New Delhi: GITAM (Deemed to be University) has recently announced that 786 students will receive scholarships worth up to INR 30 crore under its Pathway Scholarship Programme, following a state-level entrance examination conducted across Andhra Pradesh.
The GITAM Pathway Scholarship Examination saw participation from 7,795 students from government-run Tribal Welfare and Social Welfare institutions. Of these, 4,527 students appeared from 59 centres linked to Tribal Welfare institutions, while 3,268 students participated from 90 centres serving Social Welfare institutions.
Selected students will be admitted to 61 undergraduate programmes across GITAM campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Scholarships will be awarded based on performance in the GITAM Admission Test (GAT), with eligible students receiving up to 100% financial support, including tuition, accommodation, and meals.
GITAM President Sribharat Mathukumilli said the initiative is aimed at expanding access to higher education based on merit, noting that financial limitations should not restrict entry to academic institutions.
The programme has expanded significantly since its inception, increasing from 18 students in 2024 to 59 students in 2025, and 786 students in 2026. Scholarship funding has also grown from INR 49.7 lakh in 2024 to INR 1.45 crore in 2025, reaching up to INR 30 crore in 2026.
According to the university, the programme operates independently of statutory reservation frameworks, with continued support linked to academic performance.
GITAM stated that between 2021 and 2025, it awarded INR 115.97 crore in scholarships to 10,573 students, accounting for 26% of admissions during that period. Additional financial aid includes need-based support, sports scholarships, and provisions for families of armed forces personnel.
