will be available at the GITAM UNIVERSITY website (http://www.gitam.edu/ ) by 30th April 2008. The application form can also be obtained by post from Director-Admissions by sending a D.D. for Rs.250/-.

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Completed application forms for GAT-2008 and for admission should be sent by registered post/speed post or personally submitted in the office of the undersigned so as to reach him before the announced deadlines:
Contact: The Director – Admissions GITAM UNIVERSITY Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda Visakhapatnam 530 045 (Andhra Pradesh)
Important Dates:
Issue/downloading of application form - 15-01-2008
Last date of receipt of applications - 15-03-2008
Issue / downloading of Hall Tickets/ Admit Cards from - 25-03-2008
Online Test - 15-04-2008 to 14-05-2008
Announcement of Test results - 21-05-2008
Issue of Application forms for Admission - 30-04-2008 to 30-06-2008
Announcement of Merit List and Wait List on the website - 04-07-2008