Question 1

Is CAT mandatory for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CAT is mandatory for admission to the IIM Visakhapatnam PGP. Candidates must appear for the applicable CAT examination and select IIM Visakhapatnam while filling the CAT application form. Shortlisting is based on the CAT score along with other parameters specified by IIMV in its admission policy.

Question 2

How is the final MBA merit score calculated at IIM Visakhapatnam?

Accepted Answer

IIM Visakhapatnam calculates the final composite score using multiple components. PI carries 48% weightage, CAT 25%, Work Experience 10%, Gender Diversity 5%, and Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelors Degree carry 4% each. The scores are standardised as prescribed by IIMV before the final composite score is calculated. IIM Visakhapatnam Admission offers are made based on the resulting category-wise merit and applicable reservation rules.

Question 3

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA?

Accepted Answer

No, candidates do not need work experience to be eligible for the MBA. However, eligible full-time work experience gained after graduation is considered during the selection process and carries 10% weightage in the final composite score. Therefore, freshers can also apply and compete based on their CAT score, academics, PI, and other applicable selection components.

Question 4

Who is eligible for PGPMCI at IIM Visakhapatnam?

Accepted Answer

PGPMCI Module 1 is open to students pursuing B.Tech/B.Arch or M.Tech/M.Arch at eligible participating technical institutions. Recent graduates from eligible CFTIs/Institutions of National Importance who completed their degree in 2025 or 2026 can also apply. Candidates must have secured admission to their technical programthrough JEE Main/JEE Advanced or GATE, as applicable, and meet the prescribed academic cutoff.

Question 5

Can CAT, GRE or GMAT scores be used for PGPMCI admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates with a valid CAT, GRE or GMAT score are exempted from appearing in the PGPMCI Aptitude Test. The applicable test score is considered as part of the final merit calculation. Candidates without these scores need to appear for the proctored online PGPMCI Aptitude Test conducted as part of the admission process.

Question 6

What entrance exams are accepted for IIM Visakhapatnam PhD admission?

Accepted Answer

IIM Visakhapatnam accepts different entrance tests depending on the PhD specialisation. These include CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET/JRF and CSIR-NET. Since the accepted tests vary across research areas, candidates should check the admission notification for the specific specialisation before applying.

Question 7

How are the hostels at IIM Visakhapatnam?

Accepted Answer

Hostels at IIM Visakhapatnam are fully air conditioned with single and double occupancy rooms. Suitable transportation for easy commuting between campus and hostel is available. Many facilities like Wi-Fi, Discussion rooms, Dining hall, are also there making hostels feel at home with health center and library.

Question 8

What facilities are available at IIM Visakhapatnam Hostels?

Accepted Answer

Many facilities like Wi-Fi & TV, Refrigerator, Discussion rooms, Dining hall, Indoor games like Pool Table, Caroms, Chess, Table tennis are there with health center and library.

Question 9

Are there 24*7 health services at IIM Visakhapatnam Hostels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are 24*7 medical and emergency services for students living in IIM Visakhapatnam Hostels.

Question 10

What makes the medical center at IIM Visakhapatnam unique?

Accepted Answer

The MERIT Team i.e. Medical Emergency Response & Intervention Team is present on duty 24*7 for student services related to hospitalization and medical requirements in case any.

Question 11

What is the library meant for students living in IIM Vizag Hostels?

Accepted Answer

The library is for all time access to study materials and learning from various resources like Print Books, Journals, Online Academic Databases and so on.

Question 12

How good are the facilities within hostel premises at IIM Vizag Hostel?

Accepted Answer

The hostel premises are feel-at-home places for those living far away from their homes. This is because of all sort of facilities available like recreational activities through sports, medical services 24*7, learning through the functional library, wi-fi connectivity and whatnot.

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