IIM Visakhapatnam Courses & Fees 2026

IIM Visakhapatnam (IIMV) PGP fees are INR 25,48,590 for the 2-year flagship management programme. Executive MBA costs INR 11,90,000 and the Ph.D. (Executive) runs from INR 17,30,000 over a minimum of four years. Short-term executive certificate programmes range from INR 40,000 to INR 2,70,000. The Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF), run in partnership with the Ministry of Skill Development, carries a programme fee of INR 13,20,000 for two years.

Note: All fee data reflects the 2026-27 approved fee structure. Verify the latest figures on the official IIMV website (iimv.ac.in) before applying.

IIM Visakhapatnam Course and Fees Quick Overview

• IIMV offers a 2-year PGP (flagship management programme), EMBA, Executive PGDM, Ph.D. (Executive), MGNF, and multiple certificate and diploma programmes.
• PGP fees are INR 25,48,590 for 2 years: INR 12,94,295 in Year 1 and INR 12,54,295 in Year 2.
• EMBA costs INR 11,90,000 and the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management costs INR 4,72,500.
• Ph.D. (Executive) fees total INR 17,30,000 for a minimum 4-year programme, with Year 1 priced at INR 7,50,000.
• PGPMCI (for faculty from CFTIs and Institutions of National Importance) costs INR 6,10,000.
• Post Graduate Certificates range from INR 40,000 (Management Entrepreneurship) to INR 2,70,000 (Investment Banking).
• Hostel accommodation is available on the permanent campus in Visakhapatnam.

IIM Visakhapatnam Courses and Fees 2026

IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Fees 2026

The 2-year PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam costs INR 25,48,590 in total. Year 1 is priced at INR 12,94,295 and Year 2 at INR 12,54,295, a difference of INR 40,000 driven by one-time charges in the first year. Tuition is identical across both years at INR 11,39,295. Established in 2015 and recognised under the IIM Act 2017, IIMV carries full IIM statutory status, granting the PGP degree the same legal standing as degrees from older IIMs. At INR 25,48,590, PGP fees at IIMV are positioned below the older IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta price their flagship programmes above INR 30 lakhs) while offering the same IIM brand and national accreditation.

Admission is through the CAT score followed by Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) at IIMV. The institute considers CAT percentile, academic record, work experience, and diversity factors in its final selection. CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026, with registration from August 3 to September 15, 2026.

PGP Fee Bifurcation

Fees are the same for all admitted PGP students, irrespective of category. IIM Visakhapatnam provides merit-cum-need based scholarships and fee waivers for students from economically weaker sections. Confirmed scholarship details are available on the official IIMV financial aid page.

IIM Visakhapatnam EMBA and Executive Programme Fees 2026

IIMV offers multiple executive management pathways, each at a different price point. The Executive MBA (EMBA) at INR 11,90,000 is designed for working professionals with significant managerial experience who want a full management degree without pausing their careers. The Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Ex-PGDM) costs INR 8,25,000 and targets mid-career professionals seeking domain-specific management training. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive) is priced lower at INR 4,72,500, making it the most cost-effective diploma pathway among the four. The PGPMCI, a special programme for faculty at Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (IITs, NITs) and Institutions of National Importance, costs INR 6,10,000 and enables engineering faculty to build management credentials alongside their academic careers.

The MGNF is a 2-year government-sponsored fellowship programme run in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Fellows selected for the programme work as Programme Managers at the district level and typically receive government funding. Confirm the fellowship fee and sponsorship terms on the official IIMV MGNF portal.

IIM Visakhapatnam Ph.D. Fees 2026

The Executive Ph.D. at IIM Visakhapatnam is structured for practising managers and professionals who pursue doctoral research without leaving the workforce. Minimum duration is 4 years. Year 1 carries the highest fee at INR 7,50,000, which includes INR 7,00,000 in tuition and INR 50,000 in other charges. Fees drop to INR 4,00,000 in Year 2 and INR 2,90,000 from Year 3 onwards. The 4-year minimum total is INR 17,30,000, making the per-year cost significantly lower in later years as coursework transitions to research work. Scholars extending beyond four years incur INR 2,90,000 per additional year. Confirm research area availability and supervisor assignment on the official IIMV doctoral programme page.

Ph.D. (Executive) Fee Structure (Minimum 4 Years)

IIM Visakhapatnam Fees for Certificate Programmes 2026

IIM Visakhapatnam offers four Post Graduate Certificate programmes targeted at working professionals. Investment Banking (INR 2,70,000) and Marketing (INR 2,05,000) are the most substantial in terms of fee commitment, while the Management Entrepreneurship certificate at INR 40,000 is the most accessible entry point. The gap between the highest-priced (INR 2,70,000) and lowest-priced (INR 40,000) certificate is INR 2,30,000, reflecting differences in depth and delivery format. The Digital Marketing certificate at INR 1,90,000 sits between the two Management Marketing certificates in price. Confirm programme duration, delivery mode (online or on-campus), and eligibility criteria on the official IIMV website, as these details change across cohorts.

IIM Visakhapatnam Application Fees

PGP admission at IIM Visakhapatnam uses CAT scores for initial shortlisting, followed by Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). CAT 2026 registration is open from August 3 to September 15, 2026, with the exam on November 29, 2026. Exam registration fees are paid to the organising IIM, not to IIMV.

• CAT registration: Paid to the organising IIM. CAT 2026 exam is on November 29, 2026.
• IIMV application fee: A processing fee is charged for the PGP application after CAT shortlisting. Confirm the current amount on the official IIMV admissions portal (iimv.ac.in).
• Executive programmes: Application fees for EMBA, Ex-PGDM, and certificate programmes are specified in each programme’s official notification on the IIMV website.

All application payments should be made exclusively through the official IIMV portal. Do not make payments to intermediaries or unofficial channels.

IIM Visakhapatnam Hostel and Mess Fees 2026

IIM Visakhapatnam operates from its permanent campus in Andhra Pradesh and provides on-campus accommodation for PGP students. Hostel charges for the full 2-year PGP programme are up to INR 2,00,000, covering accommodation and standard utilities. Food charges and personal laundry are billed separately. The hostel fee payment at IIMV operates on a term-advance model: an advance amount is collected each term and adjusted against the actual charges for that term at settlement. A refundable caution deposit is also collected at the start of the programme and returned at the end. Confirm the current hostel fee schedule, term-advance amounts, and room availability on the official IIMV hostel portal at iimv.ac.in before the programme start date.

A PGP student combining programme fees (INR 25,48,590) and hostel charges (up to INR 2,00,000) pays a combined total of up to INR 27,48,590 for the full two-year programme, before food and personal expenses.