What CAT percentile is needed for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission 2027?

The announced minimum for General and EWS is 95 overall percentile. You also need 85 percentile in each of the three sections. The actual interview call score runs much higher than this floor.

Is CAT compulsory, or does IIM Ahmedabad accept GMAT and GRE?

CAT is compulsory for the two-year MBA and MBA-FABM for Indian candidates. GMAT or GRE is used only for MBA-PGPX and the Dubai one-year MBA. Foreign passport holders may use a test centre GMAT under the Supernumerary Quota.

Can final year students apply for IIM Ahmedabad MBA 2027?

Yes, final year students can apply. They must submit a certificate from their principal or registrar confirming their status. Admission stays provisional until the degree marksheet is submitted.

How is the final merit list calculated at IIM Ahmedabad?

For the 2027-29 PGP batch, the Final Composite Score gives 50% weightage to the Personal Interview, 10% to the Analytical Writing Test and 40% to the Normalized Composite Score. The Normalized Composite Score is based on CAT performance and the Application Rating.

Is work experience necessary for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission?

No, freshers are eligible and are admitted every year. Work experience only adds points to the Application Rating score. You need at least 12 months to score anything, and 36 months to score the maximum 5 points.

Is direct admission or management quota available at IIM Ahmedabad?

No. IIM Ahmedabad admits strictly on merit through the published selection process. There is no management quota, donation seat or direct admission route.

What is the application fee for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission 2027?

IIM Ahmedabad does not charge a separate MBA application fee. You pay the CAT 2026 registration fee of INR 2,700. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay INR 1,350.

What is IIM Ahmedabad MBA fee?

The program fee was INR 27,50,000 for the 2025-27 MBA batch. This included tuition of INR 20,10,000. The fee for the 2027-29 batch will be announced later and is subject to revision.

How many students does IIM Ahmedabad admit every year?

IIM Ahmedabad inducted 458 students in June 2026. Of these, 414 joined the flagship MBA and 44 joined MBA-FABM. Intake is not a fixed sanctioned figure and shifts slightly each year.

Does IIM Ahmedabad give extra marks to female candidates?

IIMA awards 3 Gender Diversity Points to all non-male candidates and 0 points to male candidates. These points form part of the Application Rating used in the shortlisting composite.

IIM Ahmedabad PGPM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Manekbag, AhmedabadAutonomous UniversityEstd 1961

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(18 Reviews)

IIM Ahmedabad Latest Updates and News

29 Sep, 2026 CAT 2026 registration has closed. The correction window will be available from Oct 5 to 6, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. Read News.

17 Sep, 2026 IIM Ahmedabad MBA 2027-29 admission policy revised with key changes. Read details here.

AC-RC replaced by 20 UG disciplines with common scoring and normalization.
Academic filters removed; CAT weightage rises to 26% and Application Rating drops to 14%.
The minimum required CAT cutoff remains unchanged, with overall/sectional cutoffs of 95/85 percentile for General/EWS.

Total fees

INR 27.50 Lakhs

2 years, as published

Average pay

INR 36.98 LPA

Class of 2026, mean domestic

Cutoff

95 percentile

CAT 2025, General, overall screen

Placement rate

98%

392 of 402 eligible took offers

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the CAT form to joining 05Admission DatesThis session's calendar and next year's estimate 06FeesWhat the full course costs and what the fee covers 07Will your score get you a call?The percentile screen for every category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IIM Ahmedabad PGP

IIM Ahmedabad offers the Post Graduate Programme in Management, now awarded as an MBA, as a two-year, full-time course on its Vastrapur campus in Ahmedabad. The institute is first in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. The full course fee is INR 27.50 Lakhs, and it already covers the hostel room, books and campus services. Seats are filled through CAT, then IIMA's own writing test and interview. The 2026-28 batch took in 414 students. The Class of 2026 earned a mean domestic pay of INR 36.98 LPA, and 392 of 402 eligible students took campus offers.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Fees

You pay one bundled fee for the whole two-year course. It covers tuition, books, course material, the hostel room and campus services. Food, laundry, electricity and a laptop are not in it, and you pay those as you use them.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 20.10 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Books, hostel room and campus services	INR 7.40 Lakhs	Full course, as published
CAT 2026 form fee	INR 2,600	One time, paid with the CAT form
Total course fee	INR 27.50 Lakhs	Full course
Total with the CAT form fee	INR 27.53 Lakhs	Full course

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Admission Dates

The CAT 2026 form is open till 15 Sep 2026, and this is the exam that feeds the next IIMA batch. The exam is on 29 Nov 2026. The shortlist for the writing test and the interview follows in Jan 2027, and classes for that batch start in Jun 2027.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply	3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and scorecard	Jan 2027	Tentative
IIMA shortlist for the writing test and interview	Jan 2027	Tentative
AWT and Personal Interview rounds	Feb 2027 to Mar 2027	Tentative
IIMA admission offer	Apr 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance and first fee payment	May 2027	Tentative
Document check and enrolment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years with 50% marks, and a CAT score that clears the screen for your category. Final year students can apply and show the degree later.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	A bachelor's degree of at least three years after Class 12
Marks	50% overall, 45% for SC, ST and PwD students
Exam	CAT, with the overall and section screen for your category
Final year students	You may apply, but the degree paper is due by 30 June of the joining year
Age	You must be 19 years old by 30 June of the joining year

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Admission Process

The route is CAT, then a screen, then a shortlist, then the writing test and interview. Most students lose the seat by missing the date on the offer letter, so read it the day it comes.

Step	What you do
1. Write CAT	One paper a year, held in late November
2. Clear the screen	Meet the overall and section percentile for your category
3. Get shortlisted	IIMA scores 65% on CAT and 35% on Application Rating, then takes the top 5% of each academic discipline
4. Sit for AWT and PI	The writing test and the interview, held in six cities
5. Accept and pay	Accept the offer and pay the first part of the fee by the date on the letter

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Cutoff

These are the published CAT 2025 screens for the 2026-28 batch. Clearing them only puts you in the pool; the shortlist itself takes far more.

Category	Overall percentile	Section percentile
General and EWS	95	85
NC-OBC	90	80
SC	85	75
ST	75	65

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Placements

The Class of 2026 report was audited under the Indian Placement Reporting Standards. Consulting hired the most, followed by finance and technology roles.

Metric	Value
Mean domestic pay	INR 36.98 LPA, Class of 2026
Median domestic pay	INR 37 LPA
Highest domestic offer	INR 81.60 LPA
Highest international offer	INR 2.31 Crore
Batch placed	392 of 402 eligible students took campus offers
Pre-placement offers	203 made, 194 taken

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Scholarships

IIMA has a need based scholarship of its own, and alumni funds sit on top of it. The same need based form screens you for most of them.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount
Peri Viswanath Scholarship	Family income below INR 15 Lakhs a year, on first year marks	INR 4 Lakhs
PGP Alumni Endowment Fund	Family income below INR 15 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs
Shri GC Mital Entrepreneurship Aid	Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year and a study loan of at least INR 1 Lakh	INR 2 Lakhs
IIMA SC and ST Scholarship	SC or ST students in the two-year programme	INR 3,000

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Ranking

Collegedunia ranks the institute on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks it on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking	2026	#1
NIRF Management	2026	#1
EQUIS accreditation	2025	Re-accredited for five years

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Course Structure

The first year is a fixed core taught in three terms. You pick electives only in the second year, so no specialisation is chosen at entry.

Year	What you study
Year 1	About 30 compulsory core courses, taught in three terms
Year 2	Electives from about 173 courses, project courses and exchange terms

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Seats and Intake

The flagship two-year programme took 414 students in the 2026-28 batch. Seats are set aside by the rules the government sets for every IIM.

Quota	Seats
Post Graduate Programme in Management	414
NC-OBC	27% of seats
SC	15% of seats
ST	7.5% of seats
EWS	up to 10% of seats
PwD	5% of seats

Should you pick PGP at IIM Ahmedabad?

This course suits students who want a general management career and can give two full-time years to a fixed, heavy core.

Pick it if:

You are not from a common engineering profile: IIMA takes the top 5% of each academic discipline, so a commerce or arts degree is read against its own pool.

You want your room and books inside one fee: the fee already covers the hostel room, course material and campus services, so only food sits outside it.

You interview better than you test: the interview carries half the final weight, so a strong showing there lifts a score that only just cleared the screen.

Your family income is below INR 15 Lakhs: IIMA has a need based scholarship and alumni funds for students under that income, and one form screens you for both.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's percentile screen: IIMA lifted the General overall screen from 80 to 95 in one year, so an old number is not a safe target.

You want to pick a specialisation from day one: the whole first year is a fixed core, and you choose electives only in the second year.

You will start preparing after the CAT form closes: the form shuts in September and the paper is in late November, which leaves too little time.

You need food, laundry and power bundled in: the fee leaves those out, and you pay them by what you use on top of the course fee.

Counsellor's advice

If you clear the screen for your category, put IIMA on your list and spend your time on the interview, because it carries half the final call. If your degree is in a crowded discipline, treat the screen as a floor, not a target.

PGP Eligibility▾

Degree needed: A bachelor's degree that takes at least three years after Class 12.

Marks needed: 50% overall in the degree. 45% for SC, ST and PwD students.

Exam needed: CAT. You must clear the overall and the section screen set for your category.

Final year students: You can apply, but your degree paper is due by 30 June of the year you join.

Age: You must be 19 years old by 30 June of the year you join.

PGP Admission Process▾

Write CAT: CAT is held once a year, in late November, by one of the IIMs.

Clear the screen: IIMA sets an overall and a section percentile for each category.

Get shortlisted: IIMA scores you 65% on CAT and 35% on Application Rating, then takes the top 5% of each academic discipline.

Sit for AWT and PI: You write the AWT (Analytical Writing Test) and face the PI (Personal Interview) in one of six cities.

Accept and pay: Offers come in April. Accept and pay the first part of the fee by the date on the letter, or you lose the seat.

PGP Admission Dates 2026

These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Confirmed

3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026

CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply

The last date to apply is 15 Sep 2026. Late forms are not taken.

Tentative

Nov 2026

CAT 2026 admit card

Download it and check your slot and your centre before the paper.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

The paper is held in three slots on 29 Nov 2026.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CAT 2026 result and scorecard

Your percentile decides whether you clear the IIMA screen.

Tentative

Jan 2027

IIMA shortlist for the writing test and interview

Shortlisted students get an email from IIMA in the same month.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Mar 2027

AWT and Personal Interview rounds

Held in six cities. The interview carries half the final weight.

Tentative

Apr 2027

IIMA admission offer

You see your offer on the IIMA admission site in Apr 2027.

Tentative

May 2027

Offer acceptance and first fee payment

You lose the seat if you miss the date printed on the offer letter.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Document check and enrolment

Final year students must show the degree paper by 30 Jun 2027.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

The first year is a fixed core, taught in three terms.

Tentative

Sep 2027

CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in August and close in September.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT 2027 exam

Expected in the last week of November.

Tentative

Jan 2028

CAT 2027 result and scorecard

Expected about five weeks after the paper.

Tentative

Jan 2028

IIMA shortlist for the writing test and interview

Expected within days of the result.

Tentative

Feb 2028

AWT and Personal Interview rounds

Expected in February and March, in six cities.

Tentative

Apr 2028

IIMA admission offer

Expected in the second week of April.

Tentative

May 2028

Offer acceptance and first fee payment

Expected in the first half of May.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Document check and enrolment

Expected in June, before classes start.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Classes start

Expected in the last week of June.

Source: the CAT 2026 notification and the IIMA admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Fees 2026

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the CAT form fee.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 20.10 Lakhs

Books, hostel room and campus services

Full course, as published

INR 7.40 Lakhs

Add the CAT 2026 form fee

CAT 2026 form fee

One time, paid with the CAT form

INR 2,600

Total course fee

INR 27.50 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + books, hostel room and campus services

Total course fee

INR 27.53 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + books, hostel room, campus services and the CAT form fee

Education loan EMI

INR 46,367

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

134%

average first-year pay INR 36.98 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 46,411

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

134%

average first-year pay INR 36.98 LPA vs the full fee

Source: the IIMA MBA admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your CAT score get you a call from IIM Ahmedabad?

Pick your category. These are the published CAT 2025 screens for the 2026-28 batch, not the shortlist score.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the institute.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IIM Ahmedabad. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier screen.

Compare with

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IIM Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

Compared with

IIM Bangalore

Bengaluru

Compared with

IIM Calcutta

Kolkata

Compared with

IIM Lucknow

Lucknow

Compared with

IIM Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Total fees2 years, as published

INR 27.50 Lakhs

tuition + books, hostel room

INR 26.30 Lakhs

INR 1.20 Lakhs less, 2026-28 batch

INR 27 Lakhs

INR 50,000 less, hostel included

INR 20.75 Lakhs

INR 6.75 Lakhs less, 2026-28 batch

INR 23.50 Lakhs

INR 4 Lakhs less, 2026-28 batch

Average paylatest batch

INR 36.98 LPA

Class of 2026

INR 35.35 LPA

INR 1.63 LPA less, Class of 2026

Not published

INR 33.2 LPA

INR 3.78 LPA less, Class of 2026

INR 28.18 LPA

INR 8.8 LPA less, Class of 2025

CAT screenCAT 2025, General, overall percentile

the published screen

10 fewer, so the screen is easier to clear

5 fewer, so the screen is easier to clear

10 fewer, so the screen is easier to clear

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

98%

Class of 2026

100%

2 points higher, Class of 2026

Not published

100%

2 points higher, Class of 2026

Not published

Seatsflagship two-year programme

414

2026-28 batch

541

127 more, 2026-28 batch

480

66 more

Not published

In short

If you want the lower fee of the two, IIM Bangalore costs INR 1.20 Lakhs less and placed its whole batch. If the higher average pay and the smaller batch matter more, freeze IIM Ahmedabad.

In short

If the fee is what decides it, IIM Calcutta charges INR 50,000 less for the same two years. If you want audited pay and placement numbers in front of you before you choose, IIM Ahmedabad publishes both.

In short

If your CAT percentile clears 90 but not 95, IIM Lucknow is the realistic seat and costs INR 6.75 Lakhs less. If you clear both screens, IIM Ahmedabad pays about INR 3.78 LPA more on average.

In short

If you want the cheaper of the two seats, IIM Kozhikode costs INR 4 Lakhs less. If average pay matters more than fee, IIM Ahmedabad pays about INR 8.8 LPA more and is worth the extra cost.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IIM Ahmedabad PGP

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Write CAT, clear the overall and section screen for your category, and wait for the IIMA shortlist. Shortlisted students sit for the writing test and the interview. Offers come in April, and you accept and pay by the date on the letter.

What is the full fee for the two-year course?▾

The full course fee is INR 27.50 Lakhs. That one figure covers tuition, books, course material, the hostel room and campus services. Food, laundry, power and a laptop are on top of it.

What CAT percentile do I need for a call?▾

The published screen for General and EWS is 95 overall with 85 in each section. NC-OBC is 90, SC is 85 and ST is 75. The checker above shows every category, but a real shortlist needs much more than the screen.

Does the fee include the hostel room?▾

Yes. The programme fee is a bundled fee and the hostel room is inside it. What you pay on top is your own food, laundry, power and phone, charged by what you use.

Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾

IIMA has a need based scholarship for family income below INR 15 Lakhs, and alumni funds sit on top of it. The calculator above shows what you can claim and your net fee.

How many seats does the course have?▾

The flagship two-year programme took 414 students in the 2026-28 batch. Seats are set aside for NC-OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD students by the rules the government sets for every IIM.

When do classes start for the next batch?▾

Classes for the batch admitted through CAT 2026 are expected in Jun 2027. The dates block above walks the whole cycle, from the CAT form to the first day of class.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 4, 2026

IIM Ahmedabad: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 18 Reviews

The admission process for the course involves a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), focusing on analytical skills, government policies, economics, history, and personal insights. The selection considers CAT scores, academic history, and work experience, with no Group Discussion (GD). The total course cost is approximately INR 24 lakhs, excluding food, with additional monthly personal expenses of INR 5,000-10,000. Fees are about INR 11.25 lakhs annually, with the first trimester slightly higher.

Scholarships based on merit and economic status are available, covering up to INR 3 lakhs annually. The institute ensures 100% placement, with top companies like McKinsey, Bain & Company, Amazon, and Microsoft hiring. Average salary packages range from INR 18-36.2 lakhs, peaking at INR 1.12 crore domestically and $150,297 internationally. Mandatory summer internships offer stipends of 2-3 lakhs per month and often lead to Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs). The institute offers easy access to education loans up to INR 40 lakhs, requiring no collateral, with repayment within 2 to 5 years post-graduation.

Scholarships from private sectors and government, such as ABG, JSW, Bayer's scholarships, and need-based options, ensure financial support for students, alongside financial aid for those in need.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

IIM Ahmedabad: 9 Answered Questions

What are the best courses to take in IIM Ahmedabad?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

The best course that I took during my MBA at IIM Ahmedabad, was not at my college.

It was the double degree that I pursued from ESCP Paris. There I had the pleasure of learning Marketing of Innovation under Professor Boris Durischin. The marketing concepts I learnt from him helped me land a well paying job. Sir made learning very pleasurable. He is one of the best teachers that I studied under.

The courses that I learnt at IIMA, and found useful, are-

Trading Strategies and Managing Financial Institutions- These two courses refreshed my concepts in Finance. MFI prepared me for BFSI and mid office IB roles. These courses are scoring as well.

Business & Intellectual Property and Legal Aspects of Business- These two courses under Prof. Anurag Agarwal, are a one time experience. Sir’s way of teaching is unmatched. He only teaches important and relevant topics. These two courses groomed me as a business professional.

These are the courses that I found useful as an MBA student at IIM Ahmedabad.

Why did IIM Ahmedabad discontinue its public policy course?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

I am aware that this has never been the case. In reality, the Jindal School of Public Policy at IIM-A has started the process of constructing new campus facilities and hiring new academic staff. The public policy course was established with the support of the JSW Group. The JSW School of Public Policy (JSW-SPP) has already hosted numerous dignitaries and presentations from eminent academics from around the globe.

In order to create a cadre of leaders with advanced knowledge and abilities in public policy and management, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) introduced the Post Graduate Programme in Public Management and Policy (PGP-PMP) in 2015.

What would you prefer from IIM-A, B, C, and XLRI Jamshedpur for management courses?

Bidita GhoseLives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

All four are the best, most renowned, highly established business schools in the country. Though to be a part of one of them will be dependent on various factors

Order of choice (highest to lowest)

Peer group: All of them give you a network of the sharpest and brightest minds, so all in the same boat.
Culture: IIM C, XLRI, IIM B & A tie at the same spot (personal opinion completely).
Location: Depends from person to person, so this is a ranking you'll have to do for yourself.
Specialization: Depends on what specialization you're looking for. IIM Ahmedabad gives you the best for Consulting, IIM Calcutta for finance.
Gut feeling: This is again, very personal, depending on what your dream college was when you started out.
Other criteria like packages, internships, fees, etc. won't be a differentiation in these because all of them would give you very similar job profiles, and CTC and have marginally different fees.

Ultimately, the institution that you choose should align with your career goals and aspirations. It's important to research and compare each institution carefully before making a decision.

What all things should I achieve or know (including social skills,academics,hobbies, certificate courses and whatever required) to confirm my admission in any of the IIM or particularly IIM Ahmedabad?

Sonal Mishrastudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

To confirm admission into any of the IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad, you need to be a well-rounded individual with a strong academic background, good social skills, and a variety of interests and achievements. Here are some things you can focus on to increase your chances of getting admitted:

Strong Academics: Academic excellence is one of the primary criteria for admission to IIMs.

Ensure that you have a high score in your Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. A high percentile score in the Common Admission Test (CAT) is also essential.

Good Social Skills: In addition to academic excellence, IIMs also look for candidates with good communication and interpersonal skills. It's important to develop these skills through extracurricular activities, group discussions, and networking events.
Relevant Work Experience: IIMs typically give preference to candidates with relevant work experience. If you have worked in a field related to management, finance, or consulting, it can significantly improve your chances of admission.
Leadership Skills: IIMs are known for producing leaders in various fields. If you have demonstrated leadership skills in your academic, professional, or personal life, it can be a significant advantage during the admission process.
Hobbies and Interests: Pursuing hobbies and interests outside of academics and work can also make you a more attractive candidate. It demonstrates that you have a well-rounded personality and can contribute to the campus community.
Certificate Courses: Completing relevant certificate courses in fields such as data analytics, finance, or marketing can showcase your knowledge and interest in the field.
Research: Conducting research and publishing papers in management journals can demonstrate your academic potential and knowledge in the field of management.
Recommendations: Strong letters of recommendation from your professors, supervisors, or colleagues can also help strengthen your application and increase your chances of getting admitted.

In conclusion, to confirm your admission in any of the IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad, you need to have a strong academic background, good social skills, relevant work experience, leadership skills, hobbies, interests, relevant certificate courses, research, and strong recommendations. It's essential to showcase your well-rounded personality and potential to contribute to the campus community.

Is it better to do an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad than from Wharton?

Taaruk BansalStarted PGP with 7+ yrs work experience

Both have advantages and disadvantages.

IIM Ahmedabad

Fees are much lower, roughly one-fifth of those at Wharton. Furthermore, student loans for the entire amount are easily obtained.
Campus placement ensures that every student gets a good job after finishing the course.
One has a year to find work in the United States or else they must leave the country.

Wharton

As a top ten institute, we have gained global recognition.
Students from nearly 100 countries make up the class.
They provide a degree as opposed to the IIM diploma, which requires an additional certificate to demonstrate equivalence to a degree.

Why do most chartered accountants fail in the finance courses at IIM Ahmedabad?

Naina KapurStudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Some Chartered Accountants or commerce graduates may have struggled with final courses at IIM Ahmedabad, possibly because the courses are far too advanced and specialized (such as financial engineering subjects), or because IIM A likes to surprise students in a variety of ways.

However, this is a rare case. This does not happen very often.

How do students at IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta choose their elective courses? Is there any system?

Saloni KaushikB.Tech Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar (2017)

For elective course selection, IIMs usually have a course bidding system. Every student receives 1000 points and has to choose 6 courses. The institutes organize a bidding day. At the scheduled time, everyone needs to login into the system and starts bidding. Each course takes a maximum of around 75 students. On average 200-300 students bid on popular courses such as Finance, Marketing, Strategy, etc. It isn’t wise to use all the bid points on one/two courses. As there are many options to choose from, students usually get a course of their preference.

Which would be better: a PGD course at the IIM Ahmedabad or a master's in management at London Business School?

Vishek MishraMBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

One of my friends was in a similar situation a few years back. After taking to the faculties of LBS, he decided to join the IIM Ahmedabad PGD course. Here are the reasons why.

Masters in Management is a new course and doesn’t have much industry recognition. So, there aren’t many placement opportunities.
Be it academics or placements, MiM students stay in the shadow of MBA students. It is not a good option if you have an ambitious career plan.
MiM at LBS costs a lot and there aren’t many scholarship options available. Many MiM students choose to do an MBA later, which just doubles the cost.
US has a vis permit issue for the non-Europeans, which makes it difficult to secure a job after graduation. Many students come back to India after completing their degrees.

When it comes to management education, IIM A is the best there is. Even a diploma for IIM A will have more value in India compared to a MiM from LBS.

Which are the MBA courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad?

Ranjana JhaIIM Ahmedabad (2018)

IIM Ahmedabad is an autonomous institute that is meant to provide a post-graduate diploma in management. There are multiple short-term and long-term courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad, some of which are as follows.

Postgraduate Program in Management (PGP):

This is the flagship course of IIM Ahmedabad and is a full-time two-year residential program. This is considered to be one of the toughest courses to get admission in. The admission happens through the CAT score for Indian applicants and GMAT for NRI and other countries’ applicants.

Fellow Program in Management (FPM):

FPM is a doctoral degree program in management. This course looks for students with excellent academic records, intellectual curiosity and sincerity, and some worthy scholarly contributions to the institute. Similar to PGP, the admissions in this course are done via CAT and GMAT as well.

Postgraduate program in Food & Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM):

This course aims to transform young professionals and interested candidates into managers for allied sectors such as rural issues, food, and agriculture to name a few.

Postgraduate Program in Management for executives (PGPX):

This is a one-year course for professionals and executives.

Faculty Development Program (FDP):

It is a residential four-month program designed to develop faculty of management and training. There is no entrance exam but the relevant work experience is considered.

Armed Forces Program (AFM):

AFM is a six-month-long course specially designed to teach the officers of the armed force the contemporary Global Management Practices through management practice through case-studies, business presentation, classroom teaching.

ePost Graduate Program (ePGP):

It is a two-year postgraduate diploma program for working professionals and entrepreneurs, offered in collaboration with Hughes Global Education.

Hope this gives you an idea about the courses offered at IIM Ahmedabad.

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