GITAM at a glance - Established, Vision & Mission, Our logo

Established

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM, was founded in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by Dr. M. V. V. S. Murthi, former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist.

The vision of MAHATMA, the Father of the Nation was to see India as a socially and economically resurgent country and he looked upon education as an important means to achieve this goal. Gandhiji’s view of education was not narrow or sectarian. He envisaged universities as institutions of higher learning that transcend all linguistic, racial and other barriers. GITAM is committed to imbibe his values and abide by his philosophy.

Vision

To become a global leader in higher education.

Mission

To impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene and invigorating environment.

Quality policy

To achieve global standards and excellence in teaching, research, and consultancy by creating an environment in which the faculty and students share a passion for creating, sharing and applying knowledge to continuously improve the quality of education.

Core values

Values of GITAM, guided mainly by Gandhian principles, are appended below :

Satya (Truth)

Commitment of the management to transparency and accountability in governance and administration

Brahmacharya (Self-discipline)

Commitment to adhere high sense of discipline with work ethics and openness to new ideas with freedom of expression, intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit

Aparigraha (Non-possession)

Commitment to share knowledge with the community around it through inclusive policies

Sharirshrama (Hard work)

Focus on hard work by creating external and internal partnerships and new fields of inquiry

Sarvatrabhayavarjana (Fearlessness)

Handle the challenges with equanimity, calmness, and tranquillity

Ahimsa (Non-violence)

Commitment for social good at local and global levels and the fair and compassionate treatment of the faculty, staff and students

Sarva Dharma Samanatva (Equality of all streams of thoughts)

Have a culture of equal respect of all disciplines, talents and diverse backgrounds

GITAM logo

The emblem underlines the basic philosophy reflecting the vision and mission of GITAM.

Logo colors

RGB : R=152, G=31, B=42
CMYK : C=30, M=100, Y=90, K=20

The three cardinal principles of GITAM – strive, serve, thrive - encapsulate the quintessence of human life, that is, it is only through striving for the purpose of serving that one can thrive in life.
The kindling light with its bright rays represents GITAM and its many faculties of study spreading throughout the entire universe.
The light of knowledge is pure and can kindle million more lights, thus spreading the effulgence beyond horizons, dispelling the darkness of ignorance in the entire globe.
The unfathomable sea stands for the ocean of knowledge.
The ocean represents the vast region of knowledge across which GITAM strives to help all those who wish to master it.
The dolphins reflect friendliness, intelligence, and unity.
We are marching forward with the firm determination to remain at the forefront among top centers of learning, teaching, and research.

Gandi at GITAM

A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE MAHATMA

“If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable.......We may ignore him at our own risk”