IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements

Divya Verma

Updated on - Dec 20, 2024

IIM Ahmedabad Latest Updates

December 20, 2024

• The CAT 2024 results are now available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Conducted on November 24, the exam saw 14 candidates achieving a perfect 100 percentile, including one female. Additionally, 29 candidates scored 99.99 percentile, and 30 scored 99.98 percentile. Candidates can download their scorecards online and proceed with MBA admission processes based on cutoffs.

December 19, 2024

• CAT 2024 results are anticipated soon on iimcat.ac.in. The exam was held on November 24 in 385 centers, and apart from 405 objections received against the official answer key, no valid objections were raised. The final answer key was released by IIM Calcutta on December 16, 2024. Candidates can check for themselves live updates, download their scorecards, and check the IIM CAT cut-offs for MBA admissions. 

December 17, 2024

• The result of CAT 2024 is expected very soon, with the final answer key coming out today. The Directorate of IIM Calcutta will announce CAT results in a day or two.

December 12, 2024

• IIM Calcutta will declare results of CAT 2024 in the second week of January 2025, perhaps on December 21 if it follows previous trends. This result can be checked in the official website of CAT-IIM. The Examination conducted on November 24, 2024 and 2.93 Lakh students attended the sessions that took place in this exam.

December 10, 2024

• The CAT 2024 results will be out soon. Candidates can check their results by logging into the official IIM CAT website. With 2.93 lakh candidates and a relatively easier exam this year, cut-offs may rise. For updates and to download the result, visit the official site at https://iimcat.ac.in/.

December 7, 2024

• IIM Ahmedabad is now open for applications for Round 2 of its flagship ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics (ePGD-ABA). Professionals seeking to advance their careers in data-driven industries must apply by December 13, 2024. This program offers an excellent opportunity to deepen analytical skills and gain a competitive advantage in the evolving business landscape.

December 5, 2024

• The challenge window for CAT 2024 answer key will close today. The contenders wishing to raise objections against the provisional answer key have to submit their challenges till 11:55 PM. No applications will be accepted after the deadline is over. Processing any challenge is expected before the deadline closes so that all discrepancies come to the fore.

December 4, 2024

• IIM Calcutta has released the CAT 2024 answer key today and opened the objection window at 6:00 PM. Objections to the official answer key of the exam conducted on November 24, 2024, can be submitted by filling out an online form. The challenge process will remain open till 11:55 PM on December 5, 2024.

December 3, 2024

• IIM Calcutta will start the CAT 2024 answer key challenge process today, December 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Candidates who have objections to the official answer key for the exam conducted on November 24, 2024, can submit challenges by filling out an online application form. Further details and guidelines for the process will be available on the official website.

December 2, 2024

• CAT 2024 result can be expected by December 14 or December 20, 2024. IIM Calcutta has not announced the CAT 2024 result date. However, if the institute follows the trend of previous years, one can expect the CAT result 2024 to be out by the said dates.

November 28, 2024

• IIM Calcutta releases candidate data for CAT 2024. According to statistics, 3.29 lakh candidates who were eligible registered, but only approximately 2.93 lakh candidates appeared in the test held on November 24, 2024, at the national level.

November 26, 2024

• IIM Ahmedabad has successfully completed the summer placements for the MBA class of 2026, part of the institute's prestigious Postgraduate Programme (PGP) in Management. Despite the uncertain market conditions, the institute saw a significant rise in the number of recruiters participating in the summer placement process, with all 394 students placed across more than 25 cohorts.

November 25, 2024

• IIM Calcutta conducted the CAT 2024 exam in three slots on 24 November 2024. Most of the candidates found the exam to be comparatively easier than previous years. This has led to predictions of a significant rise in the CAT cutoff, causing anxiety among test-takers about their chances of securing admission to top MBA programs at IIMs.

November 21, 2024

• What should you do in the last few minutes before the CAT 2024 exam. Candidates who have got morning slot, can’t do much but wake up early and reach their test centre by 7 am on November 24, 2024. They will have to do last minute revision a night before. But candidates who have got afternoon and forenoon shift can do some las minute preparation. Here are a few CAT 2024 last minute tips to score high.

November 15, 2024

• IIM Ahmedabad PGP 2024-25 Summer Placement, The top three recruiters for the first cluster were Accenture Strategy (India Market Unit and Global Network), Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey and Company. The clusters 2 and cluster 3 of the PGP summer placement process will be conducted on November 15 and 18 respectively.

November 07, 2024

• CAT 2024 admit cards are out for IIMA PGP admission 2025 and can be downloaded from iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 24, 2024.
• PhD admission 2025 for IIM Ahmedabad is ongoing and the last date to register is January 20, 2025. The application fee is INR 500 (INR 200 for reserved category students).
• The GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 01, 02, 15, and 16, 2025, for IIMA ePGD-ABA admission 2025.

IIM Ahmedabad is the nation's top management school, coming in at number one, according to the 2024 NIRF ranking. The institute was founded in 1962 and has been at the top for the past few years. The expansive 102-acre campus of IIM Ahmedabad is similar to a small village inside the campus, making it one of the biggest for a business school in India.

The flagship course of PGP (commonly called MBA) is offered by the institute with an acceptance rate of less than 0.1%. Its dedication to high-quality education is demonstrated by the fact that it is the only IIM to have been accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) in 2008. 

Other than PGP, applicants will find other management courses suitable to their career aspirations. Courses such as PGPX for working executives, PGP-FABM for agri-business aspirants and FDP for management educators to ensure good quality education for the coming generation are part of the curriculum. 

IIM Ahmedabad ensures to offer great education to all deserving students by offering different scholarships. Applicants at IIM Ahmedabad have equal access to scholarship applications. The college offers several scholarships, including IIM Ahmedabad Special Need-Based Scholarships, IIM Ahmedabad Exit Scholarships, Company Scholarships, Alumni Scholarships, and others.

The highest package offered in 2024 for MBA stood at 1.46 crore and the average package was INR 34.45 Lakhs. 

Table of Content

• IIM Ahmedabad Highlights
• IIM Ahmedabad Courses & Fees
• IIM Ahmedabad Admission
• IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff
• IIM Ahmedabad Ranking
• IIM Ahmedabad Placement
• IIM Ahmedabad Campus
• IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships
• IIM Ahmedabad Alumni
• Why Choose IIM Ahmedabad?

IIM Ahmedabad Highlights

Interested candidates can check the table below for the highlights of the institute. 

IIM Ahmedabad Courses & Fees

IIM Ahmedabad offers short- and long-term academic programs that include anything from highly specialised fields to general management, with results ranging from basic knowledge enhancement to professional certificates or degrees.

Among these are full-time postgraduate courses like PGP, PGP-FABM, courses for working executives- PGPX and hybrid courses such as ePGD-ABA. 

IIM Ahmedabad Admission 

IIM Ahmedabad admission has an accepting rate of less than 0.1 % for its 398 seats for the MBA course. The institute offers admission to all its PG programs based on the scores of different entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT or GRE. Aside from these, there are diploma, certificate and doctoral programs in the curriculum for IIM Ahmedabad. 

The admission process includes shortlisting of candidates based on their scores in entrance exams, their academic history and gender diversity. Applicants also undergo personal interaction with the admission committee and are required to submit essays or statements of purpose for admission to certain courses. 

The final list of applicants is prepared based on their overall performance. Applicants who fulfil the scholarship requirements can apply for one at the time of admission. The is only offered for doctoral and other programs as per government policies. 

• For IIM Ahmedabad PGPX, Candidates with a strong professional background, a strong academic record, a bachelor's degree in any field, or its equivalent with 50% aggregate, a valid GMAT or GRE score and a minimum of 25 years of age are eligible for applying for the course. Applicants must also have a work experience of 4 years. At the time of the interview, applicants are asked to submit the essay as per the admission requirements. 
• For ePGD-AMA, applicants must have a 2-year work experience. In the absence of valid scores from any of the accepted national entrance examinations of CAT, GMAT, GRE etc, applicants can appear for the ePGD-AMA entrance exam conducted by the institute.
• The FDP program is for faculties in the field of management with a research experience of 2 years and below the age of 45 years. For the certification course, the IIM Ahmedabad committee conducts a telephonic interview with the candidates. Applicants are expected to have fluency in spoken and written english. 
• The course of AFP is designed to steer the defence personnel to navigate the unknown world of corporate once they wish to transition. The course is offered by the Ministry of Defence and the eligibility requirements are per the governmental norms and rulings. 

IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 

For IIM Ahmedabad admission to the MBA program, applicants are required to score more than the set CAT cutoff in different sections of the entrance exam paper. However, the cutoff is required only given below is only required for shortlisting purposes and doesnot guarantee admission to the course. The sectional CAT cutoff and the overall cutoff for the applicants of the IIM Ahmedabad PGP program are given below. 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Cutoff

Based on the CAT 2023 scores of the candidates who appeared for the admission process, the final cutoff list for MBA applicants has been prepared and is given below. The CAT cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad MBA 2023 for the final list is given for general category students. 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM Cutoff

The minimum CAT score for the shortlisting for an interview is similar for MBA-FABM as that of IIM Ahmedabad MBA. Given in the table are the IIM MBA-FABM cutoff 2023 based on the CAT scores 2023. The cutoff details shared below are for the general category of students. 

IIM Ahmedabad Ranking

Numerous national rating organisations, including NIRF, Outlook, Business Today, and others, have acknowledged and ranked IIM Ahmedabad in several categories. The university's achievements and capabilities in a variety of academic domains are highlighted by these rankings. The rankings for 2024 as per the different agencies are given below:

 IIM Ahmedabad Placement

IIM Ahmedabad students were sought after for leadership positions as well as middle and senior management roles. With 35% of students hired, consulting firms were the leading recruiters for the PGPX class of 2024. The BFSI and healthcare sectors hired 11% and 10% of students, respectively, while the IT services sector came in second with 18% of placements. The IIM Ahmedabad placement 2024 details are given below:

IIM Ahmedabad Campus

The campus, which spans 102–106 acres, is divided into two distinct areas known as the "new campus" and the "old campus," with a thoroughfare connecting them. Underground connectivity eliminates segregation. It features a well-lit tunnel with numerous images that provide a view of the rich history of IIM Ahmedabad.

• The institute has world-class facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms, wi-fi, and a well-stocked library with access to the top international online journals.
• In the centre of everything, the Louis Khan Plaza (LKP) serves as the focal point for all of the institute's significant activities.
• IIM Ahmedabad organises its cultural festival, Chaos in January. It promises to be an exciting roller coaster of dance, drama, music, and everything in between, making it one of India's largest cultural festivals.
• "Prarambh" is a brand quiz that is conducted exclusively for first-year students. 
• At IIM Ahmedabad, there are a lot of clubs. Some clubs plan informal outings or industry visits. The student interest organisation Stargazers planned a trip to Kutchh to observe the stars. A heritage walk around Ahmedabad's historic sites is organised by the Heritage Club. Apart from this, students organise their own group excursions to neighbouring locations such as Mount Abu, Udaipur, etc.

IIM Ahmedabad Facilities

• The institute has venues to hold sizable events on a national and worldwide scale, including the renowned RJ Matthai Auditorium and the brand-new, cutting-edge auditoriums in the JSW-SPP complex.
• Classes, seminars, faculty offices, and administrative department offices are all housed in Academic Blocks on the main and west campuses.
• There are single-room dorms with shared spaces, student rooms, and snack bars. In addition to the single-room dorms, married students can live in apartments.
• The International Management Development Centre is a standalone establishment that serves as both a conference and course space and a guest home.

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships

Numerous scholarships are available at IIM Ahmedabad for its worthy students. In these situations, there is no automated money transfer without a rigorous screening procedure. The government, alumni, and businesses/industries all provide these scholarships. The table below lists the major scholarships under these categories:

IIM Ahmedabad Alumni

Through a variety of channels, such as reunions, chapters, alumni special interest groups, the WIMWIAN alumni magazine, events, and more, the Alumni and External Relations Office at IIM Ahmedabad serves as a single point of contact for all alumni-related questions and activities.

Some of the notable alumni of IIM Ahmedabad are given below:

Why Choose IIM Ahmedabad?

IIM Ahmedabad has a variety of full-time and part-time postgraduate programs leading to an MBA degree in its curriculum. IIM Ahmedabad is affiliated with 78 of the world's top business schools. wherein students from international colleges visit IIM Ahmedabad, while students from IIM Ahmedabad spend time at member business schools in North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Asia Pacific area.

Courses: IIM Ahmedabad offers short- and long-term academic programs that include anything from highly specialised fields to general management, with results ranging from basic knowledge enhancement to professional certificates or degrees. 

Faculty: IIM Ahmedabad has some of the best faculty in the country. They are one of the best in their fields. They have their PhDs with an extensive research background. 

Extra-Activities: The Institute places equal emphasis on education and extra activities. There are various clubs covering sports, literature and other fields to provide an overall experience to their students.