Ques. How can I get a seat at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The candidates who want to get admission to IIM Visakhapatnam for the MBA program should appear for CAT and clear the minimum cut-off. Then they will be called for a personal interview round and the final selection will be based on their performance in the CAT, personal interview, academic qualifications, gender diversity, and work experience.
Ques. How much CAT score is required for IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The minimum CAT cut-off is 80 percentile overall and 70 percentile for sectional.
Ques. What is the last date to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam for MBA?
Ans. The candidates will have to apply to IIM Visakhapatnam while they are filling up the CAT form. But the candidates who will be shortlisted will have to apply again at IIM Visakhapatnam by March 6, 2023, for an interview.
Ques. Is it worth applying to IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. Yes, it is worth joining IIM Visakhapatnam as the first reason is the IIM brand tag, which has a high value among recruiters. Secondly, the curriculum is not exactly but almost similar to other IIMs, which is highly rigorous. Their placements are good, has a 100% placement record in 2022 and some of the top companies like Amazon, Cognizant, Deloitte, HCL, HSBC, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. etc visit the campus.
Ques. Can I get into IIM without the CAT exam?
Ans. No, you can’t get into IIM Visakhapatnam without CAT. Some of the IIM does accept GMAT scores for MBA admissions but IIM Visakhapatnam solely accepts CAT scores for MBA.
Ques. What is the CAT cut-off for ST/SC candidates in IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. For SC candidates, the CAT cut-off is 45 percentile, and for ST candidates is 35 percentile.
Ques. Do I need to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam separately after the CAT results?
Ans. There is no separate form to apply for admission into IIM Visakhapatnam or any IIM. The candidates have to apply to IIM Visakhapatnam in the CAT form only. The candidates who will be shortlisted based on CAT scores will only have to apply to IIMV for an interview.
Ques. Is PhD available at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. Yes, IIM Visakhapatnam offers PhD program with a specialization in areas like Economics & Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, OB & HR, Decision Science, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Production & Operations, and Strategy.
Ques. How can I get admission in PhD at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The PhD candidates will have to appear for any of the exams like GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF (NET). The candidates will be shortlisted based on their test scores and will be called for an interview. The final selection will be based on various parameters like performance in the test scores, past academic performance, Personal Interviews, etc.
Ques. What is the stipend for PhD in IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. IIM Visakhapatnam offers a stipend of INR 30,000 per month to the PhD students in the first year. There is a 10% annual increment in the stipend for a maximum of 5 years.
Ques. What is the age limit for PhD in IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. There is no age limit specified by IIM Visakhapatnam for PhD candidates.
Ques. Is CAT necessary for PhD in IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. No, CAT is not necessary for pursuing PhD in IIM Visakhapatnam. The candidates can appear for other exams like GMAT, GRE, GATE, JRF (NET), etc.
Ques. When is the last date to apply for PhD at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The last date to apply for PhD at IIM Visakhapatnam is March 23, 2023.
Ques. Who can apply for PhD at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The candidates who fulfill any of the following eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for PhD at IIM Visakhapatnam:
- They should have a master’s degree or a postgraduate diploma with at least 55% marks.
- They should have a B.Com degree with professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, and CS.
- They should have completed a 4-years bachelor's degree with a 6.5 CGPA.
Ques. How can I get admission to IIM Visakhapatnam for Executive MBA?
Ans. The candidates are selected for the EMBA program at IIM Visakhapatnam, based on their scores in the EMAT exam and the personal interview.
Ques. Which entrance exam is accepted for Executive MBA at IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. IIM Visakhapatnam conducts its own exam i.e, EMAT (Executive Management Aptitude Test) for admission into the Executive MBA program.
Ques. What is the exam pattern for EMAT conducted by IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. EMAT will be an online exam of 120 minutes, with multiple-choice questions. It will have 3 sections, QA with 35 questions, DILR with 30 questions, and VARC with 35 questions. It will be a 100 marks paper with 100 questions, with no negative marking.
Ques. What is the minimum cut-off for EMAT conducted by IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. There is no minimum cut-off for EMAT, the exam will only evaluate the performance of the candidate. EMAT is mandatory for EMBA admissions but it does not confirm the admission of the candidates.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for IIM Visakhapatnam PGPEx?
Ans. The candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and a 3-year work experience to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam PGPEx.
Ques. What is the format of the IIMV Test conducted by IIM Visakhapatnam?
Ans. The IIMV Test is an online test of 120 marks that consists of multiple-choice questions. It will have 3 sections, Quantitative aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.