Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] From IIM Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad
| Total Fees | ₹25 Lakhs |
IIM Ahmedabad Upcoming Application Dates 2024
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Registration Date | Ongoing Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Tentative Oct 25, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Exam Date | Tentative Nov 24, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Result Date | Tentative Dec 26, 2024 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply (MBA Online) | May 10, 2024 |
| PGP Merit List Declaration | Apr 15, 2024 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Registration Date | Ongoing Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Tentative Oct 25, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Exam Date | Tentative Nov 24, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Result Date | Tentative Dec 26, 2024 |
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IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 2024
IIM Ahmedabad, CAT Cutoff 2023
The CAT 2023 cutoff percentile for the Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] at IIM Ahmedabad was 99 for the General category.
| Round | Cutoff 2023 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 99 |
IIM Ahmedabad, DILR Cutoff 2023
The DILR 2023 cutoff percentile for the Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] at IIM Ahmedabad was 99 for the General category.
| Round | Cutoff 2023 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 99 |
IIM Ahmedabad, VARC Cutoff 2023
The VARC 2023 cutoff percentile for the Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] at IIM Ahmedabad was 99 for the General category.
| Round | Cutoff 2023 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 99 |
IIM Ahmedabad, QA Cutoff 2023
The QA 2023 cutoff percentile for the Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] at IIM Ahmedabad was 99 for the General category.
| Round | Cutoff 2023 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 99 |
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IIM Ahmedabad Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] Ranking
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Course Details
Latest Update: IIM Ahmedabad results 2024 for PGP are out. Candidates can check their admission status on the official website of the institute.
IIM Ahmedabad MBA is a 2-year Full-time Flagship Program. The Admission Process for MBA consists of a 2 stage process. Candidates with a Valid Scores in CAT / GMAT and Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% Marks are eligible to apply for the MBA Program. IIM Ahmedabad MBA CAT Cutoff is 80 percentile (Overall) and 70 percentile (Sectional). IIM Ahmedabad MBA fees is INR 25,00,000.
Table of Content
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA Important Dates 2025
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA Selection Criteria
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission 2025
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission Process
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA (PGP) How to apply?
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA Placement 2024
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA Rankings
- IIM Ahmedabad Vs IIM Bangalore Vs IIM Calcutta
- IIM Ahmedabad MBA FAQs
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Important Dates 2025
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| PGP AWT PI Shortlist declared | January 06, 2025 |
| PGP Merit List Declaration | April 14, 2025 |
| PGP Seat Confirmation | 3rd Week of April 2025 |
| Commencement of Classes | First Week of June 2025 |
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Selection Criteria
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission is based on
- Students must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA. Students belonging to the reserved category will be given 5% relaxation.
- 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. In case the institute/university does not provide any scheme of conversion then the IIM Ahmedabad will obtain the equivalence by dividing the obtained CGPA by the maximum CGPA and multiplying the result by 100.
- Aspirants appearing for the final year examination of the qualifying exam can also apply provided they submit the required documents in the stipulated time. Such a candidate’s admission will be on a provisional basis and will be confirmed when the student submits the mark sheets and certificate of passing the Bachelor’s degree with a required minimum percentage.
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission 2025: Key Changes in Criteria and Selection Process
The key changes in the admission criteria announced by IIM Ahmedabad in shortlisting and final selection process for admission to MBA(PGP) are mentioned below:
- CAT 2024 Score gets 65% weightage in the Shortlisting process.
- Work experience will carry 5% weightage at shortlisting stage.
- Sectional score required for CAT 2024 is 70 percentile for each of the three sections.
- 80 percentile is the overall minimum CAT 2024 score required for the selection process.
- In final selection PI-WAT carries 60% weightage.
- In the final admission selection 2025 only 25% weightage will be given to the CAT score.
Minimum Cut off requirements of CAT percentiles
| Category | Overall | Section-1 Quant | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 VARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| NC-OBC cum transgender | 75 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| SC | 70 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ST | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| PwD (All categories except ST) | 70 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| PwD (ST) | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission Process
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission Process is divided in 2 stage, they are as follows:
Stage 1:
On the basis of Composite Score, Candidates are Shortlisted for AWT-PI Round.
Calculation for Composite Score= .35* (Pro-rated AR Score/35) + 0.65* (Normalised overall CAT Score).
Stage 2:
Based on Composite Scores, Students are called for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) for further Selection. Final Selection is based on Candidate’s Overall Performance in CAT / GMAT Scores, Performance in AWT & PI Round, Academic Scores & Work Experience.
AR Scores is based on 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s Marks and Work Experience. The scores for the same is as follows:
Rating Scores for the 10th Standard Examination
| Percent Score | Rating Score for 10th |
|---|---|
| <= 55 | 1 |
| > 55 and <= 60 | 2 |
| > 60 and <= 70 | 3 |
| > 70 and <= 80 | 5 |
| > 80 and <= 90 | 8 |
| > 90 | 10 |
Rating Scores for the 12th Standard Examination
| Percent Score | Rating Score for 12th (Science) | Percent Score | Rating Score for 12th (Commerce) | Percent Score | Rating Score for 12th (Arts / Humanities) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <= 55 | 1 | <= 50 | 1 | <= 45 | 1 |
| > 55 and <= 60 | 2 | > 50 and <= 55 | 2 | > 45 and <= 50 | 2 |
| > 60 and <= 70 | 3 | > 55 and <= 65 | 3 | > 50 and <= 60 | 3 |
| > 70 and <= 80 | 5 | > 65 and <= 75 | 5 | > 60 and <= 70 | 5 |
| > 80 and <= 90 | 8 | > 75 and <= 90 | 8 | > 70 and <= 85 | 8 |
| > 90 | 10 | > 90 | 10 | > 85 | 10 |
Rating Scores for the Bachelor’s Degree Examination
| Percent Score (Medicine) | Rating Score | Percent Score in Professional Courses | Rating Score | Percent Score in Bachelor’s Degree | Rating Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <= 55 | 1 | <= 50 | 1 | <= 55 | 1 |
| > 55 and <= 60 | 2 | > 50 and <= 53 | 2 | > 55 and <= 60 | 2 |
| > 60 and <= 62 | 3 | > 53 and <= 55 | 3 | > 60 and <= 65 | 3 |
| > 62 and <= 75 | 5 | > 55 and <= 57 | 5 | > 65 and <= 70 | 5 |
| > 65 and <= 70 | 8 | > 57 and <= 63 | 8 | > 70 and <= 80 | 8 |
| > 70 | 10 | > 63 | 10 | > 80 | 10 |
| Percent Score (Engineering & Others) | Rating Score | Percent Score (Arts / Humanities) | Rating Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| <= 60 | 1 | <= 50 | 1 |
| > 60 and <= 65 | 2 | > 50 and <= 55 | 2 |
| > 65 and <= 70 | 3 | > 55 and <= 60 | 3 |
| > 70 and <= 75 | 5 | > 60 and <= 65 | 5 |
| > 75 and <= 85 | 8 | > 65 and <= 75 | 8 |
| > 85 | 10 | > 75 | 10 |
Rating Scores for Work Experience
| Work Experience in Month (as filled in the CAT Application Form) | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| < 12 Months | 0 |
| >= 12 and <= 36 Months | MF * (No of Months of Work Experience - 11) |
| > 36 Months | 5 |
IIM Ahmedabad MBA (PGP) How to apply?
To fill the application form, aspirants are requested to follow the steps mentioned below:
- Visit https://iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on New CAT Registration
- Fill in all the required details and provide a valid email and phone number.
- Applicants will receive a user id and password for further use.
- Enter the OTP and click on Validate OTP and submit after entering the Captcha Code.
- Check on “I Agree” and submit the CAT application form.
- After submitting the details, a message on the registered mobile number containing the Password and an email containing the User ID will be sent.
- Post successful completion of CAT Registration, a unique login id and password is generated.
- These credentials are vital for filling CAT Application Form 2024.
Documents Required at the time of Admission
- Identity card
- A printout of your CAT/GMAT/GRE Result Card.
- Class 12 and Undergraduate transcripts (both original and copies)
- Work experience certificate and salary slip to prove the duration of your work experience.
- Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
- Hard-copy of the Application form.
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Placement 2024
IIM Ahmedabad placements 2024 report will be publish once the data the data will be released. The following table represents the comapany wise number of offers received at IIM Placements 2024:
| Name of the Company | Number of Offers |
|---|---|
| Accenture | 26 |
| BCG | 23 |
| TCS | 17 |
| FINQ | 11 |
| Adani Group | 10 |
| Goldman Sachs | 9 |
| NAVI | 9 |
| PWC | 9 |
| Praxis Consulting | 7 |
| Essar Group | 6 |
| Microsoft | 6 |
| HUL (All PPOs) | 6 |
| JP Morgan | 5 |
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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Rankings 2024
IIM Ahmedabad is ranked 1st in NIRF 2023 & IIRF 2023 in Management Category. IIM Ahmedabad is also ranked 51st by FT Global MBA Ranking 2023. The details of the IIM Ahmedabad Rankings are as follows:
| Ranking Bodies | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) | 2023 | 1st in Management |
| Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) | 2024 | 1st in Management |
| 2023 | 1st in Management | |
| Financial Times | 2023 | 51st in Global MBA |
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IIM Ahmedabad Vs IIM Bangalore Vs IIM Calcutta
| Institute Name | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | INR 25,00,000 | INR 24,50,000 | INR 27,00,000 |
| Highest CTC | INR 1.15 CPA | INR 1.15 CPA | INR 1.2 CPA |
| Average CTC | INR 34.36 LPA | INR 35.31 LPA | - |
| NIRF Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 |
IIM Ahmedabad MBA FAQs
Ques. Will the work experience of 8 months be given weightage for profile shortlisting at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. According to the minimum shortlisting criteria as prescribed by IIM Ahmedabad, no weightage is awarded for any work experience less than 12 months. A maximum weightage of 5 on 100 point scale is awarded for a work experience of minimum 36 months or more during IIM Ahmedabad Profile shortlisting.
Ques. What is the overall CAT cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad MBA program?
Ans. A general category student must have scored a minimum overall 80 percentile and a sectional percentile of 70 in each section to be eligible to get shortlisted for the next round i.e. WAT-PI round.
Ques. Is IIM Ahmedabad better than IIM Bangalore and Calcutta?
Ans. IIM Ahmedabad is considered as the best MBA institute in India by a lot of students, but if we compare the placements, brand value, program structure, etc. these three are equal, and have the same reputation.
Ques.Will work experience improve my chances of getting selected in IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Yes, having a good work experience can improve your chances of getting admission in IIM Ahmedabad MBA course significantly. IIM Ahmedabad gives extra points to the candidates with work experience.
Ques. How does IIM Ahmedabad calculate composite score?
Ans. The composite score is calculated based on the academic profile, work experience, gender diversity, academic diversity and the scaled CAT score of a candidate.
Ques. How will I know that I have been selected for IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Candidates who will be selected for IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission will receive an email from the institute. They will have to confirm their admission by sending an acceptance letter and offering an acceptance fee.
Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] Comparison
| IIM Ahmedabad | ISB Hyderabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Indore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reviews Rating | - | - | - | |
| Cost To Study | Total Fees ₹2500000 (2 Years ) Hostel Fees ₹171000 | Total Fees ₹3926000 (1 Year 2 Months) Hostel Fees ₹144500 | Total Fees ₹2450000 (2 Years ) | Total Fees ₹2117158 (2 Years ) |
| Ranking | # Ranked 2/272 by India Today Management Ranks | # Ranked 3/15 by India Today Management Ranks | # Ranked 3/272 by India Today Management Ranks | # Ranked 6/272 by India Today Management Ranks |
| Highest Salary | ₹11500000 | ₹6600000 | ₹11500000 | ₹10000000 |
| Average Salary | ₹3436000 | ₹3325000 | ₹3592000 | ₹2568000 |
| General Course Details | Duration - 2 Years Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 396 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Post Graduation Course Credential - Degree | Duration - 1 Year 2 Months Course Offered - Full Time Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Post Graduation Course Credential - Degree | Duration - 2 Years Course Offered - Full Time Total Seats - 535 Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Post Graduation Course Credential - Degree | Duration - 2 Years Course Offered - Full Time Mode - Full Time Degree Type - On Campus Course Level - Post Graduation Course Credential - Degree |
| Eligibility | Graduation + CAT | Graduation + GMAT | Graduation + CAT | Graduation with 50% |
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IIM Ahmedabad: 2 Answered Questions
Which is better- PGP-FABM from IIM Ahmedabad or PGP from Indore/Kozhikode? Which one should I go for?
No matter whether you study inboth programs. It entirely depends on your interest in the subject. If you are interested in agriculture or in the food sector then think nothing and go for the FABM program but if you are not interested in this field then you can go with the general PGP program at IIM Indore or Kozhikode.
|
Categories |
IIM Ahmedabad |
IIM (Indore/Kozhikode) |
|
Course Fee (approx.) |
10-23 lakh |
15.01-26 lakh |
|
Placement Percentage |
90-100% |
80-90% |
|
Highest CTC |
40 LPA |
20-35 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
19 LPA |
15-18 LPA |
|
Recruiting Companies |
Accenture, Microsoft, Capgemini, TCS, etc. |
Aditya Birla, Berger, IBM, JP Morgan, etc. |
It might be that the average salary of IIM Kozhikode and Indore be slightly more than that of IIM Ahmedabad FABM program but it has been estimated that in the coming years the student of the FABM program will come across some good and great opportunities
Will you recommend studying from IIM Ahmedabad (PGPM) for 2 years at the age of 32?
Pursuing a PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) from IIM Ahmedabad at the age of 32 is a good choice depending on your individual circumstances, career goals, and personal aspirations. Here are some factors to consider:
- Career Goals: If you’re from the marketing or management field the PGPM program will help you advance in your current field or transition to a new one.
- Work Experience: Your 10 years of work experience can be an asset in the classroom, providing valuable insights and perspectives. It can also contribute to your networking opportunities.
- Ranking & accreditation: It is the topmost management school in India according to the NIRF report 2023. It has ranked #1 among all top management colleges in India. Since 2010, the IIM Ahmedabad has received global accreditation from the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). It provides certified management courses in various specializations.
- Career advancement: IIMs provide 100% placement, IIM Ahmedabad offers an average salary of INR 31 LPA in their campus placement. The highest packages are about 1 crore. There are several prestigious employers, including PepsiCo, Nestlé, Bayer, Olam, Yes Bank, Amul, UPL, FMC, Zepto, Iff, Licious, and Udaan. IIM Students can draw inspiration from outstanding leaders like Ajay Banga, who is presently the CEO of Mastercard and has also been nominated to run the World Bank. The alumni network is also quite strong.
It's important to note that many individuals pursue an MBA at various stages of their careers, including their 30s and 40s. Age alone should not deter you if you have clear goals and a strong motivation to pursue higher education. Ultimately, the choice to pursue an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad or any other institution should align with your unique circumstances and career aspirations. Consulting with career advisors, mentors, and individuals who have gone through a similar decision-making process can also provide valuable insights.
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