IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management Vastrapur Answered Questions

The following documents are required for MBA admission at IIM Ahmedabad:1. CAT scorecard2. GMAT scorecard (for overseas Indian applicants or foreign nationals)3. Bachelor's degree certificate4. Mark sheets of Bachelor's degree5. Passport6. Caste certificate (if applicable)7. PWD certificate (if applicable) 8. Certificate of work experience (if applicable)

Yes, there are exceptions or exemptions for 60% eligibility requirement for admission to MBA in Food and Agri Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) category, the requirement is relaxed to 45%.

The IIM Ahmedabad Master of Business Administration (MBA) fee can be paid in instalments, which helps to relieve the financial burden. The payment schedule for the PGPX programme is as follows:
| Phase | Married Student Housing (MSH)* | Single Accommodation* | Last Date for Payment |
| - | - | - | - |
| First Commitment fee | INR 2,00,000 | INR 2,00,000 | October 18, 2024 |
| Second Commitment fee | INR 2,00,000 | INR 2,00,000 | October 25, 2024 |
| Third Commitment fee | INR 14,50,000 | INR 14,50,000 | November 23, 2024 |
| Balanced Programme fee | INR 17,70,000 | INR 15,65,000 | March 03, 2025 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 70,000 | INR 35,000 | March 03, 2025 |
Therefore, the MBA fee at IIM Ahmedabad is paid in instalments, with specific deadlines for each payment.

The components of fees for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course at IIM Ahmedabad are:
- Tuition fees: INR 19.35 L
- Course materials
- Library access
- Campus facilities
- Accommodation fees: - Single Accommodation: INR 1.6 L- Married Student Hostel: INR 1.8 L
- Other expenses like laptop, travel, laundry, etc. (not included in the programme fees)
- International Immersion Programme (IIP) fees (excluding travel and stay related expenses)
- Utilities such as electricity, telephone, laundry, sports/gym subscription (additional and to be paid as per usage charges)

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.

Yes, besides the tuition fee for MBA in Food and Agri Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad, students must pay additional fees that include:
1. Utilities such as electricity, telephone, laundry, sports/gym subscription which are paid as per usage charges.
2. Cost of International Immersion Programme (IIP) excluding travel and stay related expenses.

Yes, there are exceptions or exemptions for the 60% eligibility requirement for admission to the 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.

You should choose Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad because it offers a rigorous academic programme with a comprehensive curriculum, renowned faculty, and excellent peer learning opportunities. The programme is highly competitive and has a strong reputation, making it a great platform for personal and professional growth. Additionally, IIM Ahmedabad has a strong alumni network and provides good career opportunities.