IIM Ahmedabad, founded in 1961 is the second oldest IIM and is consistently ranked as the best business school of India. IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked 1 by NIRF 2023, among the top 100 Indian B-Schools. IIM Ahmedabad is known for its top-ranked 2 year PGP (MBA) program which offers admissions through CAT. IIM Ahmedabad cutoff remains around 80 percentile in CAT for shortlisting and students with over 99 percentile have a good chance of getting the interview call. IIM Ahmedabad is known for its stellar placements in the Consulting and Finance domain.

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA fees is INR 25 Lakhs while IIM Ahmedabad average package stood at INR 32.79 LPA and IIM Ahmedabad highest package stood at INR 1.15 CPA for the 2023 batch making its ROI very high.

 

IIM Ahmedabad Highlights

Particulars Statistics
Establishment year | Ownership type 1961 | Govt.
Campus size 102 acres
Student intake 395 (MBA)
MBA Fees 25 Lakhs
NIRF Ranking 2023 1
Number of courses 20+
Total faculty 108
Number | Types of scholarships offered 14 | Merit-based, Need-based
Highest Package INR 1.15 Crores
Top Recruiters Mckinsey & Co, BCG, TCS

IIM Ahmedabad

 

IIM Ahmedabad Important Dates

The following table represents IIM Ahmedabad Important Dates for the 2024 admissions:

PGP (MBA)
CAT Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Closes September 20, 2023
Admit Card release date October 25, 2023
CAT Exam Date November 26, 2023
CAT Result  December 21, 2023 (Tentative)
PGP AWT PI Shortlist declared January 08, 2024 (Tentative)
PGP Merit List Declaration  April 15, 2024 (Tentative)
PGP Seat Confirmation 3rd Week of April 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes First Week of June 2024 (Tentative)
ePGDBA
Events Round 1 Round 2
Application Opens September 1, 2023 November 18, 2023
Application Deadline October 30, 2023 January 17, 2024
Qualifying Cum Aptitude Test November 5, 2023 (9:30 – 11 AM) January 21, 2024 (9:30 – 11 AM)
Analytical Proficiency Test November 5, 2023 (12 Noon – 1 PM) January 21, 2024 (12 Noon – 1 PM)
Personal Interview November 25 & 26, 2023 February 1, 2, 3, 2024
Selection Announcement December 4, 2023 February 12, 2024
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PGPX
Events Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
Stage 1: Application & Shortlist
Application Open July 03, 2023 September 18, 2023 November 20, 2023
Application Close September 04, 2023 October 30, 2023 December 18, 2023
Shortlist September 12, 2023 November 07, 2023 December 29, 2023
Essay Submission  September 12 – 14, 2023 November 07 – 09, 2023 December 29 – 31, 2023
Stage 2: Personal Interviews
Ahmedabad & Delhi September 23 – 24, 2023 November 25 – 26, 2023 January 06 – 07, 2024
Mumbai & Hyderabad September 30, 2023 – October 01, 2023 December 02 – 03, 2023 January 20 – 21, 2024
Bangalore & Overseas Applicants October 07 – 08, 2023 December 09 – 10, 2023 January 27 – 28, 2024
New York/ London - December 09 – 10, 2023 -
Final Selection 
Offers and Waitlist October 20, 2023 December 15, 2023 February 10, 2024
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IIM Ahmedabad Fees

Course Name Fees
PGP/PGP-FABM INR 25 Lakhs for 2 Years
PGPX INR 31.5 Lakhs for 1 year
EPGP INR 20 Lakhs for 2 Years

IIM Ahmedabad Courses

IIM Ahmedabad offers over 20 courses, out of which the most sought after courses are the 2 year full time PGP, 1 year PGPX and 2 year EPGP. Apart from these IIM Ahmedabad also offers ePGD ABA, PhD and FDP. 

Course Name Programme Details
PGP/PGP-FABM Intake: 450
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks OR Students in their Final Year of Graduation
Selection Criteria: CAT scores + AWT + PI
PGPX Intake: 140
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline and 4 Years of Work Experience
Selection Criteria: GMAT / GRE scores + PI
EPGP Eligibilty: Bachelor’s Degree/CA/CS/ICWA OR Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with 3 years of Full-time Work Experience
Selection Criteria: CAT / GMAT/ GRE/ IAT Scores + PI

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IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2024

IIM Ahmedabad admission 2024 will start soon after the CAT 2023 is held and the results are out. IIM Ahmedabad AWT PI Shortlist will be announced on 8 January, 2024 (Tentative). Final Admission offers are scheduled in the second week of April. IIM A Selects more than 1400 candidates for the AWT and PI Rounds and selects 440 students for the final selection round. 

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Stages Steps Involved
Application Starts Apply for CAT Exam
CAT Exam CAT is the mandatory entrance test for admission to all the IIMs
Shortlist Announcement for AWT PI Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of CAT percentile, Academic Profile and Work Experience
Final Admission Offer After the AWT PI round final Admission offers are made to the candidates on the basis of final Composite score, which includes PI, AWT, CAT and Academic Scores.

The following data represents the admission stats for the batch 2022-24 at IIM Ahmedabad:

Category No. of Students who choose IIM Ahmedabad as their CAT preference No. of Candidates shortlisted for Interview Round No. of students with Final Offer Waitlist Movement
General 118214 683 207 10
EWS 6469 37 8 0
NC - OBC 32309 344 131 21
SC 13771 182 95 30
ST 3572 110 44 0
PWD 807 44 20 3

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Stories

Admission Story Work Experience CAT Percentile
IIM Ahmedabad Admission Story: Akash Kalra Fresher 90.47%

Check detailed Admissions process : IIM Ahmedabad Admissions

 

IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 2023

IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff has been reduced to 80 percentile for the 2023 batch. Candidates with a minimum of 70 sectional percentile will be considered for PI-WAT. For admission to IIM Ahmedabad, all shortlisted candidates are eligible to participate in the final selection round. PI is given 50% weightage in the selection process in the final admission round, AWT is given 10% weightage; CAT percentile is given 25% weightage; and academics are given 15% weightage for the final admission round at IIM Ahmedabad. 


The following table represents the final selection weightage at IIM Ahmedabad:

Component Weightage
Personal Interview (PI) 50%
Analytical Writing Test (AWT) 10%
CAT 2023 Score 25%
Academics, Work Ex, Extra Curricular Achievements 15%

The following table represents the Category wise minimum cutoff at which final offers were made to the 2024-26 batch:

Category Minimum CAT Percentile
General 80
EWS 98.94
NC - OBC 75
SC 70
ST 60
PWD 70
PWD (ST) 60

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IIM Ahmedabad Placements 2023

IIM Ahmedabad Placements 2023 has been concluded with 200 recruiters participating. Around 8 Intenational offers were made and the maximum number of students being placed in the Indian Business Conglomerate followed by Consulting conglomerates. More details for the 2023 batch are awaited.

Batch PGP 2023
Number of Recruiters 188
Number of Offers 280
Number of International Offers 8
HIghest Package INR 1.15 Cr
Major Cohort Indian Business & Consulting
Top Recruiter Mckinsey & Co.

Since the 2023 Placement report is not yet released, following is the year wise placements trends at IIM Ahmedabad:

Years Highest Package Average Package
2022 INR 1.14 CPA INR 36.2 LPA
2021 INR 1.16 CPA INR 27.4 LPA
2020 INR 78.5 LPA INR 26.1 LPA

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IIM Ahmedabad Ranking

IIM Ahmedabad Ranking 2023 is out now. The college is ranked 51st by FT Global MBA 2023 Rankings. Also, the PGPX program remains the top career progression program for the second year in a row. IIM Ahmedabad has secured 1st position according to the NIRF 2023 rankings. 

Ranking Year Ranked At
NIRF 2023 1 (Management Category) out of 100
FT Global MBA Ranking 2023 43
IIRF Rankings 2023 (Govt. B Schools) 2023 1
Business Today B-School Ranking 2023 2
Business Today MBA Executive Ranking (AGMP-BL) 2023 1
Business Today 1-year MBA Ranking (PGPX) 2023 2

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IIM-Ahmedabad vs IIM-Bangalore vs IIM-Calcutta

College IIM-Ahmedabad IIM-Bangalore IIM-Calcutta
Established 1961 1973 1961
Batch Size 450 (33.5% Woman, 35% freshers) 480 (142 Female, 338 Male) 465 (35% Female, 65% Male)
Campus area 102 acre 100 acre 135 acre
City The weather during the summers may get unbearable (since there’s no AC in some of the hostels) Bengaluru is the startup hub of India. The campus is located in the heart of the city which gives the students a chance to explore the city and network. The campus is located far away from the city so the students have limited access to the city. The weather of the city is extremely hot and humid.
Curriculum All courses are mandatory in the first year and the second year has all the elective courses. IIM B offers a choice of 3 elective courses in the first year itself to prepare the students for the summer placements. core courses in the first year and elective courses in the second. The curriculum is also known to be more intense quantitatively
Specialization Consulting (46%), Finance (16%) and Marketing (9.5%) Consulting (36%), Product management (17%) and Finance (14%) Consulting (32%), Finance (17%) and General Management (16%)
Culture IIMA is the perfect median between the other 2- it has a culture of clusters. IIMA people are not just achievers, but toppers throughout their lives, a trait that adds insecurity. This is why IIMA people have a very strong and lasting bond with a small group of people. IIMB has a culture of heterogeneity. At B, each individual is an achiever by themselves. Unlike C, where students grow their social capital, at B, each student explores his/her individuality. There is no cluster of the students across any hostel block or class section. Each one is each one.  IIM- C has a complete opposite culture of homogeneity. Across the 3 IIMs, the closest knit family is that IIMC. IIMC is a classic example of common misery being the best binder of people. They are located outside the city, climate is difficult, education is tough. This torrid environment of C brings in a culture of togetherness within C-ites.
Dual degree IIM Ahmedabad has double-degree programme agreement with about six International schools such as ESSEC Business School, HEC, University of Bocconi IIM Bangalore has double-degree programme agreement with about three International schools such as ESCP Europe Business School), Bocconi University and Hitotsubashi University Business School IIM C offers a double degree in association with ESCP Europe. Full placement support is offered to students opting for the dual degree by the institutes.
 

Life at IIM Ahmedabad

Morning starts around 8:15 am, when you get up, grab something to eat on your way to classes, which commence at 8:45 am sharp. If you are late one day, well, the professor expects us to be on time the next day. We are not allowed to attend a lecture for which we are late as the institute rules do not favor students coming in late. This is a great way of teaching punctuality to the students. Read More

 

IIM Ahmedabad FAQs

Ques. What is the full form of IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. The full form of IIM Ahmedabad is Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

Ques. When was IIM Ahmedabad established?

Ans. IIM Ahmedabad was established in 1961.

Ques. Where is IIM Ahmedabad located?

Ans. IIM Ahmedabad is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Ques. What courses does IIM Ahmedabad offer?

Ans. IIM Ahmedabad offers various management programs such as Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post Graduate Program in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM), Executive Post Graduate Program in Management (EPGP), and Doctoral Program.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. To be eligible for admission to IIM Ahmedabad, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. They must also appear for national-level management entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT, or GRE.

Ques. What is the admission process for IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. The admission process for IIM Ahmedabad consists of several stages, including appearing for national-level management entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT, or GRE, followed by Personal Interviews and Written Ability Tests. The final selection is based on the candidate's overall performance in these stages.

Ques. What is the campus like at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. IIM Ahmedabad has a sprawling campus spread over approximately 102 acres, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities for students.

Ques. What is the student-faculty ratio at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. The student-faculty ratio at IIM Ahmedabad is around 8:1, ensuring individual attention and guidance to each student.

Ques. What is the average salary offered during placements at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. The average salary offered to students during placements at IIM Ahmedabad is around INR 30 lakhs per annum.

Ques. What is the placement record of IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. IIM Ahmedabad has a very good placement record, with top recruiters from various industries visiting the campus for recruitment.

Ques. Does IIM Ahmedabad have hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, IIM Ahmedabad has hostel facilities for outstation students.

Ques. What is the fee structure for the various programs at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. The fee structure for the various programs at IIM Ahmedabad varies. You can visit the official website of IIM Ahmedabad for detailed information on the fees.

Ques. What are the facilities available for students at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. IIM Ahmedabad provides several facilities for students, including well-equipped classrooms, library, computer center, auditorium, sports facilities, and hostel facilities.

Ques. Does IIM Ahmedabad provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, IIM Ahmedabad provides scholarships to deserving students based on merit and need.

Ques. How is the academic schedule structured at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. The academic schedule at IIM Ahmedabad is divided into trimesters, with each trimester lasting for 12 weeks.

Ques. Will I get a confirmed seat in IIM Ahmedabad with 99 percentile?

Ans. To get admitted into any IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad, the minimum CAT 2022 cutoff is 80 percentile. Those who have secured the 99+ percentile in CAT 2022 may apply to top IIMs like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode.

Ques. How much academic CGPA is required for the IIM Ahmedabad profile shortlist?

Ans. For IIM Ahmedabad, 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%), the academic weightage for class X is 10% for minimum or greater than 90% marks.

Ques. Will I be getting a Master’s Degree or Diploma upon successful completion of the IIM Ahmedabad Executive PGP program?

Ans. e-Mode Post Graduate Programme (ePGP) in Management is a two-year post graduate programme with added flexibility of completion in 3 years, leading to awarding "Master of Management Studies (eLearning Mode)", offered on Virtual Interactive Learning Platform (VILP) platform. Upon successful completion of ePGP Programme at IIM Ahmedabad, the institute provides a Master's Degree to its students instead of a diploma degree.

Ques. Is there any programme offered by IIM Ahmedabad which I can do without leaving my job?

Ans. Yes, The ePGD-ABA is a 16 months' diploma programme offered by IIM Ahmedabad. delivered through a blend of online and on-campus class room sessions. Given that this programme is meant for working professionals, the classes will be held on Weekends and public holidays.This format is to help you advance your career while working. 

Ques. What is the pedagogy at PGPX in IIM Ahmedabad? 

Ans. IIM Ahmedabad encourages all its students to indulge in rigorous case study analyses in the classrooms. They take into account all sorts of issues to held them be equipped with vigorous tasks at hand and otherwise. Games and role plays, meditation, field trips, international exposure, and various exercises are also incorporated in the programme so that learning is not limited to books. The course consists of 700 hours of classroom sessions and requires another 1500 hours of group and self study sessions. The groups are created such that students are able to cooperate and work with other students from diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds. 

Ques. Is 4 hours of sleep really synonymous to IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. It’s a very common belief that once you join IIM A, you’ll forget what a healthy amount of sleep really is. And it is true to some extent. Once you enter IIM A, you’ll realise that you are just a small fish in a big pond, and that there are SHARKS around. In order to survive the pressure of cut throat competition, surprise quizzes, the case methodology and tiring classes, you’ll definitely be sacrificing your precious sleep. But the negligible sleep equation that comes with IIM Ahmedabad would only remain till the first term because that’s the most stressful one and that’s actually a good news since after that you’ll easily adapt to the environment of this prestigious institution and probably be able to fix your sleeping schedule and your time management skills.

Ques. What is the value of an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad as opposed to Harvard?

Ans. IIM A was established in 1961 while Harvard was established in 1636. Comparison between a 60 year old institution and an institution that is 400 year old is not really very sensible. There’s a vast difference between both of these institutions and the countries they are located in, the diversity, the history and also their economy. 

However, there are some differences that can be noted. The first is obviously their age, and the second one is that the educational fee of Harvard is almost 4 times that of IIM Ahmedabad. Uh oh, bummer. Whether you pass out of Harvard or from IIM Ahmedabad, your landing into the most prestigious companies like Goldman Sachs, P&G, JP Morgan is confirmed as long as you work hard. Basically, in terms of opportunities IIM Ahmedabad stands eye to eye with Harvard even after the age difference and that’s really commendable.

Ques. Is the net opportunity cost of MBA from IIM Ahmedabad really worth it? 

Ans. The first thing that comes into mind when a person decides to pursue MBA from IIM Ahmedabad is whether it is worth the money you are investing in pursuing this degree.