MBA Colleges in Visakhapatnam Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements
3 MBA and PGDM colleges in Visakhapatnam admit in the 40–92 CAT percentile band for 2026-28, 1 of them NIRF 2025 top-100. Fees run ₹3 L to ₹23.6 L and the best reported average is 15.7 LPA at IIM Visakhapatnam. Lowest CAT floor in the city: 40 percentile.
Vizag’s MBA market is built around IIM Visakhapatnam, whose 82-percentile shortlist floor is the most accessible of any IIM in South India, with a ₹15.7 LPA average. That single fact makes the city relevant to anyone in the 82–92 band.
All 3 MBA colleges in Visakhapatnam
| NIRF 2025 | College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | IIM VisakhapatnamIndian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam | 82–92 %ile | ₹23.6 L | 15.7 LPA | CAT only |
| 101–125 | GITAM VizagGITAM School of Business | 50–60 %ile | ₹11.4 L | 5.4 LPA | GAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, AP-ICET |
| — | Andhra UniversityAndhra University Department of Management Studies | 40–55 %ile | ₹3 L | 6.7 LPA | AP-ICET |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last.
What actually decides your seat in Visakhapatnam
Below that, GITAM admits mainly through its own GAT test and AP-ICET, and Andhra University’s department costs about ₹3 lakh with a ₹6.7 LPA average through AP-ICET counselling — the budget route for AP-domiciled candidates.
Across these 3 colleges the alternatives to CAT that come up most often are AP-ICET (2), GAT (1), XAT (1) and MAT (1). Full routes are in our guide to MBA admission without CAT.
Fees vs placement in Visakhapatnam
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | ₹3 L | 6.7 LPA | 2.23 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | ₹23.6 L | 15.7 LPA | 0.67 |
| GITAM Vizag | Visakhapatnam | ₹11.4 L | 5.4 LPA | 0.47 |
Cheapest MBA colleges in Visakhapatnam
| College | Total fee | CAT band | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra University | ₹3 L | 40–55 %ile | 6.7 LPA | AP-ICET |
| GITAM Vizag | ₹11.4 L | 50–60 %ile | 5.4 LPA | GAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, AP-ICET |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | ₹23.6 L | 82–92 %ile | 15.7 LPA | CAT only |
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Visakhapatnam accept 50–60 percentile in CAT?
Andhra University and GITAM Vizag all admit at or below 60 percentile. The lowest floor in Visakhapatnam is 40 percentile.
What is the cheapest MBA in Visakhapatnam?
Andhra University Department of Management Studies at ₹3 L for the full two years, with 6.7 LPA reported average placement.
Is an MBA in Visakhapatnam worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in Visakhapatnam is Andhra University at 2.23 (6.7 LPA on ₹3 L). Anything above 0.9 is healthy for this tier; below 0.6 needs a very good reason.
Before you pay anything: check that the college is AICTE-approved and know the refund rules.
Sources & methodology
Cutoffs are the published shortlisting percentile where the institute publishes one, and otherwise the band in which it actually admits, taken from institute disclosures and the portals below. Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel unless stated; placement figures are the latest institute-reported averages. Cross-checked against NIRF 2025 on 4 September 2026. Always confirm against the institute’s current admission brochure before paying any fee.