IIM Ahmedabad: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

IIM Ahmedabad Overview

IIM Ahmedabad is a public business school in Gujarat founded in 1961. IIMA is known for its flagship PGP (MBA)program and admission is based on IIM CAT 2022 exam scores. CAT registration for 2022 is open till September 21, 2022. CAT 2022 exam will be held on November 27, 2022. Some of the other management programs offered by the institute are MBA- PGPX, MBA for Food and Agriculture Business Management(FABM), and ePGD in Advanced Business Analytics. The institute is accepting applications for PGPX 2024 batch. 

IIM Ahmedabad Latest Updates

• September 15, 2022: CAT 2022 registrations extended till September 21, 2022. 
• August 16, 2022: IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2022 notification has been released. CAT 2022 Exam is to be held on November 27, 2022.
• August 14, 2022: The last date to apply for an e-PG Diploma is till October 30, 2022.

The IIM Ahmedabad is self-contained and one of the few institutes in India to be accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development's (EFMD) European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). This IIMA is noted for its flagship two-year, full-time, residential PGP (MBA) program. Information like IIM Ahmedabad syllabus, results, scholarships, etc. can be accessed online.

Table of Contents

• IIM Ahmedabad Quick Insights
• IIM Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2022
• IIM Ahmedabad Ranking
• IIM Ahmedabad Courses
• IIM Ahmedabad Departments
• IIM Ahmedabad Admission
• Why Choose IIM Ahmedabad?
• IIMA Vs Other Top B-Schools
• IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff
• IIM Ahmedabad Result
• IIM Ahmedabad Infrastructure
• IIM Ahmedabad Placements
• IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships
• IIM Ahmedabad Collaborations
• IIM Ahmedabad Faculty
• IIM Ahmedabad Alumni

IIM Ahmedabad Quick Insights

IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked first in the NIRF Top Management Colleges in India for the past three years. PGP (equal to MBA) is the most popular curriculum at IIM Ahmedabad, followed by MBA PGPX (one-year MBA). The highlights of the IIM Ahmedabad such as accreditation, courses offered, infrastructural facilities, etc are mentioned below

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Year of Establishment	1961
Type of University	Public
Affiliation	EQUIS
Recognition	MHRD
Courses Offered	Postgraduate, Doctoral
No. of Courses	10
No. of Students	1116
No. of Faculties	105
Campus Area	102 acres
Infrastructural Facilities	Seminar Rooms, Amphitheater, Dormitories, etc
Location	Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2022

IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission for 2023 will be based on CAT 2022 scores. Below given are the important admission dates for 2022. 

Event	Date
Last Date to Register for CAT 2022	September 21, 2022
CAT Admit Card Release	October 27, 2022
CAT Exam 2022	November 27, 2022
CAT 2022 Result Declaration	First Week of January 2023

IIM Ahmedabad Ranking

IIM Ahmedabad is a premier management institute in the country. In addition, as an outstanding management institute, IIM Ahmedabad has received various international and national rankings in recent years. Some of the prominent IIM Ahmedabad rankings are listed below.

• In 2022, NIRF ranked IIM Ahmedabad 1st in the management category. 
• In 2021, it was ranked 1st in NIRF 2021 Ranking.
• In 2020, NIRF, Business Today, Outlook, and Business World placed it 1st in the Business Management area.
• In the Financial Times Masters in Management rating for 2020, IIM Ahmedabad was ranked 20th.
• The IIMA was placed first in India in the QS Global MBA rankings announced in 2020.

IIM Ahmedabad Courses

IIM Ahmedabad offers postgraduate and doctoral programs. IIMA offers eight different types of courses, all of which are at the postgraduate or Ph.D. level. The following is the list of the courses offered at IIM Ahmedabad.

Course	Duration	Selection Criteria
MBA	2 years	CAT Score + Application Rating Score for AWT and PI
MBA-FABM	2 years	CAT Score + Application Rating Score for AWT and PI
ePGP	2 years	CAT/GMAT/GRE
PGPx	1 year	Minimum of 25 Years Old + GMAT/GRE Scores + Minimum of 4 years of work experience
Ph.D.	3 years	CAT/GRE/GMAT
AFP	6 months	Any Graduate
FDP	4 Months	Minimum 2 years of teaching experience

IIM Ahmedabad Fee Details

IIM Ahmedabad offers various postgraduate and doctoral programs in management. Applicants pay their fees to IIM Ahmedabad via online or offline mode. Given below are some of the fees for different courses offered by the institute. 

Course	Total Tuition Fees
MBA(General)	INR 23 Lakh
PGP-FABM	INR 28 Lakh
PGPx	INR 28 Lakh
ePGP	INR 20 Lakh
FDP	INR 30,680

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IIM Ahmedabad Departments

IIM Ahmedabad’s six courses offered are taught on campus, while two of them, the ePGP in management and the ePGD in advanced business analytics, are taught remotely. The courses are available in a range of departments for the students to specialize in. The departments at the institute are mentioned below

Economics	Finance and Accounts	Human Resource Management
Information Systems	Innovation and Management in Education	Marketing
Organizational Behavior	Production and Quantitative Methods	Public Systems
Strategy	Managerial Communication	Food and Agri-business Management
Operations	Finance	Marketing

IIM Ahmedabad Admission

IIM Ahmedabad admissions for 2022 are ongoing. A valid CAT score is required for admission to its flagship PGP program. Candidates interested in the MBA PGPx, ePGP, ePGD ABA, and Ph.D. programs must apply online through the official website. Candidates are also shortlisted for additional postgraduate and doctorate programs based on course-specific admission exams, followed by shortlisting processes that usually include a personal interview (PI) phase. 

IIM Ahmedabad Eligibility Criteria

IIM Ahmedabad PGP and PGP FABM programs consider the CAT score for their application. As a result, candidates must register for the CAT on the official website. The following is a list of some of the courses provided by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, along with their qualifying requirements.

PGP (MBA) Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have completed a bachelor's or professional degree with 50% aggregate marks
• A valid score in CAT, AWT, and must clear the PI. 

Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• Masters from a recognized board with relevant discipline
• Clear the personal interview rounds. 

ePGD - ABA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a graduate with +2 years of full-time work experience. 
• A valid score in CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GATE and must clear the PI.

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Why choose IIM Ahmedabad?

IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked 1st by NIRF Ranking 2022. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad received the European Quality Improvement System award from the European Foundation for Management Development for the first time in 2008. (EFMD). IIMA has teamed up with overseas institutes to enhance management research. The IIM Ahmedabad has a strong placement record and draws a number of prestigious recruiters.

IIM Ahmedabad Academic Advantages

IIM Ahmedabad programs provide a diverse range of intriguing courses and activities, all of which are taught and guided by exceptional faculty members who are committed to academics, research, and practice. The programs mold students into inventive thinkers capable of dealing with challenging real-world management issues. Apart from formal coursework, the programs provide opportunities for students to explore personal interests such as athletics, community service, refining individual abilities, and developing new skills through student organizations and activities.

IIMA Vs Other Top B-Schools

IIM Ahmedabad has been consecutively ranking number 1 among all the B-Schools in the country. Given below is a comparison of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad with other top business schools in India. 

Institute	NIRF Ranking (2022)	Average Package Offered
IIM Ahmedabad	1	INR 26 LPA
IIM Bangalore	2	INR 33.34 LPA
IIM Calcutta	3	INR 34.07 LPA
IIM Kozhikode	5	INR 29.5 LPA
IIM Indore	7	INR 25.4 LPA

IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff

IIM Ahmedabad cutoffs are released when the CAT results are released. In general, the final CAT IIMA cutoff for MBA ranges between 99-100. The minimum cutoff for MBA admission for 2022-2024 is 80 for the general category. The IIM Ahmedabad cutoff is determined by the factors like the exam's level of difficulty, the number of candidates who took the exam, the number of people who passed the exam, the number of seats, and the institute's ranking. The cutoff for 2022 is likely to be released by January 2023. 

Expected CAT Cutoff 2022 Data

Category	Sectional Cutoff	Overall Cutoff
General and Economically Weaker Section	70	80
Non-OBC and Transgender	65	75
SC	60	70
ST	50	60
ST with Disability	50	60

Past 5 Years Data for CAT Cutoff 

Year	Acceptance Cutoff	Overall Cutoff	Sectional Cutoff
2017	100	80	70
2018	97	80	70
2019	99.6	80	70
2020	100	80	70
2021	99	80	70

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IIM Ahmedabad Result

IIM Ahmedabad officials have announced the results of the two-year PGP and PGP-FABM programs on the official portal. Students can see their results 2021-22 by logging in with their CAT registration number on the IIM Ahmedabad official website. Applicants to the two-year MBA program at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad must have cleared all phases of the selection process, including the qualifying CAT. The IIM Ahmedabad official portal lists the dates and notifications for the institute's 2022 results for various degrees. 

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IIM Ahmedabad Infrastructure

IIM Ahmedabad is located in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, and has a 102-acre campus. Because IIMA emphasizes on-campus education, it must provide world-class facilities in addition to an excellent education. Academic blocks, a student residential complex, a library complex, sports facilities, an auditorium, a reading room, a computer lab, and other amenities make this Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad a world-class institution. Apart from these amenities, the campus has a solid IT infrastructure that ensures students have access to the internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Following are the facilities available for students at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

• Amphitheatre
• Seminar Halls
• Dormitories
• Gymnasium, Medical Facilities
• Library
• IT Facilities
• Laboratories
• Auditorium

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IIM Ahmedabad Placements

IIM Ahmedabad 2022 placements were remarkable in the way that the institute witnessed 100% placements. The IIM Ahmedabad placement 2022 data haven't been released by the management yet. Placements at IIMA take place in three clusters in 2 processes - Summer placements/internship that goes on for 8-10 weeks after the completion of the first year and Final placements. 

• The highest CTC offered in 2022 placements is INR 75 LPA for a consulting role. 
• The median domestic package offered in 2022 is INR 36.8 LPA. 

IIM Ahmedabad Top Recruiters

As per IIM Ahmedabad placement release 2022, 119 offers were made to students out of the total participation of 121 students. According to the PGP summer placements 2021-2023, 389 offers were placed. Here is the list of top recruiters visiting IIM Ahmedabad.

PwC	Goldman Sachs	Standard Chartered	American Express
Bain & Co.	McKinsey	Merril Lynch	Bank of America
Nomura	Innoterra	Mahyco	Sammunati
FMC	Bayer	Jio Platforms Ltd.	Grant Thornton
Mahindra Logistics	IFFCO	Intello Labs	Accenture
Indegene	Google	ICICI	Flipkart
SAP India	Publicis Sapient	L&T Infotech	Citi Bank
Virtusa	Microsoft	Amazon	Nestle

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IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships

IIM Ahmedabad believes that no student should be denied educational opportunities due to financial constraints. It does so by awarding several scholarships to worthy and distinguished students. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, research, and other factors. Scholarships are available to students who apply both online and offline. Industry and government grant a unique need-based scholarship to IIM Ahmedabad students. Following is the list of scholarships offered

Scholarship	Description
Special Need-based scholarship	The scholarship amount is determined by several factors, including annual gross family income, asset ownership, and the number of dependents in the family.
Exit Scholarships	Candidates who graduate to become entrepreneurs are offered a monthly stipend of INR 30,000.
SC/ST	Students belonging to SC, ST categories and enrolled in postgraduate studies receive a monthly stipend of Rs 150 for ten months.
Aditya Birla Group	Three meritorious candidates from PGP first and second years will be awarded with a Rs 1.75 LPA (per student).
Interest Waiver	The program has established 5 Interest Waiver Scholarships based on merit. The scholarship sum can be as high as three lakhs.

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IIM Ahmedabad Collaborations

IIMA, as Asia's leading management institute, has strong ties to industry and governments in India and overseas. These links aid in student placements, the provision of top Management PG courses, the start of research projects, and much more. Student Exchange Programs have been established with renowned business schools in Europe, North America, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific area (SEPs). Following are the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad's collaborations with some renowned institutions

International Collaborations

Country	Partnering Institute
USA	Columbia Business School, Darden School of Business, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, John M. Olin School of Business, University of Chicago, Fisher College of Business, The Anderson School at UCLA, McCombs School of Business
Canada	Schulich School of Business, McGill University, Sauder School of Business
UK	Boston University School of Management

IIM Ahmedabad Faculty

IIM Ahmedabad is a center of academic excellence that has attracted top Indian faculty to teach its students. The total strength of faculty at IIM Ahmedabad is 84 and all of them have international experience. Out of these, 82 are doctorate holders and fellowship awardees. Three RBI Governors have been part of the faculty at the IIMA since it was founded in 1961. Vijay Govindarajan, the author of the bestseller book "Thinkers50," Jayanth Verma, a Member of the Indian Monetary Policy Committee, and Anil Kumar Gupta, a Padma Shree awardee in management education, are just a few of the current guest faculty members. In addition, international guest faculty lectures are an important part of the pedagogy at IIM Ahmedabad.

IIM Ahmedabad Alumni

IIM Ahmedabad alumni can be found all over the world. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has an alumni group that maintains a dedicated alumni website. The association also hosts a number of online and offline event gatherings to maintain the global network of its renowned alumni. Following is the list of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad notable alumni.

Notable Alumni	Profession
C.K. Prahalad	Padma Shri awardee
Srikant Datar	Padma Shri awardee
Mallika Sarabhai	Padma Bhushan awardee
Nachiket Mor	National Director of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Kiran Karnik	Padma Shri awardee, Former President of NASSCOM
Chandrika Tandon	Grammy Award-nominated artist
Falguni Nayar	Founder and CEO of Nykaa
Raghuram Rajan	Former Governor of RBI
Harsha Bhogle	Cricket Commentator and Journalist
Samuel Paul	Padma Shri awardee, IIMA's 2nd Director