IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management Vastrapur Answered Questions

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 is INR 20 Lacs while the MBA feesat JBIMS is INR 5 lakh. Candidates should compare the two institutes on other factors as well such as placements, faculty, infrastructure and more.

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:CoursesSelection CriteriaPGPCAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)PGP-FABMCAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)e-PGPCAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI)MBA-PGPXValid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round

For admission to the MBA programme at IIM Ahmedabad, the required CAT score varies by category. Based on the previous year's cutoff (2024), candidates need an overall percentile rank of 80 for General and EWS categories, 75 for NC-OBC and transgender candidates, and 70 for SC category candidates. Individual section percentiles in VARC, DILR, and QA are slightly lower but the overall percentile is key for selection.

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad does have a reservation policy for MBA/ PGP programmes. As per the Government of India requirement, 27% of the seats are reserved for NC-OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST candidates, 5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), and up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).  Candidates also need to carefully mark the category to which they belong in the CAT application form.

To apply for MBA courses at IIM Ahmedabad, candidates are required to follow certain eligibility requirements. Firstly, applicants must ensure that they have completed a bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (in the case of the candidate belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, this is relaxed to 45%). Secondly, candidates are shortlisted for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT-2025 score. Note: Foreign nationals (foreign passport holders) staying in India must have taken the test-center-administered GMAT Focus Edition or GMAT Exam in the previous format and should apply through the Supernumerary Quota category. 

To apply for the Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad, visit the official IIM Ahmedabad website and follow the application process outlined for the MBA-PGPX program. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application within the specified deadline.

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad provides placements for Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX). The placement process is carried out by the PGPX student placement committee with active support from the placement office at IIMA, and companies from various sectors participate in the placement process.

The admission criteria for Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad includes:
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience
- Minimum Age of 25 years
- Standardized test scores (GMAT / GRE)
- Leadership profiling and personal interviews.

The documents required for MBA-PGPX admission at IIM Ahmedabad are:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline
GMAT / GRE score
Proof of work experience (at least 4 years)
Proof of age (minimum 25 years as on March 31, 2026)
Leadership profiling and personal interview
Note: The exact list of documents may vary, and it's best to check the official website or contact the admissions office for the most up-to-date information.