IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2021 – On this page the IIM Visakhapatnam PGP selection criteria is available. The process includes shortlisting of candidates of PI and WAT based on CAT 2020 scores, preparation of final list for admission based on CAT score, PI – WAT performance and other factors and finally offer of admission to the candidates selected. To know the detail process of IIM Visakhapatnam PGP selection criteria 2021, read below.
Latest: Registration process for Phase I has been open now. Scroll down to Apply.
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IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2021
The selection criteria of the Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam generally includes the below-given steps. The selection criteria for the academic year 2021-23 is yet to be declared, until then, candidates can check the selection process from last year below.
- Phase-1: Shortlist of candidates is based on candidates securing minimum section-wise and aggregate percentile scores in the CAT 2020
- Phase-2: Preparation of the shortlist based on CAT score, past exam scores, diversiy, and work experience.
- Phase-3: PI and WAT is conducted and final admission list is made based n the score of PI, WAT, CAT exam, 10, 12, UG marks, Diversity and work experience.
| Event | Dates |
| Submission of Application Form | 11 Jan to 15 Mar 2021 |
| Reconfirmation of Interest | 05 – 12 Apr 2021 |
| Call for Personal Interview | 15 – 22 Apr 2021 |
| Personal Interview | 26 Apr to 10 May 2021 |
| Admission Offers | 17 May 2021 |
| Program Registration Date | 28 Jun 2021 |
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IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Registration Phase 1
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam has open the registration process at the official website. Admissions for PGP 2021-23 Phase 1 Registration for new applicants is available now. Candidates can apply for Phase I through the direct link is given below.
Apply Online: Click here to apply for IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Registration Phase 1.
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2021 – Phase 1
The first shortlist of candidates is based on candidates securing minimum section-wise and aggregate percentile scores in the CAT 2020. Candidates can check the Minimum Percentile Requirements for the first shortlist (CAT – 2020) is given below table.
| Category | SEC 1 (VARC) | SEC 2 (DILR) | SEC 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
| General Merit | 85 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| ST | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| PwD | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2021 – Phase 2
In this stage the selection is based on the below given weightages:
- CAT=40
- 10th board=10
- 12th board=10
- Bachelors=18
- Diversity=10 {Gender (Female & transgender)/Non-engineer}
- Work Experience=12
The CAT score is calculated using the below guven weightages:
The 40 points for CAT are derived from the performance in each of the three sections as follows:
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA) – 10 points
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) – 16 points
- Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC) – 14 points.
Score for Work Experience is calculated using the formula below:
= 8x/36 (if 0 < x < 36)
= 8 (if x >= 36)
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2021 – Phase 3
Candidates selected after Phase 2 are offered the final admisison letter. This is done by preparaing afinal admisison list nased on the below given weightages:
- PI Score (weight=25)
- WAT Score (weight=5)
- CAT (weight=25)
- 10th board (weight=5)
- 12th board (weight=5)
- Bachelors (weight=10)
- Diversity {Gender (Female & transgender)/Non-engineer} (weight=20)
- Weighted Work Experience (weight=5)
About IIM Visakhapatnam
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam is an Institution of National Importance like all other IIMs. It was set up by the government of India in the year of 2015. The courses offered by this IIM are PGP, Ph.D., PGPDGM, PGPEx, EEP and PGCEP. This IIM is known to have one of the highest placement record among all the IIMs. It is ranked in one of the top 10 IIMs for its placement records.
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