IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA): Cut off, Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Results

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.

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.

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.

 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.

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

Particulars	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)

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

 

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

 

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. 

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)

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.

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:

• Check the  and 
• Choose the right reference book
• Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible.!
• Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes

• Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:

VARC questions with answers

DI & LR questions with answers

Quantitative Aptitude questions with answers

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.

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. 

{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