IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2020 – On this page the IIM Visakhapatnam PGP selection criteria is available. The process includes shortlisting of candidates of PI and WAT based on CAT 2019 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 2020, read below.
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2020
The selection criteria of the Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam generally includes the below given steps. The selection criteria for the academic year 2020-22 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 2019
- 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.
Quick Links
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2020 – Phase 1
The candidates are shortlisted based on the CAT cutoff marks, as per the last year data the CAT cutoff for IIM V was as follows:
| Category | SEC 1 (VARC) | SEC 2 (DILR) | SEC 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
| General Merit | 85 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
IIM Visakhapatnam PGP Selection Criteria 2020 – Phase 2
In this stage the selection is based on the below given weightages:
- CAT=40
- 10th board=12
- 12th board=10
- Bachelors=20
- Diversity=10 {Gender (Female & transgender)/Non-engineer}
- Work Experience=8
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 2020 – 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.
Other IIM’s Selection Criteria
To get fastest exam alerts and government job alerts in India, join our Telegram channel.
