How are the hostels at IIM Visakhapatnam?

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.

What facilities are available at IIM Visakhapatnam Hostels?

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.

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

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

What makes the medical center at IIM Visakhapatnam unique?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

IIM Visakhapatnam PGPMCI : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Apr 8, 2026

The PGPMCI (Post-Graduate Program in Management for Centrally Funded Technical Institutions and Institutions of National Importance) at IIM Visakhapatnam is a pioneering B.Tech-MBA integrated program designed for students and alumni of NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs. Launched in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the program offers a seamless pathway for engineering and technology students to gain management education from an IIM. The program is structured in two modules: Module 1 leads to a Diploma in Business Management (DBM) and Module 2 leads to an MBA degree. The total fee for the complete MBA (Module 1 + Module 2) is INR 6.10 lakhs (for current PTI students) or INR 6.70 lakhs (for alumni), plus applicable GST. The 2026-28 Batch 3 was inaugurated in March 2026.

Admissions for the 2026-28 batch are now closed. The application window was open from December 11, 2025 to February 5, 2026, and the IIMV Aptitude Test was conducted on February 8, 2026. Admission offers were issued in mid-February 2026, and the program commenced in the 2nd week of March 2026. Candidates for the 2027-29 batch should watch for announcements around August-September 2026.

Key Points

The program is offered in collaboration with 20+ Participating Technical Institutions (PTIs) including NIT Warangal, IIITDM Kurnool, IIPE Visakhapatnam, NIT Andhra Pradesh, and many more NITs and IIITs.
Effective from the 2026 admission cycle, B.Tech and M.Tech graduates (alumni of the current or immediate past academic year) of ALL NITs and IIITs are eligible to apply, even without a formal MoU with IIMV.
Module 1 (DBM) is conducted in virtual/online mode; Module 2 (MBA) includes campus immersion at IIMV, Visakhapatnam.
Candidates with a valid CAT/GRE/GMAT score are exempted from the IIMV Aptitude Test.
Gender diversity (Female and Transgender) is given a weightage of 10% in the selection process.
Application fee is INR 250 (non-refundable) for all categories.
The program is structured to allow B.Tech students to pursue management education without interrupting their engineering studies.

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IIMV PGPMCI Fees

The PGPMCI program at IIMV is one of the most affordable MBA programs from an IIM. The total fee for the complete MBA (Module 1 + Module 2) is INR 6.10 lakhs for current PTI students and INR 6.70 lakhs for alumni, plus applicable GST. Module 1 (DBM) is payable in three instalments, and Module 2 (MBA) is payable in three instalments before Terms 4, 5, and 6.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Current PTI Students (INR)	Alumni of NITs/IIITs (INR)
Module 1 Fee (3 terms x INR 70,000)	2,10,000	-
Module 1 Fee (3 terms x INR 90,000)	-	2,70,000
Module 2 Fee (Term 4: INR 1,40,000)	1,40,000	1,40,000
Module 2 Fee (Term 5: INR 1,30,000)	1,30,000	1,30,000
Module 2 Fee (Term 6: INR 1,30,000)	1,30,000	1,30,000
Total MBA Fee (Module 1 + Module 2)	6,10,000	6,70,000

GST at prevailing rates is applicable on all fee components.
Module 1 fee is payable in three equal instalments at the beginning of each term (Terms 1, 2, and 3).
Module 2 fee is payable before the commencement of Terms 4, 5, and 6 respectively.
Application fee is INR 250 (non-refundable) for all categories.
Financing options are available; check iimv.ac.in/programs/pgpmci/pgpmci-financing-options for details.

IIMV PGPMCI Admission 2026

Admissions to the PGPMCI 2026-28 batch are now closed. The application window was open from December 11, 2025 to February 5, 2026. The IIMV Aptitude Test was conducted on February 8, 2026, and admission offers were issued in mid-February 2026. The program commenced in the 2nd week of March 2026. For the 2027-29 batch, applications are expected to open around August-September 2026.

Admission Dates

Event	Date
Application Window	December 11, 2025 to February 5, 2026 (Closed)
IIMV Aptitude Test (Online)	February 8, 2026
Admission Offers	Mid-February 2026
Inauguration of Program (Virtual)	2nd week of March 2026
Program Orientation (Virtual)	2nd week of March 2026
Start of Term 1 Classes (Virtual)	2nd week of March 2026
End of Module 1 (DBM)	February 2027
Convocation for DBM (Module 1)	April 2027
Start of Module 2 (MBA)	June 2027

Entrance Exam Details

Exam	Status
IIMV Aptitude Test (Online, proctored)	Mandatory for candidates without CAT/GRE/GMAT score
CAT (valid score)	Exempts candidate from IIMV Aptitude Test
GRE (valid score)	Exempts candidate from IIMV Aptitude Test
GMAT (valid score)	Exempts candidate from IIMV Aptitude Test

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

For Module 1 (DBM): Must be a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year B.Tech student OR any semester M.Tech student of a Participating Technical Institution (PTI); OR a B.Tech/M.Tech graduate (alumni) of the current or immediately preceding academic year from any NIT or IIIT (irrespective of MoU status with IIMV). Must meet the minimum GPA/percentage cutoff (General: 50%, EWS/NC-OBC: 45%, SC/ST/PwD: 40%).
For Module 2 (MBA): Must have successfully completed Module 1 (DBM) and completed the B.Tech degree prior to commencement of Module 2 (for B.Tech students).

Admission Process:

Check eligibility and apply online at portal.iimv.ac.in/pgpmci, paying the application fee of INR 250.
Submit Statement of Purpose (SoP) and required supporting documents.
Appear for the IIMV Aptitude Test (online, proctored) if you do not have a valid CAT/GRE/GMAT score.
Merit list prepared based on: Class 10 (15%), Class 12 (15%), UG/PG percentage (30%), Gender Diversity (10%), IIMV Aptitude Test/CAT/GRE/GMAT (30%).
Admission offers issued to shortlisted candidates.
Program commences in virtual/online mode.

IIMV PGPMCI Scholarships 2026

The PGPMCI program at IIMV is already one of the most affordable MBA programs from an IIM. While there is no dedicated scholarship program for PGPMCI, students can explore financing options available through the institute and government scholarship schemes.

Funding Options

Funding Option	Provider	Details
Financing Options	IIMV / Partner Banks	Available; check iimv.ac.in/programs/pgpmci/pgpmci-financing-options
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)	Government of India	SC/ST/OBC/Minority/PwD students can apply via scholarships.gov.in
State Government Scholarships	Various State Governments	Applicable as per domicile state

No dedicated merit-based scholarship is currently listed for the PGPMCI program.
Students are encouraged to explore education loans and state government scholarship schemes.

IIM Visakhapatnam PGPMCI Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#45 out of 372 in India 2025

#1st in Andhra Pradesh

NIRF Ranking

#29 out of 125 in India 2025

#1st in Andhra Pradesh

IIRF Ranking

#19 out of 100 in Top Public Colleges in India 2025

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IIMV PGPMCI FAQs

Ques. Can I join the PGPMCI program while still pursuing my B.Tech degree?

Ans. Yes. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year B.Tech students of Participating Technical Institutions (PTIs) are eligible to apply for Module 1 (DBM). However, you must complete your B.Tech degree before the commencement of Module 2 (MBA).

Ques. Is the PGPMCI program conducted online or on campus?

Ans. Module 1 (DBM) is conducted in virtual/online mode, allowing students to pursue it alongside their engineering studies. Module 2 (MBA) includes campus immersion at IIMV, Visakhapatnam.

Ques. I graduated from NIT Warangal two years ago. Am I eligible for PGPMCI?

Ans. Effective from the 2026 admission cycle, only B.Tech/M.Tech graduates of the current year or the immediately preceding academic year from any NIT or IIIT are eligible as alumni. If you graduated two years ago, you would not be eligible under the alumni category for the 2026 batch.

Ques. Do I need to appear for CAT to apply for PGPMCI?

Ans. No, CAT is not mandatory. IIMV conducts its own Aptitude Test for PGPMCI. However, candidates with a valid CAT, GRE, or GMAT score are exempted from the IIMV Aptitude Test.

Ques. What degree will I receive upon completing the PGPMCI program?

Ans. Upon completing Module 1, you receive a Diploma in Business Management (DBM) from IIMV. Upon completing both Module 1 and Module 2, you receive an MBA degree from IIM Visakhapatnam.

Ques. Which NITs and IIITs are currently Participating Technical Institutions (PTIs) for PGPMCI?

Ans. The current PTIs include NIT Warangal, IIITDM Kurnool, IIPE Visakhapatnam, NIT Andhra Pradesh, NIT Manipur, NIT Mizoram, NIT Agartala, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Nagaland, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Raipur, IIIT Raichur, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Durgapur, NIT Sikkim, IIITDM Kancheepuram, IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Manipur, IIIT Agartala, and more. Additionally, from 2026, all NIT and IIIT alumni (current/previous year graduates) are eligible even without a formal MoU.