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IIM Ahmedabad Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS, Financial Times, IIRF, Outlook

Q: What is the ranking of IIM Ahmedabad?

IIM Ahmedabad ranks 1 under the Management category by NIRF 2023. On an international level, IIM Ahmedabad ranks 22 in the QS World University Ranking 2023 by Subject (Business and Management Studies). IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked by several other prominent international and national ranking bodies. It can be perceived that IIM Ahmedabad is one of the best B-schools in India.

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IIM Ahmedabad is a reputed institution. The institute has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under various categories. In the NIRF rankings 2024, IIM Ahmedabad achieved the #1 position in the 'Management' category. In the 'Management' category, IIM Ahmedabad is ranked No. 1 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024. Its consistent high rankings over the years show that it's one of the top institutions for education.

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IIM Ahmedabad International Ranking 2023
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IIM Ahmedabad Outlook Ranking 2023
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IIM Ahmedabad Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top institutes is IIM Ahmedabad. As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, the rank of the institute is #1 under the category Management. IIM Ahmedabad is top ranked by multiple national ranking bodies for its academic offerings and renowned faculty. Its faculty has a proven track record of doing great research. The article mentioned below covers all the necessary details you need if you're interested in the IIM Ahmedabad rankings.

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IIM Ahmedabad International Ranking 2023

The QS World University Ranking, Financial Times, etc. have ranked IIM Ahmedabad for its Management stream. As per the QS World University Ranking 2024, it was observed that the institute has drastically improved its position when compared with the previous years in the Subject category. However, it lost its position under the 'Masters in Management' category. IIM Ahmedabad rank has shown a decreasing trend on the ranking scale of the Financial Times Ranking when compared with the current year and 2021 (the institute was not ranked in 2022) in the Masters in Management category.

Candidates can refer to the IIM Ahmedabad international ranking table below for a more detailed overview:

IIM Ahmedabad International Ranking 2023
QS World Ranking 2023	2022	2023	2024
By Subject (Business & Management Studies)	65	53	22
Masters in Management	29	29	42
Financial Times Ranking 2023	2021	2022	2023
Masters in Management	26	NA	43
MBA	48	62	51
Executive Education	NA	50	45

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IIM Ahmedabad NIRF Ranking 2023

IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Management' category. Following the provided parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the university is ranked in a good position when compared to other universities by the NIRF 2024. In the 'Management' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend as per the previous year's rankings. In 2024, IIM Ahmedabad's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Management' category by the NIR

Category	2023	2024	2025
MBA/PGDM	1	1	1

IIM Ahmedabad vs Other IIMs: NIRF Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2024, IIM Ahmedabad ranks #1 in the 'Management' category. It holds a status equivalent to the most prestigious universities for the NIRF 'Management' category rankings. Check the year-wise NIRF comparison analysis of the best institutes in this space:

IIM Ahmedabad vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Management 2024
IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management	1
IIM Bangalore	2
IIM Kozhikode	3

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IIM Ahmedabad	1
IIM Bangalore Compare	2
IIM Kozhikode Compare	3
DMS IIT Delhi Compare	4
IIM Lucknow Compare	5
IIM Mumbai Compare	6
IIM Calcutta Compare	7

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IIM Ahmedabad NIRF Ranking 2023: Ranking Criteria

NIRF ranks institutes based on various criteria such as Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception. IIM Ahmedabad has received excellent scores in all the criteria. Candidates can refer to the table and image below for a more detailed overview:

Ranking Criteria	Score
Teaching, Learning and Resources	92.55
Research and Professional Practice	63.45
Graduation Outcomes	99.14
Outreach and Inclusivity	69.66
Perception	96.14

IIM Ahmedabad Outlook Ranking 2023

IIM Ahmedabad has received strong ranks by the Outlook-ICARE under the 'MBA (Government)' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the Outlook-ICARE 2024. In the 'MBA (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, IIM Ahmedabad's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'MBA (Gover

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2024
MBA/PGDM	1

IIM Ahmedabad vs Other IIMs: Outlook Comparison

According to the Outlook-ICARE ranking 2024, IIM Ahmedabad received #1 rank in the 'MBA (Government)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta for Outlook-ICARE rankings under the 'MBA (Government)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of IIM Ahmedabad with other top institutes:

IIM Ahmedabad vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2024
College Name	MBA (Government) 2024
IIM Ahmedabad	1
IIM Bangalore	2
IIM Calcutta	3

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College	Ranking
IIM Ahmedabad	1
IIM Bangalore Compare	2
IIM Lucknow Compare	4
IIM Indore Compare	5
IIM Shillong Compare	6
IIM Raipur Compare	8
IIM Udaipur Compare	9

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Business Today Ranking 2024

Category	2023	2024
Executive MBA/PGDM	1	1

IIM Ahmedabad Ranking
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College	Ranking
IIM Ahmedabad	1
IIM Bangalore Compare	2
IIM Calcutta Compare	4
IIM Indore Compare	6
XLRI Jamshedpur Compare	8
IIM Shillong Compare	10
IIM Nagpur Compare	11

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IIM Ahmedabad QS World Ranking 2024

The QS World University Ranking 2023 has ranked IIM Ahmedabad in 42 place under the Masters in Management category. By Subject (Business & Management Studies), IIM Ahmedabad ranks 22. IIM Ahmedabad's subject ranking has been continuously improving for the past three years. However, in the Master in Management category, the rank remained the same in 2022 and 2023, and declined in 2024. The table below reflects the IIM Ahmedabad ranks for the past three years:

IIM Ahmedabad QS World Ranking 2024
Category	2022	2023	2024
Masters in Management	29	29	42
By Subject ( Business & Management Studies)	65	53	22
International Trade	NA	131-140	65

IIM Ahmedabad QS World Ranking 2024
Category	2022	2023	2024
Masters in Management	29	29	42
By Subject ( Business & Management Studies)	65	53	22
International Trade	NA	131-140	65

IIM Ahmedabad vs Other IIMs: QS Ranking Comparison

IIM Calcutta ranking has shown an increasing trend in the Masters in Management category. However, IIM Ahmedabad has been consistent on the ranking scale, and IIM Bangalore has slipped down the ranking scale. IIM Ahmedabad’s comparison with other IIMs is tabulated below:

College Name	QS Ranking 2023	QS Ranking 2024
IIM Ahmedabad	29	42
IIM Bangalore	37	31
IIM Calcutta	51	50
IIM Indore	151+	151+

The ranking criteria play a huge role in determining the institute’s overall growth and how the institute will help a student in every aspect. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the different ranking criteria and the scores of IIM Ahmedabad obtained by the QS World University Rankings 2024:

Ranking Criteria	Ranking Score
Overall	64.3
Employability	77
Alumni Outcomes	80.3
Diversity	22.9
Thought Leadership	70.5
Value for Money	52.3

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Top recruiting companies for IIM Ahmedabad were Tata Consultancy Services, Boston Consulting Group, Amazon, Axis Bank, Larson and Tubro, Aziz Premji Group, Sunsilk, etc.

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Absolutely satisfied with the campus life and best college for doing business studies.

Placements: Placements here at IIM Ahmedabad are great. Maximum students are placed before the completion of their degree. The highest package in 2024 was 42 LPA. The average package is 14 LPA. Internships are available for students in various companies, or they can work with faculty members in the form of internships.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is best in class and IIM Ahmedabad is situated in a large area, which includes a stadium, library, playgrounds, sitting area, canteen, hostel, etc. All types of facilities are provided to the students. Good quality of food is provided to the students.

Faculty: Faculty members here at IIM Ahmedabad are great. They are well-educated and quite experienced. But they are too busy doing their work which impacts teaching quality. They don't have enough time for the problems of students. Curriculum is totally relevant and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are tough and proper study is required all around the year.

Other: Fares and concerts organized by IIM Ahmedabad are amazing.

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Placements: The college provided good placements to all students which was greater than 85% in the year. The highest package offered in my course was 14 LPA. The average package was 5 LPA. Top recruiting companies were from India. Internship percentage was 90%.

Infrastructure: The facilities available in my college were so super. Infrastructure of college was very beautiful. Wi-Fi, classrooms, and library were present for all students. The quality of the facility in the hostel was very good. Food was healthy. Medical facility was available. Sports and games were present in my course.

Faculty: Teachers in my college were so helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Teachers in my course had great teaching qualities. This course curriculum was not relevant but students were industry-ready. Semester exams in my college were very easy. Pass percentage in semester to get pass was 35%.

Other: There was no wish to improve in my course. Events were so super and festivals were also celebrated. Campus crowd in my college was very good. Scholarships were provided to the top students of the college.

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Placements: Above 80% of students got placed from this course. The highest package offered is 17 LPA and the lowest is 2 LPA. Top recruiting companies are hiring students for this course. More than 80% secured internships.

Infrastructure: Facilities are available in this course. Infrastructure available in my course is good. Wi-Fi, classroom as well as library are available in this course. The quality of canteen food is good in taste. Medical facilities are available. Sports and games are also available in my course.

Faculty: Teachers in my course are so helpful and qualified and all teachers have greater teaching quality. Course curriculum is relevant and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams in this course are easy. Pass percent is more than 80% in my course.

Other: The best thing about the course is that we can get practical knowledge. There is no wish to improve. Campus crowd is good. Scholarship is available in this course.

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Very dissatisfied because of hygiene issues.

Placements: Our course had a placement rate of about 60%. The highest salary package was 8.5 lacs, the average was 5.2 lacs, and the lowest was 2.5 lacs. The top recruiters were Capgemini, Wipro, and Infosys. The top roles offered were team executive director.

Infrastructure: The labs and classrooms are not cleaned daily, and the washrooms don't have proper water supply. Wi-Fi facilities are only available for faculty members, and the food available in our department is of average quality.

Faculty: The teachers are very knowledgeable and qualified enough. The college staff and faculty members are very polite and helpful. The course curriculum is relevant, and many activities are conducted every month.

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LOVE doing my course at IIM Ahmedabad.

Placements: IIM Ahmedabad is one of the best institutes for getting good placements with better packages. The highest package here is 1.3 crore, the average package is 45 LPA, and the lowest package is 30 LPA. Many top companies like Google, Microsoft, TCS, Intel, etc. come for placements every year. Students who graduate from this college are offered high-level company management and finance roles. The percentage of students who get placed is almost 100 percent, and students get internships at the end of every academic year.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is really attractive. Classrooms, library, labs, and every place in the college are neatly maintained, and hostels in the college are equipped with good facilities, making students comfortable to stay in. The mess food served is acceptable in taste and has many kinds of food, covering both North Indian and South Indian food. Canteens are present at many places on the campus, and medical facilities are provided to all the students inside the campus itself, with a medical center. The sports and games area is within the campus, and students are free to play.

Faculty: The faculty in our college are really like friends to us. They are very kind and friendly with all the students. They all hold a Ph.D. degree in their subjects and are highly knowledgeable individuals. Their teaching and explaining skills are really good and understandable. The course schedule is designed by the faculty in charge with the help of all the other faculty, and it's very easy to complete the course for all the students. Exams are also very easy to attempt, and the pass percentage in the semester is around 40 percent. A student can easily pass with minimal knowledge.

Other: The course which I chose is for my career betterment, and I have full interest in this course. This course increases the chance of achieving my goal of becoming a good faculty at a good university. The course is really well designed and does not need any further development. The campus in which I stay is really amazing. It has many events and fests that take place every semester. Campus life and the surroundings of the campus are really great. Students are free and encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities too. Connectivity from the campus to other places around is good.

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Placements: The placement of students placed in our course is 100%. The IIM is well known for placements at the highest package (54 LPA), the lowest package (2.4 to 5 LPA), and the average (5 to 17 LPA). Placement training and skill development classes are held, and students like me came to know the real world projects, and we worked and gained experience. The internship opportunities for our course are 96%. I love the course curriculum.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is best class, as it is IIM—the beautiful Classrooms and Campus with greenery Plants and Trees. The Facilities in our Course is top-notch, like Wi-Fi facilities in our Classrooms and library, which have a vast number of Books. The Hostel facilities is available The food in the hostel is good. Mess food is better than the Canteen food. The best-class Clubs for Sports and Games. Medical Facilities are also provided.

Faculty: The teachers are well experienced, and some of them are IITains who have worked and have all the knowledge in subjects. Qualified teachers. The teaching facilities are the best. They give students real-world projects that make them ready for industry. The passing percentage is 92%. Most of them are well-cracked competitive exams. The exams are hard to pass.

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IIM Ahmedabad Ranking FAQs

Below mentioned are IIM Ahmedabad Ranking FAQs:

Q: What is the ranking of IIM Ahmedabad?

IIM Ahmedabad ranks 1 under the Management category by NIRF 2023. On an international level, IIM Ahmedabad ranks 22 in the QS World University Ranking 2023 by Subject (Business and Management Studies). IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked by several other prominent international and national ranking bodies. It can be perceived that IIM Ahmedabad is one of the best B-schools in India.

Q: Which is the top IIM in India?

As per the NIRF 2023 Rankings, IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked 1 among the top Management colleges in India. IIM Ahmedabad has been continuously ranked among the top 3 Management institutes in India by NIRF. IIRF Ranking 2023 has also ranked IIM Ahmedabad at the 1st position in the year 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the rankings:

IIM Ahmedabad National Ranking 2023
Ranking body	Category	Rank
NIRF 2023	Management	1
IIRF 2023	Management	1
Outlook I-Care 2023	Management	1

Q: Is IIM Ahmedabad better than Harvard Business School?

As per the Financial Times Ranking 2023, Harvard Business School ranks at 4 and IIM Ahmedabad at 51 in the Global MBA category. The QS World University Ranking has ranked Harvard Business School at 9 and IIM Ahmedabad at 65 in the International Trade category. With these rankings, it can be clearly said that Harvard Business School is better than IIM Ahmedabad.

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Which is better for MBA- IIM Ahmedabad or JBIMS?

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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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What is the selection process for IIM Ahmedabad?

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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
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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How much CAT score is required for MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?

Answered 2 months ago

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. I

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Is there any reservation policy for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Ahmedabad?

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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 (E

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How to apply for MBA at IIM-A?

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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)/

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