Geethanjali Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), located in Gangavaram village near Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, was established in 2008. It is a private autonomous institute affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur (JNTU), and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses including B.Tech in 8 specialized disciplines, M.Tech, MBA, and Diploma programs.