IIM Visakhapatnam: One of India’s New-Age IIMs (All Details 2026/27)

About IIM Visakhapatnam

Under the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017, IIM Visakhapatnam became an Institution of National Importance. The institute focuses on management education, research, and related fields. 

The institute aims to build capabilities in management education and research.

IIM Vizag Logo and Motto

The IIM Visakhapatnam logo reflects the institute’s focus on knowledge, growth, and progress. Its design combines an eye, sun, waves, and arrow.

Tagline

विद्या परं दैवतम्

Its translation is “Knowledge is the supreme deity.” The transliteration is “Vidya param daivatam.” The tagline is sourced from Bhartrihari’s Niti Shatakam.

IIM Vizag Location and Campus Area

IIM Visakhapatnam has two campuses: the city campus is located within Andhra University, while the permanent campus is situated at Gambheeram Village, Anandapuram Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. The permanent campus spans 241 acres and is designed as a modern GRIHA 5-star-rated campus.

Brand Identity and Recognition

IIM Visakhapatnam has earned recognition across academics, research, entrepreneurship, and workplace practices.

• Institution of National Importance: IIM Visakhapatnam is under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• BGA Accreditation: Member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA).
• SIRO Recognition: Recognised as an industrial-research organisation by DSIR, Government of India.
• Great Place to Work: Certified for its professional and vibrant campus environment.
• UN Affiliations: Signatory to UN PRME and member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Home to IIMV-FIELD and an Atal Incubation Centre supported by NITI Aayog.
• Unique Recognition: Hosts the Dr B. R. Ambedkar Chair Professorship, endowed by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

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IIM Visakhapatnam: Highlights

Explore the key highlights of IIM Visakhapatnam: 

Particulars	Details
Full Name	Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
Established Year	2017
Type	Public / Government Institution
Campus Area	241 Acres
IIM Visakhapatnam Location	Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Director (2026)	M Chandrasekhar
Membership	Member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
NIRF India Ranking 2025	#29
Flagship Program	Post Graduate Program (PGP/MBA)
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IIM Visakhapatnam: Courses

IIM Visakhapatnam courses include the PGP, EMBA, and PGPMCI programmes. It also offers EPGDPM and PGDMEx for professionals, along with PhD, Executive PhD, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship programmes.

Program	Duration	IIM Visakhapatnam Eligibility Criteria	Key Highlights
PGP	2 Years	50% marks in a bachelor’s degree or CA, CS, ICWA (CMA), or FAI qualification	Full-time residential programme focused on leadership in a global business environment
EMBA	2 Years	Indian nationals residing in India with a bachelor’s degree and 50% marks	Blended programme focused on management, analytical, and decision-making skills
PGPMCI	2 Years	B.Tech/B.Arch or M.Tech/M.Arch students/graduates from qualifying PTIs/CFTIs/INIs with a valid national-level entrance score	Develops skills in management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and business decision-making
EPGDPM	1 Year	50% in bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ work experience, and employment in DDP, DPSUs, or private defence enterprises; government/PSU employees need 15 years’ remaining service	Develops leadership and management skills for defence production officers and executives
PGDMEx	1 Year	Indian nationals with a bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years and 3 years of full-time post-graduation work experience	Builds strategic business acumen and cross-functional leadership skills
PhD	5 Years	55% in bachelor’s and master’s degrees, or 50% in CA/ICWA/CS with 55% in B.Com, or 6.5 CGPA in a four-year bachelor’s degree	Research-focused programme covering coursework, examinations, and thesis work
Executive PhD (Exec-PhD)	4 Years	Same academic requirements as PhD, plus 10 years of full-time work experience	Prepares scholars for academia, government, industry, and management research
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)	1 Year	Indian residents with a relevant PhD obtained within 3 years, age 35 years or below, and at least one ABDC (A) or higher publication	Supports advanced research and career development in business management

Certificate Program

Program	Duration	Eligibility	Key Highlights
PG Certificate in Entrepreneurship	18 Months	Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks, Indian citizenship, and residence in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. Age limit: 22–40 years. Existing founders with a 1–2-year operational venture	Program with 10 months of academic training and 8 months of mentoring and incubation

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IIM Visakhapatnam Fee Structure

IIM Visakhapatnam fees vary by programme. PGP fees are ₹11.79 lakh for 1st year, while EMBA fees are ₹11.90 lakh. PGPMCI fees range from ₹6.71 lakh to ₹7.37 lakh + GST. 

Post Graduate Programs

Program	Duration	Fees	Caution Deposit (Refundable)	Other Details
PGP (2026-28)	1 Year	1st Year: ₹11,79,295	₹40,000	Advance of ₹25,000 per term for mess, AC, printing, and photocopy charges.
EMBA	2 Year	₹11,90,000 Total Fees	—	₹1.80 lakh initially, followed by ₹2.10 lakh and four instalments of ₹2 lakh each.
PGPMCI	2 Year	₹6.71 lakh + GST for current PTI students and ₹7.37 lakh + GST for CFTI/INI alumni.  (Total Fees)	—	—
EPGDPM	2 Years	Base Fee: ₹8,25,000	—	—
PGDMEx	1 Year	₹4,72,500	—	Application Fee of ₹10,000 + GST, payable separately from the program fee.

Doctoral & Fellowship Programs

Program	Duration	Fees	Additional Benefits
PhD	5 Years	Nil	Stipend of ₹37,000/month for the first 2 years and ₹42,000/month from the third year, as per UGC norms.
Exec-PhD	4 Years	First instalment of ₹7.50 lakh, including a ₹50,000 refundable caution deposit + GST	-
PDF	1 Year	Monthly stipend of ₹ 75,000/ p.m., consolidated	Up to ₹2 lakh conference grant and office space for the PDF.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Admission Process

IIM Vizag MBA admission is based on CAT scores, academic profile and performance in the PI. IIM Visakhapatnam admission criteria for each program have been tabulated below. 

PGP Admission Process

Parameter	Details
Selection Process	Three-phase selection process with uniform parameters and weights across categories.
Phase 1 – Shortlisting	Based on CAT sectional and overall percentile cut-offs. Candidates must have a positive raw score in all CAT sections.
Phase 2 – Pre-PI Shortlist	Based on CAT, Class 10, Class 12, Bachelor’s degree, gender diversity, and work experience/professional course.
Phase 3 – Final Selection	PI followed by final composite scoring.
Final Selection	Based on category-wise merit rank and final aggregate score.

EMBA Admission Process

Stage	Key Details
Phase 1	Shortlisting based on eligibility and submitted documents.
Phase 2	EMAT/CAT/GRE/GMAT + Personal Interview
Phase 3	Offer based on composite score and seat availability.
Weightage	EMAT 47.5% + PI 47.5% + Gender Diversity 5%.

PGPMCI  Admission Process

Parameter	Details
Application	Online form with SOP and supporting documents.
Aptitude Test	Proctored online test; valid CAT/GRE/GMAT scores provide exemption.
Weightage	Class 10: 15%; Class 12: 15%; UG/PG: 30%; Gender Diversity: 10%; Aptitude Test/CAT/GRE/GMAT: 30%.
Final Selection	Based on the final score; GoI reservation norms apply.

EPGDPM Admission Process

Stage	Details
Shortlisting	Candidates are shortlisted based on basic eligibility criteria.
Online Selection	Includes a proctored Aptitude Test, Personal Interview, and SOP evaluation.
Personal Interview	Online interview with an expert panel.
SOP	Maximum 250 words, covering programme interest and expected benefits.
Application	Eligible candidates, including sponsored and self-sponsored applicants, must submit the online form and SOP.
Final Selection	Based on Aptitude Test score, Personal Interview score and SOP evaluation.

PGDMEx 

Phase	Details
Phase 1 – Screening	Applications are screened based on the online IIM Visakhapatnam application form and minimum eligibility criteria.
Phase 2 – MAST & PI	Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Management Aptitude and Skill Test (MAST) and Personal Interview (PI). Both are conducted online.
Weightage	MAST: 30%; PI: 70%; Total: 100%
Test Requirement	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, etc. cannot substitute MAST.
Phase 3 – Offer	Final selection is based on the composite MAST and PI score.

PhD Admission Process

Stage / Parameter	Details
Area Requirements	Production & Operations requires a relevant background; Strategy requires 2 years of post-qualification full-time work experience.
Test Score	A valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC NET/JRF/CSIR NET score is required, depending on the specialisation.
Shortlisting	Candidates are shortlisted based on application details and recommendations from the respective areas.
Interview	Shortlisted candidates are called to Visakhapatnam for an offline interview.
Selection Criteria	Based on multiple parameters, including test scores, academic performance, and interview performance, as specified by the respective area.
Final Requirement	Candidates must participate in all admission stages; selected candidates must attend the Orientation and Preparatory Program.

Executive Ph.D Admission Process

Parameter	Details
Admission Process	PI shortlisting, two rounds of PI, followed by the final Merit List.
PI Shortlist	Based on SOP, academic qualifications, professional accomplishments, and relevant work experience.
Personal Interview	Two rounds assess the candidate’s suitability, portfolio, SOP, academic record, and professional background.
Merit List	Based on PI score, academic qualifications, relevant work experience, professional accomplishments, and Research SOP.

PDF Admission Process

IIM Visakhapatnam Selection Criteria	Details
SOP Submission	Submit an SOP of up to 2,000 words covering the title, research motivation, approach, and 2 references.
Application Evaluation	Based on the SOP and its alignment with IIMV faculty research interests.
Research Presentation & PI	Shortlisted candidates present their research work/proposal, followed by a Personal Interview before the PDF Selection Committee.
Final Selection	PDF offers are made based on selection recommendations, with a Reporting Faculty Member identified.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Admission Timeline

Check the key IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admission dates in the table below:

Events	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Begins	August 3, 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM)
CAT 2026 Admit Card Release	November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Examination	November 29, 2026 (Three Sessions)
CAT 2026 Result Declaration	Early January 2027
Personal Interview (PI) & Written Ability Test (WAT)	February – April 2027
Final Merit List & Admission Offers	May 2027

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IIM Visakhapatnam CAT Cutoff

The IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff has varied across categories. Check the qualifying CAT cutoff for IIM Vizag.

Category	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
General	82	82	80	85	85
EWS	72	72	72	—	75
NC-OBC	72	72	72	60	75
SC	50	50	45	55	55
ST	40	40	35	40	40
PwD	40	40	35	40	40

IIM Visakhapatnam Seats and Batch Size

The IIM Visakhapatnam batch size includes 340 PGP seats and 30 seats for the PG Certificate in Entrepreneurship programme. 

Program	Total Seats
PGP	340
PG Certificate in Entrepreneurship	30

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IIM Visakhapatnam Placements (PGP 2024–26)

The IIM Visakhapatnam placement report 2024–26 recorded 180 companies, with a highest package of ₹81.43 LPA and an average package of ₹15 LPA. 

Further, the IIM Visakhapatnam recruitment includes leading firms such as Accenture, Barclays, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Microsoft, and Netflix.

Particulars	Details
Companies Participated	180
IIM Visakhapatnam Highest Package	₹81.43 LPA
Average CTC – Top 10%	₹25.46 LPA
Average CTC – Top 25%	₹21.00 LPA
Average CTC – Top 50%	₹18.23 LPA
Overall Average CTC	₹15.00 LPA
Median CTC	₹14.00 LPA

Top Recruiters at IIM Visakhapatnam

Accenture	Aliens Group	Anand Rathi	Axis Bank	Bandhan Bank
Barclays	BNY	Bharat Petroleum	Capgemini	Chella Software
Country Delight	CRISIL	DE Shaw & Co	Decimal Point	Deloitte
Dr Lal PathLabs	Dr Reddy’s	EIL	EY	Federal Bank
Futures First	GEP	Godrej Properties	Goldman Sachs	Greaves Cotton
HashedIn	Havells	HDFC Bank	HILTI	Himalaya
HP	ICICI Bank	ICICI Lombard	IDBI Bank	IDFC FIRST Bank
IndusInd Bank	Infosys	KPMG	Landmark Group	Mahindra
Micron	Microsoft	My Home	NeenOpal	Netflix

IIM Visakhapatnam Ranking

The IIM Visakhapatnam ranking stood at 29th in India in NIRF 2025, placing it among the country’s top management institutes. 

Ranking Body / Category	Year	Global / National Rank
NIRF	2025	29 in India

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IIM Visakhapatnam Campus

Located between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, the IIM Visakhapatnam campus offers a peaceful setting with quality learning, comfortable residential facilities, and strong student support.

Library

The IIM Visakhapatnam library has 1,046+ e-books, 7+ online magazines and newspapers, 3+ e-journal databases, and 5+ research support tools. It also offers automated book-lending services.

Hostel

The IIM Visakhapatnam hostel has 10 separate buildings with furnished single and double rooms. Facilities include Wi-Fi, refrigerators, discussion rooms, dining halls, and indoor games.

Health Centre

The campus Health Centre has a medical officer, counsellor, and nurse. Students are also covered by an insurance policy during their academic tenure.

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IIM Visakhapatnam Notable Alumni

The IIM Visakhapatnam alumni work at Ola Electric, NetApp, Infosys, Barclays, and Highradius. They hold roles across technology, finance, government, and management. 

Name	Designation	Current Organisation
Akshat Bisht	Senior Program Manager	Ola Electric Technologies
Saji Joseph	Director of Engineering	NetApp India Pvt Ltd
Shriram Padale	Associate Partner	MarketsandMarkets
Swapna Devi Mandava	Deputy Commissioner	Government Of Andhra Pradesh
Alok Kumar Mishra	Technology Lead	Infosys Ltd.
Upendra Rao Moola	General Manager And Head of Projects & Engineering	Aragen Life Sciences Limited
Adithya Sannidhi	Assistant Vice President	Barclays
Snehal Prajapati	Associate Director	Highradius
Manish Ghosal	Vice President & Head of Products	Recordent (India)
Siya Kusampudi	Associate Director – Digital Marketing	Miracle Software Systems India Private Limited

IIM Visakhapatnam Contact Details

Details	Information
Name	Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
Address	City Campus: Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam Andhra Bank School of Business Building Andhra University Campus, Visakhapatnam – 530 003. Permanent Campus: Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam Gambheeram Village Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam – 531 163
Phone Number	+91 891-282 4444, 2824400
Email	info@iimv.ac.in
Official Website	https://www.iimv.ac.in/

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