IIMA - Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad still has the policy to call all 100 percentilers in CAT for an interview. Most 100 percentilers get a call from IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta, because of IIM Ahmedabad’s clause of taking the top 50 candidates, and IIM Calcutta’s extraordinary weightage to the CAT percentile for shortlisting. Other necessary conditions include

• Students must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA. 
• The bachelor's degree must entail a minimum of three years of education along with 10+2 or equivalent.
• The conversion of marks or CGPA will be followed as per the norms of the university/institute from which the student has graduated. 

Apart from this, your 10th and 12th scores, work experience, and gender diversity are also taken into consideration.

Trust me when I say, a year drop has no or very little influence during admission if you justify it rightly. In fact, with the right strategy, it might even work in your favor. The best way is to utilize the gap year in a productive way such as

• Get a recognized certification like CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or an FRM (Financial Risk Manager).
• During your free time, volunteer at an NGO or do some social work. It might not add to your work experience but imply that you do contribute to society.
• Get yourself a good internship during your summer/winter break.
• Another effective way is to participate in a student exchange program.
• Make your profile unique by identifying your passions and pursuing them. The interviewers might get more impressed by your extraordinary talents than by your academic performance.
• Complete extra courses out of College from Coursera, edX, Udemy, etc to showcase your learning instincts.
• In this age of online platforms, it’s vital to be active with a great online profile. You can start your own blog, or a Youtube channel, or have a strong Quora profile.
• Learning a new language. It’s better to learn more than 3 languages as it adds to the credibility of your profile.
• Participating in various competitions will portray your enthusiasm and keenness for challenges.

Thus, don’t let a gap year dishearten you as you can make the most out of it and impress the interviewers.

IM Ahmedabad is a prestigious business school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It has excellent infrastructure and many people wish to visit the splendid campus despite not being students of IIM Ahmedabad.

You can visit the campus by contacting the institute's admissions office or visiting the institute's website. They usually conduct tours for prospective students and visitors. Additionally, the "A Day at IIMA" event is organized by the Prayaas Club of IIMA, which is a student-run organization that focuses on social issues. To register for the event, you can visit the 

Casual visits, however, don’t require a formal procedure, and knowing someone from the institute can make your entry easier. For research purposes, it’s better to call the campus authority beforehand and get your permission and submit your identity proofs.

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fees 2023 for the PGPM program is in the range of INR 10 to 23 Lakhs for two years. The total fees that the students need to pay are inclusive of INR 16,99,000 as the tuition fee and GST extra. The below table mentions the breakdown of the fee components: It is to be noted 

You dont have to necessarily pay the entire fee in one go but can also pay in installments.