IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management Vastrapur Answered Questions

Hi.IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) does not offer a dedicated Master's in Hotel Management like some hospitality institutes or Institutes of Hotel Management do. However, it does offer master's‑level management programs that are relevant if you're interested in management roles in hospitality or related sectors.  The closest regular master's‑level full‑time programs at IIMA that could be relevant for someone wanting strategic, managerial, or business leadership roles (for example in hospitality chains, tourism firms, service operations, etc.) are:1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master's degree in management (equivalent to MBA).Duration: 2 years, full‑time residential.Admission Test: CAT (Common Admission Test) for Indian candidates.Then shortlisting → Written Ability Test (WAT) → Personal Interview (PI).Application ProcedureRegister and apply online on the official IIM Ahmedabad admissions portal during the application window (starts after CAT results).Pay the application fee online (fee and exact dates are announced each year on the IIMA site).Submit CAT score and academic records.Shortlisted candidates go through WAT & PI.Final offers are based on CAT score + academics + WAT & PI performance. Fee Structure Total programme fee (tuition + academic charges) is about ₹25 – ₹30 lakhs for the entire 2‑year MBA (paid semester‑wise). Personal costs (hostel/mess, laptop, travel etc.) are extra.2. MBA – Food and Agri‑business Management (PGP‑FABM)This is a specialised two‑year MBA programme focused on food, agriculture, and related value chains — not hotel management but useful if you want to work in food services, food supply chains, procurement, or hospitality operations where food business strategy is important.Eligibility & AdmissionMust have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).CAT score is used for shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).Fee Structure The total fee for the PGP‑FABM programme is around ₹27 – ₹28 lakh for the two‑year duration (includes tuition; other personal and living expenses are extra). Application ProcessFill the online application on the IIMA admissions portal.Enter your CAT score and details.If shortlisted, attend AWT & PI.Final selection is based on CAT, AWT/PI, academics, and application rating.

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 is INR 20 Lacs while the MBA feesat JBIMS is INR 5 lakh. Candidates should compare the two institutes on other factors as well such as placements, faculty, infrastructure and more.

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:CoursesSelection CriteriaPGPCAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)PGP-FABMCAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)e-PGPCAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI)MBA-PGPXValid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round

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. Individual section percentiles in VARC, DILR, and QA are slightly lower but the overall percentile is key for selection.

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 (EWS).  Candidates also need to carefully mark the category to which they belong in the CAT application form.

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)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, this is relaxed to 45%). Secondly, candidates are shortlisted for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT-2025 score. Note: Foreign nationals (foreign passport holders) staying in India must have taken the test-center-administered GMAT Focus Edition or GMAT Exam in the previous format and should apply through the Supernumerary Quota category. 

To apply for the Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad, visit the official IIM Ahmedabad website and follow the application process outlined for the MBA-PGPX program. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application within the specified deadline.

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad provides placements for Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX). The placement process is carried out by the PGPX student placement committee with active support from the placement office at IIMA, and companies from various sectors participate in the placement process.

The admission criteria for Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad includes:
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience
- Minimum Age of 25 years
- Standardized test scores (GMAT / GRE)
- Leadership profiling and personal interviews.