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IIM Ahmedabad Highlights 2025

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Q:   Is IIM Ahmedabad a good college for MBA?
A: 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA programme is offered for 2 year in PG level on the basis of entrance exam. The Institute offers it at the tuition fees worth INR 12 Lacs to INR 25 Lacs with an annual intake of 50 students. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation and secure valid scores in CAT or GATE. The Institute is also ranked 1 by NIRF 2024 under the Management category, sufficient to prove its standing among other IIMs or institutes offering Management.

Q:   What is the international rank of IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

The QS World University Ranking, Financial Times, etc. have ranked IIM Ahmedabad for its Management course. Tabulated below are the various IIM Ahmedabad international rankings for 2023:

IIM Ahmedabad International Ranking 2023

QS World Ranking 2023

2022

2023

2024

By Subject (Business & Management Studies)

65

53

22

Masters in Management

29

29

42

Financial Times Ranking 2023

2021

2022

2023

Masters in Management

26

NA

43

MBA

48

62

51

Executive Education

NA

50

45

Q:   Which course should I choose at IIM Ahmedabad for best career option?
A: 

All the courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad are career-oriented. However, every program offered at IIMA has different objective. The PGP program of IIM Ahmedabad is the flagship program, which purely suits students who want to build their career in Core Management. Further, the PGP FABM program will suit students who want to build their career in the field of Agriculture. The PGPX program is meant for students with work experience.

The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad placements over the past three years for PGP, PGP FABM and PGPX programs are presented below:

Particulars

PGP Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 55 LPA

INR 61.48 LPA

INR 146 LPA

Average package

INR 27.54 LPA

INR 32.79 LPA

INR 34.45 LPA

Median package

INR 27.6 LPA

INR 31.49 LPA

INR 31.58 LPA

Lowest package

INR 11 LPA

INR 17.5 LPA

INR 18.05 LPA

Roles offered

170

220

280

Offers accepted

374

382

385

Students placed

374

382

385

Students opted out

14

3

4

Companies visited

131

190

188

Particulars

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 27.82 LPA

INR 33.83 LPA

INR 33.39 LPA

Average package

INR 17.79 LPA

INR 21.49 LPA

INR 20.11 LPA

Median package

INR 16.84 LPA

INR 20 LPA

INR 20 LPA

Lowest package

INR 12 LPA

INR 12.85 LPA

INR 14.97 LPA

Companies visited

30

56

32

Offers accepted / Students placed

44

47

46

Eligible students

45

48

47

Students opted out

1

1

1

Students not placed

0

0

0

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PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 75.2 LPA

INR 108 LPA

INR 54.8 LPA

Average package

INR 38.64 LPA

INR 35.68 LPA

INR 36.41 LPA

Median package

INR 36.25 LPA

INR 33.05 LPA

INR 35 LPA

Lowest package

INR 25.5 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 21.46 LPA

Offers made

172

178

150

Offers accepted

119

128

121

Q:   How to get into IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

The application process of IIM Ahmedabad for PGP takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad. The institute will further shortlist the candidates based on CAT score and send emails to shortlisted candidates. However, for executive courses, the application process can be done via the official website. Details are as follows:

  • MBA-PGPX: Candidates can submit their application through an online portal.
  • ePGD: Applicants can submit their applications online. Application to the ePGD-ABA programme is a two-step process - registration & application form submission. 
Q:   How is PGPX different from other programmes at IIMA?
A: 

While all the courses at IIMA are full-time and residential, the PGPX is a one-year programme while PGP is for two years. The PGPX orientation is to give a general management perspective to a management executive, whereas the PGP is focused on Functional and Operational Management. On successful completion, students are given a Master of Business Administration degree.

IIM Ahmedabad Courses and Fees 2025

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80 K - 7.8 LGet Fee Details
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MMS(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CAT
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Q:   I have scored 69% in Class 10 and 56% in Class 12. Can I get into IIM Ahmedabad if I score 100 percentile in the CAT?
A: 

The selection process of IIM Ahmedabad is bifercated into two phases. The phase one includes, shortlisting candidates for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of CAT score and the second phase includes, the final selection of candidates for admission based on Final Composite Scores. The final composite scores are derieved from academic record, diversity, work experience, and weightage assigned to each component. Hence, scoring 100 percentile in CAT does not guarantee a seat in IIM Ahmedabad as there are multiple factors taken into consideration including the past academic. Also, candidates seeking IIM Admission 2024 must have a minimum overall CAT cutoff of 80 Percentile Ranks for General and EWS category, 75 Percentile for NC-OBC-cum-transgender, 70 Percentile for SC, 60 for ST, 70 Percentile for PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) and 60 Percentile for PwD (ST). The aforementioned percentiles are for the Preliminary Screening for phase 1 IIM Ahmedabad admission process. For more details regarding IIM Ahmedabad cutoff, click here

Q:   What is the fee for e-MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

IIM Ahmedabad offers a full-time PGPX in Management for Executives (MBA PGPx) for a duration of one year. The fee for the course is INR 33 lakh. The institute allow candidates to pay the fee in four installments. The total course fee include multiple components such as, security deposit, tuition fee, and more. Candidates should note that the fee is taken from the official sources/sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   Why do you need to score more than 99.5 Percentile in CAT to get into an IIMs?
A: 

For candidates to get into top IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta, one must have a high CAT score preferably equal to or more than 99.5 Percentile. Considered as the top B-School of India, the competition for top IIMs is very high whereas on the other hand the number of seats for the same are less. So in order to be at the best B-School one needs to score the best.

Every IIM is different in terms of eligibility criteria, for IIMs including Lucknow, Indore,  Kozhikode,  Shillong, candidates are expected to score around 98 Percentile and a decent score of 80 Per cent in the academics. For the remaining New IIMs, the CAT cutoff ranges between 96 and 97 Percentile, whereas for Baby IIMs the cutoff might vary between 93 and 92 Percentile

It is very important for candidates to score good CAT cutoff Percentile depending on the IIMs they are aiming for. 

Q:   What is the MBA fee of IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

As per the details collated from unofficial sources, the total tuition fee for the PGP and PGP FABM course for the 2024-26 batch is INR 18.3 Lacs (inclusive of all taxes). However, the aforementioned fee is only indicative considering it is sourced from unofficial sources. However, as per the official website, the over MBA programme fee is inclusive of tuition fee, course materials fee, student’s stay and food during campus visits and other service facilities, such as library, etc. Students can also pay this programme fee in installments. The institute shares the fee structure along with the admission offer. For the ease of the students, IIM-A also has tie-ups with multiple banks to offer collateral-free education loans.

Q:   What are the minimum eligibility requirements for admission to PGP at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

To be eligible for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admissions, a candidate needs to pass a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a UGC-recognised university after at least 12 years of school education with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of SC/ ST/ PwD candidates). Candidates, appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree with final year results awaiting, can also apply. However, such candidates, if selected, will be granted provisional admission, only if a candidate submits a pre-final certificate signed by competent authorities of the previous institute/ university, the latest by June 30 of the year of admission.

IIM Ahmedabad Popular Courses

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IIM Ahmedabad Placements 2024

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
20 - 31.58 LPA
Executive MBA/PGDM
35 LPA

Top Recruiters

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Aditya Birla Group
Abbot
Adidas
Deloitte
KPMG
McKinsey
Boston Consulting Group
Goldman Sachs
Credit Suisse
HSBC
Nomura
ITC
Lenovo
Nestle
Asian Paints
Reckitt Benckiser
Wipro
Tata Sky
Reliance Industries Limited
Infosys
IBM
ICICI
Airtel
Adani Group
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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Q:   What is the salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad placements?
A: 

The salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGPX placements over the past three years is presented below:

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PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 75.2 LPA

INR 1.08 CPA

INR 54.8 LPA

Average package

INR 38.64 LPA

INR 35.68 LPA

INR 36.41 LPA

Median package

INR 36.25 LPA

INR 33.05 LPA

INR 35 LPA

Lowest package

INR 25.50 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 21.46 LPA

Further, the salary package offered during PGP and PGP FABM placements over the past three years is presented below: 

Particulars

PGP Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 55 LPA

INR 61.48 LPA

INR 1.46 crore per annum

Average package

INR 27.54 LPA

INR 32.79 LPA

INR 34.45 LPA

Median package

INR 27.60 LPA

INR 31.49 LPA

INR 31.58 LPA

Lowest package

INR 11 LPA

INR 17.50 LPA

INR 18.05 LPA

Particulars

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP-FABM Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 27.82 LPA

INR 33.83 LPA

INR 33.39 LPA

Average package

INR 17.79 LPA

INR 21.49 LPA

INR 20.11 LPA 

Median package

INR 16.84 LPA

INR 20 LPA

INR 20 LPA 

Lowest package

INR 12 LPA

INR 12.85 LPA

INR 14.97 LPA 

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

Q:   How is IIM Ahmedabad MBA placement process conducted?
A: 

IIM Ahmedabad PGP (MBA) placement process is conducted three clusters. Earlier, IIM Ahmedabad PGP placement process 2022 was conducted in two stages. The first stage was the lateral placement process where companies interviewed students with work experience and offered them mid-level managerial positions. In the second stage, PGP final placement process was conducted where companies were grouped into cohorts (domains such as Consulting, Finance, etc.) based on the profiles offered and these cohort group were invited to campus across three clusters for final placements.

Q:   Does IIM Ahmedabad have 100% placements?
A: 

The batch placement record for PGP, PGP FABM and PGPX programs in recent past is presented below:

Particulars

PGP Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP Placement Statistics (2023)

Roles offered

170

220

280

Offers accepted

374

382

385

Students placed

374

382

385

Students opted out

14

3

4

Companies visited

131

190

188

Particulars

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2023)

Companies visited

30

56

32

Offers accepted / Students placed

44

47

46

Eligible students

45

48

47

Students opted out

1

1

1

Students not placed

0

0

0

Particulars

PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)

Offers made

172

178

150

Offers accepted

119

128

121

 

Q:   Which function receives the highest package during IIM Ahmedabad PGPX placements?
A: 

HR domain emerged as the best domain where the highest package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGPX placements 2024 stood at INR 50.88 LPA. Further, the function-wise salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGPX placements 2024 is presented below:

Function

Highest Package (2024)

Average Package (2024)

Median Package (2024)

Consulting

INR 54.8 LPA

INR 36.45 LPA

INR 35 LPA

Finance

INR 44.8 LPA

INR 35.04 LPA

INR 33 LPA

General Management

INR 44.81 LPA

INR 34.82 LPA

INR 34.28 LPA

HR

INR 50.88 LPA

INR 50.88 LPA

INR 50.88 LPA

Marketing / Sales

INR 54 LPA

INR 37.25 LPA

INR 36 LPA

Operations

INR 54 LPA

INR 37.31 LPA

INR 37 LPA

Others (Analytics)

INR 34 LPA

INR 32.8 LPA

INR 32 LPA

Product / Category Management

INR 47.2 LPA

INR 36.55 LPA

INR 37 LPA

Strategy

INR 50.88 LPA

INR 35.78 LPA

INR 33 LPA

Systems / IT

INR 50.88 LPA

INR 35.1 LPA

INR 31 LPA

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIM Ahmedabad PGP summer placements?
A: 

The sector and domain-wise offers accepted during IIM Ahmedabad PGP summer placements 2025 for the batch of 2024-26 are presented below:

Sectors

Offers Accepted (PGP Batch 2024-26)

BFSI

83

Conglomerates

28

Consulting

156

Consumer Durables

8

FMCG

45

Consumer Services

5

Engineering / Technology

7

Environment & Energy

3

Food Processing

1

IT

17

Manufacturing

16

Media & Entertainment

1

Pharmaceutical / Healthcare

16

Retail

2

Social Enterprises & NGOs

6

Functions  

Offers Accepted (PGP Batch 2024-26)

Business Development

9

Consulting

153

Finance

72

General Management

65

Marketing / Sales

53

Operations

1

Product / Category Management

16

Research & Advisory

6

Strategy

12

Supply Chain Management

2

Systems / IT

5

IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 2024

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Q:   How much CAT score is required for MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?
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IIM Ahmedabad considered two kinds of CAT scores for MBA admission - Qualifying and Final score. After qualifying CAT score, the minimum sectional and overall CAT score is used to shortlist students for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The overall CAT qualifying cutoff for 2023 admission at IIM-A stood at 99 for General category candidates, while the final cutoff is considered to stand between 99 and 100 percentile, for other category candidates. Check out more details on IIM-Ahmedabad Cutoff here

Q:   How to check IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff 2024?
A: 

Accepting CAT as the primary exam for MBA admission, IIM Ahmedabad does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the CAT exam. Candiadtes seeking admission to IIM Ahmedabad must meet both the qualifying as well as final cutoff to be eligible for further rounds. To check IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff, candidates must visit the official website of IIMCAT and login through their ID and password. For more insights on IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2024,  click here.

Q:   How much GMAT score is required for MBA-PGPX admission at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

While IIM-A does not have a minimum score required for admission, candidates are advised to aim for a score between 70 and 75 percentile in both the quantitative and verbal sections of the GMAT/GRE. In this regard, students must also note that standardised tests are just one of several admission criteria. A high score does not guarantee admission, and a below-average score does not eliminate a candidate. More details on MBA-PGPX admission at IIM Ahmedabad are available here

Q:   What is the estimated CAT cutoff for top IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

IIMs do not release the final CAT cutoff publicly and is only accessible through account login to those candidates who appear in the CAT exam. However, candidates can refer to the table below to view the estimated final CAT cutoff percentiles for top IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad. The below cutoff percentiles are for the General AI category students. 

IIMs

CAT cutoffs 2024 (percentile)

IIM Ahmedabad

99-100

IIM Bangalore

99-100

IIM Calcutta

99

IIM Indore

97-98

Q:   What is the estimated IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff 2024?
A: 

IIM Ahmedabad admission 2025 to the MBA course is offered through CAT 2024 scores followed by the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI). The Institute does not release the final CAT cutoff publicly and is only accessible through account login to those candidates who appear in the CAT exam. However, it is estimated that the final CAT cutoff percentiles usually range around 98-100 percentiles for top IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad. Additionally, candidates seeking admission can refer to the table below to view the IIM Ahmedabad CAT qualifying cutoff 2024 percentiles for MBA  admission:

CategoryVARCDILRQAOverall Percentile Rank
General, EWS70707080

NC-OBC-cum-transgender

65656575
SC60606070
ST50505060

PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)

60606070
PwD (ST)50505060

 

 

 

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

5 Courses16 months-2 years
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CAT, GATE
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Aug '25-Sep '25
CAT 2025 registrationTentative
Nov '25
CAT 2025 admit card downloadTentative
30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 exam
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Q:   How to apply for MBA at IIM-A?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to the two-year PGP of IIM Ahmedabad must appear in the Common Admission Test (CAT). CAT 2023 (considered for admission to the 2024-26 batch) will take place in November 2023. Candidates who are interested in seeking admission to the 2024-26 batch were able to apply online and register themselves on the official website of CAT after the CAT registration process is open.

In general, while registering for CAT, candidates must apply for PGP of IIM Ahmedabad by selecting the option available in the online registration form. The application fee for CAT (General/ OBC category) is INR 2,400. There is no additional cost included to apply for IIM Ahmedabad.

Read more: CAT application process

Q:   When will CAT 2023 take place for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

  • Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

Q:   How to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad for MBA?
A: 

Candidates (General category) seeking admission to IIM-A for MBA must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. For final selection, a student is required to have a valid score in the CAT exam (both sectional and overall) and is required to go through the AWT and PI rounds conducted by the institute. Additionally, for the final selection of candidates, everything right from their scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation are considered along with their CAT percentile, PI an AWT scores, stream in Class 12 and work experience. Read more about MBA admission at IIM-A here

Q:   Is admission to MBA at IIM Ahmedabad confirmed if I score 100 percentile in CAT?
A: 

There is a good chance of receiving an interview call from IIM Ahmedabad, however, admission isn’t guaranteed even at 100 percentile. The overall criteria includes academic profile, that is your Class 12, Class 10 and graduation marks. The college also gives a score for work experience, hence, candidates must have 2-3 years of experience to get maximum points. Additional focus is also given to gender and academic diversity. Considering all these factors and candidates’ CAT score, IIM Ahmedabad prepares a composite score through which decides whether to finalise a student or not. IIM Ahmedabad or any other IIM, for that matter, doesn’t give direct admission only on the basis of CAT percentile, the first phase of admission process is giving the CAT exam. Students must clear the sectional and the minimum final cut-off to be eligible and considered for the call. After that, they must get shortlisted for the interviews and group discussion process. After all these rounds, a final list of shortlisted candidates is prepared. 

Q:   How can I apply for IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to MBA at IIM Ahmedabad are required to apply via CAT. Aspirants must check the eligibility requirements before applying. Moreover, for other courses, candidates may have to apply through the institute's official website. The step-by-step process to fill out the application form for IIM Ahmedabad form is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Ahmedabad.

Step 2: Click on 'Apply'.

Step 3: Fill out the required details, such as name, email ID, etc.

Step 4: Upload the required documents.

Step 5: Payment of the application fee.

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IIM Ahmedabad vs Other IIMs: Which is better?

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CollegeMedian SalaryTotal Tuition FeesRanking
₹ 20 LPA - 31.58 LPA₹ 12 L - 25 L#1 NIRF, 2024
₹ 32.61 LPA₹ 12.5 L - 24.5 L#2 NIRF, 2024
₹ 18 LPA - 19 LPA₹ 26 L#32 NIRF, 2024
₹ 22.8 LPA - 31 LPA₹ 9.5 L - 24 L#20 NIRF, 2024
₹ 25 LPA - 26.5 LPA₹ 4.5 L - 21.77 L#15 NIRF, 2024
₹ 13 LPA - 14.6 LPA₹ 5.35 L - 19.4 L#37 NIRF, 2024
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On Comparisons
Q:   Which is better for MBA among IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta?
A: 

The average packages offered and the NIRF ranking trends for top ranked IIMs for their flagship MBA (or PGP) programme are presented in the following table:

IIM Name

MBA Average Package

Management - NIRF Ranking

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 32.79 LPA

1

IIM Bangalore

INR 33.82 LPA

2

IIM Calcutta

INR 34.2 LPA

4

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Q:   Which is better for MBA- IIM Ahmedabad or JBIMS?
A: 

IIM Ahmedabad and JBIMS are both top-ranked business schools in India, and both have excellent placement records. However, IIM Ahmedabad has a slightly better placement record than JBIMS Mumbai. In the 2022 placements season, the average salary for IIM Ahmedabad graduates was INR 22.17 LPA, while the average salary for JBIMS graduates was INR 20.13 LPA. IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and JBIMS Mumbai are two of the top business schools in India. Both schools offer a rigorous MBAprogrammethat prepares students for successful careers in business. However, there are some key differences between the two schools.

  • Brand Name: IIM-A is one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. It is ranked consistently among the top business schools in the world by global rankings. JBIMS Mumbai is also a well-respected business school, but it does not have the same global reputation as IIM-A.
  • Fees: The fees for the MBAprogrammeat IIM-A are significantly higher than the fees for the MBAprogrammeat JBIMS Mumbai. The total cost of attendance for the MBAprogrammeat IIM-A is around INR 20 lakhs, while the total cost of attendance for the MBA program at JBIMS Mumbai is around INR 5 lakhs.
  • Location: IIM-A is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. JBIMS Mumbai is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Ahmedabad is a smaller city than Mumbai, and it has a more relaxed pace of life. Mumbai is a large, cosmopolitan city with a vibrant culture.

·       Placements: The placement records of both schools are very strong. The average salary package for MBA graduates from IIM-A is around INR 25 lakhs, while the average salary package for MBA graduates from JBIMS Mumbai is around INR 20 lakhs. The highest salary offered to an IIM Ahmedabad graduate was INR 74 LPA, while the highest salary offered to a JBIMS graduate was INR 60 LPA.

Ultimately, the decision of which school to attend depends on your individual needs and preferences. If you are looking for a prestigious business school with a strong global reputation, IIM-A is a great option. If you are looking for a more affordable business school with a strong alumni network, JBIMS Mumbai is a great option.

Q:   How are IIM Ahmedabad placements as compared with other top IIMs?
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Refer the below-mentioned table for IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023 statistics as compared with other top IIMs such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode:

IIM Name

PGP Average Package (2023)

PGP Median Package (2023)

PGP Offers Accepted (2023)

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 34.45 LPA

INR 31.58 LPA

385

IIM Bangalore

INR 35.31 LPA

INR 33 LPA

606

IIM Calcutta

INR 35.07 LPA

INR 33.67 LPA

573

IIM Kozhikode

INR 31.02 LPA

INR 27 LPA

559

 

Q:   Is IIM Ahmedabad better than Harvard Business School?
A: 

As per the Financial Times Ranking 2023, Harvard Business School ranks at 4 and IIM Ahmedabad at 51 in the Global MBA category. The QS World University Ranking has ranked Harvard Business School at 9 and IIM Ahmedabad at 65 in the International Trade category. With these rankings, it can be clearly said that Harvard Business School is better than IIM Ahmedabad.

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Placements: Placements here at IIM Ahmedabad are great. Maximum students are placed before the completion of their degree. The highest package in 2024 was 42 LPA. The average package is 14 LPA. Internships are available for students in various companies, or they can work with faculty members in the form of internships.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure is best in class and IIM Ahmedabad is situated in a large area, which includes a stadium, library, playgrounds, sitting area, canteen, hostel, etc. All types of facilities are provided to the students. Good quality of food is provided to the students.
Faculty: Faculty members here at IIM Ahmedabad are great. They are well-educated and quite experienced. But they are too busy doing their work which impacts teaching quality. They don't have enough time for the problems of students. Curriculum is totally relevant and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are tough and proper study is required all around the year.
Other: Fares and concerts organized by IIM Ahmedabad are amazing.
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Placements: The college provided good placements to all students which was greater than 85% in the year. The highest package offered in my course was 14 LPA. The average package was 5 LPA. Top recruiting companies were from India. Internship percentage was 90%.
Infrastructure: The facilities available in my college were so super. Infrastructure of college was very beautiful. Wi-Fi, classrooms, and library were present for all students. The quality of the facility in the hostel was very good. Food was healthy. Medical facility was available. Sports and games were present in my course.
Faculty: Teachers in my college were so helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Teachers in my course had great teaching qualities. This course curriculum was not relevant but students were industry-ready. Semester exams in my college were very easy. Pass percentage in semester to get pass was 35%.
Other: There was no wish to improve in my course. Events were so super and festivals were also celebrated. Campus crowd in my college was very good. Scholarships were provided to the top students of the college.
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Placements: Above 70% of students got placed in companies. The highest and the lowest packages offered to my course are 18 LPA and 2 LPA. Top recruiting companies are interested in this course. The percentage of students who got internships is 40%.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in college are good. Wi-Fi and classrooms are available in this course. The quality of facilities in my hostel canteen is good. Medical facilities are available. Sports and games are available in college.
Faculty: Teachers in my course are so helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Teachers have greater teaching quality. Course curriculum is relevant and makes students industrial-ready. Semester exams in this course are so difficult. Pass percentage is 40%.
Other: I chose this course to get the best institute degree. There is no wish for improvements. Scholarship is not available in this course.
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Placements: Above 80% of students got placed from this course. The highest package offered is 17 LPA and the lowest is 2 LPA. Top recruiting companies are hiring students for this course. More than 80% secured internships.
Infrastructure: Facilities are available in this course. Infrastructure available in my course is good. Wi-Fi, classroom as well as library are available in this course. The quality of canteen food is good in taste. Medical facilities are available. Sports and games are also available in my course.
Faculty: Teachers in my course are so helpful and qualified and all teachers have greater teaching quality. Course curriculum is relevant and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams in this course are easy. Pass percent is more than 80% in my course.
Other: The best thing about the course is that we can get practical knowledge. There is no wish to improve. Campus crowd is good. Scholarship is available in this course.
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Placements: Our course had a placement rate of about 60%. The highest salary package was 8.5 lacs, the average was 5.2 lacs, and the lowest was 2.5 lacs. The top recruiters were Capgemini, Wipro, and Infosys. The top roles offered were team executive director.
Infrastructure: The labs and classrooms are not cleaned daily, and the washrooms don't have proper water supply. Wi-Fi facilities are only available for faculty members, and the food available in our department is of average quality.
Faculty: The teachers are very knowledgeable and qualified enough. The college staff and faculty members are very polite and helpful. The course curriculum is relevant, and many activities are conducted every month.
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Placements: My college provided a very high percentage of placements to students in various companies. The highest package offered for the course was 2.8 LPA, and the average package was 7 LPA. A high percentage of students got internships in many companies like Cognizant, Microsoft, and Swiggy.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my course were so good. Wi-Fi, classrooms, and the library everything were available. However, the quality of food provided in the course was very bad in taste, hence we did not eat the canteen food. The medical facilities were available, and sports and games were also present in my college.
Faculty: Teachers in my course were so helpful, and all were very qualified and knowledgeable. They had great teaching qualities. The course was not curriculum-relevant, and students were not industry-ready. But, the semester exams in my course were so easy, and the pass percentage was 60%.
Other: I chose this course to gain the best knowledge. There was no improvement in my core subjects. Events were very boring, but scholarships and extracurricular activities were available in my college.
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IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Does IIMA offer scholarships?
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Yes, IIMA offers scholarships to students. Some of the scholarships provided by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad are mentioned below:

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships
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IIM Ahmedabad Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is the ranking of IIM Ahmedabad?
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IIM Ahmedabad ranks 1 under the Management category by NIRF 2023. On an international level, IIM Ahmedabad ranks 22 in the QS World University Ranking 2023 by Subject (Business and Management Studies). IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked by several other prominent international and national ranking bodies. It can be perceived that IIM Ahmedabad is one of the best B-schools in India.

Q:   What is the IIRF ranking of IIM Ahmedabad?
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IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked 1 among the Best Business schools (government) in India by IIRF 2023. The institute has scored 932.15 out of 1000 in various ranking criteria. Refer to the table below to know more about the IIM Ahmedabad rankings:

IIM Ahmedabad IIRF 2023 Ranking

Category

2021

2022

2023

Best Business Schools (government)

1

1

Q:   Is IIM Ahmedabad ranked well for MBA?
A: 

Internationally, IIMA has been ranked 29 by the QS Masters in Management Rankings (MBA) and 44 by the QS Global MBA Rankings. Nationally, IIM Ahmedabad ranks 1 by the NIRF 2022 and The Week 2022. IIM Ahmedabad, being an elite Management institute, has received several international and national rankings in recent years. A few top accolades received by IIMA are enlisted below:

International Ranking Authority

2021 Ranking

2022 Ranking

2023 Ranking

QS Masters in Management Rankings (MBA)

31

29

29

QS Global MBA Rankings (MBA-PGPX)

50

46

44

Financial Times Global MBA Ranking (MBA-PGPX)

48

62

To be announced

National Ranking Authority

2021 Ranking

2022 Ranking

2023 Ranking

NIRF (Management category)

1

1

1

Businessworld

1

1

-

The Week

1

1

-

Business Today

2

2

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Q:   Which is the top IIM in India?
A: 

As per the NIRF 2023 Rankings, IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked 1 among the top Management colleges in India. IIM Ahmedabad has been continuously ranked among the top 3 Management institutes in India by NIRF. IIRF Ranking 2023 has also ranked IIM Ahmedabad at the 1st position in the year 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the rankings:

IIM Ahmedabad National Ranking 2023

Ranking body

Category

Rank

NIRF 2023

Management

1

IIRF 2023

Management

1

Outlook I-Care 2023

Management

1

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Q:   Does IIM Ahmedabad have a hostel facility?
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Yes, IIM-A offer hostel facility to the candidates. The student housing on the campus includes 25 understudy apartments with an overall capacity of 740 occupants. There are single-room dormitories available for married people as well. Further, on each of the floor, there are 10 single rooms with a dining area. The hostels are not common at IIM-A, however, boys can visit girls hostel and vice versa.

Q:   Are hostels available at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

Yes, hostels are available at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Candidates are provided single-room accommodation in the 33 fully-furnished dormitories spread across the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad campus. Married candidates can opt to live with their families in married candidates' hostels. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad hostels provide good accommodation for both female and male candidates.

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad offers facilities such as bathrooms, Wi-Fi, an almirah, television, and refrigerators among others. The dorms are equipped with air conditioners and washing machines as well at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. IIM (Indian Institute of Management), Ahmedabad is a public autonomous Business-school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Indian Institute of Management is a group of 20 public, autonomous institutes for Management education and research in India. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad is number one among all public and private Management institutes in India. The Business school is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. In terms of rankings, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad has topped the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings thrice for the last five years. The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad is one of the few institutes in India to be given EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). Not just that, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad is known for its excellent placement record and high ranking in India (ROI). Under the Management category, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad has been ranked 1 by Outlook, The Week, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022, and other ranking bodies for the year 2022.

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad faculty comprises renowned academics, professors, and management thinkers who strive hard to maintain a level of excellence at the institution, working on research to improve management thinking in the country. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad professors care for you even after you've left campus. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad professors try to teach their candidates in their own way. Some candidates succeed, while others do not. Some of them had an open-door policy as well, which means you could go to their office anytime and they will solve your doubts first. However, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad offers scholarships for its students and the details are as follows: 

  1. Interest Waiver Scholarships.
  2. Aditya Birla Group Scholarships.
  3. Schedule Caste or Schedule Tribe Scholarships.
  4. OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship.
  5. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Exit Scholarships.
  6. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Special Need-based scholarship for Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM).

For more information, you may visit the Shiksha IIM Ahmedabad page. (https://www.shiksha.com/college/iim-Ahmedabad-indian-institute-of-management-vastrapur-307). I hope this will help you.

Q:   What facilities are offered on IIM Ahmedabad campus?
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IIM Ahmedabad offer various facilities to the candidates. Some of the facilities are enlisted below:

  • Auditoriums
  • Academic Block
  • Administrative Block
  • Student Housing
  • Faculty Housing
  • Gym & Yoga Room
  • Outdoor & Indoor Sports
  • Wi-Fi Campus
  • A/C Classrooms
  • Medical facilities

 

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Q:   Is there any student exchange opportunity offered to MBA students of IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

Yes, over the years, the IIM-A has formed partnerships with leading Management schools in Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, South America, South Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Every year, out of the second year class, appriximately 150 students are selected to spend one academic term abroad at a partner institute and IIM-A accepts about 90 students from its partners for the same period.

This exchange programme makes it possible for IIM-A students to gain international exposure without any financial impediments. In addition to the  scholarships instituted by IIMA, several students have received scholarships from participating schools, the French embassy, DAAD from Germany and some corporate partners.

Q:   Is there any reservation policy for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 
IIM Ahmedabad does have a reservation policy in place for admissions to its MBA programme. This policy adheres to the guidelines laid down by the Government of India, which reserves 15% of seats for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes belonging to the "non-creamy" layer (NC-OBC). It is important to note that only the categories listed in the Central Government List on the final day of CAT registration are taken into consideration for the reservation.
Q:   What is the salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGPX placements?
A: 

The salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGPX placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars

PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 75.2 LPA

INR 1.08 CPA

INR 54.8 LPA

Average package

INR 38.64 LPA

INR 35.68 LPA

INR 36.41 LPA

Median package

INR 36.25 LPA

INR 33.05 LPA

INR 35 LPA

Lowest package

INR 25.50 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 21.46 LPA

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

Q:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

 IIMA is a public Business School located in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad with the status of an 'Institute of National Importance' by MHRD, Government of India. It was the first B-School to receive the EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation, by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). IIMA is approved by UGC and offers PG, PhD, and other courses to students. As per NIRF 2024, IIMA ranks 1 under the Management category. 

The percentile of CAT for IIM Ahmedabad reached up to 99.6 in the past years which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this institute. Candidates are shortlisted for these programmes based on course-specific entrance exams, followed by shortlisting processes which generally comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round. 

The Institute recorded the placement rate of 98.57% with an average package of INR 35.68 LPA and the highest package of INR 1.08 CPA. 

All the stats prove IIMA to be a worthy Institute to pursue MBA from.

Q:   How are IIM Ahmedabad PGP summer placements?
A: 

The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad summer placements for the PGP batch of 2024-26 are presented below:

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PGP Summer Placements 2025 (2024-26 Batch)

Total participating students

394

Students placed

394

Offers accepted

394

International offers

12

Companies visited

155

Roles offered

194

Top recruiting sector

Consulting (156 offers accepted)

Q:   Which course offers the best average package during IIM Ahmedabad placements?
A: 

The course-wise average package offered during IIM Ahmedabad placements over the past three years is presented below:

Course 

Average Package (2021)

Average Package (2022)

Average Package (2023)

PGP

INR 27.54 LPA

INR 32.79 LPA

INR 34.45 LPA

PGP FABM

INR 17.79 LPA

INR 21.49 LPA

INR 20.11 LPA

Course  

Average Package (2022)

Average Package (2023)

Average Package (2024)

PGPX

INR 38.64 LPA

INR 35.68 LPA

INR 36.41 LPA

 

Q:   Which sector receives the highest package during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements?
A: 

BFSI sector received the highest package of INR 1.46 crore per annum during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023. The sector-wise highest, average and median package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023 is presented below:

Sectors

PGP Highest Package (2023)

PGP Average Package (2023)

PGP Median Package (2023)

Automobile

INR 30.24 LPA

INR 30.24 LPA

INR 30.24 LPA

BFSI

INR 1.46 crore per annum

INR 41.33 LPA

INR 35.05 LPA

Conglomerates

INR 30 LPA

INR 25.53 LPA

INR 25 LPA

Consulting

INR 56 LPA

INR 34.55 LPA

INR 34.50 LPA

Consumer Services

INR 26 LPA

INR 26 LPA

INR 26 LPA

Education Technology

INR 32.15 LPA

INR 32.15 LPA

INR 32.15 LPA

Engineering Technology

INR 28.32 LPA

INR 28.32 LPA

INR 28.32 LPA

FMCG

INR 33.39 LPA

INR 29.43 LPA

INR 29.39 LPA

IT

INR 42.48 LPA

INR 31.87 LPA

INR 32 LPA

IT Analytics

INR 28.22 LPA

INR 25.80 LPA

INR 25 LPA

IT Consulting

INR 28 LPA

INR 28 LPA

INR 28 LPA

IT Software

INR 42.15 LPA

INR 35.94 LPA

INR 37.43 LPA

IT Solutions

INR 34.79 LPA

INR 32.31 LPA

INR 34.74 LPA

Logistics

INR 28.80 LPA

INR 28.80 LPA

INR 28.80 LPA

Manufacturing

INR 66 LPA

INR 45.60 LPA

INR 45.60 LPA

Media / Communications

INR 27 LPA

INR 26 LPA

INR 26 LPA

Mining

INR 32.17 LPA

INR 32.17 LPA

INR 32.17 LPA

Online Services

INR 29.01 LPA

INR 29.01 LPA

INR 29.01 LPA

Artificial Intelligence

INR 32.40 LPA

INR 32.40 LPA

INR 32.40 LPA

Wellness & Fitness Services

INR 25.70 LPA

INR 25.70 LPA

INR 25.70 LPA

Energy

INR 26.50 LPA

INR 26.50 LPA

INR 26.50 LPA

Pharmaceutical

INR 31.20 LPA

INR 27.04 LPA

INR 28 LPA

Real Estate

INR 31.20 LPA

INR 31.20 LPA

INR 31.20 LPA

Retail B2B & B2C

INR 29.35 LPA

INR 29.35 LPA

INR 29.35 LPA

Telecommunication

INR 30 LPA

INR 30 LPA

INR 30 LPA

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

Q:   Are there any scholarships offered by IIM Ahmedabad for MBA?
A: 

Mentioned below is the detail of scholarship offered under the IIM-A PGP and PGP-FABM programme:

  • Name of scholarship: Special Need-Based Scholarship Scheme
  • Eligibility for scholarship: Candidates can avail of this scholarship on the basis of annual gross family income, ownership of assets, and the number of dependents in the family.
  • When to apply for this scholarship? The application for this scholarship is invited every year in the month of July/ August.
Q:   Does IIM consider 12th marks?
A: 
To be eligible for Indian Institutes of Management Ahmedabad Master of Business Administration admissions, a student needs to pass a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a University Grants Commission-recognised university after at least 12 years of school education with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average and 45 percent in case of Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, and PWD student. For taking Common Admission Test, the Class 12 aggregate does not matter. However, for getting an interview call and converting calls, the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad awards weightage from 1 to 10 points based on aggregate obtained by applicants in Class 12. Students need to be a minimum of 24 years of age as on March 31 of the year of admission, to be eligible for ePGP admission at the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad. Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad was Established in 1961, or Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad is a public Business School located in Gujarat. The Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad has been accorded the status of an Institute of National Importance by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. It has been ranked 1 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework Rankings 2022 under the Management category and is considered the best institute for Management education in India. It is autonomous in nature and one of the few institutes in India to be given EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation by EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad is known for its two-year, full-time, residential flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (also referred to as Master of Business Administration) program that offers admission based on a valid score in the Common Admission Test. Each year, around 150 candidates get a chance to visit abroad and about 90 candidates come to India to study at the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad through its SEPs (student Exchange Programs). Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad admission 2023 is primarily entrance-based. Admission to its flagship Post Graduate Program in Management (also referred to as Master of Business Administration) program is offered based on a valid score in Common Admission Test. Apart from this, students are shortlisted for other Postgraduation and doctoral programs based on course-specific entrance exams, followed by shortlisting processes which generally comprise a PI (Personal Interview) round. In addition to this, the esteemed faculty of the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad evaluates the students on several parameters, including progression in career, academic preparedness, professional background, quality of experience, leadership potential, interpersonal skills, accomplishment, and fitment for the program. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha IIM Ahmedabad exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/college/iim-ahmedabad-indian-institute-of-management-vastrapur-307). I hope this will help you.
Q:   Are CAT 2023 dates out for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Ahmedabad are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Ahmedabad admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

  • Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Ahmedabad must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

Q:   How are IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements?
A: 

The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars

PGP Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 55 LPA

INR 61.48 LPA

INR 1.46 crore per annum

Average package

INR 27.54 LPA

INR 32.79 LPA

INR 34.45 LPA

Median package

INR 27.60 LPA

INR 31.49 LPA

INR 31.58 LPA

Lowest package

INR 11 LPA

INR 17.50 LPA

INR 18.05 LPA

Companies visited

131

190

188

Roles offered

170

Around 220

Around 280

Offers accepted / Students Placed

374

382

385

Eligible students

388

382

389

Students opted out

14

3

4

Students not placed

0

0

0

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

Q:   What is MBA fees in IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

As per the official website, the total fee for the MBA programme ranges between INR 12 lakh and INR 25 lakh. The programme fee is inclusive of tuition fee, course materials fee, student’s stay and food during campus visits and other service facilities, such as library, etc. Students can pay this programme fee in two instalments. The institute shares the fee structure along with the admission offer. For the ease of the students, IIM-A also has tie-ups with multiple banks to offer collateral-free education loans.

Q:   Which companies generally participate during IIM Ahmedabad placements?
A: 

A total of 188 companies participated and 280 roles were offered during PGP placements 2023. McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) were the top companies that made most number of offers during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023. The domain-wise offers made by the top recruiters during PGP placements 2023 is listed below:

Domain 

Top Recruiter Name

PGP Offers Made (2023)

Consulting

McKinsey & Company

34

Investment Banks

Goldman Sachs

8

General Management

Adani

10

IT Consulting

TCS

10

 

Q:   Is 80 percentile enough to get shortlisted for the interview of IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

The minimum overall qualifying cut-off requirement for a General category student at IIM Ahmedabad is 80 percentile. However, doesn’t guarantee that the student will surely get shortlisted for the interview basis this score, this cut-off is only to segregate the eligible candidates from the rest of the applications. After segregation, there are a variety of other factors that are taken into consideration before preparing the final list of students who receive interview calls. 

Q:   Which sector hires the maximum number of students during IIM Ahmedabad placement drive?
A: 

The course-wise top recruiting sector during IIM Ahmedabad placements 2023 and 2024 is presented below:

Course

Top Sector

Offers Received (2023/2024)

PGP

Consulting

179 (2023)

PGP FABM

Agri Inputs

19 (2023)

PGPX

Consulting

26 (2024)

Q:   What is IIM Ahmedabad hostel fee?
A: 

Find below the IIM-Ahmedabad hostel fee:

Component

Fee

Caution deposit

INR 5,000

Total hostel fee

INR 1.71 lakh

NOTE: The fee mentioned here is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   How can I prepare for admission at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: 

Qualifying CAT is a must-have criteria for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges in India. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach of preparation is essential for admission to MBA, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Ahmedabad is as follows:

  • Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:
VARC questions with answersDI & LR questions with answersQuantitative Aptitude questions with answers
Q:   Is non-veg food served at IIM Ahmedabad mess?
A: 

Yes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is served in the IIM-A canteen. Many students living on the campus have also shared on the internet that the food served at IIM Ahmedabad canteen is one of the best one can get in a mess.

Q:   Does IIM Ahmedabad provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships?
A: 

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by the college are IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships, IIMA Exit Scholarships, Scholarships offered by Companies, Scholarships offered by Alumni, and others. 

Q:   Is Executive MBA/PGDM at IIM Ahmedabad worth the investment?
A: 
{Source: Executive MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Executive MBA/PGDM at IIM Ahmedabad: Worth the Investment?

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of what they think:

Placement Record: 100% placement rate, with the highest domestic salary package offering INR 70 LPA, average package being INR 45 LPA, and the lowest being INR 10-30 LPA. Top recruiters include Boston Consulting Group, Axis Bank, Larsen and Toubro, Deloitte, Nestle, and Reliance Group.

Curriculum and Faculty: The course curriculum is relevant, and faculty members are well-experienced, knowledgeable, and approachable. Many faculty members have Ph.D.s and industrial experience.

Campus Infrastructure and Amenities: The campus is comfortable, with 24x7 Wi-Fi, a well-stocked library, and modern laboratories. Hostel accommodations are available, although food quality could be improved.

Internship Opportunities: Internship opportunities are available, with almost 100% of students getting internships in well-known companies like Tata Consultancy Services, Adani Group, HDFC General Insurance, and Sun Silk.

Student Life and Support: Student life is enriched by various clubs and societies, sports facilities, and cultural events. The placement cell is active, and students receive guidance and support throughout their program.

In conclusion, based on the testimonials from students and alumni, the Executive MBA/PGDM programme at IIM Ahmedabad appears to offer a worthwhile investment for those seeking a fulfilling education and promising career outcomes. With a strong placement record, relevant curriculum, and supportive campus infrastructure, IIM Ahmedabad seems to provide a valuable educational experience.

Here are key takeaways from the reviews:

* High placement rates and salary packages
* Relevant and practical coursework
* Experienced and knowledgeable faculty
* Comfortable campus infrastructure
* Active placement cell and internship opportunities
* Enriching student life and support services
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