GITAM CDL 2019: Gandhi Institute of Management and Technology University was founded in 1980 and is popularly known as GITAM. Gandhi Institute of Management and Technology is accredited by NAAC with “A” grade in 2011. Centre for Distance Learning (CDL): Gandhi Institute of Management and Technology has its Centre for Distance Learning (CDL) which aims to provide higher education to men and women of all ages. The individuals who are in service, economically challenged, physically challenged, residing in undeveloped areas can take admission into the courses offered by the university. Centre for Distance Learning (CDL) helps people to achieve their dream by completing their higher education.
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Courses are offered by GITAM CDL Admission 2019
- Master of Business Administration.
- Master of Business Administration in HRM.
- Master of Computer Application.
- Master of Arts in English.
- Masters of Arts in Economics.
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Science in Biotechnology.
- Bachelor of Arts.
- Bachelor of Commerce.
- Post Graduate Diploma In Communication Skills.
- Diploma in Environmental and Sustainable Management.
- Diploma in Communicative English.
- Diploma in Computer Applications.
GITAM CDL 2019 Dates
The candidates seeking admission into the distance courses offered by Gandhi University of Technology and Management can get info on the Application download date and last date of submission of the Application form from the given table.
GITAM CDL 2019-2020 Admission Test: The Application Form will be available as per on the announced date as mentioned in an officially released schedule. It is important that the applicant must keep visiting the website on a regular basis so as not to miss any of the important dates and events. Find the tentative schedule of GITAM CDL in the tabular format below. The officially released dates will be available once they are announced by the University.
Event | Date |
Download/Sale of the Application Form | June 2019 |
Last Date for the submission of the form | July 2019 |
Download E-hall ticket | July-August 2019 |
Online examination at test centres | August 2019 |
An announcement of the result | August-September 2019 |
GITAM CDL 2019 Application form
The Application form of GITAM CDL will be required to be downloaded. The interested candidates will have to fill up the Application Form with all the required information.
Note: The candidates should keep the following things ready before filling the application form.
- Photocopy of the certificate of the qualifying examination passed.
- Recent passport size photograph (3 copies). Scanned photograph in the format of JPG/JPEG & Size must be 130X120mm.
- Online fee Payment through Net Banking/ Debit/ Credit Card / Indian Bank challan/Demand Draft for total fees in favour of CDL-GITAM, Payable at Visakhapatnam.
- On the reverse side of DD, fill your name and programme applied.
- Photocopy of Aadhar Card.
- Once the Application form is filled completely, take a copy of it and preserve it till the admission procedure completes successfully.
Instructions to fill GITAM CDL Application Form 2019
- The candidates have to download the Application form from the given website.
- Select the programme for which seeking admission.
- Fill personal details which should correspond with S.L.C. / S.S.C/ H.S & M.P.S.L.C certificate.
- The date of birth of the learner should correspond with that recorded in his/ her SSC or an equivalent examination.
- After that fill Socio-Economic details like Gender, Nationality, Caste etc.
- Give details of work experience (if employed).
- Fill the details of Educational Background.
- Applications sent without registration fees shall be rejected.
- Application form with incomplete details / wrong course selected will not be considered for admission.
- The filled application form with all the required enclosures should reach the Director, Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University, Gandhinagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530 045 by registered post on or before the date notified in the press.
- Photocopies of the following certificates (as appropriate) should be attached to the duly filled admission application form.
- Degree/Provisional Certificate of the previous examination passed.
- Three copies of recent photograph (passport size) of the candidate (One to be affixed to the application and the remaining to be enclosed).
- A crossed Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque towards tuition fee, registration fee, examination fee and recognition fee, if applicable.
- Photocopy of the Date of Birth extract.
GITAM CDL 2019 Eligibility Criteria
The GITAM Centre for Distance Learning 2019 eligibility criteria for admission into the different Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Diploma courses along with duration are mentioned in the given table. The candidates can check their eligibility and can fill the Application form accordingly.
S. No. | Programme | Eligibility | Duration |
1. | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree from GITAM University or any University except BFA & BOL recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional qualification such as BE/ B.Tech./B.Pharm/Medicine/Law/CA/ICWA/ACS/AMIE/AIETE, etc., is also eligible. The student should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfilment of the other eligibility criteria. | 2 years (4 semesters) |
2. | Master of Computer Application (MCA) | The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree from GITAM University or any university except BFA & BOL recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional qualification such as BE/ B.Tech./B.Pharm/B.Sc/BA/B.Com/BA/Medicine/Law/CA/ ICWA/ACS/AMIE/AIETE, etc., are also eligible provided he/she had studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at Intermediate or 10+2 level. The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank in GAT subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria | 3 years |
3. | Master of Arts (M.A) in English | The candidate should have passed 3 or 4 years bachelors degree from any university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/ ACS/AMIE/AIETE is also eligible. Candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. | 2 years |
4. | Masters of Arts (M.A) in Economics | The candidate should have passed any degree other than BFA and BAOL of any university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. | 2 years |
5. | Master of Commerce (M.Com.) | The candidate should have passed any degree of any university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto or a professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/ACS, etc. The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria | 2 years |
6. | Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology | The candidate should have passed B.Sc. or equivalent exam with any two of the following courses: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Medical Lab Technology, Genetics, Zoology, Botany, Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Environmental Science. | 2 years |
7. | Bachelor of Arts (B.A) | The candidate should have passed the two-year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by GITAM University. The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. The candidate without any formal educational qualification is also eligible provided he/she completes 18 years of age as on 1st July of the year in which he/she seeks admission and is qualified in GAT. Admission to the programme shall be made on the basis of pass obtained in GAT subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. | 3 years |
8. | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) | The candidate should have passed the two-year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by GITAM University. The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. The candidate without any formal educational qualification is also eligible provided he/she completes 18 years of age as on 1st July of the year in which he/she seeks admission and is qualified in GAT. Admission to the programme shall be made on the basis of pass obtained in GAT subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. | 3 years |
9. | Post Graduate Diploma In Communication Skills (PGDCS) | The candidate should have passed any degree or equivalent examination recognized by GITAM University | 1 year |
10. | Diploma in Environmental and Sustainable Management (DESM) | The candidate should have passed any degree or equivalent examination recognized by GITAM University. | 1 year |
11. | Diploma in Communicative English (DCE) | The candidate should have passed the two year Intermediate examination conducted by the Boa-d of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by GITAM University or a pass in the BA / B.Com entrance examination (GAT) conducted by CDL, GITAM University. | 1 year |
12. | Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) | The Applicants should have passed the two-year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by GITAM University. | 1 year |
GITAM CDL 2019 Admission Procedure and Guidelines
The Applicants filling the Application form can read admission procedure and general guidelines mentioned below.
- fill the application form / re-registration form/examination application form carefully and attach the copies of all required certificates.
- The candidates whose application form is incomplete / received after due date or having wrong options of courses or electives or false information shall be rejected.
- The Students offered admission have to join on or before the last date as specified for the purpose. If any candidate wants to postpone his/her admission to the next session, they may be permitted to do so, subject to admission rules of the University.
- The candidates admitted into any programme will be automatically promoted to the next year/semester of study irrespective of the result at the year/semester end examination. The candidates who are not appearing at the year/semester-end examination will also be promoted.
- If any candidate wishes to discontinue, he/she can do so by submitting a written request. Otherwise, he/she has to pay the tuition fee as per time schedule announced from time to time.
- There is a provision of reservation of seats for SC, ST and PH categories as per the rules of Govt. of India, for admission to programmes where the number of seats is limited.
- Fee once paid by the candidate will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any other programmes offered by the centre.
- The candidates can complete their degree/diploma within twice the period stipulated for the programme. However, if a candidate is not able to complete the program within the stipulated period, he/she may seek readmission by paying Rs.1500/ – towards readmission fees and complete the remaining courses.
- If any candidate wishes to change medium then in case of B.A/B.Com it is permitted within 30 days from the receipt of course material in the first year only on payment of Rs.300/-
GITAM CDL 2019 Fee Structure
The candidates can check Programmes and Fee Structure from the given table :
Fee Structure for Post Graduate courses
Sr. No. | Programme | I Sem. | II Sem. | III Sem. | IV Sem. | Total |
1. | MBA (General) | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.48,000/- |
2. | MBA (HRM) | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.48,000/- |
Fee Structure for Under Graduate and Diploma courses
Sr. No. | Programme | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | Total |
1. | MCA | Rs. 20000/- | Rs. 15000/- | Rs. 10000/- | Rs. 45000/- |
2. | M.Com. | Rs. 3500/- | Rs. 2500/- | Rs. 6000/- | |
3. | MA (Economics) | Rs. 2700/- | Rs. 2700/- | Rs. 5400/- | |
4. | MA (English) | Rs. 2700/- | Rs. 2700/- | Rs. 5400/- | |
5. | M.Sc. (Biotechnology) | Rs. 16000/- | Rs. 14000/- | Rs. 30000/- | |
6. | BA (History, Public Administration & Sociology) | Rs. 2200/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 5200/- |
7. | BA (Politics, Public Administration & Sociology) | Rs. 2200/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 5200/- |
8. | BA (History, Economics & Psychology) | Rs. 2200/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 5200/- |
9. | B.Com | Rs. 3000/- | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 6500/- |
10. | Diploma in Environmental and Sustainable Management | Rs. 2500 /- | Rs. 2500 /- | ||
11. | PG Diploma in Communication Skills | Rs. 2500 /- | Rs. 2500 /- | ||
12. | Diploma in Communicative English | Rs. 2500 /- | Rs. 2500 /- | ||
13. | Diploma in Computer Applications | Rs. 2500 /- | Rs. 2500 /- |
Registration Fee: The candidates given admission to any programme have to pay an additional amount of Rs. 300/- towards registration and admission process charges along with the first year fee.
Recognition Fee: The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from other universities have to pay an amount of Rs. 500/- towards recognition fee along with the first year fee.
Examination Fee: The candidates have to pay examination fee along with the tuition fee.
Programme | Fee |
BA / B.Com / Diploma / PG Diploma | Rs.550/-for Whole Examination Rs. 150/- per Paper / Course |
MCA / M.Com / M.Sc / MA | Rs.750/-for Whole Examination Rs. 150/-per Paper / Course |
MBA | Rs.1200/-for Whole Examination Rs. 250 /-per Paper / Course |