College Overview
About IIM Ahmedabad
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) was established in 1961 and is one of India's leading management institutions. Its flagship two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is the institute's principal MBA programme.
The programme is residential and attracts students from different academic disciplines, including arts, commerce, science, engineering, technology and medicine. IIMA's PGP includes both fresh graduates and candidates with prior work experience.
NIRF Ranking
| Ranking Agency | Year | Management Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2025 | #1 |
IIM Ahmedabad retained the first position in the NIRF Management category in 2025. Ranking should nevertheless be considered alongside programme quality, placements, career outcomes and candidate fit.
MBA Admission 2026–28
The IIM Ahmedabad PGP 2026–28 admission cycle through CAT 2025 has concluded and the 2026–28 batch has commenced.
Eligibility
For the PGP 2026–28 batch, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. The minimum is relaxed to 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Candidates in the final year of their bachelor's degree, or those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results, can apply subject to IIMA's prescribed conditions.
Entrance Exam
Domestic candidates for the 2026–28 PGP admission process applied through CAT 2025.
CAT 2025 Minimum Screening Cutoff
| Category | Overall | VARC | DILR | QA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 95 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 90 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| SC | 85 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| ST | 75 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| PwD | 85 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
These are minimum screening thresholds. Meeting the published CAT threshold does not automatically guarantee an interview call because IIMA uses additional profile and application-rating components.
Selection Process
IIMA's selection process includes shortlisting for the Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview followed by final selection.
| Final Selection Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview | 50% |
| Analytical Writing Test | 10% |
| CAT Score | 25% |
| Application Rating | 15% |
Application Rating
The Application Rating incorporates components related to academic performance, work experience and diversity-related profile factors as specified by IIMA.
What Students Should Understand
A high CAT percentile is important, but the published selection methodology makes it clear that admission is not determined by CAT score alone. Academic history, application rating and interview performance matter.
Explore the detailed IIM Ahmedabad MBA / PGP 2026–28 guide covering eligibility, CAT 2025 cutoff, selection process, application rating, final selection, fees, admission timeline and FAQs.
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MBA-FABM
A specialised management programme focused on food, agriculture, agribusiness and allied sectors.
MBA-PGPX
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Fees & ROI
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fees
The latest publicly published PGP programme fee available from IIMA is for the 2025–27 batch. IIMA's admission page states that fees for future batches will be announced later.
Officially Published Fee Information
| Fee Component | Amount / Status |
|---|---|
| PGP Programme Fee — 2025–27 | ₹27,50,000 |
| Tuition Fee Included | ₹20,10,000 |
| PGP 2026–28 Public Fee | Not currently published on IIMA's public admission page |
| Personal Expenses | Additional |
The ₹27.50 lakh figure should not be labelled as the confirmed 2026–28 fee. It is the latest programme fee publicly listed by IIMA for the 2025–27 batch.
What Is Not Included?
- Boarding-related personal expenses
- Laptop / personal computer
- Travel
- Clothes
- Stationery
- Laundry
ROI Perspective
For a realistic ROI assessment, students should compare programme cost with median compensation, career options, opportunity cost, financing cost and the type of role they want after the MBA.
Placements & Career Outcomes
Placement Overview
IIM Ahmedabad's placement ecosystem covers consulting, finance, technology, analytics, consumer businesses, conglomerates, healthcare and other sectors.
Placement Landscape
| Career Area | Representative Recruiting Areas |
|---|---|
| Management Consulting | Strategy consulting and management consulting firms |
| Banking & Financial Services | Banking, investment-related and financial-services roles |
| Technology & Analytics | Technology, analytics and IT consulting roles |
| Consumer & FMCG | Consumer, FMCG and retail businesses |
| Conglomerates | Large diversified business groups |
| Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | Pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses |
Latest Audited Placement Snapshot
| Metric | Latest Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Placement cycle | 2025–26 |
| 2025 audited median salary | ₹34.59 LPA |
| 2025 audited mean salary | ₹35.50 LPA |
| Reporting | Audited IPRS placement report |
Career Opportunities
The breadth of the recruiter ecosystem means that students can pursue consulting, finance, technology, analytics, consumer businesses, general management and other career paths.
An IIMA degree does not guarantee a specific company, function or salary. Individual outcomes depend on the student's profile, skills, academic performance, internships, interview performance and recruiter requirements.
Detailed Placement Report
For a detailed view of IIM Ahmedabad's placement performance, including recruiter categories, salary outcomes and placement highlights, refer to the dedicated placement report.
View Detailed Placement Report →