Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
IIM Visakhapatnam: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Visakhapatnam’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 82 overall and 70 in each section for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 29 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its PGP fee is ₹23,58,590 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2026 graduating class was ₹14,00,000 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about IIM Visakhapatnam at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam |
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 29, score 59.95Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Visakhapatnam require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2026-28 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 90 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 82 · 70 / 70 / 70 | 40 · 30 / 30 / 30 |
| EWS | 72 · 63 / 63 / 63 | 40 · 30 / 30 / 30 |
| NC-OBC | 72 · 63 / 63 / 63 | 40 · 30 / 30 / 30 |
| SC | 50 · 40 / 40 / 40 | 40 · 30 / 30 / 30 |
| ST | 40 · 30 / 30 / 30 | 40 · 30 / 30 / 30 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: IIM Visakhapatnam - Admission Process for PGP Batch 2026-28· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Stage: shortlisting (Phase-1 first shortlist). CAT 2025. '*These cut-offs are not for admission offers, but only for Phase 1 shortlist.' Positive raw score in all sections required. Academic eligibility: 'bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks ... SC, ST, and PwD categories ... 45%'.
- Stage: shortlisting (Phase-1 first shortlist). CAT 2025. '*These cut-offs are not for admission offers, but only for Phase 1 shortlist.' Positive raw score in all sections required. Academic eligibility: 'bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks ... SC, ST, and PwD categories ... 45%'. PwD/DAP row: the document gives a single PwD row (not split by social category); recorded here with category 'General', pwd=true.
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What does IIM Visakhapatnam cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) - MBA
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹23,58,5902 x the official year total of INR 11,79,295 for PGP 2026-28; excludes the INR 40,000 refundable caution deposit and mess advances.Source: IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Program Fee - Fee Structure for PGP 2026-28 Batch· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | Not published |
| Median salary (2026) | ₹14,00,000 per yearMedian CTC for the 2024-26 batch (stats as on 31 July 2026); the report opens only as page images, figure read from the page.Source: IIM Visakhapatnam Final Placement Report PGP 2024-26 (listed on Placement Reports page; image-based viewer)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Visakhapatnam?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Visakhapatnam's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 82 overall and 70 in each section. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does IIM Visakhapatnam accept?
IIM Visakhapatnam's official admission documents list CAT for its PGP admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGP at IIM Visakhapatnam?
IIM Visakhapatnam states a total programme fee of ₹23,58,590 (₹23.59 lakh). 2 x the official year total of INR 11,79,295 for PGP 2026-28; excludes the INR 40,000 refundable caution deposit and mess advances.
What is the median salary at IIM Visakhapatnam?
₹14,00,000 per year for the 2026 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Visakhapatnam's NIRF ranking?
IIM Visakhapatnam is ranked 29 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 59.95 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Visakhapatnam.
- IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Program Fee - Fee Structure for PGP 2026-28 Batch (2026)
- IIM Visakhapatnam Final Placement Report PGP 2024-26 (listed on Placement Reports page; image-based viewer) (2026)
- IIM Visakhapatnam - Admission Process for PGP Batch 2026-28 (2025)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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