IIM Visakhapatnam PG, Doctorate Courses 2025

Refer the below mentioned table to check IIM Visakhapatnam PGP placements 2023 statistics as compared with other top IIMs:

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:

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

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.

The batch wise average package received during IIM Visakhapatnam placements in recent past is presented below:

IIM Visakhapatnam Placements 2023 has been concluded with 100% placements. IIM Visakhapatnam average package increased by 10.29% at INR 16.61 LPA whereas IIM Visakhapatnam the highest package stood at INR 32.65 LPA. 17% of the total number of students (193 students) received dual offers.

Yes, IIM Visakhapatnam offers 100% placements to its PGP students. During the past three placement drives, the placement percentage has been 100%.

A total of 4 international and 26 dual offers were made during IIM Visakhapatnam placements 2024. Earlier, the total no. of offers made during IIM Visakhapatnam PGP placements 2023 is not released. However, the placement rate recorded during IIM Visakhapatnam PGP placements 2023 was 100%. Further, 17% of the total students received dual offers during IIM Visakhapatnam PGP placements 2023. It is to note that the current PGP batch of 2021-23 included 193 students out of which 70% was male students and 30% was female students.

Here are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at IIM Visakhapatnam:

• Get involved in extracurricular activities.
• Engage in Co-curricular Activities.
• Seek Support and Guidance.
• Explore the Locality.
• Manage Time Effectively.

Here are some additional tips that you may find helpful:

• Set realistic expectations. IIM Visakhapatnam is a challenging program, so it is important to set realistic expectations for yourself. Don't expect to ace every exam or get every job you apply for. Instead, focus on learning as much as you can and on developing your skills.
• Manage your time effectively. IIM Visakhapatnam is a demanding programme so it is important to manage your time effectively. 
• Take care of yourself. : It is important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. It also means taking time for yourself to relax and de-stress.

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.

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

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.

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.

Students at IIM Visakhapatnam can avail various scholarships and financial assistance. To avail IIM Visakhapatnam financial aid, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirement. Students who want to apply for financial assistance must follow a certain procedure:

STEP 1: The Financial Aid Committee undertakes a two-step process for deciding the number of awardees and the quantum of aid. First, students are required to submit an application form with the following details:

• Educational Qualifications
• Work experience (if any)
• Annual Gross Household Income (including income of the student if employed before joining IIMV and outstanding loans, if any)
• Household Savings
• Real Estate Assets
• Other Assets

STEP 2: All eligible students who have submitted their applications are encouraged to appear for a Personal Interview conducted by a panel of faculty members.

STEP 3: The faculty panel evaluates the financial requirements of students based on the data provided in the application form, and upon their assessments, assigns a Financial-Need Score to each student. By using the weighted average methodology established by the committee, finally, shortlisted applicants are granted financial assistance.

Following documents are required during the time of Program Registration:

• IT Returns document for the immediately preceding financial year
• Income Certificate for the immediately preceding financial year
• Household Savings documents
• Property documents
• Loan Documents (if any)
• EMI payment receipts (if any)

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.

The PGPEx is a course for working professionals. The  candidates must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. The candidates must have a minimum of three years of full ime work experience after their qualifying degree. A valid CAT, GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. 

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.

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.

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:

IIM Visakhapatnam offers various courses in Management. After the thorough admission procedure, candidates have to pay an overall amount of fees to secure their seats in the Institution. Tuition fee, student welfare funds, convocation fee, alumni fee, etc. makes up the entire course fee. In the following table, course-wise total tuition fee is given:

*The fee mentioned above is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.