IIM Ahmedabad Courses & Fees 2026: PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad is a premier tier-1 college. It is widely regarded as the top Management institute of India. It has been ranked at '1' in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Management' category. The institute also made its place in QS World University MBA rankings 2026 at '59' globally. The institute is also know to offer good placements. The the highest and median package offered at IIM Ahmedabad PGP placement 2025 was INR 110 LPA and 34.53 LPA  (Maximum Earning Potential)

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.

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX is a full-time one-year course suitable for professionals with more than 4 years of work experience. It differs from flagship MBA (PGP) and blended MBA courses in its format and executive level focus. PGP is preferred by early-career professionals or recent graduates. In PGPX, there is a shift from basic to upper mangement leadership strategies and global business landscapes.

Finance domain offered the highest package of INR 110 LPA during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2025. The second highest package of 60 LPA was made by the Consulting domain.

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. 

IIM Ahmedabad admission to its flagship MBA programme is via CAT. Aspirants need to fill out the CAT form. For all other courses, candidates have to apply on the institute's website. Students must get an exceptional score in CAT. As IIM-A is the top management institute of the country, the cutoffs are equally high. The institute considers GMAT, GRE or CAT scores for admission in other courses. The institute also conducts IIMA Admission Test for MBA-BPGP in BA & AI and MBA-BPGP courses. Selected candidates are called for a PI round.

Entrance exam is followed by other selection rounds including GD-PI & AWT for PGP. Selected students have to pay the admission fees and report at the institute to complete the process.

The total tuition fees for ePGD-ABA programme is INR 12 lakh (inclusive of all taxes) at IIM Ahmedabad. 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.

IIM-A is considered as India's premier business school. Its elite status is driven by competitive admission process. Its case-study methodology, globally renowned faculty & unparalleled alumni network includes some of the country's top CEOs & business leaders.

The total tuition fees for MBA is INR 20.1 lakh-INR 27.5 lakh. The lower amount in the range is for PGP General and higher is for PGP in Food & Agri Business Management. The programme fee does not cover personal expenses on boarding, laptop, computer, travel, clothes, stationery, etc. All students must have a personal computer. The institute can alo arrange to buy the computer locally.

For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is 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

IIM Ahmedabad conducts its application process in an online mode. Candidates need to apply and appear for CAT examination for admission in MBA. Aspirants need to apply on the official website of IIM Ahmedabad for all other courses.

Candidates seeking admission in MBA-PGPX at IIM Ahmedabad must have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience. On successful completion of this course, students are given a Master of Business Administration degree. For admission, aspirants must have GMAT/ GRE scores. Candidates are also required to appear for a PI round and submit an essay for final selection.

At the postgraduate level, the college provides MBA, Executive MBA, and various other courses to students. The college also provides PhD and certificate courses. The college provides two-year Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management, one-year full time Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX), and others.

IIM Ahmedabad is one of the top business institute's of India. It has been ranked by various national and international ranking bodies. IIMA is ranked 1st by NIRF 2025 under Management category. It is ranked at 1st by Outlook 2026 under Top Public B-School in India category. The institute ranked at 9 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 in Asia region.

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.

Out of 406 eligible students, 395 were placed from the PGP batch. The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2025 is mentioned below:

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

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most number of IIM Ahmedabad students. The domain-wise IIM Ahmedabad alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the domains of Marketing, Consulting, Information Technology, Education, Engineering, Product Management, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Customer Success and Support, Community and Social Services and Media and Communication.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.