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Updated on 02,Nov,2025, this text provides information on April 25 related to Current Affairs. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.

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Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, School of Law (GITAM School of Law or GSL), Vishakhapatnam is an integral part of 10 Schools functioning under GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam. It is a private institute that was established with the main objective of imparting quality education in the field of Law and Legal Affairs. GITAM School of Law has an academic autonomy with flexibility in the curriculum that suits the requirements of corporate, bench and bar. The interdisciplinary approach combined with lawyering skills is specially designed to cope with the changing global scenario.

GITAM School of Law is also considered a ‘Centre for Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights’ (CIIPR) for offering research in contemporary areas and IP facilitation for start-ups and industries. The school, with its interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary resources, offers courses that are approved by the Bar Council of India. These courses suit the catena of legal services with the best fit in litigation, judicial services and corporates. The value-based education with a rich blend of theory and practice is equipped to highlight the lawyering skills of the students at national and international levels.

The campus of GITAM School of Law boosts holistic study and efficient law practice. It has a computer lab that provides access to various online journals. The law school also has a well-equipped offline and online library to support the dynamically evolving curriculum of the courses. As moot court is an essential component of law course curriculum to simulate all aspects of trial litigation, the institute provides a broad range of moot court opportunities to sharpen the students’ legal skills. During the moot court activity, students conduct research, file briefs, and argue their cases before a distinguished panel of judges.

The institute has a GITAM Moot & Advocacy Committee (GMAC) that was set-up in 2019 to provide the students with an opportunity to develop their interpersonal and advocacy skills. The major responsibility of the committee is to provide practical courtroom experience to every law student. It also organises national and international competitions to enhance the research and the oratory skills of a student.

GITAM School of Law Highlights

The major highlights of GITAM School of Law are listed below:

Year of establishment	1980
Institute type	Private
Also known as	GSL
Location	Vishakhapatnam
Affiliated to	GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam
Campus size	110 acre
Recognised by	University Grants Commission (UGC) Bar Council of India (BCI)
Modes of education	Full-time
Number of courses offered	8 courses
Accepted entrance exams	LSAT, CLAT, GAT UGTP
Official website	www.vspgsl.gitam.edu
Gender intake	Co-ed
Application mode (when admissions are open)	Online, Offline

GITAM School of Law Admission Process

GITAM School of Law admission process is conducted online through the official website of the institute. However, aspirants also have an option to download the application form and submit the same to the admission office of the institute. Candidates, who meet the respective eligibility criteria, can register for the particular programme. Details regarding GITAM School of Law admissions are mentioned below:

Candidates willing to seek admission BA LLB (Hons) or BBA LLB (Hons) programme need to have a valid score in GITAM Admission Test for UG programmes (GAT UGTP). Those with LSAT/ CLAT score are also considered admission
GITAM School of Law LLB admission is based on CLAT/ LSAT score obtained by eligible candidates
Admission to LLM programme offered at the institute is based on GITAM Admission Test for PG Programmes (GAT PGP). Candidates with LSAT/ CLAT score are also eligible for seeking admission
For GITAM School of Law Diploma, admission is granted based on aggregate obtained by eligible candidates in Class 12

GITAM School of Law Courses and Fees

GITAM School of Law offers five courses, including BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLB, LLM and Diploma. The institute has also recently launched its BCom LLB (Hons) programme of five-year duration that is pending for Bar Council of India’s approval. BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programme are of five-year duration while LLB is a three-year course. The LLM and diploma programmes are of two and one years, respectively. Also, GITAM School of Law follows a semester pattern for all its courses. Candidates interested in seeking admission to any of the five courses can go through the minimum eligibility criteria and total course fee in the table below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Fee (in Rs lakh)
BA LLB (Hons)	Qualifying exam: LSAT/ CLAT/ GAT Eligibility: Passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates)	5,25,000
BBA LLB (Hons)	5,25,000
LLM - Corporate Law - IPR & Cyber Law - International Law	Qualifying exam: LSAT/ CLAT Eligibility: Passed LLB/ BA LLB/ BBA LLB/ BSc LLB/ BCom LLB from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST candidates)	1,05,000

GITAM School of Law Placements

The law school does not offer placements to the students. However, GSL encourages and facilitates students for setting their own start-ups and law firms. Also, to offer exposure to the students in the field of Law and Legal Affairs, GITAM School of Law facilitates internship opportunities in various Law Firms, State Authorities, NGOs and Courts. The details of organisations where students of GITAM School of Law undergo internships every year are tabulated below:

Law Firms
Fox and Mandal, Kolkata	Sanghi Chambers, Hyderabad	Jus Dicere
Pramila Nisargi & Associates	AKS Associates, Bangalore	Lakshmi Narayanan & Associates
Afridi and Angel LLP Dubai	Bangalore Mediation Centre	Tax Tribunal
State Authorities
Jharkhand State Human Rights Commission	National Cyber Defence Research Centre	District Legal Services Authority
AP State Legal Services Authority	-	-
NGOs
YUVA	Centre for Social and Constitutional Studies	CRY
Chandana Art Foundation	Rayalaseema Harijana Girijana Backward Minorities SevaSamajam	Centre for Social and Constitutional Studies
The Forum	Mahilasangham	Association for Promoting Social Action
Courts
Miss Lanka Venkateswarulu & Company	Sri Jakkamsetti Ravindra	Advocate Mohan Rao (SC Advocate-on-record)

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http://vspgsl.gitam.edu

Admission Contact Number

08912840511

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Admission Details

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam is by UGC approved institute and accredited by NAAC with A+ grade. The school is a constituent campus of GITAM University, Visakhapatnam and offers various UG and PG level programmes in the field of Law. The institute has an extremely dedicated faculty members with decades of experience in teaching and research field. Students are imparted with quality education to produce socially relevant lawyers, right-thinking judges and compassionate bureaucrats.

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam Admission Process 2021

Candidates willing to take admission to the courses offered by GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam should first visit the official website and download the application form and fill it offline. The admission process for all the courses is listed in brief below:

Admissions to all the UG and PG programmes is based on LSAT and CLAT entrance test
To be eligible for BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons) programmes candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 45 per cent aggregate
For LLB programme, candidates should have passed graduation degree with at least 45 per cent aggregate
Candidates applying for LLM programme should have passed graduation in relevant discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam Exam Dates 2021

The link to Exam dates, details and syllabus of various entrance exams is tabulated below:

Exam	Complete Exam Schedule
LSAT	Click Here
CLAT	Click Here

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam UG Admission 2021

At UG level, the college offers BA LLB (Hons), BBA (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons) and LLB programme. Detailed admission procedure for all of these programmes is mentioned below:

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam Admission 2021: LLB (Hons), BA LLB (Hons), BBA (Hons) and BCom LLB (Hons)

Admissions to LLB (Hons), BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons) programme is based on the scores in LSAT and CLAT entrance exam. Candidates who are waiting for their final results are also eligible to apply for the UG courses. The minimum eligibility requirement for these programmes is mentioned in the below table.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BA LLB (Hons) (5 years)	Passed Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate from a recognised board (40% for SC/ ST and the person with disability)*
BBA LLB (Hons) (5 years)
BCom LLB (Hons) (5 years)
LLB (Hons) (3 years)	Passed Graduation in any discipline (except BFA & single sitting graduates from any distance mode education) with a minimum of 45% aggregate ( 40% for SC/ ST and persons with disability)

*Candidates should note that their age should not be more than 20 years in case of general category and 22 years in case of SC/ ST and persons with disability.

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam LLM Admission 2021

At PG level, the college offers LLM programmes in three specialisations. Admission to LLM programme is based on the LSAT or CLAT scores. There is no age limit to apply for this course, candidates awaiting for final results of graduation are also eligible to apply for this course. The table below enlists specialisations and eligibility criteria of LLM programme:

LLM (1 year)
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Corporate Law	Passed Graduation in LLB/ BA LLB/ BBA LLB/ BSc LLB/ BCom LLB from any recognised university with at least 50% aggregate ( 45% in case of SC/ ST and persons with disability)
IPR and Cyber Law
International Law & WTO

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam Application Process 2021

Candidates should follow the below steps to apply for the programmes offered by GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam:

Download the application form by visiting the official website, viz. www.gat.gitam.edu/law/index.php

Image source: Official Website

GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam Course Fee 2021

The total course fee for all the programmes offered by GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam is listed below:

Course	Annual Fee (in Rs lakh)
BA LLB (Hons)	5.25
BBA LLB (Hons)	5.25
LLM	1.05

Important FAQs regarding GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam Admission

Q. How can a candidate contact to GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam for admissions?

A. For any query regarding admissions, candidates can mail at ‘director_sol@gitam.edu’ or send a letter at ‘GITAM School of Law, Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA or contact through mobile no. 08912840511.

Q. Does GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam offer any skill development programme?

A. Yes, the college offers skill development programmes in the area of Advocacy, Art of writing judgements, corporate drafting, arbitration & conciliation, etc.

Q. What is the application fee in GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam?

A. The application fee for Boys is Rs 700 and for Girls, it is Rs 500.

Q. How many UG courses are offered at GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam?

A. The college at UG level offers four programmes which are LLB (Hons), BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), and BCom LLB (Hons).

Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for BA LLB programme at GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam?

A. Candidates willing to enrol for BA LLB programme should have a valid LSAT/ CLAT test score and have passed class 12 or its equivalent with at least 45% aggregate (40% in case of SC/ ST and persons with disability)

Q. What is the total fee of BBA LLB programme at GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam?

A. The annual fee of BBA LLB programme is Rs 5.25 lakh.

Q. What are the career opportunities available after pursuing law course from GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam?

A. Candidates have a wide range of career opportunities such as Lawyer, Advocate, Attorney, Solicitor, Company Secretaries, Law Clerks (High Court or Supreme Court), Legal Research, Patent Attorney, Corporate Sector Members, Law Officers, Freelance Consultants and Civil Services.

Q. How many specialisations are offered for LLM programme at GITAM School of Law Visakhapatnam?

A. The college offers three different specialisations under PG programme which are as follows: IPR & Cyber Laws, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate Laws

Ownership

Private

Establish Year

2012

Highlight

Conducts guest lectures by Sr.Counsel - Supreme Court of India, Former Judge - ICJ, Dy.Commissioner - Customs and Central Excise
The faculty comprises with highly qualified lecturers and professor with Ph.D and M.Phil
Separate Moot Court hall to provide practical exposure to skills of advocacy and adjudication

Domain

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GITAM School of Law FAQs

Q. Is GITAM School of Law a private institute?

A. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, School of Law (GITAM School of Law or GSL), Vishakhapatnam is a private institute that was established in 1980.

Q. Is GITAM School of Law affiliated to any University?

A. Yes, GITAM School of Law is an integral part of 10 Schools functioning under GITAM University Vishakhapatnam which is a NAAC accredited deemed-to-be-university.

Q. Why is GITAM School of Law is considered a ‘Centre for Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights'?

A. GITAM School of Law is also considered a ‘Centre for Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights’ (CIIPR) for offering research in contemporary areas and IP facilitation for start-ups and industries.

Q. Are the courses offered at GITAM School of Law recognised?

A. Yes, GITAM School of Law, with its interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary resources, offers courses that are approved by Bar Council of India.

Q. How good is the course curriculum of GITAM School of Law?

A. The courses offered at GITAM School of Law are in accordance with the catena of legal services with the best fit in litigation, judicial services and corporates. The value-based education with a rich blend of theory and practice is equipped to highlight the lawyering skills of the students at national and international levels.

Q. How good is the campus of GITAM School of Law?

A. The campus of GITAM School of Law facilitates the students towards holistic study and practice in Law. It has a computer lab that provides access to various online journals. The law school also has a well-equipped offline and online library to support the dynamically evolving curriculum of the courses.

Q. Does GITAM School of Law conducts moot court sessions?

A. Yes, as moot court is an essential component of law course curriculum to simulate all aspects of trial litigation, the institute provides a broad range of moot court opportunities to sharpen the students’ legal skills. During the moot court activity, students conduct research, file briefs, and argue their cases before a distinguished panel of judges.

Q. What is GITAM Moot & Advocacy Committee?

A. The institute has a GITAM Moot & Advocacy Committee (GMAC) that was set-up in 2019 to provide the students with an opportunity to develop their interpersonal & Advocacy skills. The major responsibility of the committee to provide practical courtroom experience to every law student. It also organises national and international competitions to enhance the research and the oratory skills of a student.

Q. What are the courses offered at GITAM School of Law?

A. GITAM School of Law offers five courses, including BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLB, LLM and Diploma. The institute has also recently launched its BCom LLB (Hons) programme of five-year duration that is pending for Bar Council of India’s approval.

Q. What is the average course duration of GITAM School of Law programmes?

A. BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programme are of five-year duration while LLB is a three-year course, The LLM and diploma programmes are of two and one years, respectively. Also, GITAM School of Law follows a semester pattern for all its courses.

Q. Does GITAM School of Law offer placements?

A. No, GITAM School of Law does not offer placements to the students. However, GSL encourages and facilitates students for setting their own start-ups and law firms.