GITAM Visakhapatnam BA History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The three-year BA History programme at GITAM Vizag carries a total fee of INR 1,98,000, comprising tuition of INR 1,95,000 and a one-time registration fee of INR 3,000. The first-year tuition is INR 65,000 split across two semesters. Hostel charges ranging from INR 1,30,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year are optional and separate.

Ans. GITAM accepts its own GITAM GAT as the primary entrance route for BA History admission. Valid CUET-UG and SAT scores are also accepted in lieu of GAT. The GAT is held across multiple phases in the same admission cycle, giving candidates who miss the first date an opportunity to appear in a later phase.

Ans. BA History graduates commonly pursue careers in teaching at the school level, civil services (UPSC, state PSCs), archival and museum work, journalism, and research fellowships. Postgraduate pathways include MA History, MA Public Administration, integrated law programmes, and PhD research in historical or cultural studies.

Ans. BA History provides a solid base for UPSC Civil Services preparation because History is a core component of both the Prelims (General Studies) and Mains papers. Many UPSC candidates choose History as their optional subject in Mains, and GITAM’s three-year programme covers Indian and world history in sufficient depth to support that preparation alongside self-study.

Ans. GITAM offers GAT Merit Scholarships of up to 100 percent tuition waiver based on the applicant’s GAT rank or CUET-UG percentile. Need-based scholarships cover up to 50 percent tuition for students with family income below the eligible threshold. A minimum CGPA of 8.0 is required to continue the merit scholarship in subsequent years.

Ans. Lateral movement within GITAM’s BA programme is possible within the first semester subject to seat availability and departmental approval. Transfers to an entirely different programme such as BBA or B.Com require a fresh application and separate admission. Students are advised to confirm transfer policies directly with the GITAM admissions office before finalising their choice.