
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Courses & Fees 2026: Placements, Eligibility, Selection, How to Apply
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2026
IIM Ahmedabad MBA is a two-year post-graduate programme. This is a full-time residential course for graduates from all streams willing to build a career in Management. In addition to PGP, the institute also offers a two-year PGP-FABM course leading to a degree of MBA (Food and Agri-business Management).
MBA at IIM Ahmedabad provides students with the opportunity to get a double degree by being a part of the Double Degree (DD) programme. During this DD exchange, the selected students study at their home institution in the first academic year and are transferred to the host institution for the second academic year.
Students seeking admission to IIM Ahmedabad MBA courses must checkout the eligibility and selection criteria tabulated below:
Courses | Eligibility | Selection |
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PGP |
Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates)* |
CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
PGP-FABM |
UG Or PG degree Agricultural Sciences or Agriculture-related streams, with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
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CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)
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E-PGP |
Working professionals/entrepreneurs with a minimum 3 years of full-time work experience (after completion of graduation) - Minimum Age: 24 years and above - A pass in any UG degree/CA/CS/ICWA, with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA |
CAT/GMAT/GRE score (taken within the last 5 years) + IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission Dates 2026
The admission cycle for the flagship PGP courses of IIM-A starts in the month of August for the upcoming year's MBA admission batch. Students must also stay updated with CAT exam dates, as admissions to PGP courses are made based on CAT scores. More important dates around IIM MBA admission are as follows:
Dates | Upcoming Events |
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5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25 | CAT 2025 admit card download |
30 Nov '25 | CAT 2025 exam |
Dec '25 | CAT 2025 result announcementTentative |
Dates | Past Events |
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1 Aug '25 - 20 Sep '25 | CAT 2025 registration |
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Cutoff
IIM Ahmedabad considers two kinds of CAT scores for MBA admission - Qualifying and Final score. Qualifying CAT score is the minimum sectional and overall CAT score used to shortlist students for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Candidates above minimum cutoffs in the sectional percentile ranks, the overall percentile rank and having a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT are considered for the next stage. Final CAT score is cutoffs are the basis of which the candidates are called for final selection after the AWT and PI rounds are over. Please find below the minimum qualifying CAT cutoff required by IIM-A aspirants:
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Curriculum
IIM Ahmedabad MBA curriculum includes a semester-wise list of subjects along with the program outcomes. Some of the subjects included in the first year are Financial Markets, Legal Aspects of Business, Managerial Communication, Microeconomics, Operations Management, etc. Check out the below table to find pdfs for the specialisation-wise IIM Ahmedabad MBA syllabus:
Specialization | Curriculum |
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA/PGDMIIM Ahmedabad MBA Seats 2026
IIMA MBA seats are allocated based on CAT scores and overall student profile. However, the seat allocation is subject to rules of reservation laid by IIM Ahmedabad. The seat reservation details for the MBA courses offered by the institute are as follows:
Particulars | IIM-A PGP Admission Highlights (2024-26) | IIM-A PGP-FABM Admission Highlights (2024-26) |
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Seat reservation |
- NC-OBC: 27% - SC: 15% - ST: 7.5% - PwD: 5% - EWS: 10% |
- NC-OBC: 27% - SC: 15% - ST: 7.5% - PwD: 5% - EWS: 10% |
Courses | Seats |
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MBA in Food and Agri Business Management | 50 |
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Placements 2025
IIM Ahmedabad MBA/PGP/PGPX placements 2025 for the PGP programme recorded 100% placements. Consumer Tech sector witnessed 800% rise in offers. A rise of 300% and 120% in the total offers was witnessed in the Financial Advisory and Advisory Consulting sectors, respectively. Meanwhile, 100% summer placements were recorded for PGP class of 2026 with all 394 students getting placed. Top Recruiters that participated in the IIM Ahmedabad placements included BCG, NewGen Software Tech and Fin IQ Consulting and Accenture Strategy. Additionally, the average, median and lowest package received during PGPX placements 2025 was INR 37.25 LPA, INR 34.41 LPA and INR 26 LPA, respectively.
The Institute has a strong alumni network of more than 40,000 students spread across the globe wherein their careers span multiple functions and industries. IIM Ahmedabad alumni association is the source of career-related support for students who look forward to explore new career pathways.
The best companies in India and abroad visit IIMA campus every year during January and February for campus placements. The corporate presentation process begins early January and continues till Mid-February. The resume submission process starts from Mid-January and ends during Mid-February. The shortlisting process goes on from Early February to late February, whereas the Pre-Placement and Interview processes begin from Mid-February and continue till Mid-March.
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Based on 34 Student ResponsesInternships and industry projects
Offered every semester
Employment opportunities
Higher in core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Both inside India & outside India
Placement support
Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves
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Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Ranking 2025
The institute has been ranked #1 in the NIRF rankings for 2024 under the Management category. Internationally, IIMA has been ranked 29 by the QS Masters in Management Rankings (MBA) and 44 by the QS Global MBA Rankings. And at the national level, the institute was ranked 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. IIMA MBA ranking trend for the past few years is tabulated below:
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA 2026 FAQs
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Answered 3 weeks ago
There are plenty of statistics that cadidates canuse to judge which institute is best for them for pursing an MBA course. In terms of reputation, IIM, Ahmedabad has one of the highest reputations of any MBA institute. However, this results in a significantly higher MBA fees at IIM, Ahmedabad which i
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Answered 3 weeks ago
IIM Ahmedabad's selection criteria is entrance-based for the offered courses. Students need to meet both the basic eligibility and clear the selection rounds as well. Check out the table below to know about the selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad:
Courses | Selection Criteria |
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PGP | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
PGP-FABM | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
e-PGP | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
MBA-PGPX | Valid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 months ago
No, you cannot pursue and online CMLT course from IIM Ahmedabad because it does not offers that course. You can opt for Manipal academy or IGNOU for CMLT course.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 months ago
The University College London institution bases its operations in London, United Kingdom not United States. UCL MBA shares its reputation with the IIM Ahmedabad MBA but serves diverse types of career aspirations. The Indian market-oriented candidates benefit most from IIM Ahmedabad's programs becaus
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 7 months ago
IIM Ahmedabad is a top-ranked business school in India with global recognition, strong industry connections, and high placement rates. Aston University in UK is well-regarded, especially for international exposure, but it does not match IIM Ahmedabad's prestige in management education. If your goal
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