Is CAT mandatory for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission?

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.

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

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.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA?

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.

Who is eligible for PGPMCI at IIM Visakhapatnam?

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.

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

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.

What entrance exams are accepted for IIM Visakhapatnam PhD admission?

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.

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 PGP General Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee (2-year total)	INR 22,90,880
Total Fees	INR 22,90,880

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (2-year total)

INR 22,90,880

Total Fees

INR 22,90,880

IIMV PGP Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Opens	Aug 3, 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	Sep 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card	Nov 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Date	Nov 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result Date	Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
IIMV Phase 1 Shortlist Notification	January 2027 (Tentative)
Personal Interview	March 2027 (Tentative)
Final Selection and Offer Release	April 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	June 2027 (Tentative)

CAT 2026 is the mandatory entrance exam for IIMV PGP 2027-29 batch admission.

IIMV accepts candidates with positive raw score in all three CAT sections.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates)

Professional qualifications such as CA, CS, ICWA, or FIAI are accepted in lieu of a degree

Valid CAT 2026 score with positive raw score in each of the three sections is mandatory

Minimum overall CAT percentile of 82 for general category applicants to qualify for Phase 1 shortlist

Admission Process

Appear for CAT 2026 and achieve the required overall and sectional percentiles

Phase 1: IIMV shortlists candidates based on CAT 2026 overall and sectional cutoffs

Phase 2: Shortlisted candidates fill the IIMV application and receive a composite pre-PI score based on CAT, academics, work experience, and diversity

Phase 3: Personal Interview is conducted online by IIMV faculty

Final merit is based on PI 48 points, CAT 25 points, and remaining 27 points from academics and diversity

Offer letters are issued to selected candidates who then pay the fees to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

An IIM tag at an affordable fee relative to older IIMs is the goal
BFSI and consulting career goals align with IIMV placement profile
Good CAT score with strong academics and work experience are key strengths
Location in Visakhapatnam suits regional career plans in Andhra Pradesh

✗ Skip if

Only top 6 IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Kozhikode, Lucknow) are the target
Strong metro-city recruiter access and international placement opportunities are a must
CAT score is below the 82 overall percentile required for general category shortlisting

IIMV PGP Placement 2026

Metric	2025 Placement Data
Highest Package	INR 32.50 LPA
Average Package	INR 16.40 LPA
Median Package	INR 16.00 LPA
Top 10% Average Package	INR 27.84 LPA
Total Recruiters	177 companies
Batch Size	193 students (100% placed)
Top Sectors	BFSI (37%), IT and Consulting (34%), Manufacturing (17%)
Top Recruiters	KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv

The 2025 placement season saw a 25% increase in the number of recruiting companies.

41% of the 2025 graduating batch were women and 73% had prior work experience.

IIMV PGP Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
IIMV PGP Merit Scholarship	Up to INR 6 Lakhs fee waiver	Top 2 students in Year 2 of PGP
IIMV Need-based Financial Aid	Partial to full fee support	Annual household income below INR 6 Lakhs
National Scholarship for ST Students	As per Ministry norms	SC and ST students in PGP Year 1
National Scholarship Portal Schemes	Varies by scheme	As per individual scheme eligibility criteria

Merit scholarship is awarded after Year 1 to the two highest-ranking PGP students.

Need-based financial aid is assessed by a committee using a financial-status scoring process.

IIMV PGP FAQs

Ques. What is the IIM Visakhapatnam PGP programme?

Ans. The IIM Visakhapatnam Post Graduate Programme (PGP) is a 2-year full-time residential MBA-equivalent programme ranked 29th in management by NIRF 2025. Admission is through CAT, and the curriculum covers core management disciplines along with electives, live projects, and industry interactions. Graduates receive an MBA-equivalent degree with IIM Visakhapatnam alumni status.

Ques. What is the total fee for IIMV PGP 2027?

Ans. The total programme fee for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP is INR 22,90,880 for the 2026-28 batch. The 2027-29 batch fee will be confirmed in the official admission notification. Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships are available for eligible PGP students, and education loans can be availed through partnered financial institutions.

Ques. What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP?

Ans. The minimum CAT percentile for Phase 1 shortlisting at IIM Visakhapatnam is 82 overall for general category candidates, with a sectional minimum of 70 percentile each in VARC, DILR, and Quantitative Aptitude. The cutoff is 72 overall for EWS and OBC-NCL, 50 for SC, and 40 for ST and PwD candidates.

Ques. How does the 3-phase IIMV PGP admission process work?

Ans. Phase 1 uses CAT 2026 scores for initial shortlisting. Phase 2 builds a composite pre-PI score from CAT, 10th and 12th marks, graduation GPA, work experience, and diversity. Phase 3 is the Personal Interview, which carries 48 of 100 points in the final merit list. CAT contributes 25 points and the remaining 27 come from academic and diversity components.

Ques. What are the placement outcomes at IIM Visakhapatnam PGP?

Ans. In the 2025 final placements, the highest package was INR 32.50 LPA and the average was INR 16.40 LPA. All 193 students were placed, with 177 companies recruiting on campus. BFSI led with 37% of offers, followed by IT and Consulting at 34%. Top recruiters included KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finserv.

Ques. Does IIM Visakhapatnam PGP offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes, IIMV offers a merit scholarship of up to INR 6 Lakhs as a fee waiver to the top 2 students in Year 2. Need-based financial aid is available for students with annual household income below INR 6 Lakhs. SC and ST students may also apply for government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal and ministry-sponsored schemes.