IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management Vastrapur Answered Questions

The fee refund policy for Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad is as follows:
If a student withdraws from the program, the refund of fees will be as per the following schedule:
If a student withdraws before the program commencement date, the entire fee will be refunded after deducting a processing fee of ₹ 1,00,000.
If a student withdraws within 15 days after the program commencement date, a refund of 75% of the fee will be made after deducting a processing fee of ₹ 1,00,000.
If a student withdraws after 15 days but within 30 days after the program commencement date, a refund of 50% of the fee will be made after deducting a processing fee of ₹ 1,00,000.
If a student withdraws after 30 days after the program commencement date, a refund of 25% of the fee will be made after deducting a processing fee of ₹ 1,00,000.
No refund will be made if a student withdraws after 60 days from the program commencement date.
Note: The above refund policy is subject to change, and the student should check with the institute for the latest refund policy.

The required documents for eligibility verification during Master of Business Administration (MBA) admissions at IIM Ahmedabad are:
Marks sheet and degree certificate of the final year bachelor's degree examination CAT scorecard GMAT/GRE scorecard (if applicable)

The admission criteria for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad involves a two-step process.
Preliminary Screening:
Candidates must have a valid CAT-2024 score.They should have applied to the programme and satisfy the eligibility criteria.The screening involves calculating a composite score 'CS' based on the candidate's academic performance and CAT score.
Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI):
Top candidates from each academic discipline are shortlisted based on their composite score 'CS', subject to fulfilling certain criteria.The criteria include a minimum percentage of marks in the bachelor's examination and minimum section-wise percentile in CAT.The shortlisted candidates then undergo AWT and PI.
Cut Offs:- CAT: 80% for MBA, 70% for Online MBA/PGDM- GMAT: 750/800 for Executive MBA (PGPX)- GRE: 310/340 for Executive MBA (PGPX)Note: The exact cut-offs are computed based on the previous years' CAT data and may change year to year. The Admissions Committee of IIM Ahmedabad reserves the right to change the cut-offs if deemed desirable in the light of CAT-2024 data.

The eligibility criteria for the Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad do differ for reserved category c&idates, as the Institute follows the Govt of India's reservation policy for EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, & PWD.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) course at IIM Ahmedabad are:
* A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline.
* Minimum Age of 25 years as on March 31, 2026.
* At least 4 years of experience.
* Valid GMAT or GRE scores.
* Leadership profiling & personal interviews.

The placements for the Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad are highly regarded, with the programme being ranked among the world's best in terms of career progression. The programme has a rigorous admissions process, an enriching academic program, and strong industry recognition. Recruiters from various sectors prefer to hire PGPX graduates for middle and senior management positions. The placement process is designed based on the requirements of each batch, and companies may visit the campus to recruit students. The programme has a strong track record, with 100% placement for the past five years, including 2022. The average salary for PGPX graduates is around 30 Lacs per annum, with the highest salary being around 80 Lacs per annum.

No, admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad with 60% in Class 12 is not possible as the institute does not consider Class 12 scores for MBA admissions. The admission process consists of the Common Admission Test (CAT) for domestic applicants, and GMAT for overseas Indian applicants or foreign nationals, followed by analytical writing test and personal interviews for shortlisted candidates.

The admission criteria for Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad for reserved category students includes:
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 15 years of study.
- Minimum age of 25 years as on March 31, 2026.
- Minimum 4 years of work experience.
- Standardized test scores (GMAT/GRE).
- Leadership profiling and personal interviews.
Note: The selection process is conducted in two rounds.

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad offers admission to the Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) course without meeting the 60% eligibility requirement in PCM. The admission criteria include a Bachelor's Degree, at least 4 years of experience, & a minimum age of 25 years. The selection process involves st&ardized test scores, leadership profiling, & personal interviews.

Yes, there will be counselling sessions for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad. The institute will conduct its Analytical Writing Tests and Personal Interviews (AWT & PIs) in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. Candidates need to opt two cities for AWT & PI in the CAT application form. Candidates shortlisted for AWT and PI will be intimated by email tentatively by the second week of January 2025.