What is the minimum eligibility for IBS Ahmedabad PGPM admission?

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Graduation must be in English medium. Final-year students can also apply.

What is the total PGPM fee at IBS Ahmedabad?

The total PGPM fee at IBS Ahmedabad is INR 9.09 lakhs for two years. This is exclusive of hostel and mess charges. Contact ibsindia.org for the latest fee structure.

What is the selection process at IBS Ahmedabad?

Shortlisted candidates attend a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at IBS Hyderabad campus. Final merit is based on Academics (50%), Micro Presentation (25%), and PI (25%).

Is IBSAT mandatory to apply at IBS Ahmedabad?

No. IBSAT is not mandatory if you have a valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scorecard. Submit your score directly at ibsindia.org. IBSAT is required only if you have not taken any of these national-level exams.

When does IBSAT 2026 registration open for IBS Ahmedabad?

IBSAT 2026 registration opened on July 1, 2026 at ibsindia.org. The exam is in the last week of December 2026 (Tentative). Results are expected on December 30, 2026 (Tentative).

Does IBS Ahmedabad have a management quota?

No. IBS Ahmedabad does not offer a management quota or NRI quota. All PGPM seats are filled through merit and the IBS selection process.

What is the application fee for IBS Ahmedabad PGPM?

The application fee is INR 1,800, paid online at ibsindia.org during registration. This fee is non-refundable.

Can a working professional apply for IBS Ahmedabad PGPM?

Yes. Work experience is not mandatory for PGPM admission at IBS Ahmedabad. However, it can add value during the Personal Interview stage. Freshers and experienced candidates are both eligible.

Are there scholarships at IBS Ahmedabad?

Yes. IBS offers INR 2 lakh scholarships to IBSAT toppers, alumni wards, children of defence personnel, and PwD candidates. Check ibsindia.org for the latest scholarship criteria for the IBS Ahmedabad campus.

ICFAI Business School Ahmedabad PGPM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: Which entrance exams are accepted for IBS Ahmedabad PGPM?

IBS Ahmedabad PGPM accepts IBSAT, CAT, XAT, NMAT, and GMAT scores. Candidates with CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scores do not need to appear for IBSAT.

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee (2 years)	INR 9,09,000
Caution Deposit (refundable)	INR 10,000
Hostel (optional, per year)	INR 1,50,000 to INR 3,00,000
Total Fees	INR 9,19,000

Event	Date
IBSAT 2026 Registration Opens	July 1, 2026
IBSAT 2026 Registration Closes	December 19, 2026 (Tentative)
IBSAT 2026 Exam	December 27 to 28, 2026 (Tentative)
IBSAT 2026 Result	January 2027, first week (Tentative)
Selection Briefings at IBS Hyderabad	January 2027 (Tentative)
Micro Presentation and Personal Interview	February to March 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	June 2027 (Tentative)

Metric	Value (2025 Batch)
Placement Rate	95%
Average Package	INR 7.81 LPA
Highest Domestic Package	INR 10.34 LPA
Top 10% Average	INR 9.97 LPA
Top 25% Average	INR 9.84 LPA
Top Recruiters	ICICI Bank HDFC Bank JM Financial Asian Paints OfBusiness Technologies CSB Bank ICICI Prudential AMC Kotak Mahindra Bank Zomato Extramarks

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
IBS Merit Scholarship (IBSAT Top Scorers)	INR 2,00,000	Top performers in IBSAT 2026
IBS Merit Scholarship (CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT)	INR 2,00,000	High achievers in CAT, XAT, GMAT, or NMAT
IBS Alumni Ward Scholarship	INR 2,00,000	Wards of IBS alumni applying for PGPM
IBS Defence Personnel Scholarship	INR 2,00,000	Wards of serving or retired defence personnel
IBS Physically Challenged Scholarship	INR 2,00,000	Candidates with physical disabilities
NSP PM-USP Yojana	INR 82,000 per year	80% in Class 12, parental income up to INR 4.5 lakh

IBS Ahmedabad PGPM FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for IBS Ahmedabad PGPM?

Ans. The total programme fee for IBS Ahmedabad PGPM is INR 9,09,000 for two years, plus a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. An optional hostel facility is also available at INR 1,50,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year. Fees are paid in installments, and a single application fee of INR 1,800 covers all 9 IBS campuses.

Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of IBS Ahmedabad?

Ans. IBS Ahmedabad was ranked 40th in Management by NIRF in 2023, making it one of the few IBS campuses with a standalone NIRF recognition. It also holds the 2nd rank in Gujarat for management education as per the CSR-GHRDC survey. The NIRF ranking reflects faculty quality, research output, and graduate outcomes.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for IBS Ahmedabad PGPM?

Ans. IBS Ahmedabad accepts IBSAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT by GMAC for PGPM admission. Minimum cutoffs are CAT 60 percentile, XAT 60 percentile, GMAT 500, and NMAT 150. IBSAT is the preferred route as it is an IBS-specific exam held in December each year.

Ques. What were the IBS Ahmedabad PGPM placement results for the 2025 batch?

Ans. The 2025 batch at IBS Ahmedabad recorded a 95% placement rate. The average package was INR 7.81 LPA and the highest domestic package was INR 10.34 LPA. Top recruiters included ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, JM Financial, Asian Paints, and OfBusiness Technologies, with financial services accounting for 24% of placements.

Ques. Does IBS Ahmedabad offer hostel accommodation for PGPM students?

Ans. Yes, IBS Ahmedabad provides on-campus hostel accommodation for PGPM students. Hostel charges range from INR 1,50,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year depending on room type, and these costs are separate from the programme fee. Students can opt out of the hostel and arrange private accommodation.

Ques. What specializations are available in IBS Ahmedabad PGPM?

Ans. IBS Ahmedabad PGPM offers 12 specialization tracks including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations, International Business, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, IT and Systems, Banking, Insurance and Financial Services, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, and Sales and Marketing. Students can choose a dual specialization by selecting electives from two functional areas.