IIM Ahmedabad PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

IIM Ahmedabad admission 2024 to MBA course is offered through CAT 2023 scores followed by Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI). Candidates seeking admission can check to IIM Ahmedabad cutoff for previous year (2023) in the table below to get an idea of estimated CAT cutoff 2023: 

Category	Verbal and Reading Comprehension percentile rank (PVRC)	Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning percentile rank (PDILR)	Quantitative Aptitude percentile rank (PQA)	Overall percentile rank (PT)
General, EWS	70	70	70	80
NC-OBC/ Transgender	65	65	65	75
SC	60	60	60	70
ST	50	50	50	60
PwD (General/ EWS, NC-OBC/transgender, SC)	60	60	60	70
PwD (ST)	50	50	50	60

To be eligible for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admissions, a candidate needs to pass a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a UGC-recognised university after at least 12 years of school education with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of SC/ ST/ PwD candidates). Candidates, appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree with final year results awaiting, can also apply. However, such candidates, if selected, will be granted provisional admission, only if a candidate submits a pre-final certificate signed by competent authorities of the previous institute/ university, the latest by June 30 of the year of admission.

The course-wise top recruiting sector during IIM Ahmedabad placements 2023 and 2024 is presented below:

Course	Top Sector	Offers Received (2023/2024)
PGP	Consulting	179 (2023)
PGP FABM	Agri Inputs	19 (2023)
PGPX	Consulting	26 (2024)

The selection process of IIM Ahmedabad is bifercated into two phases. The phase one includes, shortlisting candidates for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of CAT score and the second phase includes, the final selection of candidates for admission based on Final Composite Scores. The final composite scores are derieved from academic record, diversity, work experience, and weightage assigned to each component. Hence, scoring 100 percentile in CAT does not guarantee a seat in IIM Ahmedabad as there are multiple factors taken into consideration including the past academic. Also, candidates seeking IIM Admission 2024 must have a minimum overall CAT cutoff of 80 Percentile Ranks for General and EWS category, 75 Percentile for NC-OBC-cum-transgender, 70 Percentile for SC, 60 for ST, 70 Percentile for PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) and 60 Percentile for PwD (ST). The aforementioned percentiles are for the Preliminary Screening for phase 1 IIM Ahmedabad admission process. For more details regarding IIM Ahmedabad cutoff, click here. 

Candidates seeking admission to the two-year PGP of IIM Ahmedabad must appear in the Common Admission Test (CAT). CAT 2023 (considered for admission to the 2024-26 batch) will take place in November 2023. Candidates who are interested in seeking admission to the 2024-26 batch were able to apply online and register themselves on the official website of CAT after the CAT registration process is open.

In general, while registering for CAT, candidates must apply for PGP of IIM Ahmedabad by selecting the option available in the online registration form. The application fee for CAT (General/ OBC category) is INR 2,400. There is no additional cost included to apply for IIM Ahmedabad.

Read more: CAT application process

The application process of IIM Ahmedabad for PGP takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad. The institute will further shortlist the candidates based on CAT score and send emails to shortlisted candidates. However, for executive courses, the application process can be done via the official website. Details are as follows:

• MBA-PGPX: Candidates can submit their application through an online portal.
• ePGD: Applicants can submit their applications online. Application to the ePGD-ABA programme is a two-step process - registration & application form submission. 

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.

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:

• Check the  and 
• Choose the right reference book
• Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible.!
• Solve previous year's CAT question papers 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

Accepting CAT as the primary exam for MBA admission, IIM Ahmedabad does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the CAT exam. Candiadtes seeking admission to IIM Ahmedabad must meet both the qualifying as well as final cutoff to be eligible for further rounds. To check IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff, candidates must visit the official website of IIMCAT and login through their ID and password. For more insights on IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2023,  click here.

Candidates seeking admission to MBA at IIM-A, in their CAT application, have to mention personal as well as academic details in the CAT application form 2023 So, before filling the CAT form, candidates must keep the following documents by their side in order to mention accurate personal and academic details:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Graduation marksheets/certificate
• Date of Birth certificate
• Address proof
• Candidate identification certificate
• COVID-19 vaccination status
• Final year certificate from principal, HoD or Director (if applicable)
• Caste category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD category certificate (if applicable)
• Scribe certificate (if applicable)
• Credit/debit card or net banking credentials
• Work experience document

The course-wise the highest package offered over the past three years during IIM Ahmedabad placements is presented below:

Course	the highest Package (2022)	the highest Package (2023)	the highest Package (2024)
PGPX	INR 75.2 LPA	INR 1.08 CPA	INR 54.8 LPA
Course	the highest Package (2021)	the highest Package (2022)	the highest Package (2023)
PGP	INR 55 LPA	INR 61.48 LPA	INR 1.46 crore per annum
PGP FABM	INR 27.82 LPA	INR 33.83 LPA	INR 33.39 LPA

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

Yes, students can pursue Executive MBA programme at IIM Ahmedabad. The institute provides the course for working professionals. The total tuition fee for the programme is INR 33 lakh. Interested students who fulfil the eligibility criteria can visit the official website of the institute for further information related to the course.

Candidates seeking admission to MBA at IIM Ahmedabad are required to apply via CAT. Aspirants must check the eligibility requirements before applying. Moreover, for other courses, candidates may have to apply through the institute's official website. The step-by-step process to fill out the application form for IIM Ahmedabad form is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIM Ahmedabad.

Step 2: Click on 'Apply'.

Step 3: Fill out the required details, such as name, email ID, etc.

Step 4: Upload the required documents.

Step 5: Payment of the application fee.

While all the courses at IIMA are full-time and residential, the PGPX is a one-year programme while PGP is for two years. The PGPX orientation is to give a general management perspective to a management executive, whereas the PGP is focused on Functional and Operational Management. On successful completion, students are given a Master of Business Administration degree.

CAT Exam is conducted for admission to IIMs for the MBA course. The estimated final cutoffs are the basis on which the candidates are called for the interview round. Tabulated below are the estimated CAT 2023 cutoff percentiles for the General category for admission to top IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad.

IIMs	CAT cutoffs 2023 (percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad	99-100
IIM Bangalore	99-100
IIM Calcutta	99
IIM Indore	97-98

Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Ahmedabad are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Ahmedabad admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:

• 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

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Ahmedabad must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).

The key highlights of PGPX placements 2024 as compared with previous two years are presented below:

Particulars	PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)	PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)	PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 75.2 LPA	INR 1.08 CPA	INR 54.8 LPA
Average package	INR 38.64 LPA	INR 35.68 LPA	INR 36.41 LPA
Median package	INR 36.25 LPA	INR 33.05 LPA	INR 35 LPA
Lowest package	INR 25.50 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 21.46 LPA
Offers made	172	178	150+
Offers accepted	119	128	121
Eligible students	136	140	147
Participating students	121	130	121
Students opted out	15	10	21
Students not placed	2	2	5

Earlier, the key highlights of PGP and PGP FABM placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	PGP Placement Statistics (2021)	PGP Placement Statistics (2022)	PGP Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 55 LPA	INR 61.48 LPA	INR 1.46 crore per annum
Average package	INR 27.54 LPA	INR 32.79 LPA	INR 34.45 LPA
Median package	INR 27.60 LPA	INR 31.49 LPA	INR 31.58 LPA
Lowest package	INR 11 LPA	INR 17.50 LPA	INR 18.05 LPA
Companies visited	131	190	188
Roles offered	170	Around 220	Around 280
Offers accepted / Students Placed	374	382	385
Eligible students	388	382	389
Students opted out	14	3	4
Particulars	PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2021)	PGP-FABM Placement Statistics (2022)	PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 27.82 LPA	INR 33.83 LPA	INR 33.39 LPA
Average package	INR 17.79 LPA	INR 21.49 LPA	INR 20.11 LPA
Median package	INR 16.84 LPA	INR 20 LPA	INR 20 LPA
Lowest package	INR 12 LPA	INR 12.85 LPA	INR 14.97 LPA
Companies visited	30	56	32
Offers accepted / Students placed	44	47	46
Eligible students	45	48	47
Students opted out	1	1	1
Students not placed	0	0	0

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

Yes, IIMA offers scholarships to students. Some of the scholarships provided by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad are mentioned below:

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships
IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships	IIMA Exit Scholarships	Scholarships offered by the Government of India
Scholarships offered by Alumni	Scholarships offered by Companies	-

It is possible to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad even if you have scored 55% in B.Sc. According to a source, students must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA. Additionally, another source mentions that the IIM shortlisting criteria for admission includes 95+ CAT percentile and 70% and above in graduation. However, the final selection process of IIM Ahmedabad includes a Personal Interview (PI) round, which carries 50% weightage, and an Academic Writing Test (AWT), which carries 10% weightage. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website of IIM Ahmedabad or contact the admission cell of the institute for more information on the admission process, eligibility criteria, courses offered, fees, cutoff, and other relevant details .

{Source: Executive MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for Executive MBA/PGDM Programs at IIM Ahmedabad

* Strong Placement Record: According to student reviews, almost 100% of students got placed in the college, with a the highest salary package offer of 70 LPA and an average salary package offer of 50 LPA.

* Top Recruiting Companies: Top companies visiting the campus include Boston Consultancy, Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank, Larson and Torbro, Amazon, and Sunsilk, among others.

* Variety of Roles Offered: Students were offered roles ranging from CFO to Marketing Manager, indicating a diverse range of opportunities available.

* Useful Placement Cell: The placement cell, formed by students and recognised by the institute, was found to be "very useful" by students, suggesting its effective role in facilitating placements.

Note: These points summarize the key takeaways regarding the placement cell's effectiveness for Executive MBA/PGDM programs at IIM Ahmedabad, based on the provided student reviews.