This document outlines the detailed information about the eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedures for the Post-Graduate Program in Management for the Centrally Funded Technical Institutions / Institutions of National Importance (PGPMCI) at IIM Visakhapatnam (IIMV). In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the IIM Visakhapatnam has started this program in collaboration with National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NIT Warangal), Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool (IIITDM Kurnool), Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam (IIPE Visakhapatnam), National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (NIT Andhra Pradesh), National Institute of Technology, Manipur (NIT Manipur). National Institute of Technology, Mizoram (NIT Mizoram), National Institute of Technology, Agartala (NIT Agartala), National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya (NIT Meghalaya), National Institute of Technology, Nagaland (NIT Nagaland), National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar), National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur), National Institute of Technology, Raipur (NIT Raipur), Indian Institute of Information Technology, Raichur (IIIT Raichur), National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh (NIT Arunachal Pradesh), National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur), National Institute of Technology Sikkim (NIT Sikkim), National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna), Maulana Azad national institute of technology Bhopal (MANIT Bhopal), Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram (IIITDM Kancheepuram), Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam (IIIT Kottayam), Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur (IIIT Manipur), Indian Institute of Information Technology, Agartala (IIIT Agartala). Now on, these institutes will be referred as Participating Technical Institutions (PTIs) in this document.

From the 2027 admission cycle onwards, IIM Visakhapatnam invites all eligible Centrally Funded Technical Institutions and Institutions of National Importance to enter into a formal MoU with the Institute and become Partnering Technical Institutions of PGPMCI. This expands the institutional partnership framework, which was earlier focused primarily on NITs, IIITs, and a few other select institutions, to include IITs, IISc, IISERs, SPAs, NITTTRs, NERIST, SLIET, NIAMT, GKCIET, and other eligible CFTIs/INIs.

Any eligible institution entering into an MoU with IIM Visakhapatnam during the admission cycle will be added to the list of PTIs. Eligible current B.Tech., M.Tech., B.Arch., and M.Arch. students of such institutions may apply to the programme in accordance with the applicable admission rules.

The requirement of an institutional MoU applies to current students. Eligible recent graduates from all CFTIs and Institutions of National Importance may apply to the programme irrespective of whether their institution has an MoU with IIM Visakhapatnam, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Note: Effective from the 2027 admission cycle, B.Tech./B.Arch. and M.Tech./M.Arch. graduates (alumni who graduated from the current or immediate past academic year) of CFTIs or INIS listed here are eligible to apply for the PGPMCI program even in the absence of a formal MoU.

There will be two modules in the program. Below are the eligibility criteria for both the modules.

• Module-1: Diploma in Business Management (DBM)
  • Category 1: Students from PTIs having MoU with IIM Visakhapatnam
    • Under Graduates: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year B.Tech/B.Arch Students of PTIs
    • Post Graduates: Any Semester M.Tech/M.Arch Students of PTIs
  • (OR)
  • Category 2: Recent Graduates from CFTIs/INIs* without MoU with IIM Visakhapatnam
    • B.Tech. / B.Arch. Graduates
    • M.Tech. / M.Arch. Graduates
    from CFTIs/INIs who have graduated in:
    • the current academic year (2026); or
    • the immediately preceding academic year (2025)
    *The list of CFTIs and INIs eligible under Category 2 is placed here .
    
    (AND)
    
    Applicants must have secured admission into their respective technical programs through a recognized national-level entrance examination, with a valid score/mark as defined by the respective examination authority at the time of admission.

    Program	Recognized National-Level Examination
    B.Tech. / B.Arch.	Joint Entrance Examination - JEE Main / JEE Advanced
    M.Tech. / M.Arch.	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering - GATE

    (AND)
    
    Satisfy the following cut-off percentages (GPA) criteria with respect to their category will be eligible for the further admission process.

    Category	Cut-Off Percentage*
    Unreserved (General)	50%
    EWS	45%
    NC-OBC	45%
    SC	40%
    ST	40%
    PwD	40%

    The candidate should possess the latest and valid OBC (Non-Creamy layer) certificate / EWS (Economically Weaker Section) / Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Disability Certificate and UDID (Unique Disability ID Card issued by Competent Authority under RPwD Act, 2016 and further amendments or orders in this regard) as applicable.
    
    It may be noted that:
    • NC-OBC certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue; Applicants must ensure that they submit a valid certificate issued after April 1st 2026.
    • The PwD certificate must be issued by a competent authority in prescribed format as per the RPwD Act 2016 and further amendments or orders in this regard.
    • The Institute reserves the right to get the disability status verified from the medical board constituted by the competent medical authority/body. Further, Institute’s policy on the Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and extent of accommodations applicable to PwD candidates will be updated on Institute’s website in due course.
    • EWS certificate must be issued by an officer of the rank of Tehsildar or above issued after April 1st 2026.
    *Percentage equivalent of Grade Point Average (GPA) will be reckoned as follows for admission:
    • For eligible students: GPA as of the end of the latest semester for which results were declared by the PTIs.
    • For eligible Alumni: GPA calculated from all graded semesters of the immediately preceding degree examination at the PTIs/CFTIs/INIs.
    GPAs will be converted to equivalent percentages as per the norms of the respective institutes.
• Module-2: Master of Business Administration (MBA)*
  • Successful completion of Module-1.
  • (AND)
  • Completion of B.Tech./B.Arch. degree prior to the commencement of Module-2 (applicable to candidates who joined Module-1 while pursuing B.Tech/B.Arch). [M.Tech./M.Arch. completion not required for candidates, as they already hold a graduation degree.]
  *The detailed admission criteria for Module-2 will be notified at a later stage.

Note: Eligibility for the program does not constitute a guarantee of admission.

Here is a step-by-step guide to the application process:
Call for Application: The call for applications will be announced in the month of August 2026. You can find the notification on the official websites of IIM Visakhapatnam.

Online Application: To apply, you must complete the online application by filling in the required information. Below is the respective application portal link for your reference. Applicants from all categories are required to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for the application form.

Application portal: https://admissions.iimv.ac.in/pgpmci/login

To ensure a fair and transparent selection process, we have established the following criteria:
Online Application: All applicants are required to submit an online application form along with a Statement of Purpose (SoP) and the necessary supporting documents.

Aptitude Test: The Institute, in collaboration with PTIs and/or a reputable third-party agency, will conduct a proctored online test to assess all the eligible participants.

Note: Candidates who have the valid test score of either CAT/GRE/GMAT will be exempted from appearing in the PGPMCI Aptitude Test.

Preparation of Merit List for Final Selection: The merit list for final selection will be prepared based on the following criteria: (*) In order to promote Gender diversity in the cohort, an additional score will be awarded to Female and Transgender candidates.
(#) Candidates should have valid test score to be considered for Admission.

Based on the requirement, once the application submission phase is completed, IIM Visakhapatnam will assign score to each candidate’s profile. Based on the score it will roll out the admissions offers.

We encourage all eligible candidates to review the admissions process carefully and apply within the specified timelines. Please note that if a candidate fails to submit the online application form within the specified timeline, they will no longer be considered for admission to the PGPMCI for the batch of 2027-29 at IIM Visakhapatnam.

Any dispute concerning Admissions for the PGPMCI program would be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of the city of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) only.

Reservation as per the norms prescribed by the Government of India for educational institutions.

*These dates are tentative and subject to change if required.
#Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be intimated by e-mail.

Note: IIM Visakhapatnam is not responsible for any email or SMS bounces that occur during the admissions process. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure that they check the IIMV website frequently for any updates on the status of their candidature.

The PGPMCI-2027 IIMV Test, will be conducted for the candidates who opted for it in the PGPMCI-2027 application form. The test will be there for 75 minutes with 60 questions. The mode of test will be Online. Below are the section wise details for your reference.

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) – Max. Marks 25
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) – Max. Marks 25
• Quantitative Ability (QA) – Max. Marks 10

Click here for the Sample Test paper