IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff 2026
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The IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff for General candidates is 82 percentile overall and 70 percentile in each CAT section. This is the Phase 1 bar in the PGP 2026-28 admission process, which used CAT 2025 scores. The process for Batch 2027-29 is not out, so the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff for CAT 2026 is not out either. This page gives the bars by category and says what to aim for.
IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff Overview
The IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff is a minimum CAT percentile that decides who moves to the next phase. Clearing the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff does not give you a seat. The institute then scores everyone who clears it out of 100 and calls the top group for an interview. The admission page of this guide explains that score.
CAT 2026 Is on 29 November
29 November 2026Registration closed on 22 September 2026. Admit cards are available from 4 November, and the result is likely in early January 2027. Read the exam rules on the official CAT website.
Open the CAT WebsiteUse the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff 2026 in two ways. First, compare your CAT scorecard with the IIM Visakhapatnam previous year cutoff, which is the latest published set. Second, read the IIM Visakhapatnam expected cutoff to see what may change in the next cycle.
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What Is the IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff for CAT?
The IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cutoff is a set of percentile bars, one for each category. A General candidate needs 82 overall and 70 in VARC, DILR and QA each. The IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cut off is lower for reserved categories, as the table below shows.
Does IIM Visakhapatnam Publish Cutoff Marks or Percentiles?
IIM Visakhapatnam publishes percentiles, not raw marks. The IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff marks quoted elsewhere do not come from the institute, and raw marks change with each CAT slot. Read your CAT scorecard for the percentile in each section and overall.
IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff 2026
The IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff 2026 is the CAT 2025 bar set in the PGP 2026-28 admission process. The institute sets the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff for each batch in its process document. Treat these bars as the latest published set. They are your IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cutoff 2026 guide, and your previous year cut off reference, until the new process arrives.
The Bar Is Only the Entry Gate
The institute says the cutoffs for an offer could be much higher than the Phase 1 bars. It does not publish a closing percentile. A score at the bar clears Phase 1, and it does not guarantee a call.
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Is the IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff for CAT 2026 Out?
No. The IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff for the 2027-29 batch will come with the new admission process. For the 2026-28 batch, the application ran from 6 to 23 January 2026, after the CAT 2025 result. If the pattern repeats, the new process follows the CAT 2026 result.
What Is the IIM Visakhapatnam Previous Year Cutoff?
The IIM Visakhapatnam previous year cutoff is the set of CAT 2025 bars in the PGP 2026-28 process. General candidates needed 82 overall and 70 in each section. The bars applied to the batch that began classes in July 2026. You also needed a positive raw score in every section.
IIM Visakhapatnam Section-Wise CAT Cutoff 2026
The IIM Visakhapatnam section-wise CAT cutoff means you must clear a percentile in VARC, DILR and QA, and also overall. A high overall percentile does not rescue a weak section. For General candidates, the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff is 70 in each section and 82 overall. The table shows two example General candidates.
| General Candidate (Example) | CAT Percentile | Clears the Bar? |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate A | 90 overall, 68 in QA | No, QA is below 70 |
| Candidate B | 82 overall, 70 in every section | Yes |
Only the second candidate clears the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff of the last cycle. These two candidates are made-up examples, not real scores.
Can You Get IIM Visakhapatnam With 90 Percentile?
Yes, a 90 percentile overall clears the General Phase 1 bar of 82, if you also score 70 in each section. It does not guarantee an offer. The institute says the offer cutoffs could be much higher than the bar. Your marks, work experience, diversity points and interview decide the rest.
Which Section Matters Most for the IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff?
No section carries more weight in the bar. VARC, DILR and QA have the same minimum for your category. Your section scores count again in Phase 2, where CAT carries half the marks. Check your weakest section first, since it is the one most likely to end your IIM Visakhapatnam admission cutoff chances.
IIM Visakhapatnam Category-Wise Cutoff 2026
The IIM Visakhapatnam category wise cutoff is lowest for ST and PwD candidates and highest for General candidates. The table gives the Phase 1 bars of the PGP 2026-28 process, which used CAT 2025 percentiles. The IIM Visakhapatnam category wise cutoff applies to the category on your certificate. Read only your own row.
| IIM Visakhapatnam Category Wise Cutoff | Each Section | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 82 |
| EWS | 63 | 72 |
| NC-OBC | 63 | 72 |
| SC | 40 | 50 |
| ST | 30 | 40 |
| PwD | 30 | 40 |
Candidates also need a positive raw score in every section. The institute runs a separate merit list for each category, and the admission page of this guide gives the seat split.
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What Is the IIM Visakhapatnam Category Wise Cut Off for EWS and OBC?
The IIM Visakhapatnam category wise cut off for EWS and NC-OBC candidates is the same: 63 in each section and 72 overall. NC-OBC means non-creamy layer OBC, so you need a valid certificate. EWS candidates need an EWS certificate.
Is the IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff Lower for Women?
No. The Phase 1 bars are the same for every candidate in a category. Women and other gender-diverse candidates get extra points later, in the score out of 100. They do not get a lower IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff.
Which IIM Has the Lowest Cutoff?
The bars differ by IIM and by batch, and each IIM sets its own. No single list is official. Read each IIM's admission process for the batch you want, and compare the same category. The IIM Visakhapatnam General bar is 82 overall for the 2026-28 batch.
IIM Visakhapatnam Expected Cutoff 2026
The IIM Visakhapatnam expected cutoff for CAT 2026 is last year's bar: 82 overall and 70 in each section for General. This is an expectation, not an announcement. The institute may change the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff in its new process. Plan for the CAT 2025 bars until you see the new ones. Use the IIM Visakhapatnam expected cut off as a planning guide only.
What Is a Safe CAT Percentile for IIM Visakhapatnam?
A safe score is well above the bar for your category, because the bar only keeps you in the race. The process does not state how many candidates are called for the interview or the lowest percentile called. The IIM Visakhapatnam expected cutoff for an interview call is therefore not known. Ask the admissions office at pgpadm@iimv.ac.in for the latest figures.
How to Read the IIM Visakhapatnam Expected Cutoff Against Your Score
Check your profile points first. Your marks, work experience and diversity points count after the bar. A score near the bar can still work if the rest of your profile is strong. The accordion shows how to read the IIM Visakhapatnam expected cutoff against your score.
Below Your Category Bar
You do not clear the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff, so you cannot go ahead in this cycle. Retake CAT in the next cycle, and use the sections where you lost percentile as your plan.
Just Above the Bar
You are in the race, but the call is not certain. Compare your score with the IIM Visakhapatnam previous year cutoff. The expected cutoff for an interview call is not public. Your marks, experience and diversity points decide your rank. Prepare for the interview early.
Well Above the Bar
You clear the IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cutoff 2026 comfortably, so profile points matter less. Keep your certificates and mark sheets ready, because the institute asks for the originals.
Factors Affecting IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff
Four things move the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff each year: the CAT paper, the number of applicants, the intake and your profile. Any of them can move the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff in practice. The first three change what a competitive score looks like. The fourth decides your rank among those who clear the bar.
📝ExamCAT Paper and NormalisationCAT runs in more than one slot, and the scores are normalised. A tougher paper lowers the raw marks behind the same percentile.👥DemandNumber of ApplicantsMore candidates above the bar make the shortlist harder. The bar stays fixed, but the real competition rises.🪑SupplyIntake and Category SeatsThe 2026-28 batch planned 340 seats. Each category list is ranked on its own.🎓YouYour ProfileClass 10 and 12 marks, graduation marks, work experience and gender diversity count after the bar. The interview carries the most weight in the final score.Does CAT Normalisation Change the IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff?
It changes the raw marks behind a percentile, not the percentile bar. IIM Visakhapatnam sets its cutoff in percentiles, so a hard slot and an easy slot are compared fairly. You need the percentile on your scorecard, not the raw marks. IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff marks 2026 are therefore best read as percentiles.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Does a negative score in one section disqualify me?
Yes. IIM Visakhapatnam considers only candidates with a positive raw score in every section. You must also clear the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff for your category. Data Sources: IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission process, Batch 2026-28.
Q: Does the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff apply to the Executive MBA?
No. The Executive MBA uses the EMAT, and a valid CAT, GRE or GMAT score replaces it. So there is no IIM Visakhapatnam course wise cutoff on a CAT percentile for it. Data Sources: IIM Visakhapatnam Executive MBA admission pages.
Q: Where do I read the official IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff?
The IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cut off table is on the PGP Admission Process and Criteria page of iimv.ac.in. Read the batch label on the page, because a new document replaces the old one each cycle. Data Sources: IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission pages.
Q: Which CAT year does the IIM Visakhapatnam cutoff use?
The PGP 2026-28 cutoff used CAT 2025 scores. The Batch 2027-29 cutoff will use CAT 2026 scores and is not out yet. Data Sources: IIM Visakhapatnam PGP admission process, Batch 2026-28.
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