IIM Visakhapatnam: CAT Cutoff, Fees and Placements 2026
IIM Visakhapatnam in Visakhapatnam has a total programme fee of about ₹23.59 lakh (2026-28). The average package was ₹15 LPA (2025-26), with a median of ₹14 LPA. It accepts CAT. Our estimate of the cutoff for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 85 CAT percentile (roughly a 50% chance of an interview call). In 2026-28 the lowest CAT percentile shortlisted was 82 for General, 72 for NC-OBC, 50 for SC and 40 for ST.
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Fees: college's official page (2026-28) · Placement: published by more than one source (2025-26) · Cutoff: our estimate
IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff and entrance exams
Percentile at which a General-category candidate with an average profile has about a 50% chance of an interview call. This is an estimate: the college does not publish a fixed percentile.
| Exam | Cutoff estimate | Qualifying minimum |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 85 | 82 |
IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cutoff 2026 by category: lowest shortlisted percentile (2026-28)
| Category | Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 82 |
| EWS | 72 |
| NC-OBC | 72 |
| SC | 50 |
| ST | 40 |
| PwD | 40 |
How IIM Visakhapatnam selects students
Final: interview 48, CAT 25, work experience 10, gender 5, Class 10 4, Class 12 4, graduation 4. The interview carries the most weight.
Eligibility
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD). Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT.
Is IIM Visakhapatnam worth the fees?
How long the fees take to pay back for two reference profiles, from the average and median package. Add your own current CTC in the predictor for your number.
| Reference profile | Pay after MBA (est.) | Pays back in |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year | ₹12.2–19.1L | 5.5 yrs |
| 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year | ₹14.2–22.1L | 19.8 yrs |
The fee equals about 1.5 years of the typical package. Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. Estimates, not promises.
How we checked the fee and package
The fee was found on 2 independent sources that agree. The average package was found on 4 independent sources that agree. The figure shown above is the college’s own where it publishes one. Every figure we found is listed, so you can see how well they agree.
Total fee (₹ lakh)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| iimv.ac.in | ₹23.59L | 2026-28 | College or official |
| careers360.com | ₹22.78L | 2026-28 | Third party |
| careers360.com | ₹20.51L | 2026-28 | Third party |
Average package (₹ LPA)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| msmunify.com | ₹15L | 2025-26 | Third party |
| cracku.in | ₹15L | 2025-26 | Third party |
| careers360.com | ₹15L | 2025-26 | Third party |
| campusutra.com | ₹15L | 2024-26 | Third party |
Sources
Fees: college's official page (2026-28) · Placement: published by more than one source (2025-26) · Cutoff: our estimate
IIM Visakhapatnam: frequently asked questions
What is the total fee at IIM Visakhapatnam?
The total programme fee at IIM Visakhapatnam is about ₹23.59 lakh (2026-28). Check the college fee page for hostel, deposits and any change for your batch.
What percentile is needed for IIM Visakhapatnam?
Our estimate for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 85 CAT percentile for a 50% chance of an interview call. At IIM Visakhapatnam in 2026-28 the lowest shortlisted CAT percentile was 82 for General, 72 for NC-OBC, 50 for SC and 40 for ST. Your category, marks and work experience change the line.
What is the average package at IIM Visakhapatnam?
The average package at IIM Visakhapatnam was ₹15 LPA (2025-26) and the median ₹14 LPA. Averages hide a wide spread, so also compare the median and the fee.
Who is eligible for IIM Visakhapatnam?
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD). Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT.
Is IIM Visakhapatnam worth the fees?
Our estimate of how long the fees take to pay back: for a professional with 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year, about 5.5 years (pay after the MBA about ₹12.2 to ₹19.1 lakh a year); for a professional with 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year, about 19.8 years (pay after the MBA about ₹14.2 to ₹22.1 lakh a year). Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. These are estimates from the average and median package; your own result depends on your profile.