All UG and PG programmes at GITAM Vizag are designed and offered semester-wise. Candidates need to appear for semester wise examinations to move into the next stage of the course curriculum. The semester system is decided by the University Grants Commission and the GITAM University Admission Council. Even the GITAM University Visakhapatnam fees can be paid semester wise. The GITAM B.Tech courses are divided into eight semesters, BBA and B.Com courses are divided into six semesters. Most of the PG courses are divided into four semesters.