Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Public Institute | Estd 1961
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Institute Overview
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) is a premier business school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Established in 1961, the institute offers postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education programmes. It is consistently ranked as the top business school in India by NIRF, and is one of the most prestigious management institutes in the country.
#1
NIRF Ranking 2024
1961
Established
1,200+
Students
100+
Faculty Members
Key Highlights
- Accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS (Triple Crown accreditation)
- 100-acre campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Strong alumni network with 40,000+ members globally
- Collaborations with 80+ international universities
- 100% placement record for flagship PGP program
- Case-based pedagogy pioneered at IIMA
Programs Offered
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
Duration: 2 years, Full-time
Seats: 400
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks
Flagship MBA program with comprehensive management education
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX)
Duration: 1 year, Full-time
Seats: 140
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree + 5 years work experience
For experienced professionals seeking career advancement
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
Duration: 4-5 years, Full-time
Seats: 45
Eligibility: Master's degree or equivalent
Doctoral program for academic and research careers
ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (ePGD-ABA)
Duration: 18 months, Online
Seats: 100
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks
Online program focusing on business analytics
Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Valid CAT score (for PGP and FPM)
- For PGPX: Minimum 5 years of work experience after graduation
- For FPM: Master's degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
Selection Process
- CAT Examination (for PGP and FPM) or GMAT/GRE (for PGPX)
- Shortlisting based on CAT/GMAT scores, academic profile, and diversity factors
- Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI)
- Final selection based on composite score (CAT/GMAT + WAT + PI + Academic + Diversity)
Important Dates for 2025 Admission
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Examination | November 24, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | January 15, 2025 |
| Shortlist Announcement | February 2025 |
| WAT-PI Process | February-March 2025 |
| Final Offer | April 2025 |
Fees & Scholarships
Program Fees (2025-26)
| Program | Total Fees | Installment Details |
|---|---|---|
| PGP | ₹24.50 Lakhs | ₹6.12 Lakhs per semester |
| PGPX | ₹31.50 Lakhs | Full payment at admission |
| FPM | Fully Funded | Stipend provided to students |
| ePGD-ABA | ₹7.50 Lakhs | ₹2.50 Lakhs per semester |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
IIM Ahmedabad offers need-based financial aid to students from economically weaker backgrounds. The financial aid covers tuition fee waiver, living expenses, and laptop purchase assistance.
Education Loans
IIM Ahmedabad has tie-ups with leading banks for education loans at concessional interest rates. Loans cover up to 100% of the program fees and living expenses.
Cutoff & Eligibility
CAT Cutoff Trends (Percentile)
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 99.5 | 99.5 | 99.5 |
| OBC-NCL | 94.0 | 93.5 | 93.0 |
| SC | 85.0 | 84.5 | 84.0 |
| ST | 75.0 | 74.5 | 74.0 |
| PwD | 75.0 | 74.5 | 74.0 |
Academic Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- No age limit for PGP program
- Final year students can apply
- Work experience not mandatory for PGP (but adds value to application)
Placement Statistics
₹34.00 LPA
Average Package
₹1.50 CPA
Highest Package
100%
Placement Rate
200+
Recruiting Companies
Sector-wise Placement (2024)
| Sector | Percentage | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 35% | ₹32.5 LPA |
| Finance | 25% | ₹36.2 LPA |
| Technology | 20% | ₹30.8 LPA |
| General Management | 12% | ₹28.5 LPA |
| Others | 8% | ₹26.4 LPA |
Top Recruiters
Consulting
McKinsey & Company, BCG, Bain & Company, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG
Finance
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Citibank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank
Technology
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, IBM, Accenture, TCS, Infosys
Campus Facilities
Library
Vikram Sarabhai Library with 2,00,000+ books, 400+ print journals, and access to 20,000+ e-journals
Hostels
21 dormitories with single occupancy rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, and recreational facilities
Sports Complex
Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, gymnasium, and cricket ground
Auditorium
R.J. Matthews Auditorium with 500+ seating capacity for conferences and events
Healthcare
24/7 medical center with resident doctors and ambulance service
Dining
Multiple dining facilities including 4 messes and food court with diverse cuisines