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IIM Visakhapatnam (IIMV): Courses, Fees, Admissions 2025, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at IIM Vizag?

IIM Visakhapatnam MBA eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for candidates who belong to SC/ ST/ PwD category) or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India (including the Associate Membership Examination (AMICE) of the Institution of Civil Engineers (India) as an equivalent qualification). Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification examination can also apply for admission to the MBA programme.

Q: What is the minimum CAT percentile needed to get into IIM Visakhapatnam MBA?

IIM Visakhapatnam admission in the PGP/ MBA programme is made through CAT exam and performance of candidates in Personal Interview round. IIM Visakhapatnam has no fixed cutoffs for admission to the PGP but candidates who wish to apply for phase 1 IIM Visakhapatnam course admission must meet the minimum percentile score, both sectional and overall. The minimum percentile score require for IIM Vishakhapatnam MBA admission varies according to the categories of candidates. In order to apply for phase 1 admission to the MBA programme for the batch of 2024-26 at IIM Visakhapatnam, candidates must meet the minimum percentile requirement which is as follows: Category VARC DILR QA Overall Un-reserved 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

Q: When can I apply for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admissions?

IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admission will be made through CAT scores only. Although the CAT conducting body hasn't released any official date to conduct CAT 2024 exam, but tentatively CAT MBA registration process 2024 can tentatively begin between Aug 24 to Sep 24 and the CAT Admit card can be out between Oct 24 and Nov 24. CAT exam 2024 is tentatively scheduled to be held on Nov 24.

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What’s new?

NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIM Visakhapatnam ranks #26 under the category 'Management'.

The CAT 2024 answer key has been released for IIM Visakhapatnam admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. Candidates can download the answer key by using their login credentials on the official website. The CAT 2024 result is expected to be released by Dec 20, 2024.

A few more updates are given below:

The GATE 2025 registration process with late fee is closed now for admission to the MTech course. The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

IIM Visakhapatnam Highlights 2025

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam is one of the reputed Management institutes in India. IIM Visakhapatnam has been ranked 29th among the top 100 Management institutes in India by NIRF 2023. Established in 2015 under the Human Resource Development Ministry and Government of India, the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam is the newly built IIM and is currently mentored by IIM, Bangalore.

IIM Visakhapatnam offers postgraduate and doctoral programmes such as PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, EMBA, PhD and MGNF. PGP is the flagship course offered by the institute. During, IIM Visakhapatnam placements 2024 highest and average package stood at INR 43.25 LPA and INR 19.5 LPA, respectively. IIM Vizag also offers (first-ever in the country) a specialised MBA programme in Digital Governance & Management in blended learning mode under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Government of India. The institute also offers scholarships to meritorious students. IIM Visakhapatnam admission is based on the entrance exam. IIM Visakhapatnam has an amazing infrastructure which includes modern classrooms, labs, a library, an auditorium, a sports complex, a medical facility, and others. Below mentioned are the important highlights regarding IIM Visakhapatnam:

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment year	2015
Also Known As	IIMV
Ownership type	Government
Location	Chinna Waltair, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Flagship courses	MBA, PhD
Ranking (2023)	Ranked 29th under the 'Management' category by the NIRF Ranking
Scholarships offered	Merit and mean-based
Shiksha Reviews (Overall)	4.3/ 5

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Q: Can I get into IIM Visakhapatnam MBA without CAT?

To qualify for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA programme CAT is mandatory. So getting into IIM Visakhapatnam without CAT is not possible. Overall candidates need to acquire a valid CAT score in order to apply to MBA programme. Candidates seeking admission to PGP programme in IIM Visakhapatnam are firstly required to apply for the CAT exam. The candidates must visit the official website of CAT to register. The registration process requires to upload required documents and submitting a fee of INR 2,400 (General category) and INR 1,200 (Reserved category)

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Q: Can I get into IIM Visakhapatnam Executive MBA without CAT?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers two courses under Executive MBA/PGDM. Post Graduate Program for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx) and The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA). Admission to PGPEx in IIM Visakhapatnam is based on the candidate's CAT / GMAT / GRE Score Sheet (if applicable) and IIMV Test score, academic performance, work experience (if any), and performance in the personal interview (PI) round. So Candidates can always go for the alternative exam i.e. IIMV Test for the shortlisting process, without CAT.

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Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at IIM Vizag?

IIM Visakhapatnam MBA eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for candidates who belong to SC/ ST/ PwD category) or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India (including the Associate Membership Examination (AMICE) of the Institution of Civil Engineers (India) as an equivalent qualification). Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification examination can also apply for admission to the MBA programme.

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Q: What is the minimum CAT percentile needed to get into IIM Visakhapatnam MBA?

IIM Visakhapatnam admission in the PGP/ MBA programme is made through CAT exam and performance of candidates in Personal Interview round. IIM Visakhapatnam has no fixed cutoffs for admission to the PGP but candidates who wish to apply for phase 1 IIM Visakhapatnam course admission must meet the minimum percentile score, both sectional and overall. The minimum percentile score require for IIM Vishakhapatnam MBA admission varies according to the categories of candidates.

In order to apply for phase 1 admission to the MBA programme for the batch of 2024-26 at IIM Visakhapatnam, candidates must meet the minimum percentile requirement which is as follows:

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
Un-reserved	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

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Q: When can I apply for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admissions?

IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admission will be made through CAT scores only. Although the CAT conducting body hasn't released any official date to conduct CAT 2024 exam, but tentatively CAT MBA registration process 2024 can tentatively begin between Aug 24 to Sep 24 and the CAT Admit card can be out between Oct 24 and Nov 24. CAT exam 2024 is tentatively scheduled to be held on Nov 24.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Popular Programmes 2025

The institute offers a two-year flagship Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), Post Graduate Program for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx), a weeklong (5 working day) International immersion programme, an 18 months Post Graduate Program in Digital Governance and Management (PGP-DGM) in blended learning mode under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Government of India and PhD in Management. It also offers professional development training programmes like Technical Education Quality Improvement Programs (TEQIP) for faculty members of technical institutions from across the country. The eligibility criteria and fees of IIM Vishakhapatnam courses are mentioned below:

MBA/PGDM

3 Courses

4.32 years#26 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹16.1 L - 16.5 L

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Median Salary

₹15.5 LPA

Executive MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.02 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹10.8 L

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Median Salary

₹15.5 LPA

Ph.D.

1 Course5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

– / –

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Q: Which IIM Vishakhapatnam course is most popular among the students?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers various programmes at the postgraduate and doctoral level to the students. IIM Vishakhapatnam is one of the 21 IIMs providing MBA education in the country. The college is most famous for its two year, full-time PGP or MBA programme. IIM Visakhapatnam placements has been exemplary throughout the past few years. IIM Visakhapatnam placement rate recorded in 2023 for PGP batch was 100%. IIM Vishakhapatnam highest package and average package of PGP batch for 2023 stood at INR 32.65 LPA and INR 16.61 LPA respectively. Apart from this, the average package of students with work experience stood at INR 18.32 LPA during IIM Visakhapatnam PGP placements 2023. Check IIM Vishakhapatnam Placements.

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Q: How many courses do IIM Visakhapatnam offers?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers various courses under PG and doctoral level. The Institution offers a total of five main courses across multiple specialisations and various certification courses as well. PGPM, PGPEx, PGPDGM, EMBA are the flagship courses. Dcotoral level programme like PhD are offered in various specialisation including, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance & Accounting. MGNF is the certification course offered by the institution.

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Q: Does IIM Visakhapatnam offers Executive MBA/PGDM programme?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam offers an Executive MBA/PGDM (Executive Master of Business Administration programme/Post Graduate Diploma in Management). The Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam offers a two-year full-time residential Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) programme. The applicants who are applying to this programme will be awarded a Master of Business Administration degree. The Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam offers a two-year Post Graduate programme for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx) and an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) for Working Professionals.

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Q: Can I choose elective courses for MBA at IIM Vizag?

IIM Visakhapatnam MBA course is a two-year, full-time, residential Post Graduate Programme with three terms in a year. In the first year of the programme, students are exposed to basic concepts of management education through the 'core courses' which are compulsory courses. During the first year, students are required to do 54 core credits. In addition to these core courses, students also required to choose elective courses. In the second year, students are required to do a minimum of 45 elective credits.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Admission Dates 2025

IIM Visakhapatnam application process is conducted in online mode. IIM Vizag admission to the PGP/MBA programmes is through the Common Admission Test (CAT) followed by a personal interview round. Moreover, for PhD programme candidates with a valid score of CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF(NET)/ CSIR(NET) are eligible to apply. In addition to this, a valid score of either CAT/ GMAT/ GRE or IIMV Test is applicable for programmes such as PGPDGM and PGPEx. The table reflects on the IIM Visakhapatnam admission dates:

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

3 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
Dec '24	CAT 2024 result announcementTentative
31 Oct '24 - 31 Dec '24	MBA/PGDM (PGPMCI) Application 2025 start and end dateOngoing

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: What is the process to get admission for MBA in IIM Visakhapatnam?

For admission to PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam, candidates are shortlisted based on the valid CAT scores. IIM Vishakhapatnam admission is conducted in phase wise manner. Find below the IIM Vishakhapatnam admission process 2025:

STEP 1: IIM Visakhapatnam application process is carried out in online mode. Candidates need to complete CAT registration for admission to PGP. Once the CAT exam results are announced, candidates are required to fill out detailed online application form separately for IIM Vishakhapatnam MBA admission.

STEP 2: Candidates who fill out the online application form and meet the minimum percentile will be considered as 'Qualified Confirmed Candidates'. IIM Visakhapatnam then calculate the weighted scores based on CAT, Class 10, Class 12, Bachelor's degree, Diversity and Wok Experience and will give the Interview calls and candidates will then be required to appear for the Personal Interview round.

STEP 3: IIM Vishakhapatnam then calculate the 'Final Aggregate Score' based on various parametres like Personal Interview, CAT, Class 10, Class 12, Bachelor's degree, Diversity and Work Experience and give the final shortlist for PGP.

STEP 4: The selected candidates can confirm their seats/ admission by paying the required amount of IIM Visakhapatnam fees for MBA.

Note: Candidates who are shortlisted and interviewed by IIMs Bangalore, Kozhikode, Lucknow or Indore (only for their PGP/ PGPM programme) will not be required to appear for the Personal Interview at IIM Vizag. For these candidates, the average of their Personal Interview scores from the aforementioned IIMs will be used to calculate their Personal Interview score for IIM Visakhapatnam.

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Q: What is the application process for IIM Vizag?

IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admission is based on CAT exam. Candidates must apply for CAT and must select IIM Visakhapatnam in CAT registration form. IIM Visakhapatnam admission is conducted in phase wise manner. Candidates who qualify examination stage will be asked to apply via submission of an online application form through IIM Visakhapatnam website in order to get a shortlist for the Interview round. Finally, when Personal Interview calls are rolled for IIM Vishakhapatnam course admissions, candidates must fill Personal Interview Consent form. Given below is the IIM Vishakhapatnam application process:

STEP 1: Candidates must visit the official website of CAT and fill out the CAT registration form. Candidates should make sure that they select IIM Visakhapatnam in the CAT application form. Candidates must provide personal, educational, work experience and other required information and must upload all the necessary documents.

Following documents are required during CAT registration process:

Photograph
Signature
Qualifying examination marksheets
Certificate for EWS/ NC-OBC/ SC/ ST category candidates
PwD certificate (for PwD category applicant)

The final step of CAT application process is to pay the non-refundable registration fees. Given below is CAT application fees:

Category	Registration Fees
SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates	INR 1,200
Other categories	INR 2,400

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

STEP 2: Once the CAT results are out, candidates who meet the minimum eligibility requirement are required to fill out the detailed online application form available on the IIM Visakhapatnam website by using their CAT registration number.

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Q: What is the last date to fill out IIM Visakhapatnam form?

IIM Vishakhapatnam application form has been closed for admission in the batch of 2024-2026. The institute will release a Personal Interview shortlist between Mar 25 to Mar 28, 2024 and the shortlisted candidates will need to accept the Interview call by filling out the Interview Consent form.

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Q: What is the common admission procedure at IIM Visakhapatnam?

Like any other management institute, IIM Visakhapatnam admission is entirely based on CAT scores for PGP. Candidates have to follow the CAT admission procedure. Whereas, for courses like PGPEX and PhD application can be directly submitted through IIM Visakhapatnam official website. Candidates are then shortlisted for the Interview based on overall profile. The final selection in other programmes offered at IIM Vizag will be made based on a composite score comprising the performance in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMV Test, Diversity, Technical Knowledge and Domain Experience, SOP, Professional References and Personal Interview score.

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Q: What is the CAT admission date for Executive MBA in IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers two courses under Executive MBA/PGDM. Post Graduate Programme for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx) and The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA). Admission to PGPEx in IIM Visakhapatnam is based on the candidate's CAT / GMAT / GRE Score Sheet (if applicable) and IIMV Test score, academic performance, work experience (if any), and performance in the personal interview (PI) round. So the CAT dates for Admission to PGPEx is out. Refer to CAT Shiksha page for registration details related to CAT.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff 2024

IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff 2024 has not been released yet. IIM Visakhapatnam cutoffs are based on the CAT scores. The qualifying CAT cut-off range between 80 and 90 percentile (General category), for most of the IIMs. Candidates can check out more information regarding category-wise IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff 2023 in this space:

MBA/PGDM CAT Cut Off 2023: Year-Wise percentile Accordion Icon V3

Post-Graduate Program in Management for the Centrally Funded Technical Ins - IIM Visakhapatnam : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)

Section	2021	2022	2023
Overall	92	92	92
Quants	92	92	92
VA-RC	92	92	92
DI-LR	92	92	92

Post Graduate Program in Digital Governance and Management (PGPDGM) - IIM Visakhapatnam : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)

Section	2023
Overall	92
Quants	92
VA-RC	92
DI-LR	92

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Q: What is the estimated CAT cutoff 2024 for admission to IIM Vishakhapatnam?

IIM Vishakhapatnam CAT Cutoff 2024 will be released soon after the declaration of the CAT 2024 result. For the past 3 years, the CAT percentile cutoff has remained 92. Looking at the past years' trend, there is a high probability of the CAT percentile cutoff to fall between 92-95.

IIM Vishakhapatnam admission 2025 to MBA course is based on CAT 2024 scores followed by Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates must note that for admission to IIM Vishakhapatnam, they are required to meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and also the sectional cut offs.

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Q: What is the CAT cutoff for PGP programme in IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Cutoffs 2024 has been released for the Personal Interview round by the college which is scheduled to be conducted in April 2024. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the qualifying IIM Vishakhapatnam MBA cutoff 2024 for different categories:

Category	VARC	DILR
General	70	82
EWS	63	72
NC-OBC	63	72
SC	40	50
ST	30	40
PwD	30	40

Note: These cutoffs are qualifying marks required to be eligible for the WAT-PI round. Selection for the WAT-PI round will be based on cut-offs fixed after the CAT result declaration.

For more details, check IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoffs.

Source: IIM Visakhapatnam official website.

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Q: Does IIM Visakhapatnam have sectional cutoff?

Yes IIM Visakhapatnam have sectional cutoff. IIM Vishakhapatnam admission the MBA programme is based on both sectional and overall cutoff. IIM Visakhapatnam release the qualifying cutoff before the CAT exam every year. The qualifying CAT cutoff release in different sections, including Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC) along with the overall cutoff. As per the last year trends, the estimated qualifying CAT cutoff 2024 is tabulated below for various category students:

Category	VARC percentile	DILR percentile	QA Percentile	Overall percentile
General	70	70	70	80
EWS	63	63	63	72
NC-OBC	63	63	63	72
SC	40	40	40	45
ST	30	30	30	35
PwD	30	30	30	35

Note: The above-mentioned data is not the actual CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff and is the estimated data based on the previous year's qualifying cutoff. The actual data might be on the higher side for 2023.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Placements 2024

IIM Visakhapatnam has recorded 100% placements during the 2023-24 placement drive. The highest and average package offered during IIM Visakhapatnam placements 2024 stood at INR 43.25 LPA and INR 15.61 LPA. Other than this, 4 international offers with an average package of INR 19.5 LPA were made during IIM Vizag placements 2024. The key highlights of IIM Visakhapatnam placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 43.25 LPA
Average package	INR 15.64 LPA
Placement rate	100%
Companies visited	177
New recruiters	117
Top recruiting sector	BFSI (34% of the total offers) IT & Consulting (31% of the total offers)

Note: The above-mentioned data is sourced from media reports, hence may vary.

Course	Median Salary
MBA/PGDM	₹15.5 LPA
Executive MBA/PGDM	₹15.5 LPA

Top Recruiters

Adani Group

Amazon

biocon

Deloitte

Delhivery

HCL

HSBC

HDFC Bank

Tech Mahindra

ICICI

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On Placements

Q: What is the most popular job role offered during IIM Visakhapatnam placements?

Roles in the Analytics domain emerged as the top recruiting domain wherein 25% recruiters placed students during placement drive 2024. The role-wise companies visited during IIM Vizag PGP placements 2024 is presented below:

Roles	PGP Companies Visited (2024)
Analytics	25%
Finance	20%
Marketing & Sales	17%
Strategy	13%
Consulting	12%
HR	4%
Operations	4%
Others	5%

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Q: Who are the top recruiters during IIM Visakhapatnam summer placements?

The list of top recruiters during IIM Visakhapatnam summer placements 2024 for the PGP batch of 2023-25 is presented below:

IIM Visakhapatnam Top Recruiters
Asian Paints	Jio Creative Labs
Deloitte	KPMG
E&Y	McDonald’s India
Goldman Sachs	Sutherland
GSK	TVS Motors

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Q: What is the average package offered during IIM Visakhapatnam placements?

The average package offered during IIM Vizag PGP placements 2024 stood at INR 15.61 LPA. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the PGP average package offered over the past three years, which is presented below:

Course	Average Package (2022)	Average Package (2023)	Average Package (2024)
PGP	INR 15.06 LPA	INR 16.61 LPA	INR 15.61 LPA

Further, the batch-wise average package offered during IIM Visakhapatnam placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	PGP Average Package (2022)	PGP Average Package (2023)	PGP Average Package (2024)
Top 50% batch	INR 17.82 LPA	INR 20.24 LPA	INR 18.53 LPA
Top 25% batch	INR 19.39 LPA	INR 23.63 LPA	INR 21.05 LPA
Top 10% batch	INR 20.67 LPA	INR 29.03 LPA	INR 24.62 LPA

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Q: Does IIM Vishakhapatnam has 100% placements for MBA?

IIM Visakhapatnam has released the placement report for the batch of 2023 and according to the placement report, the college has acheived 100% placement for the MBA batch.

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Q: Who are the top recruiters during IIM Visakhapatnam placements?

The list of top recruiters during IIM Visakhapatnam PGP placements 2024 is presented below:

Top Recruiters (2024)
Accenture	TVS
Airtel	Cognizant
Infosys	Axis Bank
KPMG	PwC
GMR	Goldman Sachs

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IIM Visakhapatnam Rankings 2024

IIM Visakhapatnam rankings 2024 have not been released yet. The same will be available here once released. IIM Visakhapatnam has been ranked by various renowned ranking bodies. IIM Vizag is one of the best IIMs in the country. IIM Visakhapatnam rankings for 2023 in this space:

Ranking body	Ranks
NIRF 2023 (Management)	29
IIRF 2023 (Management)	29

Find out about IIM Vizag ranking, courses, college infrastructure, faculty, and placements in the following video:

MBA/PGDM Ranking Accordion Icon V3

Publisher	2023	2024
NIRF	29	26

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Andhra Pradesh in 2024->

Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: What is the rank of IIM Visakhapatnam in NIRF 2023?

In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, IIM Visakhapatnam secured an impressive 29th place among all the institute and colleges that offers management course india. IIM Vizag has improved its rank from 33 last year to 29 now in the NIRF ranks which is an indication that IIM Visakhapatnam ranking has overall made a vast improvement in the various parameters over a year. The college stands at 24th position in management domain at IIRF 2024 rankings.

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Q: Is IIM Vishakhapatnam MBA ranked for 2024?

Yes, IIM Visakhapatnam MBA course is ranked for 2024. The MBA course has been ranked 26 by NIRF 2024. IIM Vishakhapatnam is one of the best IIMs in the country. Candidates can find below previous year 2023 ranking:

Ranking body	Ranks
NIRF 2023 (Management)	29
IIRF 2023 (Management)	29

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IIM Visakhapatnam vs Other IIMs: Which is better?

IIM Visakhapatnam is one of the renowned institutes which comes under the top 30 Management institutes in India by NIRF 2023.

While comparing different B-Schools, students consider a lot of factors such as location, course fee, brand value, alumni network, and placement statistics, among others. Candidates can check the college comparison in the table provided below:

College Name	NIRF Rankings 2023 (Management)	Course Fee (MBA/ PGDM)	Highest Package
IIM Visakhapatnam	29	INR 16.1 lakh - INR 16.5 lakh	INR 32.65 LPA
IIM Lucknow	6	INR 7.6 lakh - INR 12.6 lakh	INR 1 crore per annum
IIM Shillong	26	NA	INR 71.30 LPA (PGP)
IIM Kozhikode	3	INR 12 lakh - INR 20.5 lakh	INR 67.02 LPA

Check out the comparison between Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Vizag and Indian Institute Of Management (IIM) Nagpur in the following video:

Compare IIM Visakhapatnam with other similar colleges

MBA/PGDM

Executive MBA/PGDM

Ph.D.

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IIM Visakhapatnam	₹ 15.5 LPA	₹ 16.1 L - 16.5 L	#26 NIRF, 2024
IIM Bodh Gaya Compare	₹ 15.5 LPA	₹ 9.6 L	#33 NIRF, 2024
IIM Trichy Compare	₹ 17 LPA - 18.24 LPA	₹ 19.5 L	#27 NIRF, 2024
IIM Raipur Compare	₹ 17.5 LPA	₹ 8 L - 16.28 L	#14 NIRF, 2024
IIM Sirmaur Compare	₹ 16 LPA	₹ 9.5 L - 16 L	#57 NIRF, 2024
IIM Amritsar Compare	₹ 16 LPA	₹ 12.5 L - 14 L	#47 NIRF, 2024

The values are of the latest years available with Shiksha. For more details, check detailed comparison

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Commonly asked questions
On Comparisons

Q: Which one is better, IIM Visakhapatnam or Nagpur?

IIM Nagpur is spread across 132 acre of land and IIM Visakhapatnam campus is also big. Both offers great placements to students. The highest package offered to PGP students in 2023 was INR 32.65 LPA whereas the highest package offered to MBA students in 2023 was INR 64 LPA. Hence, both are one of the best IIMs present in India. Which one is the best depends on what the person is actually looking for in a college or university.

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Q: Which is better IIM Jammu or IIM Vizag?

IIM Jammu and IIM Visakhapatnam are one of the best IIMs present in India. IIM Jammu total tuition fee for PGDM/MBA is INR 10.5 Lacs - INR 20.7 lakh. IIM Visakhapatnam total tuition fee for PGDM/MBA is INR 16.1 Lacs - INR 16.5 lakh. IIM Jammu and IIM Visakhapatnam offers good placements to students. The infrastructure of both the colleges is good. Hence, which is better depends on what the person is actually looking for in a college or a university.

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Q: Which one is better, IIM Vizag vs IIM Amritsar?

The table given below shows the salary comparison of closely ranked IIMs:

IIM Name	Average Package (2024)	Highest Package (2024)
IIM Amritsar	INR 19.73 LPA (Top quartile)	- INR 58.52 LPA (International) - INR 28 LPA (Domestic)
IIM Visakhapatnam	INR 15.61 LPA	INR 43.25 LPA
IIM Sambalpur	INR 14.21 LPA	- INR 23.50 LPA (Domestic)
IIM Nagpur	INR 16.29 LPA	INR 38.40 LPA

IIM Amritsar is better in some ways whereas IIM Visakhapatnam is better in other ways. Hence, it depends on students what forms their foremost preference.

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Q: Which one is better for an MBA- IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM Sambalpur and IIM Bodh Gaya?

A comparison of all the IIMs for their MBA programmes based on multiple components, such as NIRF ranking, fee and salary packages are tabulated below:

Comparison Factors	NIRF Ranking'24	the highest Package (2023)	Total Tuition Fee
IIM Visakhapatnam	26	INR 32.65 lakh	INR 17.22 lakh
IIM Sambalpur	50	INR 64.61 lakh	INR 10.50 lakh
IIM Bodh Gaya	33	INR 48.58 Lakh	INR 9.60 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Q: Which is better IIM Visakhapatnam or IIM Kashipur?

Here is the comparison between two IIMs : IIM Visakhapatnam and IIM Kashipur for their MBA programme on the basis of multiple components, such as fee, ranking and salary packages are tabulated below:

Comparison Factors	NIRF Ranking'24	Highest Package	Total Fee
IIM Visakhapatnam	26	INR 32.65 LPA	INR 17.22 lakh
IIM Kashipur	23	INR 37 LPA	INR 16.96 lakh

NOTE: The fee and placement details mentioned in the above table are sourced from multiple sources. Hence, are indicative.

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A few of the recruiters of our course are Amazon, KPMG, Tata AIG, MTR, Amul, Yes Bank, ICICL Lombard, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Bank, Andhra Bank, etc.

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An overview of IIM Visakhapatnam.

Placements: IIM Visakhapatnam provides multiple opportunities and roles across different sectors. Start-ups and big MNCs come for placement opportunities. As per the function, companies do come for all different roles, such as marketing, finance, analytics, etc. The highest package last year was 42 LPA and the average package was 14–16 LPA. Almost 85% of students get placement opportunities here.

Infrastructure: A hostel is mandatory for every student. The best hostel facility is available on campus. Single-sharing room with AC, beds, and almirah. Study lamps and everything else that will be necessary for the next two years. All hostels have mesmerizing scenic views from their windows. Fridges, washing machines, induction, and clothing drying areas are available on every floor. Food is good in comparison to other foods. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner are being provided, as well as special food on special occasions.

Faculty: The course is designed keeping in mind the overall development of the students. Apart from written exams, it has group projects and presentations, simulations, and class participation weights. Also, a 2-month summer internship is mandatory at the end of the first year. The faculty here is very knowledgeable and approachable. Some faculty members hold the degree of IIMs, and they have great knowledge of marketing and finance. Class Size: 140 Course Fees: 175000 per year.

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Indian institute of management Visakhapatnam.

Placements: The placement record of the college is becoming more promising with each passing day. Currently, a limited number of companies are visiting. The highest package offered, as per the latest record, is 42 lakhs, and the average is 16.5 lakhs, with 50% of the batch falling above the average range. The top 25% receive approximately a 23 lakh package. The roles offered include analyst, wealth management trainee, senior analyst, finance analyst, IT consultant, etc. Top recruiters include ICICI Bank, Deloitte, KPMG, Yes Bank, EY, Anand Rathi, and Amul.

Infrastructure: The campus is newly built with all modern amenities. The vicinity in which the campus is located is quite desolate. Facilities are still under construction, so constant construction noise disturbs. The location is very far from the main city, with limited options for cabs and online orders. Networks like Airtel have issues on campus, but the newly built library has all study materials. I receive a single occupancy room with AC, fan, almirah, cupboard, mattress, a 7-foot-long mirror, a whiteboard, and a pinboard, with daily room cleaning facilities. Food is mostly South Indian, but we receive chicken three days a week.

Faculty: Teachers are passionate about teaching; they are here because it is their passion; otherwise, they could get a higher salary in any corporate company. Their teaching is of high quality and they have knowledge of all subjects. The course is well-structured, and mentoring by IIM Bangalore PGP is a two-year course. The first year is common for all; from the second year, we are free to choose subjects. The course mostly revolves around case studies from Harvard University. Two exams are conducted during the three-month term, which are mostly case-based. However, communication with supporting staff is difficult because they only know Telugu.

Other: The regional language is a problem as they do not understand any language other than Telugu, making communication very difficult.

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Best memories of my life of the college.

Placements: The placement process begin early with students participating in summer placements after the term placements after the forth term. Achieving a 100% placements rate is a testament to the college strong industry connections and career guidance. Personally I aspire to start my own business after gaining a few years of industry experience.

Infrastructure: The newly established permanent campus offers a picturesque environment, complemented by modern amenities such as single AC hostel rooms and well-equipped classrooms. A variety of sports and club activities enhance the overall campus experience, The hostel accommodation stand out providing comfortable amenities including AC rooms quality furniture and single occupancy. While the meal quality may be average.

Faculty: The faculty members all Ph.D. holders from esteemed institutions like holder Iims, predominantly employ the Harvard case study method, enriched the learning experience. The course is divided into three terms annually and while challenging success in clearing the CAT exam facilitates progression.

Other: Renowned companies such as like KPMG, Brain, Goldman Sachs and State Street offer lucrative internships opportunities with roles spanning across consulting management, analysis and product management.

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Really good infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: In my college, every student got a job with a good salary package. Packages like 40 LPA are high; this is the top role offered in our course, and 7 LPA is low, while 15 LPA is the average in our courses. Top recruiting companies like Symbiosis Technology, Wipro Limited, etc., offered jobs to 100% of students.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are very impressive for our courses and departments. 24*7 Wi-Fi is present, labs, classrooms, and the library are fine; there are no other words. Yes, the hostel is pretty good. The mess provides very hygienic varieties of food, although it is costly. Medical facilities and sports/games are available.

Faculty: We are lucky to have these teachers; they are very helpful for students to understand and gain more knowledge. They are highly experienced with good qualifications. All facilities are available for students to be industry-ready. Our college passing percentage is 95; we have seen some find it difficult to pass.

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IIM Visakhapatnam: A perfect place to pursue a financial degree.

Placements: The course I opted for at IIM Visakhapatnam is PGP, and the placement percentage is very good; almost 100 percent of students got placed. Companies like Amazon and Flipkart visited the college for placements, offering roles such as financial manager. The highest package offered is 90 LPA, with an average package around 25 LPA. Almost every student gets an internship in their final year with good companies with proper stipends.

Infrastructure: As we all know, IIM campuses are well-equipped with all the future amenities. I really miss my campus a lot. The infrastructure of classrooms and hostels is excellent and is maintained in a proper and neat manner. The food available is great and hygienic, and all facilities like sports, a medical center, and a supermarket are present inside the campus.

Faculty: The faculty here is highly skilled and helpful to students in academics. They also provide personal suggestions to students if they ask, such as what to do next in their life. They also provide personal training to students upon request. The quality of teaching is, of course, great.

Other: The course I took is PGP, which I pursued after completing my graduation. I had a wish to complete my degree in finance, so I took this course. Events like Samarambh used to be held while I was on campus. The campus is surrounded by a neat and peaceful atmosphere, and connectivity to the city is very good. There are many clubs, departments, and extracurricular activities like sports, which many students like me used to play every day whenever we had free time.

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College placement is very good.

Placements: Students become eligible for placements right from the 4th Term. Around 180-190 companies visited the campus for placements last year The highest package offered was around 32 Lacs per annum and the average package was around 16 Lacs per annum. All students get placed. IIM Visakhapatnam has a 100 percent placement rate My plan is to join the marketing department of a reputed company as a Brand Manager.

Infrastructure: Samaarambh is the annual cultural fest of IIM Visakhapatnam and is conducted in the month of February. There are a lot of books on Managerial subjects available in the library if someone wants to do an in-depth study other than the course material which is provided to them. Other than that there are journals, newspapers and magazines available as well. Even biographies of famous and successful personalities. The classrooms are tidy and have 2 Televisions, and 2 Projectors to view presentations and are well organized with even cameras which track and detect the movement of any lecturer for anyone who would like to view a lecture from a different classroom. A lot of sports and extra curricular activities can be undertaken on the campus with a world-class sports complex consisting of a gym, basketball court, football ground, Athletic track, cricket ground, Pool table and Table tennis area available. The Student Affair Council here is the vice of the students at IIM Visakhapatnam.

Faculty: I want to transition from a Digital Marketer to a Brand Manager and handle the overall marketing activities of a brand and help scale it. In order to do that I have to gain knowledge of consumer behaviour, brand management, traditional marketing methods, product pricing and more. Thus MBA was the right fit for me. There are about 90 students in a class who are taught by a teacher Most of the faculty members are PHDs from reputed institutes such as IITs and other Iims The term exams are conducted in a timely and are not too difficult to pass if one does regular self-study and preparation for it.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Courses and Fees 2025

Candidates willing to get admission to various courses at IIM Visakhapatnam must take part in the IIM Visakhapatnam admission process before the last date of application. At the PG level, the college offers MBA, Executive MBA, and various other courses to students. The institute also offers PhD courses to the students. Aspiring candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria set by the university for the desired course. Below mentioned are some of the IIM Visakhapatnam courses and IIM Visakhapatnam fees:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)	16.1 L - 16.5 L	Graduation : 55 % Exams : CAT
Executive MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	10.8 L	Graduation : 50-55 % Exams : CAT
Ph.D.(1 course)	– / –	Graduation : 55 % Exams : CAT GATE+2 More

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Q: Who is eligible for IIM Visakhapatnam Executive MBA?

Candidates who wish to take admission to the EMBA programme offered at IIM Visakhapatnam have to meet minimum eligibility requirement. In order to take admission to the EMBA programme, candidates must be an Indian national residing in India only and must have passed a minimum of three year Bachelor's degree examination with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for NC-OBC/ EWS category candidates and 40% for SC/ ST/ PwD) category candidates) and must have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience as of the closing date of the respective application window at an officer/ executive level or higher, as a professional, or as an entrepreneur.

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Q: What is the application fee at IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam does not charge any separate application fees for its PGP/ MBA programme. Candidates are just required to pay CAT exam application fees which is INR 2,400 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates. For the SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates, the application fees is INR 1,200. Also the institution has its own separate application for non-CAT courses like PGPEX, where the application fee is INR 1,000 (INR 500 for NC-OBC/ EWS and SC, ST, PwD category candidates and women candidates are exempt from the application fee).

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Q: What is the CAT 2024 exam date?

The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be conducted on Nov 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on Jul 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.

Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:

CAT 2023: November 26
CAT 2022: November 27
CAT 2021: November 28
CAT 2020: November 29
CAT 2019: November 24

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Q: Is CAT required for EMBA programme in IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers two courses under Executive MBA/PGDM. Post Graduate Program for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx) and The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA). For the EMBA course cnadidates are selected on the basis of the eligibility criteri, Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) and Personal Interview. So, no CAT is not required for EMBA programme.

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Q: Why do I need to score more than 92 Percentile in CAT to get admission at IIM Vishakhapatnam?

Admission to IIM Vishakhapatnam is conducted through CAT percentile. Based on the percentile, the Indian Institute of Management Vishakhapatnam cutoff 2023 was released for the candidates. As per the cutoff released, 92 percentile was qualifying cutoff for CAT to get an admission into IIM Vishakhapatnam. However, with the growing competition, it is quite obvious 92 percentile won't get a selection in the upcoming admission sessions. So, getting a percentile of more than 92 is crucial to get an admission in reputed IIMs. However, Candidates must score the minimum score to qualify for the CAT exam and get eligible for admission. Check out 2023 CAT cutoffs for IIM Vishakhapatnam:

Section	2021	2022	2023
Overall	92	92	92
Quants	92	92	92
VA-RC	92	92	92
DI-LR	92	92	92

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IIM Visakhapatnam Scholarships 2025

IIM Vizag offers scholarship to the candidates who are financial instable, with an objective of helping candidates to pursue their education. All PGP students with annual household income below INR 6,00,000 are eligible to apply for financial aid. Other students with severe financial difficulties arising from sudden unforeseen circumstances are also considered.A two-step process is included in deciding the number of awardees and the quantum of aid. In the first stage, students are given a Financial-status Score based on four criteria:

Annual Gross Household Income (including income of the student if employed before joining IIMV and outstanding loans if any, provided they were not taken for conspicuous consumption)
Household Savings
Real Estate Assets
Other Assets

Based on this score, some of the students are called for personal interaction with a faculty panel. During the interaction, the faculty panel evaluates the financial need of the student, as well as establishes the genuineness of the details provided by the student in the application and assign a Financial-need Score. Based on the weighted average of these two scores, applicants are provided 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20% financial aid.

Following documents are to be made ready by the time of Program Registration:

Income Certificate
IT Returns for the last two years
Household Savings documents
Property documents
Other asset documents (affluence): This will include assets such as Two-wheeler, Four-Wheeler, Washing Machine, Refrigerator, Home theatre, AC, TV, Digital/Video camera etc.
Loan Documents (if any)
EMI payment receipts (if any)

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Q: What scholarships are available at IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers scholarships to candidates who belong to the economically weaker section of the society with an objective to help candidates to pursue their higher education. Students at IIM Visakhapatnam are also encouraged to apply for scholarships which are offered by various ministries under the government of India, state governments and other agencies.

All PGP students with annual household income below INR 5 Lacs are eligible to apply for financial aid. Other students with severe financial difficulties arising from sudden unforeseen circumstances are also considered. IIM Vishakhapatnam scholarships are also merit-based.

In addition to the financial aid, students at IIM Vishakhapatnam can also apply for scholarships which are mentioned below:

Ministry of Tribal Affairs scholarship (ST)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment scholarship
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Persons with Disabilities
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical courses CS

Students at IIM Visakhapatnam have also availed following scholarships:

IDFC First Bank Scholarship
Madha Pradesh Scholarship for its domiciled NC-OBC students (Offline process)
BC, MBC and DNC Scholarship Scheme of Government of Tamil Nadu.
Telangana State Post Matric Scholarships in other states (Offline process)
Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojana-Himachal Pradesh

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Q: Does IIM Visakhapatnam provide scholarships to the students of EMBA programme?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers need-based financial aid to EMBA students with an annual household income below INR 6 lakh, covering up to 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20% of their tuition fees. Merit-based scholarships may also be available for top-performing students, covering tuition fees or providing a scholarship of up to INR 6.0 Lacs for the second year. External scholarships, including the Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarship, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Scholarship, and Aditya Birla Group Scholarship, may also be available to EMBA students, with eligibility and benefits vary based on specific criteria.

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Q: Who is eligible for Visakhapatnam IIM scholarship?

IIM Visakhapatnam offers various scholarship to their students irrespective of caste category or gender. Once when the students acquires the seat in the Institution they are capable of applying to different kind of scholarships. Find below the different scholarship provided by the Institution along with theie eligibility criteria:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility
Merit-based Scholarship	Top two students in each section of PGP Batch of 2022-24 based on academic performance
Need-based Financial Aid	PGP students with annual household income below INR 6 lakh
External Scholarships	Open to all students

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IIM Visakhapatnam Infrastructure

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam offers amazing infrastructural facilities to its students. The institute is well-equipped with modern classrooms, well-stocked library, an auditorium, sports and medical facilities. In addition to this, IIM Visakhapatnam also offers separate hostel facilities to its students on single/ double occupancy basis. All the rooms are well-furnished.

IIM Visakhapatnam: How to Reach?

To reach the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam, The nearest airport to IIM Visakhapatnam is Visakhapatnam Airport (also known as Vizag Airport). It is located approximately 20-25 kilometers away from the institute. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach IIM Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam Railway Station is the nearest railway station to IIM Visakhapatnam. It is well connected to major cities in India. From the railway station, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach the institute. Visakhapatnam is well-connected by road to major cities in India. You can reach Visakhapatnam by bus or car and then hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach IIM Visakhapatnam.

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Q: How is the mess food at IIM Visakhapatnam?

"The mess offers a variety of items in the menu with delicacies from all parts of the country. College infrastructure is quite good with decent classrooms and a good library, with virtual resources also.' As stated by a verified Shiksha reviewer, the mess food is quite good and is made according to the diverse population of the college. The food quality is quite good.

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Q: How good are the IIM Visakhapatnam hostels?

IIM Visakhapatnam students are housed in ten separate hostel buildings. The college has various facilities that are mentioned below:

Wi-Fi & TV
Refrigerator
Dining hall
Indoor games such as Pool Table, Caroms, Chess, Table tennis etc.
Discussion rooms

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IIM Visakhapatnam Faculty

IIM Visakhapatnam has a highly experienced faculty and most of them are PhD holders. Check the IIM Vizag faculty qualification in the table provided below:

Faculty Name	Faculty Qualification
Aalok Kumar Assistant Professor	MTech in Industrial Management with Gold Medal from IIT(BHU) Varanasi & PhD in Logistics Management from DoMS, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India.
Abhishek Srivastava Assistant Professor	Holds a PhD degree from IIM Ranchi.
Anupama Sharma Assistant Professor	Holds a PhD (FPM) in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (OB&HRM) area from Indian Institute of Management, Indore (India). She obtained her bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science from Banasthali Vidyapith University, Jaipur.
Bhavya P S Assistant Professor	She completed PhD in Information Systems from IIM Bangalore
Chandreie Mukherjee Assistant Professor	She obtained her PhD in English from Pondicherry University. She was awarded the university gold medal during her Masters in English & Comparative Literature from the same University.

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IIM Visakhapatnam FAQs

Below are some important FAQs for IIM Visakhapatnam - Indian Institute of Management:

Q: What is the rank of IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam has been ranked by various renowned ranking bodies. IIM Vishakhapatnam is one the best IIMs in the country. Check the rankings 2023 in this space:

Ranking body	Ranks
NIRF 2023 (Management)	29
IIRF 2023 (Management)	29

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Q: Can I get direct admission to IIM, Visakhapatnam?

No, you can not get direct admission in IIM, Visakhapatnam. The institute admits students through a merit-based selection process that considers a variety of factors such as CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular activities.

In addition to the CAT score, IIM Visakhapatnam also considers the following factors:

Academic performance: The institute considers the applicant's academic performance in 10th, 12th, and graduation.
Work experience: The institute considers the applicant's work experience, if any.
Extracurricular activities: The institute considers the applicant's extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and societies.

The admission process for IIM Visakhapatnam is highly competitive. In 2022, the institute received over 25,000 applications for a total of 450 seats. The average CAT score of the admitted students was 95 percentile.

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Q: Does IIM Visakhapatnam have a facility of hostels?

Yes, hostels are allotted to a selected number of students at Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam. Interested candidates need to apply for the registration of hostels. The hostels will be allotted on first come first serve basis at Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam.

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Q: What is the student life like at IIM Visakhapatnam?

College life at IIM Visakhapatnam is vibrant and exciting. The diverse student community fosters a lively and inclusive environment. The institute has a strong student community that is diverse and welcoming. Students come from all over India and the world and they bring with them a variety of cultures and perspectives. This diversity enriches the learning experience for all students. The institute hosts various events, seminars, and industry interactions to provide networking opportunities.

It provides ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With its vibrant academic environment and diverse student community, IIM Visakhapatnam is an excellent choice for those seeking a well-rounded and fulfilling college journey.

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Q: What is the eligibility for the PGPEx course at IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam's Post Graduate Programme for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx) is a course for working professionals. The candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of three years of full-time work experience after their qualifying degree. Applicants require a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE score to be considered for admission. Alternatively, applicants also can choose to apply for PGPEx by opting to take IIMV Test. Finally, the selection process for PGPEx at IIM Visakhapatnam is based on the candidate's academic qualifications, work experience, statement of purpose, and performance in the personal interview round.

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Q: Is IIM Visakhapatnam good for MBA?

In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, IIM Visakhapatnam secured an impressive 26th place among all the Institutes that offers management course India. The college has improved its rank which is an indcation that IIM Visakhapatnam has overall made a vast improvement in the five parameters: Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR) Research and Professional Practice (RP) Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) over a year. However, IIM Visakhapatnam PGP placements recorded during 2023 was 100%. Further, the the highest package and average package stood at INR 32.65 LPA and INR 16.61 LPA, respectively. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, the college has received good reviews in terms of placements, infrastructure and faculty members.

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Q: What is the eligibity criteria for PGPDGM in IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam aslo offers Post Graduate Program in Digital Governance and Management (PGPDGM) spread over four Semesters of five months each. This programme is launched under the aegis of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India (GOI). The eligibilty criteria of PGPDGM 55% aggregate in Bachelor's Degree and Selection includes CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMV Test+minimum of three years of full-time work experience.

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Q: How can I prepare for admission at IIM Visakhapatnam?

CAT is a highly competitive exam which is a must-have for admission to Iims and other top Management colleges. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach is essential for admission to MBA courses in India, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Visakhapatnam is as follows: Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check VARC questions with answers. Choose the right reference book Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Download for FREE! Solve previous years CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistake Read more about the CAT preparation strategy.

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Q: What is the cost of MBA in IIM Vizag?

The MBA programme at IIM Visakhapatnam has a total tuition fee of INR 17.22 lakh. While this fee is indicative and unofficial, it provides potential candidates with an idea of the approximate costs involved. It is worth noting that the programme is highly competitive and requires candidates to clear the Common Admission Test (CAT) to be considered for admission.

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Q: What is the batch-wise average package offered during IIM Visakhapatnam placements?

The batch-wise average package offered during IIM Visakhapatnam placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	PGP Average Package (2022)	PGP Average Package (2023)	PGP Average Package (2024)
Top 50% batch	INR 17.82 LPA	INR 20.24 LPA	INR 18.53 LPA
Top 25% batch	INR 19.39 LPA	INR 23.63 LPA	INR 21.05 LPA
Top 10% batch	INR 20.67 LPA	INR 29.03 LPA	INR 24.62 LPA

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Q: What are the factors considered to calculate IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cutoff 2024?

IIM Ranchi accepts CAT scores, followed by a Personal Interview round for admission to the managaement courses. CAT cutoff 2024 percentile for IIM Visakhapatnam depends on the following factors:

Difficulty level of the exam
Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
Number of candidates who've passed the exam
Number of seats in a particular institute
Ranking of the institute

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Q: Can MBA students avail scholarships at IIM Visakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam scholarships can be availed by MBA students. The students who belong to the economically-weaker section can avail these scholarships. PGP students with annual household income below INR 5 Lacs are eligible to apply for financial aid. IIM Vishakhapatnam MBA scholarships are merit-based and applicants are provided with 100% or 25% of financial aid as tuition fee waiver.

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Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Vizag?

IIM Visakhapatnam accepts CAT scores for admission to the management courses. However, the institute does not release the CAT cutoffs in the public domain and is exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam. IIMs accept both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. CAT 2024 cutoff will be tentatively declared in the month of Jan. Considering the previous year trends, the final CAT cutoff 2024 is expected to be in the range between 92-94 for IIM Visakhapatnam.

The estimated qualifying CAT cutoff 2024 is 80 for the General category students.

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Q: Am I eligible for IIM Vishakhapatnam admission with my academic record 10th-85%, 12th-92% and graduation-62%?

IIM Visakhapatnam admission is based on CAT examination percentile obtained by candidates and their performance in Personal Interview. IIM Vishakhapatnam eligibility criteria for PGP/ MBA programme is a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for candidates who belong to SC/ ST/ PwD category) or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India (including the Associate Membership Examination (AMICE) of the Institution of Civil Engineers (India) as an equivalent qualification).

As you meet the minimum qualifying criteria, you are eligible to apply for admission to the PGP/ MBA programme at IIM Visakhapatnam.

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Q: Can I get 100% scholarship at IIM Vizag?

Students pursiuing MBA/ PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam can avail financial aid and various other scholarships. The quantum of financial aid depends upon various factors and financial background and need of candidates. The students at IIM Vishakhapatnam can avail even 100% financial aid as a tuition fee waiver.

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Q: How can I prepare for admission at IIM Vishakhapatnam?

IIM Visakhapatnam accepts the scores and percentile obtained by candidates in the CAT exam for IIM Visakhapatnam course admissions. Candidates who want to take admission to the PGP or MBA programme offered by the institute must prepare diligently for CAT exam and further must prepare for Personal Interview round. Candidates must have good knowledge about Bachelor's degree subjects, work experience and extra curricular activities. Check CAT Preparation Strategy.

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Q: Is IIM Visakhapatnam hard to get?

Getting into IIM Visakhapatnam is not hard if a proper preparation is done in the initials stage. IIM Vizag admission to the MBA or PGP is entirely based on CAT exam score and percentile. CAT is a highly competitive exam that is a must have to get into the IIMs and other top management colleges in India. A well planned strategy along with the right approach is essential for admission to PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam. Read more about the CAT preparation strategy.

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Q: What are the documents required for IIM Vishakhapatnam MBA application process?

Candidates should have the following documents ready with them while doing registration for CAT for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admission:

Photograph
Signature
Qualifying examination marksheets
Certificate for SC/ ST/ EWS/ NC-OBC category candidates
PwD certificate (if applicable)

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Q: Is IIM Visakhapatnam worth joining?

IIM Vishakhapatnam is one of the most recent IIM established in the year 2015 under the mentorship of IIM Bangalore. Accoeding to the verified Shiksha Reviews, IIM Vizag has received good reviews from alumni and students regarding the placements, infrastructure and faculty members.

IIM Visakhapatnam has recorded 100% placements during the 2023-24 placements drive. The highest and average package offered during the 2024 placements stood at INR 43.25 LPA and INR 15.61 LPA, respectively.

The total IIM Visakhapatnam fees for MBA programme is INR 17.82 lakh. Considering the total tuition fee and the return on investment this seems to be a good return on the investment.

Aspirants can check below infographic for verified students reviews on Shiksha for IIM Vishakhapatnam:

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Q: Can I get into IIM Vishakhapatnam with 90 percentile?

IIM Vishakhapatnam admission to the PGDM courses like MBA are conducted through CAT aggregate percentile. For getting into a prestigious IIMs like IIM Bombay, IIM Kharagpur, One need to score a percentile of more than 98. However, if you score nearly 92 to 95, you will mostly get few IIMs like IIM - Vizag, Jammu, Nagpur, Amritsar, etc. and if you get above 95 percentile, then you can expect a call from better IIMs like Kashipur, Ranchi, etc. So, it is quite obvious that because of stiff competition, you won't get admission into IIMs with a percentile of 90. With the growing competition every year, students must target more than 95 percentile for ensuring their chances of selection.

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When will CAT 2024 result be declared for IIM Visakhapatnam admission?

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For admission to IIM Visakhapatnam for the flagship MBA (or PGP) course, the result of CAT 2024 is expected to be declared by the third week of December 2024. The institute released the provisional CAT 2024 answer key on December 3, 2024 and the last date to raise objection was December 5, 2024. H

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Are admission dates out for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA course?

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IM Visakhapatnam MBA admission dates for 2025 is out for the Post-Graduate Program in Management for the Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, Institutions of National Importance (PGPMCI) course. Candidates can refer for below dates for admission:

Event	Dates
Application Window	October 31, 2024 – December 31, 2024 (05:00 pm
Admissions Offers	January End, 2025 (05:00 pm)

Raj Sahani

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Are the placements at IIM Visakhapatnam good? What is the average placement record of this IIM?

Answered 3 months ago

Yes, IIM Visakhapatnam offers good placements to its students. IIM Visakhapatnam recorded 100% placements during the 2023-24 placement drive. Moreover, the highest and average package offered during IIM Visakhapatnam placements 2024 stood at INR 43.25 LPA and INR 15.61 LPA.

In addition to this, four

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Krishnendu Chatterjee

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Which are the most popular roles offered during IIM Visakhapatnam summer placements?

Answered 3 months ago

Maximum Roles were made by the Sales & Marketing domain that placed 30% of the total students during IIM Visakhapatnam summer placements 2024 for the PGP batch of 2023-25. The sector-wise roles distribution recorded during IIM Visakhapatnam summer placements 2024 for the PGP batch of 2023-25 is pres

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Krishnendu Chatterjee

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Is MBA/PGDM at IIM Visakhapatnam a good choice?

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MBA/PGDM at IIM Visakhapatnam - Good Choice?

Here's a summary of the key points discussed by students and alumni:

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* 100% Placements: IIM Visakhapatam has consistently achieved 100% placements for both summer and final placements.
* High Salary Packages: The hi

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