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IIM Visakhapatnam Admission Process

IIM Visakhapatnam admissions are entrance-based. Students must have valid CAT scores for MBA/PGD admissions at IIM Vizag. The shortlisted candidates further participate in the interview round. IIM Visakhapatnam admission criteria for the EMBA course include a composite score of performance in the EMAT and Personal Interview (both conducted in online mode). 

  • Admissions at IIM Visakhapatnam are offered to programmes like MBA, EMBA and PhD.
  • Entrance Exams Accepted: CAT for PGP and MBA; EMAT/CAT/GRE/GMAT for EMBA; CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF for PhD.
  • The last date to submit the application form for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA admissions was January 23, 2026. Personal interview in offline mode will be conducted from March 08 to April 12, 2026.
  • Applications for EMBA admissions at IIM Vizag close on February 09, 2026.  
  • Last date to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam EPGDPM Admissions 2026 is February 05, 2026. 
  • IIMV Aptitude Test for PGPMCI admissions at IIM Vizag will be conducted on February 08, 2026
  • PhD Admissions at IIM Visakhapatnam are ongoing, and students can apply till Feb 11, 2026. 
  • IIM Visakhapatnam Selection Criteria 2026: CAT+ Personal Interview for PGP admissions; EMAT/ CAT/GRE/GMAT+ Personal Interview for EMBA admissions; IIMV Aptitude Test/CAT/GRE/GMAT+ Past academic performance for PGPMCI; MAST+ Personal Interview for PGDMEx admissions. 

IIM Vizag admissions to PhD courses are based on CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF examination scores and past academic performance. Students must fulfil the eligibility criteria of IIM Visakhapatnam to apply for the courses. The IIM Visakhapatnam application process is done in online mode. 

Also See: IIM Visakhapatnam Placements

IIM Visakhapatnam Admissions 2026 Highlights

IIM Visakhapatnam admissions are based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for IIM Visakhapatnam admission 2026.

IIM Vizag Admission Criteria 2026

ProgrammeSelection Criteria

PGP

CAT+ Personal Interview

EMBA

EMAT/ CAT/GRE/GMAT+ Personal Interview

PGPMCI

IIMV Aptitude Test/CAT/GRE/GMAT+ Past academic performance 

EPGDPM

Online Proctored Aptitude Test+ Personal Interview

PGDMEx

MAST+ Personal Interview

PhD

GMAT/GRE, CAT/GATE/ UGC-JRF (NET) score+ past academic performance+ interview

Executive PhD

Statement of Purpose (SOP)+ Previous academic qualifications+ interview

How Can I Apply for IIM Visakhapatnam Admission?

Fill out the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam application form for admissions to the college. The IIM Visakhapatnam application process varies for PGP and Ph.D programmes.

IIM Vizag Registrations 2026 

Course

IIM Visakhapatnam Application Process

PGP

  1. Pay the CAT application fees of Rs 2,600 for general category students and Rs 1,300 for SC/ST/PWD students.
  2. Apply for the PGP programme through the link provided by IIM Visakhapatnam.
  3. The details of shortlisted candidates will be released by the IIM Visakhapatnam on the official website.

PGPEx

  1. Apply for the PGPEx programme through the application form released on the official website of IIM Visakhapatnam.

  2. Pay the application fees of Rs 1,000 (Rs 500 for NC-OBC and EWS candidates, no fees for SC/ST/PwD and Women candidates) and submit the application form.

  3. Selected candidates will be called for an interview process.
eMBA
  1. Candidates can apply for IIM Visakhapatnam eMBA admissions through the application form released on the official website.
  2. Candidates are exempted from the EMAT examination if they have appeared for the CAT/GRE/GMAT examination.
  3. Pay the application fees of Rs 1,000.

Ph.D

  1. Candidates must apply through the application form released on the official website of IIM Visakhapatnam.
  2. Upload the documents required and pay the application fees of Rs 500 (SC/ST/PwD/EWS/NC-OBS/Women/Transgender candidates are exempted from paying application fees).

Also See: IIM Visakhapatnam Courses

IIM Visakhapatnam Admissions 2026 for PG Courses

IIM Visakhapatnam admission to its PG programme is done in the course of PGP in Management and its specialisations in the field of Behavioural Sciences, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Quantitative Methods & Information Systems, Operations, Public Policy, and Strategy.

IIM Visakhapatnam Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses

ProgrammeSelection Criteria

PGP

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks.

CAT+ Personal Interview

EMBA

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. 

EMAT/ CAT/GRE/GMAT+ Personal Interview

PGPMCI

UG: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year B.Tech Students of PTIs

                              (OR)

PG: Any Semester M.Tech Students of PTIs

                               (OR)

Alumni: B.Tech/M.Tech graduates of the current year or previous year only, of all NITs and IIITs (irrespective of MoU status with IIMV).

EPGDPM

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks

Online Proctored Aptitude Test+ Personal Interview

PGDMEx

Bachelor's degree

MAST+ Personal Interview

IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Admissions 2026

CAT scores followed by a personal interview are conducted for Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam PGP admissions. Students can chekc below admission dates and the admission process for the PGP programme below. 

IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Admission Dates 2026

EventDates

Application Submission

January 06 (17:00 hrs) – January 23, 2026 (17:00 hrs)

Call for Personal Interview & 

Acceptance of Interview Consent form

February 02 – February 06, 2026

Personal Interview

March 08 – April 12, 2026 (Offline Mode)

Admission Offers

May 15, 2026

IIM Vizag PGP Admission Process 2026

  • Students have to appear and qualify for the CAT examination.

  • IIM Visakhapatnam will declare the CAT cutoff percentage.

  • Students who meet the IIM Visakhapatnam admission criteria can fill out the application form on the official website of the institute.

  • Further, on the basis of their CAT percentile, students are called to appear for a Personal Interview. 

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for IIM Visakhapatnam admissions based on the student's performance in the PI.

  • Candidates are allocated the seats 25% based on their CAT percentile, 48% based on their PI and 48% based on their work experience; the rest is past academic performance.

  • Complete the admission process by submitting documents and paying the IIM Visakhapatnam admission fees.

Also See: IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoffs

IIM Visakhapatnam EMBA Admissions 2026

IIM Vizag EMBA admissions are based on CAT/ GRE/ GMAT scores. Students can check below details of Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam admission criteria for Executive MBA programmes. 

IIM Visakhapatnam EMBA Admission Dates 2026

ParticularsDate

Application Open

December 22, 2025

Application Close 

February 09, 2026

EMAT

February 14, 2026

Interview

February 15, 2026

Result Declaration (Tentative)

On or before

February 20, 2026

IIM Vizag EMBA Admission Process 2026

  • Students must meet the IIM Visakhapatnam eligibility criteria for the EMBA course.
  • Appear and qualify for the EMAT exam.
  • Students who may have appeared for CAT/GRE/GMAT and have a valid test score can be exempted from appearing in EMAT.
  • IIM Vizag admission to the EMBA programme is based on a composite score of performance in the EMAT and Personal Interview.
  • The final composite score for IIM Visakhapatnam EMBA admission process will be created based on a 47.5% weight to EMAT score, 47.5% weight to PI, and 5% will be awarded to Female and Transgender applicants for the institute’s commitment towards Gender diversity.

IIM Visakhapatnam PGPMCI Admissions 2026

IIMV Aptitude Test will be conducted on February 08, 2026 for PGPMCI admissions at IIM Vizag. Students can check the details of Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam admission dates and selection process below. 

IIM Visakhapatnam PGPMCI Admission Dates 2026

EventDates

IIMV Aptitude Test

February 08, 2026 (Online mode)

Admissions Offers #

(only for the candidates who opted for this in the application form)

Mid-February, 2026 

Inauguration of the Program (Virtual)

2nd week of March, 2026

Program Orientation (Virtual)

2nd week of March, 2026

Start of Term-1 Classes (Virtual)

2nd week of March, 2026

End of Module-1

February, 2027

Convocation for DBM (Module 1)

April, 2027

Start of Module-2

June, 2027

IIM Vizag PGPMCI Admission Process 2026

  • Eligible applicants are required to submit an online application form along with a Statement of Purpose (SoP) and the necessary supporting documents.
  • Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with PTIs and/or a reputable third-party agency, will conduct a proctored online test to assess all the eligible participants.
  • Candidates who have a valid test score of either CAT/GRE/GMAT will be exempted from appearing in the PGPMCI Aptitude Test.
  • Final merit list is prepared based on IIMV Aptitude Test/CAT/GRE/GMAT and Past academic performance.

IIM Visakhapatnam EPGDPM Admissions 2026

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam offers Executive Post-Graduate Diploma Program in Management (EPGDPM) admissions based on performance in online test and interview conducted by the college. Students can check details of IIM Visakhapatnam admission dates and selection process below. 

IIM Visakhapatnam EPGDM Admission Dates 2026

Event
Dates
Application Submission#December 22 –  January 22, 2026
Online Written Test#January 31, 2026 (Online Human Proctoring)
Personal Interview#February 07, 2026
Admission Offers#February 13, 2026

IIM Vizag EPGDPM Admission Process 2026

  • Students will first be shortlisted based on their fulfilment of the basic eligibility criteria.
  • Shortlisted students will participate in an online selection process that includes an online test and a personal interview.
  • The final merit list will be prepared based on scores in the Online Aptitude Test (Proctor-based), the Online Personal Interview and evaluation of the Statement of Purpose (SoP).

IIM Visakhapatnam PGDMEx Admissions 2026

Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives (PGDMEx) is offered by Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam at PG level. Students can check step wise IIM Vizag PGDMEx selection process below.

IIM Vizag PGDMEx Admission Process 2026

  • Eligible students must fill out online application form from official website. 
  • Shortlisted students must appear for the Management Aptitude and Skill Test (MAST) and Personal Interview (PI).
  • No other test scores (such as CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, etc.) will be considered as a substitute for MAST.
  • Admission offers will be extended to candidates based on their composite scores, availability of seats, and satisfying any minimum cut-offs as determined by the Admissions Committee

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admissions 2026

At the doctoral level, IIM Visakhapatnam admissions are offered to a 4-year Ph.D programme. The Ph.D programme at IIM Visakhapatnam is offered in a full-time mode.

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admission Dates 2026

EventDates

Application Submission

17 Dec 2025 to 31 Jan 2026

Personal Interview (offline)

3rd week of April

Admission Offers#

1st week of May

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admission Process

  • Candidates must qualify the GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF/IIMB Test to be eligible for IIITA Doctorate admissions.

  • Eligible candidates have to apply on the official website.

  • Further, on the basis of their CAT percentile, students are called to appear for a Personal Interview. 

  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on the student's performance in the PI.

  • Candidates selected need to deposit the IIM Vizag fees and submit the documents to confirm their admission. 

IIM Visakhapatnam Executive PhD Admissions 2026

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam offers Executive Ph.D. programme of IIM Visakhapatnam is for individuals with work experience. Given below are details of the IIM Vizag Ex PhD admission dates and selection process.

IIM Visakhapatnam Executive PhD Admission Dates 2026

EventDate

Application Submission

17 Dec 2025 to 31 Jan 2026 (15:00) IST

Round 1 Personal Interviews (Online)

3rd week of April

Round 2 Personal Interview (Online)

1st week and 2nd week of May

Admission Offer Letters

3rd week of May

IIM Visakhapatnam Executive PhD Admissions 2026

  • Students must meet eligibility criteria.
  • Fill out the application form on the official website. 
  • Shortlisted students must then attend an interview. 
  • Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview Score, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience, professional accomplishments, and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Documents Required for IIM Visakhapatnam Admissions

  • 10th and 12th marksheets.

  • Entrance exam scorecard (CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF(NET)).

  • Birth certificate.

  • ID proof.

  • Statement of Purpose.

  • Work Experience Letters/Payslips(If applicable)

  • Passport-sized photographs.

  • Migration/Transfer certificate.

Also See: IIM Visakhapatnam Facilities

College Predictors

The college predictors given above can be used to check the eligibility for admission to the college accepting these qualifying examinations.

IIM Visakhapatnam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is it necessary to appear for a personal interview for admission to the PGPEx course?

Yes, students have to appear and qualify for the personal interview for the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam admission to the PGPEx course.

2: What is the IIM Visakhapatnam admission process of the PGPM course?

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam admission to the PGPM course will be done on the basis of the students' performance in CAT followed by a Personal Interview.

3: Which entrance examination is accepted for the IIM Visakhapatnam Ph.D course?

Scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF(NET)/CSIR (NET) are accepted for Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam admission to the Ph.D course.

4: Is IIM Visakhapatnam good for PGP?

Yes, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam is good for the PGP programme. The duration of the programme offered is 2 years. Candidates can check for their eligibility from the course page above.

Student Reviews for IIM Visakhapatnam

College Infrastructure: 4.4/5
Academics: 4.5/5
Placements: 4.3/5
Value for Money: 4.3/5
Campus Life: 4.6/5

environment is a very good and nice place

Academics

1. I am enrolled in the Post Graduate Program in Management. The quality of teaching is good. 2. The curriculum is updated and in line with the recent developments in the field. Workshops are also conducted for students.

Great experience, I love it

Verified Review

Academics

Great and encouraging faculty , attendance is mandatory, quizzes,group submissions , mid term and end term exams, encouraging teachers, updated curriculum and as per IIM Bangalore curriculum pattern .

Review for IIM Vizag (2025-27 Batch)

Academics

1. I am enrolled in the Post Graduate Program in Management. The quality of teaching is good. 2. The curriculum is updated and in line with the recent developments in the field. Workshops are also conducted for students.

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Last date to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam EPGDPM Admissions 2026 is February 05, 2026.

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Applications for EMBA admissions at IIM Vizag close on February 09, 2026. 

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