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MBA at IIM Ahmedabad: Result Out Admission 2025, Shortlist, Fees, Dates Placement, Cutoff
Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM]
Course Fees
Course Duration
2 YearsTotal Fees
25 LakhsDetailed Fees
| Total Fees | ₹ 25 Lakhs |
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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 |
| Read More | |
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 |
Check IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff
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 |
Read More IIM Ahmedabad Placements
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 |
Read More IIM Ahmedabad Rankings
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.
Placement
| Highest Placement | ₹ 1.1 Crore |
| Average Placement | ₹ 34.4 Lakhs |
| Top Companies |       |
IIM Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad CAT Cut-Off 2024
| Courses | EWS | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGPM | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
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In 2021, the required cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad was 99-100. But just scoring 100 percentile in CAT, won’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.
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.
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.
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’t too finicky about people who want to get inside to see the campus. Although they stop those who are coming by vehicle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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