IIM-A Laterals Placement 2025 concludes with High-Profile Offers; Final Placements from Jan 31

IIM-A Laterals Placement 2025 concludes with High-Profile Offers; Final Placements from Jan 31

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FinIQ Consulting emerged as the highest recruiter during IIM Lateral Ahmedabad Placement 2025, rolling out a total of 11 offers. Other prominent recruiters included Browserstack, Mastercard, Navi, Zomato, and Vector Consulting Group, which also made significant contributions to the placement process.

IIM Ahmedabad Placement 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) has successfully concluded its Laterals Placement Process for the 2024-25 academic year, witnessing strong participation from top-tier firms across various sectors. Notably, FinIQ Consulting emerged as the highest recruiter, rolling out a total of 11 offers. Other prominent recruiters included Browserstack, Mastercard, Navi, Zomato, and Vector Consulting Group, which also made significant contributions to the placement process.

The lateral placement Process at IIM Ahmedabad, designed for experienced professionals, serves as a platform for lateral hires with relevant work experience to take the next step in their careers. This year, the process saw a varied mix of companies looking to hire for leadership and specialized roles in different industries, ranging from consulting and technology to finance and consumer goods.

IIM Ahmedabad Final Placement Process 2024-25 to Begin January 31

IIM Ahmedabad will now shift focus to the Final Placement Process for its Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Management, which is set to begin on January 31, 2025. The process follows a structured cluster-cohort-based approach, where companies are categorized into cohorts based on their industry profiles. Multiple cohorts are invited to the campus in a specific cluster, facilitating a streamlined placement process for students.

The Final Placement Process will commence with Cluster 1 for the PGP-FABM (Food and Agribusiness Management) program on January 31. Following that, Cluster 2 will begin on February 3, and Cluster 3 will commence on February 6, 2025. A rolling process will take place afterward if necessary.

Proactive Media Outreach and Reporting

IIM Ahmedabad has emphasized its commitment to transparency and media outreach. A press release issued by the institute stated that it will proactively share placement updates after each cluster. The institute will publish the press releases on its official website around 10:00 PM on the cluster days for Clusters 1 and 2. The Cluster 3 report, along with a Consolidated Report, will be shared together.

These placement reports will be accessible through the IIM Ahmedabad website, providing real-time updates on the progress of placements, the companies involved, and the roles offered to students.

Q:   What is the success rate of campus placements at IIM Ahmedabad?

A:

The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad placements over the past three years for PGP, PGP FABM and PGPX programs 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 146 LPA

Average package

INR 27.54 LPA

INR 32.79 LPA

INR 34.45 LPA

Median package

INR 27.6 LPA

INR 31.49 LPA

INR 31.58 LPA

Lowest package

INR 11 LPA

INR 17.5 LPA

INR 18.05 LPA

Roles offered

170

220

280

Offers accepted

374

382

385

Students placed

374

382

385

Students opted out

14

3

4

Companies visited

131

190

188

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

Particulars

PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 75.2 LPA

INR 108 LPA

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 25.5 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 21.46 LPA

Offers made

172

178

150

Offers accepted

119

128

121

 

Q:   Does IIM Ahmedabad have 100% placements?

A:

The batch placement record for PGP, PGP FABM and PGPX programs in recent past is presented below:

Particulars

PGP Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP Placement Statistics (2023)

Roles offered

170

220

280

Offers accepted

374

382

385

Students placed

374

382

385

Students opted out

14

3

4

Companies visited

131

190

188

Particulars

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2023)

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

Particulars

PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)

Offers made

172

178

150

Offers accepted

119

128

121

 

Q:   What is the placement trend recorded during IIM Ahmedabad placements over the past three years?

A:

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.

IIM Ahmedabad's Laterals Placement Process and upcoming Final Placement Process reflect the institute's continued reputation as one of India’s leading business schools. With a diverse range of recruiters, and a structured placement process that prioritizes industry-specific matchmaking, IIM Ahmedabad’s Class of 2024-25 is poised for a bright and successful career ahead.

As the final placements begin, all eyes will be on the continued success of IIM Ahmedabad's placement drive, with students securing offers from some of the world’s top organizations in various domains.

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