IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management Vastrapur Answered Questions

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad offers scholarships to MBA students, including need-based aid and corporate-sponsored options like Aditya Birla and OP Jindal Scholarships. The scholarship amount can vary and is extendable up to 25% of the SSH fee for the programme. Additionally, scholarships based on exceptional performance during the academic year of the PGPX programme are awarded at the time of graduation, with the amount extendable up to 15% of the SSH fee for the programme.

IIM Ahmedabad offers admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course based on a two-step process. In the first step, candidates are shortlisted for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT-2024 score, have applied to the programme, and satisfy the eligibility criteria. The shortlisting criteria include:- Performance in CAT - Academic performance of the candidates throughout their academic career up to the bachelor's level - Work experience - Diversity The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in AWT & PI, academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience, etc. The CAT cut-offs for IIM Ahmedabad are as follows: | Exam | Percentile || - | - || CAT | 80% | Note: The exact cut-offs mentioned above are computed based on the previous years' CAT data and may change year to year.

No, counselling is not required for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad. The admission process consists of the nationally administered 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 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.

Yes, there are exceptions or exemptions for the 60% eligibility requirement for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad. According to the information provided, the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (in case of the candidate belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, this is relaxed to 45%). Additionally, for candidates undergoing/completed an integrated Master's degree or dual-degree directly after their 12th/HSC, the percentage of marks obtained as per their institute/university norms which is considered as equivalent to bachelor's degree will be considered. It is also mentioned that if any board/institution/university awards only letter grades without providing an equivalent percentage of marks on the grade-sheet, the candidate should obtain a certificate from the board/institution/university specifying the equivalent marks which should be used for filling the online CAT application form. Therefore, the 60% eligibility requirement is not absolute and there are exceptions and exemptions for certain categories of candidates.

No, direct admission is not available for the IIM Ahmedabad Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. Admission is through 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.

To get admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad, follow these steps:
Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the Post-graduate Programme (PGP) which includes having a bachelor's degree with a minimum required percentage of marks.
CAT Exam: Appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) for domestic applicants or GMAT for overseas Indian applicants or foreign nationals.
Shortlisting: Get shortlisted for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) based on your CAT score, academic record, and other criteria.
AWT & PI: Participate in the AWT and PI rounds, which will be conducted in various cities.
Final Selection: The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes including performance in CAT, AWT & PI, academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular achievements, and work experience.
Admission Offer: Receive an admission offer from IIM Ahmedabad if selected.
Provisional Admission: If provisionally admitted, submit the marksheet and degree certificate of the final year bachelor's degree examination by December 31, 2025, to confirm your admission.
For further details, contact the Admissions Office (PGP & PGP-FABM) at IIM Ahmedabad.

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad offers scholarships to MBA students, including need-based aid and corporate-sponsored options like Aditya Birla and OP Jindal Scholarships. The scholarship amount can vary and is extendable up to 25% of the SSH fee for the programme. Additionally, scholarships based on exceptional performance during the academic year of the PGPX programme are awarded at the time of graduation, with the amount extendable up to 15% of the SSH fee for the programme.