What's New at IIM Visakhapatnam
CAT 2024 Notification:
- The notification for the CAT exam has been released.
- Application Deadline: September 13, 2024.
- Admit Card Release: November 5, 2024.
- Exam Date: November 24, 2024 (4th Sunday of November).
- Students can register at iimcat.ac.in.
- Results Announcement: Expected in January 2025.
Recent Highlights:
- Rankings: IIM Visakhapatnam secured the 26th position in the Management category of the NIRF Rankings 2024.
- Placements 2024:
- Highest Package: ₹43.25 LPA.
- Average Package: ₹15.64 LPA.
Established in 2015, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam is one of the newer additions to the IIM family and operates under the mentorship of IIM Bangalore. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, IIM Visakhapatnam secured the 26th position among the top B-schools in India.
Admission to the MBA program at IIM Visakhapatnam is based on the CAT exam, followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates need an overall CAT percentile of 82 and a sectional percentile of 70 to be eligible. The final selection also considers factors such as academic qualifications, work experience, and gender diversity. The placements for IIM Visakhapatnam in 2024 have concluded, with the highest package reaching INR 43.25 LPA and the average package being INR 15.64 LPA.
For the 2023-25 batch at IIM Visakhapatnam, the minimum CAT percentile was 80.98. Out of 151,272 general category candidates who selected IIM Visakhapatnam PGP as their CAT preference, 2,267 were shortlisted for the PI WAT round, and 1,446 received final offers.
IIM Visakhapatnam Highlights
| Particulars |
Statistics |
| Established |
2015 |
| Accepted exams |
CAT, GRE, GMAT, GATE |
| Popular courses |
MBA, EMBA |
| Ownership |
Public/Government, Autonomous |
| Total courses |
4 courses across 1 stream |
| No. of faculty |
35 |
| Scholarship |
7 |
| Highest CTC - 2024 |
Rs 43.25 LPA |
| Average CTC - 2024 |
Rs 15.64 LPA |
IIM Visakhapatnam: Important Dates f
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What's New at IIM Visakhapatnam
CAT 2024 Notification:
- The notification for the CAT exam has been released.
- Application Deadline: September 13, 2024.
- Admit Card Release: November 5, 2024.
- Exam Date: November 24, 2024 (4th Sunday of November).
- Students can register at iimcat.ac.in.
- Results Announcement: Expected in January 2025.
Recent Highlights:
- Rankings: IIM Visakhapatnam secured the 26th position in the Management category of the NIRF Rankings 2024.
- Placements 2024:
- Highest Package: ₹43.25 LPA.
- Average Package: ₹15.64 LPA.
Established in 2015, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam is one of the newer additions to the IIM family and operates under the mentorship of IIM Bangalore. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, IIM Visakhapatnam secured the 26th position among the top B-schools in India.
Admission to the MBA program at IIM Visakhapatnam is based on the CAT exam, followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates need an overall CAT percentile of 82 and a sectional percentile of 70 to be eligible. The final selection also considers factors such as academic qualifications, work experience, and gender diversity. The placements for IIM Visakhapatnam in 2024 have concluded, with the highest package reaching INR 43.25 LPA and the average package being INR 15.64 LPA.
For the 2023-25 batch at IIM Visakhapatnam, the minimum CAT percentile was 80.98. Out of 151,272 general category candidates who selected IIM Visakhapatnam PGP as their CAT preference, 2,267 were shortlisted for the PI WAT round, and 1,446 received final offers.
IIM Visakhapatnam Highlights
| Particulars |
Statistics |
| Established |
2015 |
| Accepted exams |
CAT, GRE, GMAT, GATE |
| Popular courses |
MBA, EMBA |
| Ownership |
Public/Government, Autonomous |
| Total courses |
4 courses across 1 stream |
| No. of faculty |
35 |
| Scholarship |
7 |
| Highest CTC - 2024 |
Rs 43.25 LPA |
| Average CTC - 2024 |
Rs 15.64 LPA |
IIM Visakhapatnam: Important Dates for Admission 2025
The following table outlines the key events and tentative dates for the PGP (MBA) admission process in 2025:
| Event |
Tentative Dates |
| Phase 1 Shortlist |
January 6, 2025 |
| Application Submission |
January 6 – March 4, 2025 (1 PM) |
| Application Edit Window |
March 5 – 8, 2025 |
| Call for Personal Interview |
April 1 – 3, 2025 |
| Personal Interview |
April 10 – May 6, 2025 |
| Admission Offers |
May 20, 2025 |
| Registration |
June 24, 2025 |
IIM Visakhapatnam Courses
The MBA fees at IIM Visakhapatnam amount to INR 17,82,960 Lakhs, which represents an increase from the previous year when the Institute charged INR 15.04 Lakhs for the same program. Additionally, IIM Visakhapatnam provides a range of other programs, including PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, Doctoral, and Certificate Programs. Below, you'll find key highlights of the courses offered by IIM Visakhapatnam:
| Course Name |
Fees |
Program Details |
| PGP |
INR 17,82,960 |
Intake: 356 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
Selection Criteria: CAT + Personal Interview |
| PGPEx |
INR 10,80,000 |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks + 3-year work experience
Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMV Test + Personal Interview |
| EMBA |
INR 10,80,000 |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks + 3-year work experience.
Selection Criteria: EMAT + Personal Interview |
IIM Visakhapatnam Admission 2025
IIM Visakhapatnam's admission process for 2025 starts with CAT 2024 registrations. Candidates who appear for the CAT and select IIM Visakhapatnam as one of their preferences will be shortlisted based on their CAT percentile.
The IIM Vizag admission process follows these steps:
| Admission Stages |
Description |
| Register for CAT |
Candidates should register for CAT and apply for IIM Visakhapatnam as one of their preference in the CAT form. |
| CAT Exam |
Appear for the CAT exam, as CAT Percentiles will be used for the first shortlisting. |
| Apply to IIMV |
The candidates who have cleared the CAT cut-off will be asked to apply to the PGP program at the IIMV website. |
| Shortlist for Personal Interview |
Now the candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their CAT Percentiles, academic qualifications, work experience, and gender diversity. |
| Personal Interview Round |
The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a personal interview. |
| Final Selection |
The final selection will be based on the performance of candidates in the CAT exam, personal interview, academic qualification, work experience, and gender diversity. |
IIM Visakhapatnam CAT Cut-off 2024
The CAT cut-off criteria for IIM Visakhapatnam involve an overall score of 82 and a sectional cut-off of 70 for all sections. These CAT cut-off scores are used to select candidates for the interview stage.
| Category |
Overall |
VARC |
DILR |
QA |
| Unreserved |
82 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
| EWS |
72 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
| NC-OBC |
72 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
| SC |
50 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
| ST |
40 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
| PwD |
40 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
IIM Visakhapatnam Placements 2024
The 2023 placements at IIM Visakhapatnam achieved 100% success. The average package was INR 15.64 LPA, while the highest package reached INR 43.25 LPA, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. The BFSI sector accounted for the highest number of offers at 34%. Prominent recruiters included Accenture, Adani Wilmar, Asian Paints, DS Group, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finserv. Further highlights of the IIM Visakhapatnam Placements 2024 are detailed in the table below:
| Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
| Number of Recruiters |
177 |
| Number of New Recruiters |
117 |
| Placement Percentage |
100% |
| Highest Package |
INR 43.25 LPA |
| Average Package |
INR 15.64 LPA |
| Top 10% Average Package |
INR 28.6 LPA |
| Top 25% Average Package |
INR 24.62 LPA |
| Top 50% Average Package |
INR 21.05 LPA |
| International Offers |
4 |
| Average Package of International Offers |
INR 19.5 LPA |
| Top Sector |
BFSI, IT & Consulting |
| Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Adani Wilmar, Asian paints, DS Group, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, etc. |
The IIM Visakhapatnam placement report for the last 4 years is mentioned below:
| Year |
Highest CTC |
Average CTC |
| 2023 |
INR 32.65 LPA |
INR 16.61 LPA |
| 2022 |
INR 31.60 LPA |
INR 15.06 LPA |
| 2021 |
INR 20.82 LPA |
INR 12.62 LPA |
| 2020 |
INR 27 LPA |
INR 13.08 LPA |
IIM Visakhapatnam Ranking
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam has earned recognition as one of the top B-schools in India, achieving commendable rankings from prestigious institutions such as NIRF and IIRF. The specific rankings conferred upon the institute by these institutions are detailed below:
| Ranking body |
Year |
Category |
Rank |
| NIRF |
2024 |
Management |
26 |
| NIRF |
2023 |
Management |
29 |
| IIRF |
2024 |
Top Govt. B-School |
24 |
| IIRF |
2023 |
Top Govt. B-School |
27 |
Life at IIM Visakhapatnam
IIM Visakhapatnam operates from two campuses—the temporary campus and the permanent campus, which spans approximately 241 acres of land. While the permanent campus boasts world-class facilities, the temporary campus affords students a picturesque beach view from their hostel rooms. The college maintains five separate hostels in close proximity to the campus, and transportation services are provided for commuting between the campus and the hostel. A typical day on campus is predominantly occupied by classes, featuring lectures, presentations, and case studies. Following the academic sessions, students engage in assignments, given the rigorous nature of the curriculum.
Contact :
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
