GMRIT was established in 1997 by the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation — the corporate social responsibility arm of the GMR Group.
Dr. C.L.V.R.S.V. Prasad is principal of GMRIT.
Departments
GMRIT offers a four-year Bachelors in Technology (B.Tech.) programme in eight disciplines. Students are admitted on the basis of merit in EAMCET.
Departments at GMRIT are:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
GMRIT offers seven M.Tech. programmes in seven specialized areas of engineering. Students are admitted on the basis of merit scores of GATE/PGCET through common window of counseling for category 'A' seats or category 'B' seats.
M.Tech. program/courses are offered with the following specializations: