Updated on 13th June 2024 | 4:02 pm | #IIMAhmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad, also known as IIMA, is the second oldest IIM. It was ranked number 1 by NIRF 2023 among the top 100 Indian B-Schools. With active support from the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, Harvard Business School, and various prominent members of the Indian industry, IIM Ahmedabad was established on 11 December 1961 in Gujarat. The IIM Ahmedabad campus, designed by renowned architects Louis Kahn and B.V. Doshi, is spread across 102 acres in Vastrapur.
IIM Ahmedabad offers two-year postgraduate programs in Management and Food & Agro-business Management, along with a one-year PGP course for executives. There are also other programs, including PhD, AFP and FDP. Student exchange programs at IIMA also offer exposure through partnerships with various management institutes across the globe. Candidates who wish to pursue an MBA from this prestigious institute must ace CAT.
IIM Ahmedabad is one of the leading B-schools in India and a dream college for many CAT aspirants. It is renowned for its 2-year general MBA program, which is highly sought after by freshers; the institute also offers other courses with specializations. Admission to IIM Ahmedabad is based on entrance exams, merit, or a combination of both, varying according to the course. The university accepts scores from various entrance exams, such as CAT, GMAT, and IAT (For science students), for different courses offered at IIM A.
Here is the list of courses offered at IIM Ahmedabad for your reference. Choose wisely when selecting an MBA program, as it plays a crucial role in paving the way for your future career.
As per the official website, students of the current batch (2023-2024) are paying the following fees:
College |
Seats |
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Tuition Fees (INR) |
Other Fees (Library, Alumni deposit, Hostel & Mess fee, caution deposit, Medical insurance, etc.) |
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM A) |
398 |
18.19 Lakhs |
6.42 Lakhs |
The admission process at IIM Ahmedabad for the PGP (2023-25) will be carried out in 3 stages.
Candidates who clear the CAT cut-off would be screened based on a composite score (CS), which would be composed of an academic rating score (AR) (includes 10th marks, 12th marks and work experience) and normalized overall CAT score.
The best candidates with exemplary academic records and CAT scores from each academic background will be selected for the next round followed by the remaining candidates chosen on the basis of their CS score.
At this stage, candidates will be separately shortlisted across each category (General/ SC/ ST/ NC-OBC/ PwD) separately, based on their Final Composite Score (FCS).
The admission process for IIM Ahmedabad in 2024 involves a two-step process. Candidates who have valid CAT 2023 scores will be shortlisted for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates with an overall percentile of 80 and a sectional percentile of 70 or above will be considered for the next stage.
Given below is the CAT 2023 cutoff required to clear the preliminary screening stage for admission to IIM Ahmedabad.
Categories |
Verbal Reading Comprehension Percentile Rank |
Data Interpretation & Logical ReasoningPercentile Rank |
Quantitative Aptitude Percentile Rank |
Overall Percentile Rank |
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 |
The merit list for IIM Ahmedabad is based on the candidate's final composite score (FCS). The formula used to calculate FCS is as follows:
FCS= Normalised PI score*PIF + Normalised AWT Score*AWTF + AR*ARF_FCS
The above formula is broken down as follows:
IIM Ahmedabad follows the guidelines placed by the Government of India regarding reservation, as given below:
Category |
% Reservation |
NC-OBC |
27% |
Scheduled Caste |
15% |
Scheduled Tribe |
7.5% |
PwD |
5% |
EWS |
10% |
As per the latest placement reports issued by IIM Ahmedabad, here are the placement statistics for the year 2023. Get insights into its career opportunities and success stories.
The final placement brochure of IIM Ahmedabad provides an overview of the batch diversity based on gender and work experience along with placement statistics and top recruiters.
As per the gender diversity in the placement report, IIM-A has more male students compared to females.
Batch Size: 387
The intake at IIM Ahmedabad is relatively balanced with freshers being on the same footing as candidates with 1-3 years of experience. Given below is the breakdown of the same:
The placement reports released by IIM Ahmedabad have shown a significant increase, with the highest package reaching the crore mark. Following are the placement statistics for students of the batch of 2023-24:
Number of Placement Offers |
Highest CTC (Domestic) |
Highest CTC (International) |
Average CTC |
Median CTC |
280 |
INR 1.15 CPA |
$ 212,347 |
INR 34.36 LPA |
INR 31.58 LPA |
Based on the placement report released on the official website of IIM Ahmedabad, the highest package offered was INR 1.15 Cr. by Emaar, followed by INR 1.3 Cr. by A91 Partners, with a range of attractive offers from various recruiters.
The table below shows the sector-wise analysis for the 2023 batch at IIM Ahmedabad:
Sectors |
CTC Range |
Consulting |
INR 27 - 41 LPA |
Investment Banking |
INR 30 LPA - INR 67 LPA |
Conglomerates / FMCG |
INR 23 LPA - INR 1.15 Cr. |
BFSI / IT / E-Commerce |
INR 23 - 63 LPA |
The placement cell of IIM Ahmedabad allows the top leading companies from each sector to be part of this process, providing candidates with an opportunity to join these prestigious companies and kickstart their careers with the best recruiters.
Given below are some of the most prominent recruiters that have taken part in the placements-
Top Recruiters for the Year 2023-24 | ||
KPMG |
Morgan Stanley |
KPMG |
McKinsey & Company |
Microsoft |
McKinsey & Company |
PwC |
Goldman Sachs |
PwC |
Deloitte |
Adobe |
Deloitte |
IIM Fee Structure: The IIM fees for the years 2023-2025 vary from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 35 lakhs, depending on the specific program chosen by students. There are multiple payment options available nowadays that actually benefit the students' liability. Additionally, there are multiple scholarships available that students can avail based on their eligibility.
IIM Ahmedabad, also known as IIMA, is the second oldest IIM. It was ranked number 1 by NIRF 2023 among the top 100 Indian B-Schools. With active support from the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, Harvard Business School, and various prominent members of the Indian industry, IIM Ahmedabad was established on 11 December 1961 in Gujarat. The IIM Ahmedabad campus, designed by renowned architects Louis Kahn and B.V. Doshi, is spread across 102 acres in Vastrapur. It is the dream b-school and a place to aspireto for leading CAT aspirants.
As per the placement statistics released by IIM A, the highest package offered was for INR 1.15 CPA.
IIM Ahmedabad has a criteria of a minimum qualifying CAT cutoff of 85%, while the final cutoffs were as high as 99% for general candidates.