FAQs - Admissions

1.    Why should I do an EMBA from IIM Visakhapatnam?
  • EMBA is one of the most rigorous and quality two-year program in the country with 740 contact hours.
  • The program is specially designed for working professionals who can attend classes from their devices through interactive learning.
  • Course design provides the much-needed blend of academic knowledge with application of learning to real business situations.
  • Participant becomes a part of the journey of one of the top Business Management Schools in India and the pioneers of interactive learning in the Asia Pacific region.
  • The Institute has the highest cohort of faculty among all the new generation IIMs established in 2015-16. The faculty have impeccable academic and research credentials, with a good blend of industry experience.
  • In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Ranks (2024) released by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, IIM Visakhapatnam is at the top of all new generation IIMs.
  • The Institute is very active in offering executive education and continuing professional education programs. Among the clientele are reputed public sector and private sector enterprises.
2.    What will be the exam pattern of EMAT?
  • EMAT will be online proctored test of multiple-choice type. There will be 3 sections (quantitative aptitude – 35 questions, data interpretation and logical reasoning – 30 questions, verbal ability and reading comprehension-35 questions). Overall, 100 questions for 100 marks. Test will be for 120 minutes with no negative marking. You may see the sample question paper available here.
3.    Does IIM V have tie ups with the nationalized banks for education loans?
Yes, the EMBA program at IIM Visakhapatnam is recognized by the below indicated banks as a degree-granting program for availing the facility of education loans. IIM Visakhapatnam will facilitate the loan application process for the selected candidates.
Below listed banks can be approached for availing education loans for programs of IIM Visakhapatnam.

1. State Bank of India
2. Bank of India
3. Central Bank of India
4. Union Bank of India
5. Canara Bank
6. Punjab National Bank
7. HDFC Bank
8. ICICI Bank

4.    Will the MBA degree be globally accepted?

IIM Visakhapatnam is an Institution of National Importance established under the IIM Act 2017 (An Act of Parliament). The Institute is empowered to grant academic titles such as degrees for the courses of study in accordance with the norms decided by the Academic Council and approved by the Board (as defined under the said Act). The degree to be awarded by IIM Visakhapatnam is recognized as per Indian law. The equivalency will be based on country-specific laws.

5.    What is minimum cutoff marks for the EMAT?

Appearing for EMAT is a necessary but not a sufficient condition to be eligible for the Personal Interview (PI) round. The institute reserves the right to call a candidate for Personal Interview (PI). The number of candidates to be called for PI depends on the number of seats in the programme and the number of applicants.

6.    If I have CAT/GRE/GMAT score, am I exempted from the EMAT?

Candidates who may have appeared for CAT/GRE/GMAT and having valid test score can be exempted from appearing in EMAT.

7.    Is it mandatory to attend the two campus immersion modules?

It is highly recommended that the participants should attend both the campus immersion modules. However, in unavoidable circumstances, participants may be exempted on a case-to-case basis subject to the approval of the Program Chair and/or Dean.

8.    Will I have to pay for campus stay during the campus immersion modules?There are no separate charges for the campus immersion modules.
9.    If I want to contact IIM V, who should I approach?Mr. Kesava Kumar
Associate- Admissions office- IIMV
Email: embaadm@iimv.ac.in
Contact No : 0891-282-4471/ 06301058742 (whatsapp call)