IIM Visakhapatnam Selection Criteria 2025-27: CAT Cut Off, Shortlisting Criteria, Weightage

Akansha Sirohi

Updated On: January 06, 2025 02:01 PM | CAT

IIM Visakhapatnam selection criteria 2025-27 will be released on the official website. The IIM Visakhapatnam PGP program registration for the academic batch 2025-27 will begin in January 2025. Get complete information about the IIM Visakhapatnam admission criteria here!

IIM Visakhapatnam Selection Criteria

The IIM Visakhapatnam selection criteria 2025-27 encompass a list of factors like scores in CAT 2024 , academic track, work experience and Personal Interview (PI). For General category applicants, the qualifying CAT 2024 cutoff percentile last year was 82, which will likely remain the same this year. While scoring the minimum percentile in CAT will be a primary requirement, a candidate would need to satisfy several other conditions defined in the IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission policy, which focuses on academic achievements, experience, and diversity. Official Admission Policy and the PI Shortlist Form will be out in the second week of January 2025. The PI round will take place in April 2025. You must have selected IIM Visakhapatnam on your CAT 2024 application form and met the necessary CAT cutoff to be eligible for this round. Know complete details about the IIM Visakhapatnam selection criteria 2025-27 below.

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IIMV 2025-27 Selection Important Dates

The important dates for admission at IIMV can be found given below.

Events

Dates (Tentative)

IIM Visakhapatnam 2025 Application Start

October 31, 2024

IIM Visakhapatnam 2025 Application Deadline

December 31, 2024

CAT 2024 Result Announcement

December 19, 2024

Reconfirmation of Interest

Third/Fourth week of March 2025 (Tentative)

Call for Personal Interview

March 2025

Personal Interview

April 2025

Admission Offers

May 2025

IIM Visakhapatnam Selection 2025-27 Phase I

The candidates who select IIM Visakhapatnam as one of their choices at the time of filling up the CAT 2024 application form will be considered for the PI round if they meet the CAT 2024 cutoff percentile for admission. Candidates who are shortlisted will then need to confirm their interest in admission to the PGP course at IIMV and for this purpose, they will have to fill out an online application form which will be made available after the CAT 2024 result.

The initial phase of selection takes the candidate’s CAT score into consideration and selection is done only if the candidate has secured the minimum sectional as well as overall cut-off set by IIM Visakhapatnam.

Minimum Percentile Requirements for the First Shortlist

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Overall

General

70

70

70

82

EWS

63

63

63

72

NC-OBC

63

63

63

72

SC

40

40

40

50

ST

30

30

30

40

PwD

30

30

30

40

If the candidates have qualified for the cut-off mentioned above, they must re-confirm their interest in participating in the selection criteria of the institute in order to be considered. On confirming the candidature, applicants will receive a mail from the institute inviting them to participate in the selection process.

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IIM Visakhapatnam 2025-27 Selection Phase II

In the second stage, IIM Visakhapatnam will consider the candidates' percentage scores in Class 10 and 12 boards. Apart from that, the institute gives certain weightage to work experience acquired by a candidate. Candidates who have pursued professional courses including Chartered Accountancy , Company Secretary, and CMA course will be given additional weightage.

The score of work experience for every eligible candidate is calculated out of 8 using the following formula:

  • Work Experience = 8x/36 (if 0 <x <36) OR
  • Work Experience = 8 (if x >= 36)

Here, x is the number of months counted up to the date of release of CAT notification of the respective year. The work experience calculated with the help of the above formula is multiplied by the quality of work experience score that is given on a 5-point scale.

The quality of work experience is given by the interviewer during the personal interview and the score evaluated for work experience is considered for the final selection. Candidates can apply either for weightage through work experience or professional course weightage. A candidate will not be considered for both components.

Candidates are shortlisted for the next round of selection on the basis of the score achieved by them in different components.

IIM Visakhapatnam Selection Criteria 2025-27 for PI

The selection criteria 2025-27 for IIMV PI are listed below.

Components

Points

Class 10 Board Exam Score

10

Class 12 Board Exam Score

10

CAT Score

50

Graduation Score

10

Work Experience

10

Gender Diversity (Female & Transgender)

10

Sectional Weightage of CAT

At IIM Visakhapatnam, candidates' CAT sectional scores are also taken into account. The scores allocated to each CAT section are listed below:

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

18 points

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

14 points

Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC)

18 points

Total

40 points

IIM Visakhapatnam Selection 2025-27 Phase III

Final selection is done based on the collective performance of a candidate in CAT, WAT, GD, and PI.  A pre-PI rank list basis the parameters mentioned will be created. Candidates who get shortlisted will be called for the PI round and they will have to submit a detailed application which will comprise:

  • Semester-wise/year-wise marks in the Bachelor's degree
  • Statement of Purpose for MBA Admission
  • Copies of work experience certificates
  • Copies of all academic transcripts and certificates
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)

Also, candidates who have appeared for the GD, WAT, and PI rounds by any one or more than one of the IIMs including IIM Bangalore , IIM Indore , IIM Calcutta , IIM Lucknow , and IIM Kozhikode , will not be required to appear for the same at IIM Visakhapatnam.

The scores in PI and WAT secured by the candidates at any of these IIMs will be obtained by IIM Visakhapatnam and selection will be done based on the weightage chart given below.

IIM Vizag Final Selection Components and their Weightage

Given below is the list of various components and their weightage:

Components

Weightage

Class 10 Board Exam Score

4%

Class 12 Board Exam Score

4%

Graduation Degree Aggregate Score

4%

Diversity (Female & Transgender)

5%

CAT Score

25%

Personal Interview (PI)

48%

Work Experience (if any)

10%

Total

100%

Institute-wise IIM Admission/Selection Criteria 2025-27

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IIM Visakhapatnam has the discretion of changing the selection criteria depending on its academic requirements and changes in the programs or curriculum.

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FAQs

How can I get a seat at IIM Visakhapatnam?

In order to get a seat at IIM Visakhapatnam, you must have:
- CAT Percentile: Get a good competitive score in the CAT 2024 exam.
- Strong Academic Profile: Maintain excellent grades in your bachelor's degree.
- Work Experience (Optional): Relevant work experience can enhance your application.
- Impress in PI: Good performance in the Personal Interview round.

How much CAT 2024 score is required for IIM Visakhapatnam?

Based on past trends, the CAT 2024 score required for IIM Visakhapatnam will be something in the range of 92-94 percentile. That is only an estimate and may vary depending on the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the exam.

What is the last date to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam for an MBA?

The last date to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam for an MBA (PGP) is tentatively March 4, 2025, at 1 PM.

Can I get into IIM Visakhapatnam without the CAT exam?

No, it is not possible to get into IIM Visakhapatnam without CAT. It is a dream of most IIMs to have CAT scores alone as the criteria for getting into one's flagship MBA programme. However, a few IIMs have executive MBA programmes that would accept GMAT scores.

What is the CAT cut-off for ST/SC candidates in IIM Visakhapatnam?

The CAT cutoff of ST/SC candidates in IIM Visakhapatnam is normally lower compared to the general category cutoff. But the cut-off varies each year based on several factors like applicants, performance of applicants and number of available seats. The most accurate information about the current cutoff can be found on the IIM Visakhapatnam website or the institute itself.

What is the application process for IIM Visakhapatnam?

The application process for IIM Visakhapatnam includes the initial admission process which includes students selecting IIM Visakhapatnam during their CAT registration process. Subsequently, the call for applications will be announced in the month of October 2024 on the official website of IIM Vizag. Eligible candidates will have to apply for admission at IIM Visakhapatnam by providing all the necessary details. Once the CAT results are declared, the IIM Visakhapatnam selection process will commence.

Is the IIM Visakhapatnam Selection Criteria the same as other IIMs?

The IIM Visakhapatnam selection criteria is similar to that of other IIMs since most IIMs conduct their MBA admission process through CAT only and the selection process rounds are also the same. However, the admission requirements like CAT cutoff, MBA selection process component weightages, and other factors differ from one IIM to another depending on parameters like availability of seats, total number of applicants, overall performance of students in CAT, etc.

Will there be any changes in the IIM Vizag selection criteria?

No changes are expected to be made in the IIM Vizag selection criteria for the current academic year. However, if any changes are made to the selection process and other admission requirements, the same will be intimated to the students via the official website beforehand. Candidates must keep checking the official website of IIM Visakhapatnam to keep track of all the latest updates and changes.

Where can I find the IIMV selection criteria?

You can find the IIMV selection criteria on the official website of the institute. Once the application process for IIMV admission has commenced, the selection criteria for admission to the PGP management program offered at IIM Visakhapatnam will be also be released. Candidates will be able to view the IIM Visakhapatnam selection criteria and also download the same in PDF format.

Does IIM Visakhapatnam participate in IIM CAP?

No, IIM Visakhapatnam does not participate in IIM CAP. Out of the new and baby IIMs,  IIM Amritsar, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Visakhapatnam are not participating in CAP 2025. Candidates must apply for admission to IIM Visakhapatnam separately through the official website and participate in the selection process conducted by the institute separately.

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