IIM Visakhapatnam Admission 2027 is merit-and-entrance-based across all programmes. PGP 2027-29 admits through CAT 2026 and closes with a Personal Interview. PGPMCI, EMBA, and PhD each follow separate selection tracks and eligibility conditions.
IIM Visakhapatnam runs its own admission process and seat allotment. Government of India reservation norms apply to all programmes.
Admission Update:
- PGP 2027-29: CAT 2026 registration open till September 15, 2026. IIMV PGP application invites expected January 2027 (Tentative) after CAT results.
- PGPMCI 2026-27: Application notification released in August 2026. Pre-register at admissions.iimv.ac.in/pgpmci.
- EMBA and PhD 2027: Next cycle applications expected October to November 2026 (Tentative). Watch iimv.ac.in for notification.
- PGP 2027-29 planned intake: 340 seats (based on 2026-28 batch size, subject to revision for 2027-29).
- CAT 2026 General category sectional minimum: 70 percentile in each of VARC, DILR, and QA.
- Gender diversity bonus: 5 points in the PGP final composite score for female and transgender candidates.
- PI score sharing: IIMV accepts PI scores from IIM-B, IIM-K, IIM-L, or IIM-I shortlists.
- Work experience band for full 10 composite points: 24 to 36 months.
- Candidates must mark IIM Visakhapatnam as a preferred institute during CAT 2026 registration.
- Reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, NC-OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% within each category.
IIM Visakhapatnam Admission Portal 2027: admissions.iimv.ac.in
Direct Admission at IIM Visakhapatnam: IIM Visakhapatnam does not offer a management quota. All seats are filled through merit and the college’s own selection process.
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Admission 2027
The PGP 2027-29 batch targets 340 seats through CAT 2026. Admission starts with a CAT cutoff screen. Then comes a pre-PI composite rank. A Personal Interview produces the final merit offer.
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Admission Dates 2027
The CAT 2026 dates below are confirmed. Post-result milestones are tentative pending IIMV’s official notification for the 2027-29 batch.
| Event |
Date or Period |
| CAT 2026 Registration Opens |
August 3, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Registration Closes |
September 15, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card |
November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam |
November 29, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result |
December 24, 2026 (Tentative) |
| IIMV PGP Application Invite (by email) |
Second week of January 2027 (Tentative) |
| PI Consent Form Submission Deadline |
February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Personal Interviews |
March to April 2027 (Tentative) |
| Final Admission Offers |
May 2027 (Tentative) |
| Programme Registration |
Last week of June 2027 (Tentative) |
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Eligibility Criteria 2027
Candidates need a recognised bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification. A valid CAT 2026 score is mandatory alongside the academic requirement.
| Category |
Minimum Qualification |
Minimum Marks |
| General / EWS / NC-OBC |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
50% aggregate |
| SC / ST / PwD |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
45% aggregate |
| All categories (professional route) |
CA / CS / ICWA / FIAI qualification |
Equivalent marks |
Final-year students may apply. They must complete their degree before programme registration. Mark sheets must reach IIMV by the deadline in the offer letter.
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2027
IIM Visakhapatnam uses a three-phase process. Phase 1 applies CAT cutoffs for the initial screen. Phase 2 ranks shortlisted candidates on a composite pre-PI score. Phase 3 adds the Personal Interview to produce the final merit list.
Phase 1: CAT 2026 Minimum Cutoffs (Shortlisting Only)
These cutoffs qualify candidates for Phase 2. They are not the final admission cutoffs, which are higher.
| Category |
Sectional Percentile (VARC / DILR / QA) |
Overall Percentile |
| General (UR) |
70 / 70 / 70 |
82 |
| EWS |
63 / 63 / 63 |
72 |
| NC-OBC |
63 / 63 / 63 |
72 |
| SC |
40 / 40 / 40 |
50 |
| ST |
30 / 30 / 30 |
40 |
| PwD |
30 / 30 / 30 |
40 |
Candidates must also score a positive raw mark (above zero) in each of the three CAT sections to be considered.
Phase 2: Pre-PI Composite Score (out of 100)
| Component |
Points |
| CAT Score (VARC 18 + DILR 14 + QA 18) |
50 |
| Class 10 Board |
10 |
| Class 12 Board |
10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
10 |
| Gender Diversity |
10 |
| Work Experience |
10 |
Phase 3: Final Selection Composite Score (out of 100)
| Component |
Points |
| Personal Interview |
48 |
| CAT Score |
25 |
| Work Experience |
10 |
| Gender Diversity |
5 |
| Class 10 Board |
4 |
| Class 12 Board |
4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
4 |
Board and graduation marks are standardised using a 90th percentile normalisation method. All component scores are scaled before the composite is computed.
Work Experience Scoring (out of 10 points)
| Work Experience (months) |
Points Awarded |
| Less than 12 months |
0 |
| 12 to 24 months |
10 minus 0.625 multiplied by (24 minus months) |
| 24 to 36 months |
10 (maximum score) |
| 36 to 48 months |
10 minus 0.625 multiplied by (months minus 36) |
| More than 48 months |
2.5 |
Work experience is counted in full months through December 31 before batch start.
Key insight: Candidates shortlisted at IIM-B, IIM-K, IIM-L, or IIM-I skip the IIMV PI entirely. IIMV uses the average of their PI scores from those four IIMs. A strong PI at any of those four can earn an IIMV offer in the same season.
As per Collegedunia Reviews, students describe the IIM Visakhapatnam admission process as fast and smooth. The online application flow and communication from the admissions office were well-organised and timely.
How to Apply for PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam?
- Register for CAT 2026 at iimcat.ac.in before September 15, 2026. Select IIM Visakhapatnam as a preferred institute during registration.
- After CAT 2026 results, await an application invite by email from IIMV (expected January 2027).
- Complete the online application at admissions.iimv.ac.in and submit the Interview Consent Form before the deadline.
- Attend the Personal Interview at IIMV. Candidates shortlisted at IIM-B, IIM-K, IIM-L, or IIM-I may use that PI score.
- Pay the acceptance fee of INR 50,000 upon receiving an offer letter to confirm your seat.
Total programme fee for PGP: INR 22,90,880 for the two-year programme (subject to revision for 2027-29).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit iimv.ac.in for exact fee details.
IIM Visakhapatnam PGPMCI Admission 2026
PGPMCI targets NIT and IIIT engineering students and recent graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). Applications for the 2026-27 cycle opened in August 2026.
PGPMCI Admission Dates 2026
The application notification was released in August 2026. Exact deadlines are published on the IIMV admissions portal.
| Event |
Status or Date |
| Application Notification |
August 2026 |
| Pre-Registration Opens |
August 2026 |
| Application and Aptitude Test Deadline |
To be announced |
| Merit List and Admission Offers |
To be announced |
PGPMCI Eligibility Criteria 2026
Two candidate categories qualify for PGPMCI. Category 1 is for current students at partner institutions. Category 2 covers recent graduates from all CFTIs and Institutions of National Importance (INIs).
| Category |
Eligibility |
Minimum Marks |
| Category 1 (Current students at MoU partner NITs and IIITs) |
2nd to 4th year B.Tech or M.Tech students |
General 50% / EWS and NC-OBC 45% / SC, ST, PwD 40% |
| Category 2 (Recent CFTI and INI graduates, no MoU needed) |
2025 or 2026 graduates of any CFTI or INI |
General 50% / EWS and NC-OBC 45% / SC, ST, PwD 40% |
B.Tech applicants need a valid JEE Main or JEE Advanced score. M.Tech applicants need a valid GATE score.
PGPMCI Selection Process 2026
IIMV builds a merit list using five weighted components. Candidates with valid CAT, GRE, or GMAT scores are exempt from the Aptitude Test.
| Component |
Weightage |
| Aptitude Test (or CAT / GRE / GMAT score) |
30% |
| UG or PG Percentage |
30% |
| Class 10 Board |
15% |
| Class 12 Board |
15% |
| Gender Diversity Bonus |
10% |
How to Apply for PGPMCI at IIM Visakhapatnam?
- Complete the online pre-registration at admissions.iimv.ac.in/pgpmci/pre-registration.
- Submit the full application form with a Statement of Purpose and academic documents.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 250.
- Appear for the proctored online Aptitude Test. Exempt if you hold a valid CAT, GRE, or GMAT score.
- Admission offers are based on the merit list from the composite weightage formula.
Total programme fee for PGPMCI: INR 6,10,000 (subject to revision).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit iimv.ac.in for exact fee details.
IIM Visakhapatnam EMBA Admission 2027
EMBA is a 2-year programme for officers, executives, and entrepreneurs. The next cycle (2027-29) is expected to open for applications in late 2026.
IIM Visakhapatnam EMBA Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of full-time post-qualification work experience at officer, executive, or professional level as on the application closing date. Part-time and clerical roles do not count toward the 3-year minimum. Only Indian nationals are eligible.
| Category |
Minimum Qualification |
Minimum Marks |
| General |
Bachelor’s degree, minimum 3-year after 10+2 |
50% |
| EWS / NC-OBC |
Bachelor’s degree, minimum 3-year after 10+2 |
45% |
| SC / ST / PwD |
Bachelor’s degree, minimum 3-year after 10+2 |
40% |
IIM Visakhapatnam EMBA Selection Process
Selection has three phases: document verification, entrance test plus Personal Interview, and composite merit scoring. Candidates with valid CAT, GRE, or GMAT scores are exempt from the EMAT (Executive Management Aptitude Test).
| Component |
Weightage |
| Entrance Exam (EMAT or CAT / GRE / GMAT) |
47.5% |
| Personal Interview |
47.5% |
| Gender Diversity Bonus (female or transgender) |
5% |
How to Apply for EMBA at IIM Visakhapatnam?
- Watch iimv.ac.in for the EMBA 2027-29 application opening notification (expected late 2026).
- Submit the online application with work experience documents, academic certificates, and a Statement of Purpose.
- Appear for EMAT online. Skip this step if you hold a valid CAT, GRE, or GMAT score.
- Attend the online Personal Interview if shortlisted after Phase 1 document verification.
- Final offer is based on the 47.5 and 47.5 composite formula plus the gender diversity bonus.
Total programme fee for EMBA: INR 11,90,000 (subject to revision).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit iimv.ac.in for exact fee details.
IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admission 2027
The doctoral programme spans five years across 11 management disciplines. Monthly stipend is INR 37,000 per month in Years 1 and 2. From Year 3, the stipend rises to INR 42,000 per month.
The 2027-28 application cycle is expected to open in October to November 2026. IIMV also provides a contingency grant of INR 1,30,000, conference travel grants, and publication incentives.
IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Eligibility Criteria
| Route |
Eligibility |
Minimum Marks |
| Master’s degree route |
Master’s degree from a recognised university |
55% in both bachelor’s and master’s |
| Professional qualification route |
CA / ICWA / CS plus B.Com |
50% in professional exam and 55% in B.Com |
| 4-year bachelor’s route (10+2+4 pattern) |
4-year bachelor’s degree |
6.5 CGPA or equivalent |
SC, ST, and PwD candidates get a 5% marks relaxation across all routes.
Strategy area requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience. Production and Operations Management requires a background in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics.
IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Selection Process
Candidates need a valid score in at least one accepted entrance exam. IIMV reviews academic records and test scores to prepare a shortlist for offline interviews, typically held in the third week of April.
| Accepted Exam |
Score Validity |
| CAT (2023 to 2025 scores for 2026-27 cycle) |
Within the cycle window |
| GMAT |
5 years |
| GRE |
5 years |
| GATE |
3 years |
| UGC NET or JRF |
3 years |
| CSIR-NET |
3 years |
Accepted specialisations:
- Decision Sciences
- Economics and Social Sciences
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance and Accounting
- Information Systems
- Management Communications
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour and HRM
- Production and Operations Management
- Public Policy
- Strategy
How to Apply for PhD at IIM Visakhapatnam?
- Monitor iimv.ac.in for the PhD 2027-28 application notification. Expected October to November 2026.
- Apply at admissions.iimv.ac.in/phd/login before the published deadline.
- Application fee: INR 500. Waived for SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS, PwD, women, and transgender applicants.
- Submit academic transcripts, a research statement, and your valid entrance exam score certificate.
- Attend the offline interview at the IIM Visakhapatnam campus if shortlisted.
IIM Visakhapatnam Scholarships
IIM Visakhapatnam offers need-based financial aid, merit-based awards, and government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal.
| Scholarship |
Eligibility |
Coverage |
| Need-Based Financial Aid |
Annual household income below INR 5,00,000 |
100% fee waiver for around 2% of batch and 25% waiver for around 6% of batch |
| Merit-Based Scholarship |
Top 2 scorers in PGP second-year batch |
Up to INR 6,00,000 per student |
| SC Scholarship (Ministry of Social Justice) |
Meritorious SC students |
Full tuition coverage |
| ST Scholarship (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) |
First-year ST students |
Full tuition coverage |
| PwD Scholarship |
40% or more disability certification |
Available via National Scholarship Portal |
| Minority Community Scholarship |
Poor, meritorious minority students with 50%+ in prior qualification |
Available via National Scholarship Portal |
| UGC National Scholarship |
All categories, age below 30 at PG admission |
Available via National Scholarship Portal |
Need-based aid covers tuition, library access, case materials, hostel room rent, and service charges. Mess and AC charges are excluded.
Education loans are available through State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and Credilia Financial Services.
IIM Visakhapatnam Admission FAQs
Ques. What is the CAT 2026 cutoff for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP?
Ans. For General category candidates, the Phase 1 shortlisting cutoff is an overall percentile of 82 and a minimum of 70 percentile in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). These are shortlisting cutoffs, not final admission cutoffs. The actual cutoff for an offer is higher and varies by year.
Ques. Is CAT mandatory for PGP admission at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. Yes. A valid CAT score is mandatory for PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam. No other entrance exam is accepted for the PGP. Candidates must also select IIM Visakhapatnam as a preferred institute during the CAT registration itself.
Ques. How is the final PGP merit list calculated at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The final composite is out of 100: Personal Interview (48 points), CAT Score (25 points), Work Experience (10 points), Gender Diversity (5 points), Class 10 (4 points), Class 12 (4 points), and Bachelor’s Degree (4 points). All components are standardised before computing the total.
Ques. Is work experience required for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission?
Ans. Work experience is not required for eligibility. However, it is scored in the composite. Candidates with 24 to 36 months of experience earn the maximum 10 points. Freshers score 0 on this component but can still qualify based on other components.
Ques. Is there direct admission or management quota at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. No. IIM Visakhapatnam does not offer a management quota or direct admission for the PGP. All seats are filled through the CAT-based merit process and IIM Visakhapatnam’s own selection.
Ques. What is the total fee for PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The total programme fee is INR 22,90,880 for the two-year PGP (subject to revision for the 2027-29 batch). An acceptance fee of INR 50,000 is required to confirm your seat after an offer. A refundable caution deposit of INR 40,000 is collected at admission.
Ques. Can final-year students apply for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP?
Ans. Yes. Final-year students can apply for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission. They must complete their degree before programme registration (last week of June 2027, tentative) and submit their final mark sheets by the deadline IIMV specifies in the offer letter.
Ques. What exams are accepted for PhD admission at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. IIM Visakhapatnam accepts CAT, GMAT (5-year validity), GRE (5-year validity), GATE (3-year validity), UGC NET or JRF (3-year validity), and CSIR-NET (3-year validity). The acceptable exam may vary by specialisation area. Check the official notification for the specific area you apply to.
Ques. What is the monthly stipend for PhD scholars at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. PhD scholars receive INR 37,000 per month in Years 1 and 2 and INR 42,000 per month from Year 3 onwards. Additional support includes a contingency grant of INR 1,30,000, conference travel grants (up to INR 3,00,000 for international, INR 60,000 for national), and publication incentives.
Ques. Who is eligible for IIM Visakhapatnam PGPMCI?
Ans. Current 2nd to 4th year B.Tech or M.Tech students at partner NITs and IIITs qualify under Category 1. Recent 2025 or 2026 graduates from any CFTI or INI qualify under Category 2 without a formal MoU. A valid JEE or GATE score and a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD) are required.
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