IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management Vastrapur Answered Questions

To seek direct admission for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course at IIM Ahmedabad, the eligibility criteria include a valid CAT score, and the candidate must satisfy the eligibility criteria for the program. The selection process involves preliminary screening, shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI), and final selection based on a diverse set of attributes, including performance in CAT, AWT & PI, academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular achievements, and work experience. The candidate must also be 19 years of age as on June 30, 2025.

IIM Ahmedabad is strict when it comes to eligibility requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, and the degree must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling. The percentage obtained by the candidate in the bachelor's degree would be based on the practice followed by the institution/university from where the candidate has obtained the degree. Additionally, the candidate must have a valid CAT score, and the cut-offs for CAT scores are as follows:
| Category | Verbal and Reading Comprehension (Section I) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (Section II) | Quantitative Ability (Section III) | Overall |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD (in SC) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
The institute also considers other factors such as work experience, academic discipline, and gender diversity when selecting candidates for the program.

No, counselling is not required for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad. The admission process consists of the nationally administered Common Admission Test (CAT) for domestic applicants, and GMAT for overseas Indian applicants or foreign nationals, followed by analytical writing test and personal interviews for shortlisted candidates.

Yes, there are additional charges over the course fee for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad, such as hostel fees, which depend on the type of accommodation chosen, ranging from INR 1.6 L for single accommodation to INR 1.8 L for married student hostel. Additionally, personal expenses like laptop, travel, or laundry are not included in the course fee.

The admission criteria for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad for reserved category students is based on a composite score 'CS' which includes a candidate's performance in the Common Admission Test (CAT), their academic record, and other attributes. The shortlisting process involves a preliminary screening where candidates are selected based on their CAT score, academic background, and work experience. The selection criteria include:
A valid CAT score
Academic performance throughout their academic career up to the bachelor's level
Work experience (if any)
Performance in the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI)
The weights assigned to these attributes are as follows:
CAT score: 0.65
Academic performance: 0.35 (application rating)
AWT: 0.10
PI: 0.50
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes, including performance in CAT, AWT, and PI, as well as academic and work experience. The admission process is transparent, but the details of an individual's performance are not disclosed to protect their privacy and prevent abuse.

The following documents are required for MBA admission at IIM Ahmedabad:
1. CAT scorecard
2. GMAT scorecard (for overseas Indian applicants or foreign nationals)
3. Bachelor's degree certificate
4. Mark sheets of Bachelor's degree
5. Passport
6. Caste certificate (if applicable)
7. PWD certificate (if applicable)
8. Certificate of work experience (if applicable)

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad offers scholarships to MBA students, including need-based aid and corporate-sponsored options like Aditya Birla and OP Jindal Scholarships. The scholarship amount can vary and is extendable up to 25% of the SSH fee for the programme. Additionally, scholarships based on exceptional performance during the academic year of the PGPX programme are awarded at the time of graduation, with the amount extendable up to 15% of the SSH fee for the programme.

IIM Ahmedabad offers admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course based on a two-step process. In the first step, candidates are shortlisted for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT-2024 score, have applied to the programme, and satisfy the eligibility criteria. The shortlisting criteria include:- Performance in CAT - Academic performance of the candidates throughout their academic career up to the bachelor's level - Work experience - Diversity The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in AWT & PI, academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience, etc. The CAT cut-offs for IIM Ahmedabad are as follows: | Exam | Percentile || - | - || CAT | 80% | Note: The exact cut-offs mentioned above are computed based on the previous years' CAT data and may change year to year.

No, counselling is not required for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad. The admission process consists of the nationally administered Common Admission Test (CAT) for domestic applicants, and GMAT for overseas Indian applicants or foreign nationals, followed by analytical writing test and personal interviews for shortlisted candidates.