Q: What are the fees of IIM Ahmedabad Institute for an MBA?

IIM Ahmedabad MBA fees for 2021-23 batch is INR 23 Lakhs. The total fees include tuition fees, accommodation mess charges, and other charges. The details are as follows. Tuition Fee INR 16,99,000 Other Charges INR 5,01,000 Total INR 23,00,000 IIM Ahmedabad offers financial aid to deserving students. There are also various education loans on offer that can help you finance your degree.

Question 1

Does IIM Ahmedabad still have the policy to call all 100 percentilers in CAT for an interview? What are the other necessary conditions?

Accepted Answer

In 2021, the required cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad was 99-100. But just scoring 100 percentile in CAT, won&rsquo;t get you an interview call. You must satisfy the eligibility criteria in terms of 10th, 12th, Graduation marks, and CAT percentile. The shortlist for an interview is made by considering past academic performance and CAT percentile. So, if your past academic record is poor, you may not get a call for an interview, even with a 100 percentile.

Question 2

How can a graduated aspirant with a year drop improvise her resume for IIM Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Every student with a gap year in their resume should be prepared for the question - ‘Why did you take a gap year?’, during your interview. The interview panelists are genuinely interested to know how you made the most of your break. You should be honest while replying to this question. You can simply answer that you needed more time for preparation.

During your break year, you can do volunteer work during weekends or learn something new. If you opted out of campus placements, you can do research projects or internships with your professor. You can do some certification or take examinations, in your field of interest, such as CFA/FRM. These will help showcase that you have spent your time productively.

Question 3

What are the investment banking companies recruiting at IIM Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Few top bulge bracket investment banks like Goldman, JP Morgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, BAML, Credit Suisse recruit at the analyst level at IIM Ahmedabad. The base salary of analysts is in the range of INR 35-40 lakhs. But you should know that getting into IDB has become quite difficult over the years. On average around 10 students get IDB offers from IIMA due to limited job openings.

Question 4

What is the procedure involved when visiting the IIM Ahmedabad campus?

Accepted Answer

There is no proper procedure. If you want to visit the campus, you can make an entry in the register at the gate. It will be even easier if you know someone from the campus. Guards at the gate aren&rsquo;t too finicky about people who want to get inside to see the campus. Although they stop those who are coming by vehicle.

Question 5

Do IIM Ahmedabad students get the highest package in the world on an average?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad graduates are among the highest-paid in the world. According to IIM Ahmedabad placements od recent years, students usually receive an average CTC of INR 27.60 LPA. The highest domestic CTC goes up to INR 55 LPA. While the median international package for the institute is USD 1.04 lakhs per annum.

The salary packages received by IIMA students can be compared to top B-School across the world such as Harvard, INSEAD, etc.

Question 6

How is the IIM Ahmedabad HEC Paris double degree structured?

Accepted Answer

IIM Ahmedabad HEC Paris Double Degree program requires students to spend two terms abroad. Students enrolled in this double degree program have access to hundreds of electives. These electives can be broadly categorized into 13 subject areas. These electives include in-class courses, field courses, independent study, etc. Students need to complete around 15.50-18.50 credits.

Question 7

Which of the following is better, ISI Kolkata or IIM Ahmedabad for an economic honours student?

Accepted Answer

If you want better placement opportunities after completing your degree then choosing IIM A over ISI Kolkata will be better. IIM A is well known for its high ROI. The average CTC offered during 2021 placements was INR 25 LPA. Course fee at IIM A is comparably higher than ISI Kolkata. IIM A fees for this academic year are INR 22 lakhs.

If you aren’t interested in the analytics field or pursuing a Ph.D. then choosing IIM A will be better.

Question 8

What are my chances of getting into IIM Ahmedabad as a fresher?

Accepted Answer

You have a good chance of getting admission into IIM Ahmedabad. Each batch profile has around 25% of freshers. So, you will get to meet many freshers on campus. There are also many companies that recruit freshers through IIM Ahmedabad.

So, focus on getting a good percentile in CAT to secure admission into IIM Ahmedabad.

Question 9

What are the fees of IIM Ahmedabad Institute for an MBA?

Accepted Answer

IIM Ahmedabad MBA fees for 2021-23 batch is INR 23 Lakhs. The total fees include tuition fees, accommodation mess charges, and other charges. The details are as follows.

Tuition Fee	INR 16,99,000
Other Charges	INR 5,01,000
Total	INR 23,00,000

IIM Ahmedabad offers financial aid to deserving students. There are also various education loans on offer that can help you finance your degree.

Question 10

What was your daily schedule while at IIM Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

Life at IIM Ahmedabad is much more than academics.

A typical day on the campus starts around 8:15 am for most students. They usually grab something to eat on their way to class. The lectures start at 8:45 am sharp. If you are late, you won’t be able the attend your lecture that day.
Lectures go on till 1:10 pm. Students spend around 45 minutes wondering whether they have a surprise quiz that day or not. The notification regarding the surprise quiz comes around 1:45 pm from the academic office. Students who get quizzes start last min prep. Others enjoy their lunch. Quiz usually goes on till 3:15 pm.
During afternoon, some take a nap, some students engage in club activities or sports.
After dinner, students do their assignments, group projects, class preparation for the next day. This usually takes up until 2 am, even some more time on certain days.

This is how the cycle repeats.