IIM Ahmedabad charges INR 27,50,000 for the 2-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) — a comprehensive fee that covers tuition, accommodation, and mess for the full programme duration. The 1-year PGPX for executives costs INR 34,50,000. Blended programmes for working professionals are priced at INR 20,00,000, and executive education programmes range from INR 11,88,000 to INR 12,00,000.
Note: Fee figures below reflect the latest available fee structure published by IIM Ahmedabad. Confirm current amounts at the official IIMA portal (iima.ac.in) before applying, as fees are revised annually. Unless stated otherwise, figures are for domestic applicants.
IIM Ahmedabad Courses and Fees Quick Overview
- IIMA offers the PGPM (2-year flagship MBA), PGP-FABM (agri-business), PGPX (1-year executive), Blended PGP, and executive education programmes.
- PGPM (2-year flagship): INR 27,50,000 — total cost including tuition, accommodation, and mess for the full 2-year programme.
- PGP-FABM (Food and Agri-Business Management): INR 27,50,000 — same total as the flagship PGPM.
- PGPX (1-year Executive MBA): INR 34,50,000 — the most expensive programme at IIMA, with accommodation typically charged separately.
- Blended PGP and Blended MBA (Business Analytics and AI): INR 20,00,000 each — designed for working professionals, lower total than the full-time PGPM.
- GMPE and Executive PG Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics: INR 11,88,000 to INR 12,00,000.
- CAT is the primary admission route for PGPM. PGPX admits through GMAT/GRE and requires a minimum of 7 years of work experience.
IIM Ahmedabad Courses and Fees 2026
| Programme | Duration | Total Fees |
| Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] | 2 years | INR 27,50,000 |
| Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] | 2 years | INR 27,50,000 |
| Master of Business Administration [MBA] | 2 years | INR 23,00,000 |
| Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives [PGPX] | 1 year | INR 34,50,000 |
| Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management [BPGP] | — | INR 20,00,000 |
| Blended MBA in Business Analytics and AI [MBA-BPGP: BA and AI] | — | INR 20,00,000 |
| General Management Programme for Executives [GMPE] | — | INR 11,88,000 |
| Executive PG Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics | — | INR 12,00,000 |
| Faculty Development Programme | — | INR 1,38,060 |
IIM Ahmedabad PGPM Fees 2026
The Post Graduate Programme in Management is IIMA’s flagship 2-year residential programme. At INR 27,50,000, the stated total is comprehensive: it covers tuition (INR 20,10,000), along with accommodation and mess for the full programme. There is no separate hostel charge for PGPM students — the residential component is built into the programme fee. Admission runs through CAT, followed by Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. Domestic applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
| Component | Amount |
| Tuition Fee | INR 20,10,000 |
| Accommodation and Mess (2-year residential) | Included in total |
| Total Programme Fee | INR 27,50,000 |
The PGP-FABM (Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management) is a 2-year specialization track admitted separately through CAT. It carries the same total fee of INR 27,50,000. Candidates with a background in agriculture, veterinary science, or allied sciences are eligible alongside engineering and non-engineering graduates.
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX Fees 2026
PGPX is the 1-year full-time residential programme for experienced professionals — the executive MBA equivalent at IIMA. It costs INR 34,50,000, making it the highest-fee programme at the institute and INR 7,00,000 more than the 2-year PGPM. Admission requires a GMAT or GRE score, a minimum of 7 years of work experience, and a bachelor’s degree. The programme admits through GMAT/GRE scores plus interview, with no CAT route.
For PGPX, accommodation on campus is typically charged separately from the stated INR 34,50,000 programme fee. Single-room campus accommodation runs at approximately INR 1,60,000 to 1,80,000 per year. Married student housing, where available, is priced higher. Confirm current accommodation charges at the official IIMA PGPX admissions page before applying.
IIM Ahmedabad Blended Programme Fees 2026
Two blended programmes at IIMA — the BPGP (Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management) and the Blended MBA in Business Analytics and AI — are priced at INR 20,00,000 each. These are designed for working professionals who continue employment during the programme. At INR 7,50,000 less than the full-time PGPM, the blended format offers the IIMA credential with reduced opportunity cost.
| Programme | Total Fees |
| Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management [BPGP] | INR 20,00,000 |
| Blended MBA in Business Analytics and AI [MBA-BPGP: BA and AI] | INR 20,00,000 |
IIM Ahmedabad Executive Education Fees 2026
IIMA’s executive education portfolio includes the GMPE and the Executive PG Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics, both priced at roughly INR 12 Lakhs. The GMPE (INR 11,88,000) targets mid-career managers seeking general management exposure. The Executive PG Diploma in Business Analytics (INR 12,00,000) targets professionals working in data and analytics roles. The Faculty Development Programme (INR 1,38,060) is aimed at faculty members from other institutions rather than student applicants.
| Programme | Total Fees |
| General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE) | INR 11,88,000 |
| Executive PG Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics | INR 12,00,000 |
| Faculty Development Programme | INR 1,38,060 |
IIM Ahmedabad Application Fees
Applicants to IIMA programmes pay separate application processing fees at the time of applying. For CAT-based admission (PGPM, PGP-FABM), applicants who shortlisted by IIM-A are required to complete a separate IIM-A application, which carries a processing fee. For PGPX, a distinct application fee applies. The exact current application fee for each programme is published at iima.ac.in at the start of the respective admission cycle.
- CAT application (PGPM/PGP-FABM): CAT registration fee is paid to IIM conducting the test. IIMA’s own PGP application fee is separate — check iima.ac.in at the time of shortlist release.
- PGPX: Application fee paid directly at iima.ac.in/academics/MBA-PGPX/admission. Verify the current cycle amount before applying.
- Blended programmes and executive education: Application/registration fees vary by programme. Check the specific programme page at iima.ac.in.
IIM Ahmedabad Hostel and Accommodation Fees 2026
For PGPM and PGP-FABM students, accommodation and mess costs are included in the total programme fee of INR 27,50,000. No separate hostel charge is billed to 2-year programme students beyond the stated total. PGPX participants, whose programme is priced at INR 34,50,000, have accommodation billed separately. Single-room campus accommodation for PGPX runs at approximately INR 1,60,000 to 1,80,000 per year. Married student housing, where available, is priced significantly higher. Confirm exact accommodation charges and availability at the official IIMA PGPX admissions page before applying.
IIM Ahmedabad Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for IIM Ahmedabad MBA (PGPM)?
Ans. The 2-year PGPM (Post Graduate Programme in Management) at IIM Ahmedabad costs INR 27,50,000 in total. This is a comprehensive fee that covers tuition (INR 20,10,000), campus accommodation, and mess charges for the full 2-year programme. No separate hostel fee is charged beyond this total.
Ques. What is the IIM Ahmedabad PGPX fee?
Ans. The PGPX (1-year full-time executive MBA) at IIM Ahmedabad is priced at INR 34,50,000. Campus accommodation for PGPX participants is charged separately at approximately INR 1,60,000 to 1,80,000 per year for single rooms. Minimum 7 years of work experience is required for PGPX admission.
Ques. What are the hostel fees at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. For PGPM and PGP-FABM students, accommodation and mess are included in the programme fee of INR 27,50,000. There is no separate hostel charge. For PGPX students, single-room campus accommodation is billed separately at approximately INR 1,60,000 to 1,80,000 per year. Confirm exact figures with the IIMA accommodation office or the official PGPX admissions page.
Ques. What is the IIM Ahmedabad MBA fee per year?
Ans. The PGPM total of INR 27,50,000 covers 2 years, working out to approximately INR 13,75,000 per year when averaged. Year-wise breakdowns between the two years are not published separately. The tuition component is INR 20,10,000 for the full programme.
Ques. What are the Blended PGP fees at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Both the Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) and the Blended MBA in Business Analytics and AI at IIM Ahmedabad are priced at INR 20,00,000. These programmes are designed for working professionals and cost INR 7,50,000 less than the full-time residential PGPM.
Ques. What is the PGP-FABM fee at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management (PGP-FABM) at IIM Ahmedabad is priced at INR 27,50,000, the same as the flagship PGPM. The programme is specifically for students interested in agri-business and food sector management and admits through CAT.
Ques. What is the application fee for IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. IIM Ahmedabad charges a separate application processing fee for each programme at the time of shortlisting or application. The exact current amount is published on the official IIMA website (iima.ac.in) at the start of each admission cycle. The CAT registration fee is a separate charge paid to the IIM conducting the test.
Ques. Is IIM Ahmedabad’s PGPX more expensive than PGPM?
Ans. Yes. The 1-year PGPX costs INR 34,50,000, which is INR 7,00,000 more than the 2-year PGPM at INR 27,50,000. For PGPX, accommodation is billed separately on top of the programme fee. PGPX requires minimum 7 years of work experience and GMAT/GRE scores.
Ques. Are there scholarships available at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. IIM Ahmedabad offers need-based financial aid and merit scholarships for PGPM students. The institute has an endowment-funded fellowship programme that covers a portion of fees for students from economically weaker backgrounds. Specific scholarship criteria and amounts are published at iima.ac.in. NRI and international applicants should check separate fee and scholarship policies applicable to them.
Ques. What are the executive education fees at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE) at IIM Ahmedabad costs INR 11,88,000. The Executive PG Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics costs INR 12,00,000. These are short-duration programmes for mid-career professionals and do not lead to a degree or post-graduate diploma equivalent to PGPM.
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IIM Ahmedabad has a rich legacy, being conceived by eminent scientist Vikram Sarabhai as an institute of excellence. Its flagship Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Management is often compared with the best MBA programs worldwide. IIM Ahmedabad ranked 53rd as per QS World University Global MBA Rankings 2024 and 1st under Govt. B-Schools by the NIRF 2023 and IIRF Rankings 2024. IIM Ahmedabad holds a 2nd rank in the Business Today B-School Ranking 2023 and 42nd rank by FT Global MAB ranking 2024. PGPX program ranked #1 for Career Progress in the FT Global MBA rankings 2023, for the second year in a row. The PGPX program is also ranked 2nd by Business Today for 1-Year MBA Ranking 2023, and the AGMP-BL program has been ranked 1st by Business Today for MBA Executive Ranking 2023. IIM Ahmedabad placements 2023 saw impressive results, with the PGP program experiencing significant growth. The highest package offered increased by 87% to a staggering INR 1.15 Crore per Annum (CPA), while the average package rose by 5% to INR 34.36 LPA. A total of 188 companies participated in the recruitment drive, with top recruiters including Emaar, A91 Partners, BCG, PwC, KPMG, and HSBC. The PGPX program also concluded its placements successfully. The highest domestic package stood at INR 1.08 CPA, while the highest international package reached $212,347. The average package for domestic PGPX students was INR 35.68 LPA, and $123,949 for international students, marking a strong showing for the program. This successful placement season highlights IIM Ahmedabad's continued ability to attract leading companies and prepare graduates for highly sought-after careers.