IIM Visakhapatnam CAT 2022 Cut off and Admission criteria has been released for MBA batch of 2023-25. The overall qualifying CAT 2022 Cut off percentile is 80 for the GN category, 72 for EWS and NC-OBC , 45 for SC, and 35 for ST candidates. IIMV Admission Process has 3 stages. Stage 1 includes first shortlist based on the qualifying CAT 2022 cut off. The application process has started on the official website- iimv.ac.in. Candidates can complete the online registration for Stage 1 of the admission process from January 6 to February 28, 2023. 

In Stage 2, the Qualified Confirmed Candidates (who have submitted the online application before due date) will be shortlisted for the PI round. Firstly, IIM Vizag will provide the option of submitting a correction request form for changes in the information submitted in CAT 2022 application form from March 6 to 10. 

Then, a pre-PI rank list will be prepared for second shortlist based on the 50% weightage assigned to CAT 2022 score and 10% each to work experience, class 10, class 12, graduation scores, and gender diversity.

• Shortlisted candidates will be sent an email by IIM Visakhapatnam to fill out a consent form for participating in the PI round of PGP 2023-25 admission. Read More CAT 2022 IIM Shortlist and Admission
• The shortlisted candidates will receive a PI call via e-mail from March 20 to 31, 2023. 

In Stage 3, candidates shortlisted in stage 2 will have to appear for the PI round from April 3 to 25, 2023. The final merit list will be prepared by assigning a weightage of 48% to PI scores and 25% to CAT score. Check How to Prepare for CAT PI?

• Also, candidates shortlisted and interviewed at IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore are exempt from appearing for PI at IIMV.

IIM Visakhapatnam MBA 2023-25 Admission Dates

The official dates for IIM Visakhapatnam MBA 2023-25 Admission are mentioned below: 

IIM Visakhapatnam CAT 2022 Cut off & Selection Process

The selection process and CAT qualifying cut off criteria mentioned below are as per the 2023-25 admission policy announced by the institute. 

Phase 1: Minimum Percentile Requirements for the first shortlist

• Eligible candidates who will appear for CAT 2022 and have selected IIM Visakhapatnam as one of their preferences will be considered for Phase 1.
• Candidates who qualify at this stage will be asked to apply for admission to PGP admission.

Phase 2: PI Shortlist

• Candidates fulfilling the criteria mentioned above will receive a confirmation email from the institute. 
• For all Qualified Candidates, the weights for the six components are fixed as:
  • CAT=50
    • Quantitative Aptitude (QA) - 18
    • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 14
    • Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC) - 18
  • 10th Board=10
  • 12th Board=10
  • Bachelors=10
  • Gender Diversity=10 (Female & Transgender)
  • Work Experience=10

Phase 3: Only for Candidates shortlisted in Phase 2

• Candidates note that if they have been shortlisted and interviewed by any one or more of the IIMs at Calcutta, Bangalore, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Indore (only for their PGP/PGPM programs), will not be required to appear for the personal interview of IIMV. The average score of their Personal Interview (PI) scores from the above IIMs will be used to derive their PI score for IIMV.
• The following scores will be considered to arrive at the final aggregate score:
  • PI Score (weight=48)
  • CAT (weight=25)
  • 10th Board (weight=4)
  • 12th Board (weight=4)
  • Bachelor’s (weight=4)
  • Diversity {Gender (Female & transgender)/Non-engineer} (weight=5)
  • Work Experience (weight=10)
• A final merit list will be prepared based on which admission offers will be made to candidates. 

Download Official Information Brochure for IIMV MBA Admission 2023-25

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