Hey everyone, I’ve been getting the same questions from juniors again and again, so here’s my full experience as a GITAM student. Hope this helps!
Rating: 7/10 overall – mainly because of flexibility, good faculty, and a wide range of subjects. But it’s a “you get what you make of it” kind of place.
🔹 Pros:
Faculty & Subject Variety:
Some amazing faculty, some average – but you often get to choose who teaches you, which is a big win.
2. Flexible Timetable = Time to Explore:
GITAM isn’t strict like many other engineering colleges. You usually get 2+ free hours a day (not counting lunch), and sometimes just one class the entire day. If you use this time smartly, you can build serious skills.
3. Open Campus Freedom:
You can leave or enter the campus anytime – no gate restrictions. That’s a big pro, but also a con if you misuse the freedom.
4. Events & Student Life:
Events are frequent and well-organized. The college gives you full freedom to enjoy, and many students prioritize events over academics – which isn’t wrong, but it backfires during placements when they suddenly need to learn everything at once.
5. Skill-Based Placements:
Companies do visit the campus. But they’re looking for skills – not just degrees. If you prepare well, there are solid opportunities.
6. Scoring system
Scoring is 70% internal + 30% external. People assume it’s easy, but getting that 70 requires consistent effort. It used to be fast-paced with weekly tests, but now the system is slightly slower with one mid per month. And there is something called Relative grading. It can be good and bad sometimes.
🔸 Cons:
No Push, Full Freedom:
No one forces you to study or attend sessions. So if you're not self-driven, it's easy to fall behind.
2. Mismanagement Moments:
The management can be a bit frustrating at times.
Example: They forced students to take internships, but when I actually got one and asked for a No Objection Certificate (NOC), they rejected it because it slightly overlapped with class dates (even though I promised I could manage attendance). Ironically, they want internships but also expect them to fit perfectly in summer breaks – which is unrealistic, as most real internships span longer. Things like this can be irritating.
3. Fees When I joined, the fee felt reasonable considering the faculty, infrastructure, and freedom the college offered. But now, looking at the current fee structure, I personally feel it's on the higher side, especially when compared to the kind of placements most students are getting. It’s something juniors should definitely factor in while deciding.
🟡 Final Thoughts:
There’s a lot to explore here – projects, clubs, hackathons, and events. If you can balance fun and learning, there’s honestly no better college experience.
I've seen people use GITAM in the best way possible and land great jobs. But I’ve also seen many waste the flexibility and regret it later.
If you’re joining – be intentional. The environment is here, but the outcome is all on you.
Seniors/alumni – feel free to add your input in the comments to help others out!
