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IIM Ahmedabad Admission dates 2026
Executive MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Sep '26-Oct '26 | Executive MBA/PGDM Interview with IIMA faculty membersOngoing |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is held in three slots:
- Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Qualifying CAT is a must-have criteria for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges in India. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach of preparation is essential for admission to MBA, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Ahmedabad is as follows:
- Choose the right reference book
- Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible.!
- Solve CAT PYQs for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes
- Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:
| VARC questions with answers | DI & LR questions with answers | Quantitative Aptitude questions with answers |
No, one can't join IIM without CAT. Candidates seeking admission to the IIM Ahmedabad MBA course must appear for CAT. The institute sends call letter to aspirants with score equal or above qualifying cutoff for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Students must meet both, the overall CAT cutoff percentile and the sectional cutoffs.The Institute does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam.
Candidates (General category) seeking admission to IIM-A for MBA must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. For final selection, a student is required to have a valid score in the CAT exam (both sectional and overall) and is required to go through the AWT and PI rounds conducted by the institute. Additionally, for the final selection of candidates, everything right from their scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation are considered along with their CAT percentile, PI and WAT scores, stream in Class 12 and work experience.
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The salary package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGPX placements over the past three years is presented below:
Particulars | PGPX Placement Statistics (2023) | PGPX Placement Statistics (2024) | PGPX Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 35.68 LPA | INR 36.41 LPA | INR 37.25 LPA |
Highest package | INR 108 LPA | INR 54.8 LPA | INR 76.5 LPA |
Median package | INR 33.05 LPA | INR 35 LPA | INR 34.41 LPA |
Lowest package | INR 18 LPA | INR 21.46 LPA | INR 26 LPA |
IIM-A is considered as India's premier business school. Its elite status is driven by competitive admission process. Its case-study methodology, globally renowned faculty & unparalleled alumni network includes some of the country's top CEOs & business leaders.
IIM-A library is named after its founder: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. There are over 2 Lacs books, 3 Lacs e-books, 165+ databases along with e-newspapers, thesis, working papers, and more in the Vikram Sarabhai Library (VSL). It is open 24x7. Moreover, VSL is known as one of the best Management libraries in Asia.
IIM Ahmedabad MBA tuition fees ranges between INR 20.1 lakh-INR 27.5 lakh. The fee is quite high. As per the sources on web, the fees is high as it operates autonomously without direct funding from government. IIMA relies on expensive global learning resources and maintain a high-end campus infrastructure.
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Yes, IIM Ahmedabad is a premier tier-1 college. It is widely regarded as the top Management institute of India. It has been ranked at '1' in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Management' category. The institute also made its place in QS World University MBA rankings 2026 at '59' globally. The institute is also know to offer good placements. The the highest and median package offered at IIM Ahmedabad PGP placement 2025 was INR 110 LPA and 34.53 LPA (Maximum Earning Potential)
Yes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is served in the IIM-A canteen. Many students living on the campus have also shared on the internet that the food served at IIM Ahmedabad canteen is one of the best one can get in a mess.
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX is a full-time one-year course suitable for professionals with more than 4 years of work experience. It differs from flagship MBA (PGP) and blended MBA courses in its format and executive level focus. PGP is preferred by early-career professionals or recent graduates. In PGPX, there is a shift from basic to upper mangement leadership strategies and global business landscapes.
Finance domain offered the highest package of INR 110 LPA during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2025. The second highest package of 60 LPA was made by the Consulting domain.
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IIM Ahmedabad Courses & Fees FAQs 2025
Please find below the FAQs related to eligibility, fee, and selection for IIM Ahmedabad courses:
Yes, IIM Ahemdabad is built with sustainability in mind. Moreover, the new campus buildings have solar panels on rooftops. In addition, the hot water supply to the dorms, campus residences, and guest houses is through the solar systems. With all this, IIM-A supports usage of renewable energy.
A total of 190 companies visited the campus and offered around 220 job roles during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2022. Companies such as Accenture, BCG and Bain & Co visited the campus in the Consulting domain whereas in the Investment Banking and Market domain, companies such as ARGA Investment, Avendus and Sanford C Bernstein visited the campus during IIM A PGP placements 2022. Further, from the FMCG, Conglomerate and BFSI domains, companies such as ITC, Adani Group and American Express visited the campus. Boston Consulting Group and Bain & Company made 44 and 37 offers in the Consulting domain during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2022.
IIM Ahmedabad is one of the top business institute's of India. It has been ranked by various national and international ranking bodies. IIMA is ranked 1st by NIRF 2025 under Management category. It is ranked at 1st by Outlook 2026 under Top Public B-School in India category. The institute ranked at 9 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 in Asia region.
Consulting followed by BFSI and FMCG sectors were the top recruiting sectors during PGP placements 2025. The number of offers accepted in these sectors were 156, 99 and 31. FMCG was closely followed by IT sector wherein 30 offers were made.
There is a good chance of receiving an interview call from IIM Ahmedabad, however, admission isn’t guaranteed even at 100 percentile. The overall criteria includes academic profile, that is your Class 12, Class 10 and graduation marks. The college also gives a score for work experience, hence, candidates must have 2-3 years of experience to get maximum points. Additional focus is also given to gender and academic diversity. Considering all these factors and candidates’ CAT score, IIM Ahmedabad prepares a composite score through which decides whether to finalise a student or not. IIM Ahmedabad or any other IIM, for that matter, doesn’t give direct admission only on the basis of CAT percentile, the first phase of admission process is giving the CAT exam. Students must clear the sectional and the minimum final cut-off to be eligible and considered for the call. After that, they must get shortlisted for the interviews and group discussion process. After all these rounds, a final list of shortlisted candidates is prepared.
Yes, IIM Ahmedabad refunds MBA fees in case of withdrawal of admission after deducting a processing fees of INR 1,000. The refund is done as per the notification from MHRD, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India. The refund is released to the same account from which amount was received.
Candidates must pass bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC, ST and PwD) to apply for MBA programme at IIM Ahmedabad.
At the postgraduate level, the college provides MBA, Executive MBA, and various other courses to students. The college also provides PhD and certificate courses. The college provides two-year Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management, one-year full time Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX), and others.
Yes, IIM Ahmedabad provide equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by the college are IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships, IIMA Exit Scholarships, Scholarships offered by Companies, Scholarships offered by Alumni, and others.
Yes, IIM-A offer hostel facility to the candidates. The student housing on the campus includes 25 understudy apartments with an overall capacity of 740 occupants. There are single-room dormitories available for married people as well. Further, on each of the floor, there are 10 single rooms with a dining area. The hostels are not common at IIM-A, however, boys can visit girls hostel and vice versa.
Out of 406 eligible students, 395 were placed from the PGP batch. The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2025 is mentioned below:
Particulars | PGP Placement Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
Highest package | INR 110 LPA |
Average package | INR 35.22 LPA |
Median package | INR 34.53 LPA |
Lowest package | INR 16.99 LPA |
Placement rate | 100% |
Top sector | Consulting |
IIM Ahmedabad considered two kinds of CAT scores for MBA admission - Qualifying and Final score. After qualifying CAT score, the minimum sectional and overall CAT score is used to select students for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The overall CAT cutoff for admission at IIM-A usually stands at at 99 for General AI category candidates.
According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most number of IIM Ahmedabad students. The domain-wise IIM Ahmedabad alumni placement statistics are presented below:
Note: The “Others” category includes the domains of Marketing, Consulting, Information Technology, Education, Engineering, Product Management, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Customer Success and Support, Community and Social Services and Media and Communication.
The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.
IIM Ahmedabad offer various facilities to the candidates. Some of the facilities are enlisted below:
- Auditoriums
- Academic Block
- Administrative Block
- Student Housing
- Faculty Housing
- Gym & Yoga Room
- Outdoor & Indoor Sports
- Wi-Fi Campus
- A/C Classrooms
- Medical facilities
IIM Ahmedabad conducts its application process in an online mode. Candidates need to apply and appear for CAT examination for admission in MBA. Aspirants need to apply on the official website of IIM Ahmedabad for all other courses.
Yes, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is one of the top IIM and best business institute in India. It has been consistently ranked by NIRF under 'Management' category. It is ranked at '1' in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Management' category. IIMA is also ranked in QS World University ranking 2026 globally at '59' and at '9' in Asia region for MBA.
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IIM Ahmedabad reserves seats as per the Government of India norms. The institute reserves maximum (27%) seats for OBC-NCL category students. 15% and 7.5% seats are reserved for SC and ST aspirants, respectively. 5% seats are reserved for PwD and 10% for EWS category candidates.
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Aspirants need to complete a bachelor's degree/ CA/ CS/ ICWA/ CMA or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for Blended PGP programme at IIM Ahmedabad. Aspirants must have a minimum of three-year full-time work experience after graduation to apply.
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IIM Ahmedabad offers Exit Scholarship to MBA students who wish to go for Entrepreneurship, Not for Profit organisation or doctoral studies. Below is the criteria in detail:
GP/ PGP-FABM courses from the institute can apply for below IIM Ahmedabad scholarships:
| Scholarship | Scholarship Criteria |
|---|---|
| IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships | Gross annual family income should be below INR 15 Lacs during previous financial year Must submit proof of family income, amount of educational loan taken, candidate's past earnings, etc. |
| IIMA Exit Scholarships (for students who go for entrepreneurship) | Students get monthly stipend of INR 20,000 for at most three consecutive years It is offered to 2 students from every batch |
IIMA Exit Scholarships (for students who join 'Not-for-Profit' organisation) | 2 students from every batch get this scholarship for 3 consecutive years Amount of scholarship ranges between INR 3 lakh-INR 4 Lacs per year per student |
| IIMA Exit Scholarships (for students who pursue doctoral studies) | 2 students from every batch get this scholarship for 3 consecutive years Amount of scholarship ranges between INR 3 lakh-INR 4 Lacs per year per student |
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Students pursuing PGP from IIM Ahmedabad are eligible for Special Need-based Scholarship only if they meet below criteria:
- Gross annual family income should be below INR 15 Lacs during previous financial year
- Must submit proof of family income, amount of educational loan taken, candidate's past earnin
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The application fees for admission via CAT/ GMAT/ GRE scores is INR 2,000 for BPGP-BA & AI at IIM Ahmedabad. The registration fees for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP-BA & AI courses is INR 5,000. Aspirants can pay the application fees via any of the online payment modes.
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