Indian Institute of Management Vishakapatnam

About Admission of IIM Vishakapatnam

IIM visakhapatnam offers a two year full time mba program and various executive programs. admission to the mba is based on a valid cat score along with a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 percent marks for general category and 45 percent for sc, st, and pwd candidates. selection includes three stages: initial shortlisting based on cat cutoff, evaluation of academic profile, work experience and gender diversity, followed by a personal interview. final selection weightage is given to cat score, interview, academics and work experience.

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IIM Vishakapatnam Summary

1. Programs Offered: PGP (MBA), Executive MBA/PGDM, PhD/Executive PhD
2. Application Dates: PGP: Jan 10–Feb 17, 2025; EMBA/PhD: varying until April 2025
3. Entrance Exams: CAT for PGP, EMAT for EMBA, GMAT/GRE/GATE for PhD
4. First-Year Fees: PGP ~₹19.8 lakhs – ₹20.5 lakhs; EMBA ₹7.5 – 11.9 lakhs; PhD nominal
5. Hostel Costs: Additional (not included in tuition; campus accommodation available)
6. Selection Criteria: Composite weightage of CAT/EMAT scores, academic record, work experience, gender diversity, PI

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IIM Vishakapatnam Entrance Exam Overview

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IIM Vishakapatnam Step-by-Step Admission Process

Online Registration

1. Register for CAT and complete the payment.
2. After CAT results are declared, fill out the IIM Visakhapatnam admission form on the official portal.

Document Submission

1. Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
2. Graduation marksheet or degree certificate
3. Valid ID proof and recent photograph
4. CAT scorecard
5. Work experience certificates, if applicable
6. Statement of Purpose or research proposal for PhD

Application Fee Payment

1. Pay the CAT application fee during registration.
2. No additional application fee is required for shortlisting by IIM Visakhapatnam.

Entrance Exam

1. Appear for CAT 2024 (for 2025 admission).
2. Ensure you meet both sectional and overall cutoffs.
3. Valid scores in other exams are accepted only for PhD.

Selection and Merit List

1. Shortlisting based on CAT score and academic background
2. Evaluation includes class 10, 12, graduation marks, and work experience
3. Additional points for gender and academic diversity

Interview and Final Offer

1. Personal interviews conducted between March 17 and April 14, 2025
2. Final admission offers released by May 15, 2025
3. Candidates must confirm admission by paying the fee and submitting documents

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IIM Vishakapatnam Application Timeline and Important Dates

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IIM Vishakapatnam Eligibility Criteria and Who Can Apply

1. For PGP: Bachelor's degree with at least 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC, ST, PwD)
2. Final-year students may apply, subject to proof of qualification
3. For PGPEx and PGPDGM: Minimum 55 percent in graduation and 3 years of work experience
4. For PhD: Master’s degree or equivalent with 55 percent marks along with a valid score in one of the approved exams

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IIM Vishakapatnam Exam Cutoffs and Selection Criteria

CAT Cutoff Percentiles (Expected)

Selection Weightage

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IIM Vishakapatnam Test Preparation Tips and Admission Strategy

1. Start CAT preparation at least 9 months in advance
2. Focus on sectional accuracy and mock tests
3. Review past CAT question papers and sectional cutoffs
4. Prepare for PI with current affairs, academic background, and personal goals
5. Strengthen profile with internships or relevant work experience
6. Target a high percentile to meet category-specific cutoffs