WHAT IS THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR APPLYING?

One has to have at least 55% marks in graduation and 5 years of relevant experience to apply for PGPDGM. For more details, see the Eligibility section of the website.

WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WHILE APPLYING?

Fully filled Application form (Part A and Part B), all documents supporting the applicant’s academic qualification and work experience are required while applying.

WHAT IS THE BASIS FOR AN ADMISSION DECISION?

Admission to the course will be decided by multiple factors such as performance in the written test, quality of experience in the e-Governance sector, quality of SOP, etc. For more details, please visit the Selection Criteria section of the website.

HOW SHALL I FIND OUT IF I AM ADMITTED?

Applicant will be notified by email regarding the decision of the selection committee. The program website would be frequently updated with announcements from time to time. Please keep checking the same at regular intervals.

WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS OF THE COURSE?

The program will run in a blended mode. The details of the off-campus and on-campus durations are provided in the Program Structure section. Exact dates/duration and timings will be communicated later.

HOUSING / HOSTEL ACCOMODATION

Single occupancy accommodation will be provided by IIM Visakhapatnam during the on- campus sessions. Those not requiring accommodation may specifically indicate the same in their application and/or by mail to the Institute. Such a decision once conveyed cannot be altered by the candidate at a later date. Also, candidates will not be allowed to have a mix of their own accommodation and the Institute-provided accommodation during the course of the program.

FEE STRUCTURE & PAYMENT TERMS

The total fee for the program is INR 16,50,000/-. The fee is to be paid in full on or before the registration date for the program. The online payment facility available on the main webpage of the Institute (https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=905915) may be used.

CAN THE FEE BE PAID IN INSTALLMENTS?

The candidates who are not sponsored by MeitY, i.e. those from private and PSU sector, can pay the fee in 4 installments, each installment to be paid on or before the registration date of each of the four terms.

HOW MANY COURSES WILL BE TAUGHT AND WHAT ARE THE COURSES OFFERED?

Please refer to the program brochure for the detailed course list.

EXAMS SCHEDULE, TERMS, ETC. RELATED TO THE PROGRAM?

Exams will be held after each Semester. Mode and type of examination will depend on the Course, as may be shared by the respective faculty before the Course begins.

PASS MARK OR PERCENTAGE REQUIRED TO CLEAR THE COURSE & TO GET THE DEGREE?

A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.20 out of 4.00 along with other mandatory requirements mentioned in the handbook (to be) provided to the successful applicants will be required for a successful completion of the course

FEE REFUND POLICY

Once paid, fee will not be refunded or adjusted, for any reason whatsoever.

WHERE WILL CLASSES FOR IIM VISAKHAPATNAM BE CONDUCTED?

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
Andhra Bank School of Business Building, Andhra University Campus Visakhapatnam- 530 003, Andhra Pradesh

ON ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM, WILL I GET THE PGP-DGM OR MBA DEGREE?

MBA Degree.

IS THE DEGREE RECOGNIZED IN LAW?

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). Hence, Yes, the degree to be awarded by IIM Visakhapatnam is recognized in law.

IF I DROP OUT OF THE COURSE MID WAY, WILL I GET A DIPLOMA OR A CERTIFICATE?

No

IF I DROP OUT OF THE COURSE MID WAY, WILL I GET ANY FEE REFUND?

No

DO I HAVE TO TAKE ANY TEST FOR GETTING ADMISSION INTO PGPDGM?

Candidates require a valid test score, from any one of the acceptable tests such as CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or IIMV Test. All candidates (excepting those opting for IIMV test) should mandatorily provide the test score, which should be valid as on March 15, 2021, while applying, as given in Part-A of the Application Form. Applicants opting for GMAT or GRE should upload a copy of their official scores along with the application. Applicants who have not received the official score card, should upload the TEST TAKER COPY along with the application, but submit the OFFICIAL SCORE CARD before the interviews. Applicants opting to furnish scores of Common Admission Test (CAT 2018 / CAT 2019) should provide their CAT registration number in the online application.

WHAT IS MEANT BY SPONSORSHIP ?

For the purpose of admission into this program, sponsorship means, the Employer of the candidate is paying the program Fee and is bearing all other (related) costs and expenses in connection with the program.

IS SELF-NOMINATION TO THE PROGRAM PERMITTED ?

No. Even if the candidate is from his/her own entrepreneurial venture, he/she will have to be nominated by a competent authority from his/her organization.

WILL THE INSTITUTE ARRANGE PLACEMENTS AFTER THIS COURSE ?

No. IIMV does not arrange for placements after the completion of this course.

WILL THE FEE REDUCE IF CANDIDATE DOES NOT OPT FOR ACCOMODATION PROVIDED BY THE INSTITUTE?

The Institute strongly encourages all program participants to avail the accommodation facility for better interaction among them. However, the following rule applies: The non-MeitY sponsored candidates will get 3 lakh reduction in fees if they are not opting for the institute-provided accommodation. For the MeitY-sponsored candidates, the Institute will issue a letter mentioning their interest in not availing the provided accommodation. The candidate will further need to contact their organization/cadre controlling authority/MeitY for any arrangement/compensation in this regard

WHOM DO I CONTACT FOR INFORMATION / CLARIFICATIONS NOT GIVEN ABOVE?