The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam like all IIMs and IITs is an institution of national prominence and was established in 2015. The institute has developed quickly so far in terms of academic reputation and in terms of infrastructure.

Here are the key points regarding IIM Visakhapatnam:

• It provides an array of management programs such as the full-time MBA/PGP, Executive MBA, PhD program etc. 

• NIRF Ranking: NIRF 2024: 26th in Management category, NIRF 2025: 29th 

• Campus size: Approx. 240 acres at the permanent site in Gambhiram, Visakhapatnam.

• Placement performance: The highest and average packages are improving consistently, with participation from many recruiters.

• Fees and value: A newer IIM but offering full IIM-brand credentials at a relatively moderate cost compared to older IIMs.

History of the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) which was established in  2015, has positioned itself strongly on infrastructure, pedagogy, research and placements as a relatively younger generation IIMV taking advantage of its youth by venturing into flexible programmes (PGP/MBA, Executive MBAs, etc.) and modern teaching methods.

IIM Visakhapatnam Rankings, Approvals & Accreditations

Here are key details of IIM Visakhapatnam (IIM V / IIM Vizag) rankings, approvals and accreditations

IIM Visakhapatnam Courses & Fees

Here are details of IIM Visakhapatnam (IIM V / IIM Vizag) courses & fees

IIM Vizag CAT 2024 Cut-Off 

Category-wise Shortlisting Minimum Percentiles  2024–

IIM Vizag Shortlisting for WAT & PI

After the CAT result declaration, IIM V shortlists candidates for the next round (WAT/PI or similar). Shortlisting is based on composite scores that consider CAT percentile, academic record (10th, 12th, bachelor’s), work experience, diversity (gender/education), and possibly additional criteria.  The selection criteria weightage for PG is CAT (25%), PI (48%), 10th Marks (4%), 12th Marks (4%), bachelor’s score (4%), gender diversity (5%) and work experience (10%).

IIM Visakhapatnam Composite Score & Selection Criteria

The composite score becomes the basis for final offers. Important aspects include:

• Strong CAT percentile 

• Good 10th/12th/bachelor’s percentages

• Relevant work experience (especially for Executive/MBA)

• Gender or educational diversity boosts

• Performance in PI/WAT rounds

 IIM V Admission Process

The admission offers are made in order of merit and subject to the availability of seats. After the candidates have accepted the final admission offer, the admission fee payment, document verification, and eligibility criteria (graduates from recognised universities) need to be done.

IIM Visakhapatnam Scholarships 2025

These scholarships are in keeping with the Institute's commitment to providing access and equity in the MBA program.

 Below is an overview of the top selected scholarships for students of IIM Visakhapatnam:

• IIM Visakhapatnam Financial Aid (Merit-cum-Means Basis)

• Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarship (ST)

• Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Scholarship (SC)

• Department of Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

• National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies - UGC (Available for all categories)

IIM Vizag Scholarship  Eligibility and Application Process-

 IIM Visakhapatnam scholarship eligibility depends on category (SC/ST/PwD/General), parent/guardian annual income, previous academic performance (e.g., minimum 50% in qualifying exam for some scholarships) and admission to the program.applicants are supposed to fill the scholarship/financial-aid type when exact after admissions or certain time of application.

IIM Visakhapatnam Placement Highlights 2025

The batch achieved 100% placement for its PGP program.

• The IIM Vizag average package stood at INR 16.40 LPA with the highest at INR 32.50 LPA  for the MBA 2025 batch.

• There was a huge influx of new recruiters as some sectors like BFSI and IT/consulting led the hiring spree.

• The top recruiting sectors were BFSI, IT/Consulting and Manufacturing.

Top Recruiters & Salary Packages at IIM Visakhapatnam

Top sectors hiring from IIM V include consulting, finance, analytics, operations, public policy, marketing and IT services. These are some of the top recruiters of IIM Visakhapatnam which roll out offers for IIM Vizag students in placement cycles:

• Deloitte

• Ernst & Young (EY)

• KPMG

• Infosys

• Asian Paints

• AkzoNobel

• Axis Bank

• Bajaj Finserv

• Adani Wilmar

• DS Group

• CRISIL

• Fujitsu

• Jio Creative Labs

Note- These firms span domains such as consulting, finance, technology, manufacturing and FMCG—reflecting the institute’s wide industry reach. Aspiring students in “IIM Vizag careers” may find themselves placed in strategy, analytics, operations, marketing or general management roles across these recruiters.

IIM Visakhapatnam Faculty

The "IIM Visakhapatnam Director" and "IIM Visakhapatnam Faculty List" may perhaps help you understand who governs and who provides educational training to the management students at the Indian Institute of Management Vishakhapatnam. IIM Visakhapatnam has a transparent recruitment procedure. Among the most prominent professors of IIM Visakhapatnam are professors Vishal Singh Patyal and MV Anuradha. They are experienced educators like the institute’s director, Dr M Chandrashekhar. Many of the faculty members at IIM Visakhapatnam have doctorates and research publications. Along with this, they all come with real-life industry experience, all of which is in line with international standards.

IIM Visakhapatnam Alumni Network

Even though IIM V is relatively young, the alumni network is growing steadily. Graduates of the PGP, Executive MBA and PhD programmes are entering a wide variety of industries – consulting, analytics, finance, operations and public policy. For Indian students, being part of a growing alumni base means first movers can engage in mentorship, and the reputation will strengthen over the next years as alumni move into senior roles. The IIM Visakhapatnam Alumni network includes some notable names like Manish Ghosal (VP & Head of Products, Recordent) and Adithya Sannidhi (Assistant Vice President, Barclays), representing IIM V’s strong industry presence.

IIM Visakhapatnam Campus & Hostel

IIM Visakhapatnam’s City Campus is situated in the calm and tranquil environment of Andhra University. The institute is based on 241.50 acres of land at a permanent campus in Gambheeram village, Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam. The hostels are not very far from campus and transport facilities are also available. The rooms are allotted on a single/double occupancy basis in ten hostel buildings. The institute also provides transportation to students between the institute and the hostel. All the rooms are air-conditioned and well-furnished.

Other facilities available are

• Wi-Fi & TV

• Refrigerator

• Discussion rooms

• Dining hall

• Indoor games like Pool Table, carrom, Chess, table tennis, etc.