Do I need to give CAT to be eligible for other courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad?

No, there are some courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad that don't require you to sit for the CAT exam. There are also some offline classroom courses that have different eligibility criteria, like the 1 year executive MBA (PGPX) program, PhD Program, etc., to be eligible for these programs you dont need a CAT score, they have their own eligibility criteria like for example, to be able to take the PGPX program a candidate has to appear for GRE exam, must be more than 25 years of age, must have work experience of more than four years after his/her graduation.

Does UGC approve the FDP in Pedagogy and Research Methods provided by IIM Ahmedabad?

No, UGC or any other body has not approved this course as of now but IIM Ahmedabad issues a certificate to all the faculty members participating in the course by the end of the programme.

What is the revised Overall and Sectional CAT cutoff for MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?

As per the revised Overall and Sectional CAT cutoff for MBA at IIM Ahmedabad candidates from the general category candidates have to score 95 percentile (overall) and 85 percentile (sectional) CAT 2025 Cutoff. Given below are the new and old CAT overall and sectional cutoffs for various categories :CategoryIIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 (Overall)Sectional Cutoff 2025IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2024 (Overall)Sectional Cutoff 2024General95858070NC-OBC90807565SC85757060ST75656050

Is there any Reservation Policy for Admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad follows reservation policy as per Government of India guidelines, the Reservations are as follows:CategoryReservation PercentageNC-OBC27%SC15%ST7.5%EWS10%PwD5%

Can Foreign Nationals apply for Admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Yes, foreign nationals can apply for admission to IIM Ahmedabad. They are not required to take the CAT exam; instead, they must apply using a valid GMAT or GRE score. Their selection process follows an international applicant route that evaluates GMAT/GRE performance, academic background, professional experience, essays or statements of purpose, and a personal interview. This admission pathway is available for programs such as the MBA/PGP, MBA-FABM, and the Executive MBA (PGPX).

Will I get direct admission in IIM Ahmedabad if I score 100 percentile in CAT?

There is a good chance that you will get a call for the interviews from IIM Ahmedabad , but it isnt guaranteed. IIM Ahmedabad gives calls based on a composite score that is calculated by considering your CAT score, 10th, 12th and graduation percentage, work experience, gender diversity, academic diversity, etc, weightage is allotted to each of these sections and scores are given based on a range of scores. There have been many cases of students who had scored a perfect 100 percentile in CAT exam but werent called or shortlisted for the interviews and group discussions. This shows that a call, let alone a direct admission, at 100 percentile is not guaranteed.

What is the Installment schedule for MBA-BPGP at IIM Ahmedabad?

MBA-BPGP fees can be paid in 6 different installments. The installment schedule for MBA-BPGP fees are as follows:PhasesDatesAmountCommitment Fee (non-refundable)Friday, July 10, 2026INR 50,0001st InstallmentFriday, 24, 2026INR 4.5 lakhs2nd InstallmentSunday, November 15, 2026INR 3 lakhs3rd InstallmentMonday, March 15, 2027INR 3 lakhs4th InstallmentThursday, July 15, 2027INR 3 lakhs5th InstallmentMonday, November 15, 2027INR 3 lakhs6th InstallmentWednesday, March 15, 2028INR 3 lakhs

What all topics are tested in AWT for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission?

Applicants who are called for AWT/PI rounds for IIMA MBA admission can expect topics based on current affairs based on socio-political areas, economy, banking and other related subjects. PI is exhaustive and lasts maximum upto 20 minutes. Judging the applicant's knowledge, knowing about his/her past experiences and goals.

Is it mandatory to take the GMAT/GRE before applying for an Executive MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?

Yes, it is mandatory for all applicants to take either GMAT or GRE test before applying for Executive MBA at IIM Ahmedabad as it allows the institute to evaluate candidates in a standardized system for a fair chance.

Do part-time jobs count towards the minimum work experience requirements at IIM Ahmedabad?

In most cases no; for example, if you are applying for 2025-27 batch you must expect to have at least four years of full-time work experience post graduation by March 2025. However theres an exemption made by IIMA for candidates if there are extenuating circumstances which mean that they have only been able to work part-time or on temporary contracts.

Do I need management experience to qualify for an MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?

Management experience or related qualifications and goals will be important for candidates who are successful in gaining entry into the programme. IIMA expects candidates to have experience in managing both projects and people.

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 Admission 2026: Selection Criteria, Eligibility, Dates, Cutoff and Admission Process

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05 Oct, 2026 CAT 2026 correction window is live @iimcat.ac.in. The last date to edit the application form is Oct 6, 2026 (5 PM). 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.

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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.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2027 has a different process for each programme. The two year MBA and the MBA-FABM take students through CAT 2026, followed by a writing test and a personal interview. The one year MBA-PGPX is for people with at least four years of work. It uses a GMAT or GRE score and an interview. The blended MBA-BPGP lets working people study online, with one campus week in each term. Ph.D admission looks at your test score, your marks and an interview. CAT 2026 is on 29 Nov 2026. IIM Ahmedabad has no management quota, so every seat goes to a student on the merit list.

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission 2027

The two year MBA is the main programme at IIM Ahmedabad. Together with the MBA-FABM, it had 451 approved seats in 2024-25. Admission is based on CAT 2026, then an Analytical Writing Test and a personal interview. The final score gives 50% weight to the interview, 10% to the writing test and 40% to your shortlist score. The fee for the 2025-27 batch was INR 27.5 Lakhs.

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Eligibility 2027

You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years with 50% marks. SC, ST and PwD students need 45%. You can apply in your final year. Your college must then confirm by 30 Jun 2027 that you have finished all degree work. You must also be at least 19 years old on 30 Jun 2027.

What	Detail
Degree	Three year bachelor's degree with 50%; 45% for SC, ST and PwD
Test	CAT 2026, with the minimum percentile for your category
Final year	Allowed; degree work done by 30 Jun 2027, marksheet by 31 Dec 2027
Age	19 years or older on 30 Jun 2027
Nationality	Indian students use CAT; foreign nationals use GMAT

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission Process 2027

First, fill the CAT 2026 form and choose the IIM Ahmedabad MBA in it. In the same form, you pick two cities for the interview. After the CAT result, IIM Ahmedabad makes its own shortlist. Shortlisted students take a short writing test and a personal interview. Offers come out in April 2027, and you confirm your seat in early May.

Step	What you do
1. CAT form	At iimcat.ac.in; INR 2,700, or INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD
2. CAT exam	29 Nov 2026, in your test city
3. Shortlist	Put up on iima.ac.in in January 2027
4. AWT and PI	In Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or New Delhi
5. Offer	Shown on the website in April 2027
6. Accept	Finish every step by early May 2027

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Selection Process 2027

IIM Ahmedabad first gives you a shortlist score. It mixes 65% of your CAT percentile with 35% of a profile score. The profile score looks at your Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks, your work and your gender. After the interview, the final score gives 50% to the interview, 10% to the writing test and 40% to the shortlist score.

Component	Weight
Personal interview	50%
Analytical Writing Test	10%
Shortlist score: CAT 65% and profile 35%	40%

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission Dates 2027

CAT 2026 registration was open from 3 Aug to 15 Sep 2026. The exam is on 29 Nov 2026. IIM Ahmedabad plans to put up the shortlist in the second week of January 2027. Offers come in the second week of April, and you accept by the first week of May.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 registration	3 Aug to 15 Sep 2026	Over
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Shortlist for AWT and PI	Jan 2027	Tentative
AWT and PI	Feb to Mar 2027	Tentative
Offer and waitlist	Apr 2027	Tentative
Accept the offer	May 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fees at Admission 2027

The fee for the 2025-27 batch was INR 27.5 Lakhs, with INR 20.1 Lakhs as tuition fee. IIM Ahmedabad will share the fee for later batches before offers go out. The fee does not cover your laptop, travel, clothes or laundry. Your offer letter shows the first amount you pay to accept the seat.

Item	Amount	When
CAT form fee	INR 2,700; INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD	With the CAT form
First payment	Not available; shown in the offer letter	To accept the offer
Two year fee	INR 27.5 Lakhs for the 2025-27 batch	Over the two years
Tuition inside it	INR 20.1 Lakhs	Part of the two year fee

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM Admission 2027

MBA-FABM is a two year MBA in food and agri-business management. It uses the same CAT test and the same interview cities as the MBA. Students with a farm related degree get first preference in the shortlist. Students from other subjects can also apply, but they must send one extra form.

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM Eligibility 2027

You need a bachelor's or master's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or PwD. A degree in agriculture or an allied subject is the first group. If your degree is in another subject, you must show a strong interest in farming, food or rural work. You show this through a special form after the shortlist.

What	Detail
Degree	Agriculture or allied degree with 50%; 45% for SC, ST and PwD
Other degrees	Allowed, with a special form sent online after the shortlist
CAT 2026 minimum	General: 90 overall and 70 a section for farm degrees; 95 and 75 for others
Score	Above zero in every CAT section
Age	19 years or older on 30 Jun 2027

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM Admission Process 2027

Choose the MBA-FABM in your CAT 2026 form. IIM Ahmedabad makes a separate shortlist for this programme. If your degree is outside farming, fill the special form by the date shown with the result. This is usually within five days. If you miss it, you are dropped from the process.

Step	What you do
1. CAT form	Choose the MBA-FABM, with or without the MBA
2. Shortlist	A separate list in January 2027
3. Special form	Only for degrees outside farming; within five days of the shortlist
4. AWT and PI	Same six cities as the MBA
5. Offer	Shown on the website in April 2027

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM Selection Process 2027

The shortlist score uses 65% CAT and 35% profile. After the interview, the final score gives 40% to the interview, 10% to the writing test and 50% to the shortlist score. So your CAT score and your marks count for more here than in the MBA.

Component	Weight
Shortlist score: CAT 65% and profile 35%	50%
Personal interview	40%
Analytical Writing Test	10%

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM Admission Dates 2027

The MBA-FABM follows the same calendar as the MBA. CAT 2026 is on 29 Nov 2026. The shortlist is planned for January 2027, and the interviews for February and March. Offers come in April, and classes begin in June 2027.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 registration	3 Aug to 15 Sep 2026	Over
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Shortlist and special form	Jan 2027	Tentative
AWT and PI	Feb to Mar 2027	Tentative
Offer and acceptance	Apr to May 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-PGPX Admission 2027

MBA-PGPX is a one year full time MBA for experienced professionals. You need at least four years of full time work after your degree. Admission uses a GMAT or GRE score, an essay, your resume and an interview with faculty. The fee for the 2026-27 batch was INR 35 Lakhs with a single room.

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-PGPX Eligibility 2027

You need a bachelor's degree, with at least 15 years of school and college study in all. You must be 25 years old by 31 Mar 2027. You also need four years of full time work after graduation by that date. Your GMAT or GRE score must be from a test centre and less than five years old.

What	Detail
Degree	Any subject, with 15 years of study in all
Age	25 years or older on 31 Mar 2027
Work	Four years of full time work after graduation
Test	GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE at a test centre, in the last five years
Online test	A GMAT or GRE taken at home is not accepted

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-PGPX Admission Process 2027

You apply on the PGPX portal in one of two rounds. You can apply only once in a year. If you are shortlisted, you send an essay and your resume within three days. Faculty then interview you in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or online. The result comes out after all interviews of the round end.

Step	What you do
1. Application	On the PGPX portal with your test score and fee
2. Shortlist	Announced a week after the round closes
3. Essay and resume	Sent within three days of the shortlist
4. Interview	With IIM Ahmedabad faculty, in person or online
5. Result	After the round's interviews end
6. Commitment fee	Two payments of INR 2 Lakhs to hold the seat

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-PGPX Admission Dates 2027

Round 1 for the 2027-28 batch was open from 6 Jul to 2 Sep 2026. Last year, Round 1 interviews were held in October, and results came on 31 Oct. Round 2 follows in winter. Last year it closed on 24 Nov, and results came on 20 Jan.

Event	Date	Status
Round 1 application	6 Jul to 2 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 interview	Oct 2026	Tentative
Round 1 result	31 Oct 2026	Tentative
Round 2 application closes	23 Nov 2026	Tentative
Round 2 result	20 Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Apr 2027	Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-PGPX Fees at Admission 2027

The 2026-27 batch paid INR 35 Lakhs with a single room. With married student housing, the fee was INR 37.1 Lakhs. You pay INR 2 Lakhs twice to hold your seat, and you do not get these back. You also pay a caution deposit of INR 35,000, which comes back at the end.

Item	Amount	When
First commitment fee	INR 2 Lakhs	Soon after the offer
Second commitment fee	INR 2 Lakhs	One week later
Full fee, single room	INR 35 Lakhs	In parts across the year
Full fee, married housing	INR 37.1 Lakhs	In parts across the year
Caution deposit	INR 35,000; INR 70,000 for married housing	Comes back at the end

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-BPGP Admission 2027

MBA-BPGP is a two year blended MBA for working professionals. Live online classes are held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and on Sunday mornings. You also spend one week on campus in each of the six terms. The 2026-28 batch had 138 students, and the fee was INR 20 Lakhs.

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-BPGP Eligibility 2027

You need a bachelor's degree, CA, CS or ICWA with 50% marks. You also need three years of full time work after graduation. Last year, you had to be at least 24 years old, with no upper age limit. People who run their own business can also apply.

What	Detail
Degree	Bachelor's degree, CA, CS or ICWA with 50%
Work	Three years of full time work after graduation
Age	24 or older in the 2026-28 cycle; no upper limit
Test	IIMA Admission Test, or CAT, GMAT or GRE from the last five years

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-BPGP Admission Process 2027

You apply online and choose how you want to be tested. You can take the IIMA Admission Test, or send a CAT, GMAT or GRE score. The IIMA test is 90 minutes long, with maths, reasoning and English questions. Shortlisted students then face a personal interview. Selected students pay a commitment fee to hold the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Application	Online, with INR 2,000 or INR 5,000 as the form fee
2. Test	IIMA Admission Test, or your CAT, GMAT or GRE score
3. Shortlist	Put up two weeks after the test
4. Interview	With IIM Ahmedabad faculty, over two weekends
5. Offer	Offers and waitlist on one day
6. Commitment fee	INR 50,000 to hold the seat

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-BPGP Admission Dates 2027

IIM Ahmedabad has not yet shared the 2027-29 dates. Last year, the form was open from 15 Dec 2025 to 10 Apr 2026. The IIMA test was on 3 May, and interviews were held in June. The first campus week started on 1 Sep 2026.

Event	Date	Status
Form opens	15 Dec 2026	Tentative
Form closes	10 Apr 2027	Tentative
IIMA Admission Test	3 May 2027	Tentative
Interviews	6 to 14 Jun 2027	Tentative
Offers	26 Jun 2027	Tentative
First campus week	1 to 6 Sep 2027	Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad MBA-BPGP Fees at Admission 2027

The fee for the 2026-28 batch was INR 20 Lakhs. You first pay INR 50,000 to hold your seat, and you do not get it back. The first instalment of INR 4.5 Lakhs follows two weeks later. You pay the rest in five parts of INR 3 Lakhs each. Travel and stay for the campus weeks are extra.

Item	Amount	When
Commitment fee	INR 50,000	Two weeks after the offer
First instalment	INR 4.5 Lakhs	Two weeks after the commitment fee
Five more instalments	INR 3 Lakhs each	Every four months
Two year fee	INR 20 Lakhs	For the 2026-28 batch

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Admission 2027

The Ph.D in Management is a full time research programme. Most students take four to five years, with two years of coursework. You can choose one of 11 areas, from Economics to Strategy. IIM Ahmedabad pays your fees, room and food, and also gives a monthly stipend. In its NIRF 2026 data, it listed 134 full time Ph.D scholars.

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Eligibility 2027

You need a master's degree or a two year PG diploma with 55% marks. A four year bachelor's degree with 65% also works. CA, CS or CMA with 50%, along with a degree with 55%, is another option. If you are SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS or PwD, you need 5 percent less in each rule.

What	Detail
Master's	Master's degree or two year PG diploma with 55%
Bachelor's	Four year degree with 65%
Professional	CA, CS or CMA with 50%, plus a degree with 55%
Test	CAT, GMAT or GRE within five years; GATE or UGC-NET JRF within three; ICAR-SRF within one
Final year	Allowed; all exams taken by 31 May 2027

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Admission Process 2027

You fill the online form and pay INR 500, or INR 250 if you are from a reserved category. IIM Ahmedabad makes a shortlist from your test score, your marks and your work. Shortlisted students are called for an interview in March or April 2027. The faculty of your chosen area take the interview.

Step	What you do
1. Online form	Pick one of the 11 areas and pay the form fee
2. Shortlist	Based on your test score, marks and work
3. Interview	With faculty of your area, in March or April 2027
4. Offer	Sent to selected students by email
5. Joining	Fees, room and food paid by the fellowship

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Selection Process 2027

After the shortlist, every student faces a personal interview. IIM Ahmedabad looks at your test score, your marks, your work and the interview. It has not disclosed how much each part counts.

Component	What is checked
Test score	CAT or one of the other accepted tests
Marks	Every degree, from your bachelor's onwards
Work	Industry, teaching or research years
Personal interview	With faculty of your chosen area

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Admission Dates 2027

The Ph.D form for 2027 opened on 8 Sep 2026. The last date to apply is 18 Jan 2027, at 5 pm. Interviews are planned for March and April 2027.

Event	Date	Status
Form opens	8 Sep 2026	Over
Last date to apply	18 Jan 2027	Confirmed
Interviews	Mar to Apr 2027	Tentative
Offers	May 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Fees at Admission 2027

You do not pay tuition fees for the Ph.D. The fellowship pays your fees, boarding and lodging for five years. You also get INR 42,000 a month in the first two years. This rises to INR 45,000 after the comprehensive exam, and to INR 50,000 after your thesis proposal.

Item	Amount	When
Tuition fee	Nil; paid by the fellowship	For five years
Stipend, years one and two	INR 42,000 a month	From joining
Stipend after the comprehensive exam	INR 45,000 a month	After you pass it
Stipend after the thesis proposal	INR 50,000 a month	After you submit it

IIM Ahmedabad Other Degrees Admission 2027

IIM Ahmedabad BA and AI and FDP Admission 2027

Two more programmes are outside the main lists. The MBA-BPGP BA and AI is a blended MBA in business analytics and AI for working people. Its first batch had 71 students. The FDP is a residential course for management teachers from April to May, and it gives a certificate, not a degree.

Degree	Seats	Eligibility	Admission through	Form opens	Fee
MBA-BPGP BA and AI	Not published	Degree with 50% and three years of work	IIMA test, CAT, GMAT or GRE, then an interview	5 Sep 2026	INR 21 Lakhs for two years
FDP	Not published	Ph.D or a thesis near submission, and management teaching	Form and profile review	Not published	INR 1.44 Lakhs, GST included

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Degree: A bachelor's degree of three years or more with 50%. 45% for SC, ST and PwD students.

Test: CAT 2026, with the minimum overall and section percentile for your category.

Minimum percentile: General and EWS: 95 overall and 85 in each section. NC-OBC 90 and 80, SC 85 and 75, ST 75 and 65.

Age: 19 years or older on 30 Jun 2027, so born on or before 30 Jun 2008.

Final year: You can apply. Your college confirms by 30 Jun 2027 that degree work is done; the marksheet follows by 31 Dec 2027.

Not eligible if

your CAT 2026 percentile is under the minimum for your category, overall or in any section
you are younger than 19 years on 30 Jun 2027
your degree work is not finished by 30 Jun 2027
you hold back a marksheet you already have

Degree: A bachelor's or master's degree with 50%, in agriculture or an allied subject. 45% for SC, ST and PwD students.

Other subjects: Allowed if you show a strong interest in farming, food or rural work through a special form.

Minimum percentile: General: 90 overall and 70 a section with a farm degree; 95 and 75 with any other degree.

Score: Above zero in every CAT 2026 section.

Age: 19 years or older on 30 Jun 2027, so born on or before 30 Jun 2008.

Not eligible if

your CAT 2026 percentile is under the minimum for your degree group and category
any CAT section has a zero or a minus score
your degree is outside farming and you miss the special form
you are younger than 19 years on 30 Jun 2027

Degree: A bachelor's degree in any subject, with 15 years of study in all.

Age: 25 years or older on 31 Mar 2027. No upper limit.

Work: Four years of full time work after graduation, counted on 31 Mar 2027.

Test: GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE from a test centre, taken in the last five years.

Rounds: Two rounds a year; you apply in only one of them.

Not eligible if

you have less than four years of full time work on 31 Mar 2027
your GMAT or GRE was taken at home or is over five years old
you are younger than 25 years on 31 Mar 2027

Degree: A bachelor's degree, CA, CS or ICWA with 50%, from 15 years of study.

Work: Three years of full time work after graduation.

Age: 24 or older in the 2026-28 cycle, with no upper limit.

Test: IIMA Admission Test, or a CAT, GMAT or GRE score from the last five years.

Study: Live classes on Thursday to Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings, plus one campus week a term.

Not eligible if

you have less than three years of full time work after graduation
your CAT, GMAT or GRE score is over five years old
your degree marks are under 50%

Degree: A bachelor's degree, CA, CS, ICWA or CMA with 50% in aggregate.

Work: Three years of full time work after a three year degree, or two years after a four year degree, by 31 Mar 2027.

Test: IIMA Admission Test, or a CAT, GMAT or GRE score from the last five years.

Rounds: Two rounds for the 2027-29 batch.

Not eligible if

your work falls short of three years after a three year degree, or two after a four year degree
your test score is over five years old

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Master's: A master's degree or a two year PG diploma with 55%, or a five year integrated master's with 55%.

Bachelor's: A four year bachelor's degree with 65%.

Professional: CA, CS or CMA with 50%, plus a bachelor's degree with 55%.

Relaxation: 5 percent less in each rule for SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS and PwD students.

Test: CAT, GMAT or GRE within five years; GATE or UGC-NET JRF within three; ICAR-SRF within one year.

Areas: 11 areas, from Economics and Finance to Public Systems and Strategy.

Not eligible if

your degree marks are under the rule for your category
your test score is older than its validity on the last date
you took the GMAT or GRE at home

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Who: Management teachers and researchers in universities, colleges, schools and training centres.

Ph.D: A Ph.D, or a thesis submitted or to be submitted before the programme starts.

Teaching: University or college level teaching in management.

Age: Teachers under 45 years get preference.

Award: A certificate, not a degree.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process 2027

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Degree

MBAMBA-FABMMBA-PGPXMBA-BPGPMBA-BPGP BA and AI

Fill the CAT 2026 formAug to Sep
INR 2,700, or INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD. Pick the MBA and two cities.
Take CAT 202629 Nov
Score above zero in every section and clear the minimum percentile.
Check the shortlistJan
IIM Ahmedabad makes its own list. Only shortlisted students get a mail.
Take the AWT and the interviewFeb to Mar
In Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or New Delhi. Carry every original.
Check the offer listApr
Offers and the waitlist go up on the website.
Accept and joinMay to Jun
Finish the acceptance steps, then register on campus.

If you are on the waitlist or your result is late▾

Waitlist: offers move to the waitlist as students who got an offer decide not to join.

Late final year result: join for now with a college letter dated by 30 June, then send the marksheet by 31 December.

Refund: if a refund is due, IIM Ahmedabad keeps INR 1,000 and returns the rest to the account you paid from.

Fill the CAT 2026 formAug to Sep
INR 2,700, or INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD. Pick the MBA-FABM and two cities.
Take CAT 202629 Nov
Score above zero in every section and clear the minimum percentile.
Check the shortlistJan
IIM Ahmedabad makes its own list. Only shortlisted students get a mail.
Take the AWT and the interviewFeb to Mar
Same six cities as the MBA. Students outside farming must have sent the special form.
Check the offer listApr
Offers and the waitlist go up on the website.
Accept and joinMay to Jun
Finish the acceptance steps, then register on campus.

If you are on the waitlist or your result is late▾

Waitlist: offers move to the waitlist as students who got an offer decide not to join.

Late final year result: join for now with a college letter dated by 30 June, then send the marksheet by 31 December.

Refund: if a refund is due, IIM Ahmedabad keeps INR 1,000 and returns the rest to the account you paid from.

Apply on the PGPX portalJul to Nov
Pick Round 1 or Round 2 and pay the form fee.
Check the shortlistSep or Dec
Comes about a week after your round closes.
Send the essay and resumeWithin 3 days
Only shortlisted people send these.
Face the interviewOct or Dec to Jan
With IIM Ahmedabad faculty, in person or online.
Read the result and hold the seatOct or Jan
Two payments of INR 2 Lakhs, then the rest of the fee.

Points to weigh first▾

One try a year: you can apply in only one round, so wait until your score and papers are ready.

Test centre only: a GMAT or GRE taken at home is not accepted.

Commitment fees: the two INR 2 Lakhs payments do not come back if you leave.

Apply onlineDec to Apr
INR 2,000 with a score, or INR 5,000 to take the IIMA test.
Take the IIMA test or send a scoreMay
The test is 90 minutes long.
Check the shortlistMay
Only shortlisted people are called.
Face the interviewJun
With IIM Ahmedabad faculty.
Pay the commitment feeJul
INR 50,000, then the first instalment two weeks later.
Register and startAug to Sep
Registration, then the first campus week.

Points to weigh first▾

Time: four evenings a week online, and one week on campus each term.

Three year option: you can stretch the programme to three years if work gets heavy.

Extra costs: travel and stay for campus weeks and any trip abroad are not in the fee.

Apply in Round 1 or Round 2Sep to Dec
INR 2,000 with a score, or INR 5,000 to take the IIMA test.
Take the IIMA test or send a scoreNov or Jan
Your CAT, GMAT or GRE must be from the last five years.
Check the shortlistNov or Jan
Only shortlisted people are called.
Face the interviewDec or Jan
With IIM Ahmedabad faculty.
Accept the offerDec or Feb
Pay the INR 1 Lakh commitment fee.
Pay the first instalment31 Mar
INR 3.5 Lakhs before classes start.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process 2027

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Fill the online formSep to Jan
INR 500, or INR 250 for reserved categories. Pick one area.
Wait for the shortlistFeb
Based on your test score, marks and work.
Face the interviewMar to Apr
With faculty of your chosen area.
Read the offerMay
The offer comes by email.
Join the programmeJun
Fees, room and food are paid by the fellowship.

Other ways in and points to weigh▾

Final year: you can apply in your last year, if all exams are over by 31 May 2027.

Old scores: CAT, GMAT and GRE count for five years; GATE and UGC-NET JRF for three.

Home based tests: a GMAT or GRE taken at home is not accepted.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process 2027

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Fill Part A of the formDec to Feb
Online, before the last date in the brochure.
Send Part B if sponsoredDec to Feb
Signed and sealed by your sponsoring institution.
Wait for the reviewFeb to Mar
The FDP Committee may call you on the phone.
Pay the feeMar
Only selected people pay, by the last date.
Join on campusApr
Stay on campus for the whole programme.

Points to weigh first▾

No late joining: requests to join late are not accepted.

Fee: the fee does not come back.

Language: classes are in English, so you must speak and write it well.

IIM Ahmedabad Application Fees 2027

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Everything you pay to apply, before the first fee.

Degree

MBAMBA-FABMMBA-PGPXMBA-BPGPMBA-BPGP BA and AI

CAT 2026 form

Paid at iimcat.ac.in; INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD, INR 2,700 for the rest

INR 1,350 to INR 2,700

You do not need to pay an IIM Ahmedabad form fee; you choose the MBA in the CAT form.

You do not need to pay for the writing test or the interview.

You do not need to pay a counselling fee; there is no counselling body, offers come by email.

Total application fees

INR 1,350 to INR 2,700

CAT 2026 notice. The CAT fee does not come back.

CAT 2026 form

Paid at iimcat.ac.in; INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD, INR 2,700 for the rest

INR 1,350 to INR 2,700

You do not need to pay an IIM Ahmedabad form fee; you choose the MBA-FABM in the CAT form.

You do not need to pay for the special form that students outside farming send.

You do not need to pay for the writing test or the interview.

You do not need to pay a counselling fee; there is no counselling body, offers come by email.

Total application fees

INR 1,350 to INR 2,700

CAT 2026 notice. The CAT fee does not come back.

PGPX form, Round 1

Paid on the PGPX portal; one fee for every category

INR 8,000

You do not need to pay for the essay or the interview; the form fee covers both.

You do not need to pay a counselling fee; there is no counselling body, offers come by email.

Total application fees

INR 8,000

PGPX 2027-28 portal. The GMAT or GRE fee goes to the test body.

MBA-BPGP form

INR 2,000 with a CAT, GMAT or GRE score; INR 5,000 to take the IIMA test

INR 2,000 to INR 5,000

You do not need to pay for the interview; the form fee covers it.

You do not need to pay a counselling fee; there is no counselling body, offers come by email.

Total application fees

INR 2,000 to INR 5,000

BPGP 2026-28 brochure. The form fee does not come back.

BA and AI form

INR 2,000 with a CAT, GMAT or GRE score; INR 5,000 to take the IIMA test

INR 2,000 to INR 5,000

You do not need to pay for the interview; the form fee covers it.

You do not need to pay a counselling fee; there is no counselling body, offers come by email.

Total application fees

INR 2,000 to INR 5,000

BA and AI 2027-29 admission page. The form fee does not come back.

IIM Ahmedabad Application Fees 2027

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Everything you pay to apply, before the first fee.

Ph.D form

Paid with the online form; INR 250 for reserved categories, INR 500 for the rest

INR 250 to INR 500

You do not need to pay for the interview; the form fee covers it.

You do not need to pay a counselling fee; there is no counselling body, offers come by email.

Total application fees

INR 250 to INR 500

Ph.D admission page for 2027. The test score fee goes to its test body.

IIM Ahmedabad Application Fees 2027

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Everything you pay to apply, before the first fee.

You do not need to pay a form fee; only selected people pay the programme fee.

You do not need to pay a counselling fee; there is no counselling body, offers come by email.

Total application fees

Nil

FDP admission page. You pay only after selection.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2027

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Form to first class for 2027. Tentative rows follow last year.

Degree

MBAMBA-FABMMBA-PGPXMBA-BPGPMBA-BPGP BA and AI

3 Aug to 15 Sep 2026

CAT 2026 registration

You chose the MBA and two interview cities inside the CAT form.

Over

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

Three sections in 120 minutes; every section needs a score above zero.

Confirmed

9 Jan 2027

Shortlist for AWT and PI

Last year the list came on 9 Jan; call letters follow by email.

Tentative

Feb to Mar 2027

AWT and PI

A short writing test and a personal interview in one of six cities.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Offer and waitlist

Offers and the waitlist go up on iima.ac.in in the second week.

Tentative

May 2027

Accept the offer and pay the fee

Finish every acceptance step by the first week of May.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

Registration on the Vastrapur campus, then the first term.

Tentative

3 Aug to 15 Sep 2026

CAT 2026 registration

You chose the MBA-FABM and two interview cities inside the CAT form.

Over

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

Three sections in 120 minutes; every section needs a score above zero.

Confirmed

9 Jan 2027

Shortlist for AWT and PI

Last year the list came on 9 Jan; call letters follow by email.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Special form for other degrees

File it online within five days of the shortlist, or you are dropped.

Tentative

Feb to Mar 2027

AWT and PI

A short writing test and a personal interview in one of six cities.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Offer and waitlist

Offers and the waitlist go up on iima.ac.in in the second week.

Tentative

May 2027

Accept the offer and pay the fee

Finish every acceptance step by the first week of May.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

Registration on the Vastrapur campus, then the first term.

Tentative

6 Jul to 2 Sep 2026

Round 1 application

INR 8,000 on the PGPX portal; the round has closed.

Over

Oct 2026

Round 1 interview

Faculty interviews in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or online.

Tentative

31 Oct 2026

Round 1 result

Last year Round 1 results came on 31 Oct.

Tentative

12 Nov 2026

First commitment fee

INR 2 Lakhs to hold a Round 1 seat; it does not come back.

Tentative

23 Nov 2026

Round 2 application closes

Your test must be taken on or after 23 Nov 2021.

Tentative

5 Dec 2026

Round 2 shortlist and essay

Send the essay and resume within three days.

Tentative

19 Dec 2026 to 11 Jan 2027

Round 2 interview

Ahmedabad, Delhi and online first, then Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Tentative

20 Jan 2027

Round 2 result

Last year Round 2 results came on 20 Jan.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Classes start

The one year programme starts on the Vastrapur campus.

Tentative

15 Dec 2026

Form opens

Last year the form opened on 15 Dec.

Tentative

10 Apr 2027

Form closes

Last year the form closed on 10 Apr.

Tentative

3 May 2027

IIMA Admission Test

90 minutes of maths, reasoning and English, in India and Dubai.

Tentative

18 May 2027

Shortlist

Shortlisted people get an interview slot.

Tentative

6 to 14 Jun 2027

Interviews

Held over two weekends last year.

Tentative

26 Jun 2027

Offers and waitlist

Last year both came out on 26 Jun.

Tentative

10 Jul 2027

Commitment fee

INR 50,000 to hold the seat; it does not come back.

Tentative

30 Aug 2027

Registration

Then the first campus week and online classes.

Tentative

1 to 6 Sep 2027

First campus week

Classes start with one week at Vastrapur.

Tentative

5 Sep 2026

Round 1 form opens

The 2027-29 form went live on the programme page.

Over

2 Nov 2026

Round 1 form closes

Last day to apply in Round 1.

Confirmed

22 Nov 2026

IIMA Admission Test, Round 1

For people without a CAT, GMAT or GRE score.

Confirmed

30 Nov 2026

Round 1 shortlist

Shortlisted people get an interview slot.

Confirmed

5 to 13 Dec 2026

Round 1 interviews

With IIM Ahmedabad faculty.

Confirmed

20 Dec 2026

Round 2 form closes

Round 2 opened on 3 Nov 2026.

Confirmed

21 Dec 2026

Round 1 final selection

Pay INR 1 Lakh to accept the offer.

Confirmed

10 Jan 2027

IIMA Admission Test, Round 2

Interviews follow from 22 to 31 Jan 2027.

Confirmed

10 Feb 2027

Round 2 final selection

Pay INR 1 Lakh to accept the offer.

Confirmed

31 Mar 2027

First instalment

INR 3.5 Lakhs before classes start.

Confirmed

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2027

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Form to first class for 2027. Tentative rows follow last year.

8 Sep 2026

Form opens

The 2027 Ph.D form went live on the admissions page.

Over

18 Jan 2027

Last date to apply

The form closes at 5 pm on this day.

Confirmed

Feb 2027

Shortlist

Made from your test score, marks and work.

Tentative

Mar to Apr 2027

Interview

With faculty of your chosen area.

Tentative

May 2027

Result and offer

Selected students get an offer by email.

Tentative

May to Jun 2027

No fee to pay at joining

The fellowship covers fees, boarding and lodging.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

Coursework starts in your first term.

Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2027

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Form to first class for 2027. Tentative rows follow last year.

Dec 2026

Form opens

The brochure for the next FDP names the dates.

Tentative

16 Feb 2027

Last date to apply

Last year the form closed on 16 Feb.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Phone interview, if needed

The FDP Committee may call some people.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Result

Sent within 15 days of the last date to apply.

Tentative

4 Mar 2027

Last date to pay the fee

Last year the fee was due by 4 Mar.

Tentative

7 Apr 2027

Programme starts

Last year the course ran from 7 Apr to 21 May.

Tentative

21 May 2027

Programme ends

You get the certificate when you finish.

Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad Selection Process 2027

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How much each round after the test counts, and what removes you.

MBACAT 2026, then the Analytical Writing Test and personal interview

Personal interview

Held in one of six cities, on your profile and your thinking.

50%

Analytical Writing Test

A short written piece taken before the interview.

10%

Shortlist score

CAT 2026 at 65% and your profile at 35%, ranked within your degree group.

40%

You are out if

your CAT 2026 percentile is under the minimum for your category
you miss the writing test or the interview
you are younger than 19 years on 30 Jun 2027

Weights from the IIMA admission policy for the 2027-29 batch.

MBA-FABMCAT 2026, then the Analytical Writing Test and personal interview▾

Shortlist score

CAT 2026 at 65% and your profile at 35%.

50%

Personal interview

Held in one of six cities.

40%

Analytical Writing Test

A short written piece taken before the interview.

10%

You are out if

your CAT 2026 percentile is under the minimum for your degree group
any CAT section has a zero or a minus score
your degree is outside farming and you miss the special form
you miss the writing test or the interview

Weights from the MBA-FABM admission policy for 2027-29.

MBA-PGPXGMAT or GRE, then an essay, resume and faculty interview▾

GMAT or GRE score

From a test centre, within five years.

Profile

Degree marks, years and kind of work, essay and resume.

Personal interview

With IIM Ahmedabad faculty, in person or online.

IIM Ahmedabad has not disclosed the weightage of each component.

You are out if

you miss the essay and resume window after the shortlist
your test was taken at home
you skip the interview

From the PGPX brochure and the 2027-28 portal.

MBA-BPGP, MBA-BPGP BA and AIIIMA test or a score, then a faculty interview▾

Test score

IIMA Admission Test, or CAT, GMAT or GRE from the last five years.

Work profile

Your years and kind of full time work.

Personal interview

With IIM Ahmedabad faculty.

IIM Ahmedabad has not disclosed the weightage of each component.

You are out if

you have less work than the programme asks for
your score is over five years old
you skip the interview

From the BPGP brochure and the BA and AI admission page.

IIM Ahmedabad Selection Process 2027

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How much each round after the test counts, and what removes you.

Ph.DShortlist on your test score, marks and work, then an interview

Test score

CAT or another accepted test, within its validity.

Marks

Every degree from your bachelor's onwards.

Work

Industry, teaching or research years.

Personal interview

With faculty of your chosen area.

IIM Ahmedabad has not disclosed the weightage of each component.

You are out if

your degree marks are under the rule for your category
your test score is past its validity
you skip the interview

From the Ph.D admission page for 2027.

IIM Ahmedabad Fees to Pay at Admission 2027

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What you pay between the offer and the first class.

Degree

MBAMBA-FABMMBA-PGPXMBA-BPGPMBA-BPGP BA and AI

First instalment

Shown in the offer letter

Not available

Total course fee

INR 27.5 Lakhs

Two years, 2025-27 batch figure

2025-27 batch figure. Later fees come before the offers.

First instalment

Shown in the offer letter

Not available

Total course fee

Not available

Not printed on the IIM Ahmedabad pages

IIM Ahmedabad has not printed the MBA-FABM fee on its pages.

First instalment

First commitment fee, does not come back

INR 2 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 35 Lakhs

One year with a single room, 2026-27 batch

INR 37.1 Lakhs with married housing. The trip abroad is extra.

First instalment

Commitment fee, does not come back

INR 50,000

Total course fee

INR 20 Lakhs

Two years, 2026-28 batch

Travel and stay for campus weeks are extra.

First instalment

Commitment fee on accepting, no refund

INR 1 Lakh

Total course fee

INR 21 Lakhs

Two years, 2027-29 batch

Then six parts from 31 Mar 2027 to 30 Nov 2028.

IIM Ahmedabad Fees to Pay at Admission 2027

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What you pay between the offer and the first class.

First instalment

Fees paid by the fellowship

Nil

Total course fee

Nil

Fellowship pays fees, boarding and lodging

The fellowship pays fees, boarding and lodging for five years.

IIM Ahmedabad Fees to Pay at Admission 2027

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What you pay between the offer and the first class.

First instalment

The full fee, paid once you are selected

INR 1.44 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.44 Lakhs

46th FDP fee, 18% GST included

Covers tuition, lodging and food. It does not come back.

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships 2027

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Degree

MBAMBA-FABMMBA-PGPXMBA-BPGPMBA-BPGP BA and AI

IIMA need based scholarship: For MBA and MBA-FABM students whose gross family income was under INR 15 Lakhs last year. Family assets, dependents and your loan decide the amount.

Alumni and company awards: Over a dozen awards from INR 1 Lakh to INR 5.6 Lakhs, most picked from the need based scholarship list.

Awards for women: Four female students get INR 5 Lakhs each on family income. Two get INR 25 Lakhs each over two years on income and first year grades.

PwD support: Up to half the programme fee for three to four first year PwD students, on merit and family income.

Government schemes: Central schemes for SC, ST, OBC and PwD students on scholarships.gov.in. The Admissions Office forwards your printed form.

Education loan: Banks such as State Bank of India, HDFC Credila and IDFC FIRST Bank offer loans to admitted students.

After the MBA: Two students a batch who start a business get INR 40,000 a month for up to three years; others get help for non-profit work or doctoral study.

Refund: If a refund is due, IIM Ahmedabad keeps INR 1,000 as a processing fee and returns the rest to the account you paid from.

IIMA need based scholarship: For MBA and MBA-FABM students whose gross family income was under INR 15 Lakhs last year. Family assets, dependents and your loan decide the amount.

Alumni and company awards: Over a dozen awards from INR 1 Lakh to INR 5.6 Lakhs, most picked from the need based scholarship list.

PwD support: Up to half the programme fee for three to four first year PwD students, on merit and family income.

Government schemes: Central schemes for SC, ST, OBC and PwD students on scholarships.gov.in. The Admissions Office forwards your printed form.

Education loan: Banks such as State Bank of India, HDFC Credila and IDFC FIRST Bank offer loans to admitted students.

Refund: If a refund is due, IIM Ahmedabad keeps INR 1,000 as a processing fee and returns the rest to the account you paid from.

Entry scholarship: Up to 25% of the fee for defence staff, government employees, non-male students, not-for-profit workers, people with disabilities and national sports or arts winners.

Graduation award: Up to 15% of the fee for top performance in the year.

Loan interest help: Up to five students may get one year of loan interest paid, up to INR 3 Lakhs each.

Education loan: Loans from the State Bank of India branch on campus or any other bank.

Refund: The two commitment fees do not come back. The caution deposit comes back at the end.

Institute scholarship: None printed for this programme.

Company support: Many people get their company to pay. Ask before the commitment fee is due.

Fee in parts: INR 50,000, then INR 4.5 Lakhs, then five parts of INR 3 Lakhs each.

Education loan: Banks such as State Bank of India, HDFC Credila and IDFC FIRST Bank offer loans to admitted students.

Refund: The commitment fee does not come back.

Institute scholarship: None printed for this programme.

Company support: Many people get their company to pay. Ask before you accept.

Fee in parts: INR 1 Lakh, then six parts from INR 2 Lakhs to INR 4.5 Lakhs up to 30 Nov 2028.

Education loan: Banks such as State Bank of India, HDFC Credila and IDFC FIRST Bank offer loans to admitted students.

Refund: The INR 1 Lakh commitment fee does not come back.

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships 2027

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Fellowship: Fees, boarding and lodging paid for five years.

Stipend: INR 42,000 a month in years one and two, INR 45,000 after the comprehensive exam, INR 50,000 after the thesis proposal.

Research grant: INR 35,000 a year for up to five years.

House rent: INR 18,000 a month off campus, or INR 24,000 with family, if you qualify.

Government schemes: Central schemes for SC, ST, OBC and PwD students on scholarships.gov.in. The Admissions Office forwards your printed form.

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships 2027

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Institute scholarship: None for the FDP.

Sponsorship: Your institution can pay the fee, but you can also pay it yourself.

Refund: The programme fee does not come back.

Not in the fee: Travel to Ahmedabad, electricity, printouts and personal items.

IIM Ahmedabad Seat Matrix 2027

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IIM Ahmedabad prints one seat figure. The rest are class sizes.

What is published	Offered at	Seats
MBA and MBA-FABM together, approved seats 2024-25	Vastrapur campus	451
MBA-PGPX students, 2025-26 class	Vastrapur campus	157
MBA-BPGP students in each batch	Online and Vastrapur campus	138
MBA-BPGP BA and AI, first batch	Online and Vastrapur campus	71

Not published: MBA, MBA-FABM, MBA-PGPX, MBA-BPGP, MBA-BPGP BA and AI.

Source: IIMA data for NIRF 2026, PGPX and BPGP brochures, IIMA news.

IIM Ahmedabad Seat Matrix 2027

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No Ph.D seat count is printed. This is the scholars on roll.

What is published	Offered at	Seats
Full time Ph.D scholars on roll	Vastrapur campus	134

Not published: Ph.D.

Source: scholars on roll, IIMA data for NIRF 2026.

IIM Ahmedabad Documents Required

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Degree

MBAMBA-FABMMBA-PGPXMBA-BPGPMBA-BPGP BA and AI

1When you fill the CAT formonline

A valid email and mobile number kept for the whole season

Class 10, Class 12 and degree marksEvery subject on the marksheet counts

Category details for EWS, NC-OBC, SC or ST claimsThe central list on the last day of CAT registration

Two cities for the AWT and PI

2At the AWT and PIcarry originals

Call letter from IIM Ahmedabad and a photo ID

Marksheets of every finished semester or yearHolding one back can disqualify you

Final year letter from your principal or head of departmentOnly if you are in the final year

Equivalence certificateOnly if your board or university gives grades, not marks

Letter on how your university counts the percentageOnly if it leaves out some subjects

Category certificate, and a disability certificate for a PwD claim

Work experience letters, if you claimed work in CAT

3After the offerto keep the seat

Acceptance steps finished on the portal by early May

Completion letter from your college dated by 30 Jun 2027For final year students

Final marksheet and degree certificate by 31 Dec 2027

1When you fill the CAT formonline

A valid email and mobile number kept for the whole season

Class 10, Class 12 and degree marksEvery subject on the marksheet counts

Category details for EWS, NC-OBC, SC or ST claimsThe central list on the last day of CAT registration

Two cities for the AWT and PI

Special form on your interest in farmingOnly for degrees outside agriculture

2At the AWT and PIcarry originals

Call letter from IIM Ahmedabad and a photo ID

Marksheets of every finished semester or yearHolding one back can disqualify you

Final year letter from your principal or head of departmentOnly if you are in the final year

Equivalence certificateOnly if your board or university gives grades, not marks

Letter on how your university counts the percentageOnly if it leaves out some subjects

Category certificate, and a disability certificate for a PwD claim

Work experience letters, if you claimed work in CAT

3After the offerto keep the seat

Acceptance steps finished on the portal by early May

Completion letter from your college dated by 30 Jun 2027For final year students

Final marksheet and degree certificate by 31 Dec 2027

1When you applyPGPX portal

GMAT or GRE score report from a test centre

Degree marksheets and certificate

Work details with dates, roles and pay

2After the shortlist

Essay and resumeWithin three days

Photo ID and call letter for the interview

3After the offer

Receipts of both commitment fees

Proof of four years of full time work, such as experience letters

Caution deposit receipt

1When you applyonline form

Degree marksheets and certificate, or CA, CS or ICWA certificate

CAT, GMAT or GRE score reportOnly if you do not take the IIMA test

Work details showing three full years

2At the interview

Call letter and a photo ID

3After the offer

Commitment fee receipt

Company letter for campus week leave, if your work needs one

1When you applyonline form

Degree marksheets and certificate, or CA, CS, ICWA or CMA certificate

CAT, GMAT or GRE score reportOnly if you do not take the IIMA test

Work details showing two or three full years

2At the interview

Call letter and a photo ID

3After the offer

Commitment fee receipt of INR 1 Lakh

IIM Ahmedabad Documents Required

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1When you applyonline form

Marksheets and certificates of every degree

Test score report: CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET JRF or ICAR-SRF

Category or disability certificate, if you claim one

Work experience letters, if you have work

2At the interview

Call letter and a photo ID

Originals of marksheets and the test score

3At joining

Final marksheet and degree certificate

Letter that all exams were taken by 31 May 2027Only for final year students

IIM Ahmedabad Documents Required

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What is RTI Data for IIM Ahmedabad?

Mansi Jain

IIM Ahmedabad offered admissions for PGP Batch 2023-25 at a minimum CAT percentile of 87.19 percentile. In total, 137909 general category candidates selected IIM Ahmedabad PGP as their CAT preference, of which 692 were shortlisted for PI WAT round and 197 students received the final offers. The details are tabulated below:

Admission Stats

Category	No. of Candidates Selected IIM Ahmedabad PGP	Candidates Selected for WAT/PI	No. of Students With Final Offer
General	137909	692	197
EWS	9141	28	12
NC-OBC	33799	353	115
SC	16377	199	75
ST	4480	111	43
PWD	868	54	25

Cutoff Stats

Category	Minimum CAT Percentile	Composite Score for WAT/PI Shortlist	Composite Score for Admission Offer	Highest Composite Score
General	87.19	0.63	0.67	0.86
EWS	99.39	0.60	0.57	0.80
NC-OBC	86.5	0.55	0.55	0.78
SC	82.86	0.48	0.47	0.70
ST	72.4	0.42	0.44	0.67
PWD	70.67	0.30	0.32	0.72

Waitlist

Category	Number of Students
General	1
EWS	3
NC-OBC	5
SC	11
ST	0
PwD	6

Class Composition

Category	Number of Students
General	187
EWS	9
NC-OBC	101
SC	59
ST	36
PwD	16

If I do my graduation from IGNOU, will there be any difference in chances of getting admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Aarti AhujaLives in Ahmedabad

An undergraduate degree from IGNOU is acceptable for taking the CAT and getting into an IIM.

An IGNOU degree in no way means that you can not try for the IIMs. But whether an IGNOU degree will lower your chances or not, is solely known upon the interviewers.

Your chances of getting selected largely depend on your overall profile. One of my seniors at IIM Ahmedabad had completed his UG from IGNOU. His overall profile was really impressive, and he also possessed work experience of 2 years as a CA. Thus, he was selected for IIMA.

Make sure to maintain an impressive academic profile, and score well in your CAT exam. If you do so, an IGNOU degree most likely won’t hinder your selection into IIM Ahmedabad.

Can people get admission in IIM A if they retake the CAT while studying at a lower ranked IIM/FMS/XLRI?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

You can surely get an admission into IIMA if you retake the CAT while studying at some other management college.

But I would suggest you to not retake the CAT exam. You’ve gotten this seat based on your entrance rank, and other important parameters. Moreover, even if you qualify for IIMA, you would have completed a year at your present management institute.

Though IIMA is the most prestigious management institute in India with top notch placements, your future will be defined more by your hard work than anything else. Even the new IIMs or colleges like FMS/XLRI will enhance your personality to a great extent.

Despite taking in students with a lesser percentile, the new IIMs are in no way inferior B-schools. So instead of wasting your money and time by running after IIM Ahmedabad, work on your personality and knowledge to pave your way for a bright future.

What are the criteria to get admission into IIM Ahmedabad??

Aarti AhujaLives in Ahmedabad

IIM Ahmedabad's admission process is carried out into three stages:

CAT Score Shortlisting: In the initial stage, candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT (Common Admission Test) scores. To increase your chances, a CAT score of around 99+ is recommended.
WAT-PI Shortlisting: In the second stage, students who have applied for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) process are shortlisted. This selection is based on a combination of factors, including past academic performance and CAT scores.
Final Selection Parameters: After the WAT-PI round, a composite score is calculated to determine the final selection. For the final selection, 10% weightage will be given to the AWT, 40% weightage to PI, and 50% weightage to the composite score. Where, Composite Score = Application Rating Score + Normalized CAT score.

And, Application Rating score is based on class 10th, 12th and bachelor exams, and work experience scores. Rather than that several parameters are considered, including:

CAT Score
Graduation Score
10th Grade Score
12th Grade Score
Performance in WAT/GD-PI
Academic Diversity
Gender Diversity
Work Experience (if applicable)

It's important to note that a consistently good academic record, along with a high CAT score, plays a significant role in securing a spot at IIM Ahmedabad. Additionally, the institution values diversity and considers gender diversity and academic diversity as part of the selection process.

Is getting into IIM Ahmedabad possible for an average student?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

If you are already convinced that an average student cannot make it into IIM Ahmedabad, then you won’t be giving your best. Remember it's your mindset that determines your chances of admission.

I will narrate an anecdote of a friend who took the CAT, a few months ago. He had done a B.E. in electronics and comm. from a top local institute in Bengaluru and worked for 10 months in an IT role. He received a list of colleges he should target from his coaching based on his scores and overall profile.

Nevertheless, he wanted to get into IIM Ahmedabad. He had no one to guide him and his list did not have a single IIM. It seemed almost impossible but he did not give up.

Ultimately, he made it into IIM Ahmedabad and all his friends were shocked. They couldn’t believe someone with an average profile like him.

Can I get a call from IIM ABC or FMS Delhi with 98 percentile, having 74/94/79 in 10, 12, and graduation commerce background with OBC category?

Tithi AggrawalLives in New Delhi

Due to your below-average 10th score and the fact that you do not have any relevant work experience, you might face some difficulty but there is a possibility that these universities will contact you for an interview; nevertheless, this is not a given. Never give up on your hopes and faith. CAT percentile, academic background, work experience, extracurricular activities, and other variables influence whether IIM ABC or FMS Delhi calls you. Despite a 98 percentile CAT score, elite B-schools may not call.

These institutes weigh diversity and academic diversity in their selection process, so your academic background and OBC status may help you. These institutes' cut-offs may change year to year depending on candidates' CAT scores.

However, with a 98 percentile CAT score, you may receive calls from top B-schools. To improve your chances of selection, focus on your entire profile—academics, work, and extracurriculars. All the best buddy!

Can I get a call from IIM Ahmedabad if I have 87.5 percent in 10th, 95 percent in 12th and I am IITian with a 9 CGPA?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

If you are a general (or even an OBC) candidate, with 87.5 in 10th, 95 percent in 12th, and a CGPA of 9, you at least need 99.5+ percentile.

If you are an SC category student, you can get a call from IIM Ahmedabad with 85+ percentile. For ST, it goes to the 70+ percentile.

But considering you are a general engineer male student, there is no chance of you getting a call at this profile. You need to appear for CAT next year with a better CAT score. Suppose you are targeting BLACKI institutes.

For Bangalore, you need to score 99.9+. For Lucknow, you need to score 99.6+. For Ahmedabad, you need to score 99.8+. For Calcutta, you need to score 99.7+. For Kozhikode, you need to score 99.5+. For Indore, you need to score 99.3+ in the CAT exam to get an admission call.

Can I get into IIM A/B/C or XLRI or SCMHRD?

Advait JoshiLives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Top management institutes in India like IIMs, XLRI, and SCMHRD require a combination of academic performance, entrance exam scores, work experience, extracurricular activities, and performance in selection rounds like Personal Interviews and Group discussions.

Top IIMs (A, B, C) have CAT cutoff percentiles of 99 or higher. XLRI's XAT cutoff is over 95 percentile, and SCMHRD's SNAP threshold is approximately 97 percentile. These cutoffs can change from year to year depending on factors including the number of applications and exam difficulty.

Academic performance is crucial but not the primary criterion for admittance. Admissions committees seek well-rounded applicants with leadership potential, great communication skills, and a demonstrated passion for the field. Thus, if an applicant excels in other areas, they can still get into a prestigious B-school despite poorer academics.

Top B-schools are competitive and require outstanding academic performance, high entrance exam scores, and strong applications.

What is the admission procedure for IIM Ahmedabad? I read that around 80 percentile is required, but what are the additional criteria?

Sonal Mishrastudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

The admission procedure for IIM Ahmedabad is a multi-step process that includes several components. While a high percentile score in the CAT is essential, there are other criteria that are taken into consideration as well. Here is a breakdown of the admission procedure:

The first step is to appear for CAT, which is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management. A minimum percentile score is required to be eligible for further selection rounds.
Once the CAT results are announced, candidates need to apply online to IIM Ahmedabad. The application process includes submitting academic records, work experience, and other personal details.
Based on the CAT scores and the application, candidates are shortlisted for the WAT and PI rounds. The shortlisted candidates are informed via email.
The WAT and PI rounds are conducted at various locations across India. During the PI, candidates are evaluated on their communication skills, personality, and knowledge.
Based on the CAT score, performance in the WAT and PI rounds, and other criteria such as academic records and work experience, the final selection is made.

The additional criteria that are taken into consideration during the selection process are:

Academic Performance: The academic records of the candidate are taken into consideration, including marks obtained in 10th, 12th, and graduation.
Work Experience: Work experience is given weightage during the selection process. Candidates with work experience are evaluated on their job profile, responsibilities, and achievements.
Diversity: IIM Ahmedabad encourages diversity in its student body. Candidates from different academic backgrounds, work experience, and gender are given preference.

It is important to note that the percentile requirement may vary from year to year, depending on the competition and the number of applicants. It is advisable to keep a target score of at least 80 percentile or above to have a good chance of being shortlisted for further rounds.

What is the detailed process to get admission into IIM Ahmedabad?

Sonal Mishrastudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

The entire admission process at IIM Ahmedabad for the PGP comprises 3 stages.

Stage 1:Preliminary Screening

The candidates that have cleared the CAT cutoff are shortlisted on the basis of a Composite Score or CS. The composite score is made up of academic rating score (AR) (includes 10th marks, 12th marks, and work experience) and normalized overall CAT score.

Or we can say,

Composite Score = Application Rating Score + Normalized CAT score

Application Rating score is based on class 10th, 12th, and bachelor exams, and work experience scores.

Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI):

The candidates with the best academic profiles and CAT scores will be further shortlisted for the next round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for AWT and a personal interview round.

Final Selection:

At this stage, candidates will be shortlisted across each category (General/ SC/ ST/ NC-OBC/ PwD) separately, based on their Final Composite Score (FCS).

The CAT cut-off is mentioned in the table below

Category	Cutoff
General, EWS	80
NC-OBC, Transgender	75
SC	70
ST	60
PwD (General, EWS NC-OBC, Transgender, SC)	70
PwD ST	60

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Found 5 Comments

shivangi

Apr 15, 2024 11:24

Are applications currently open at IIM Ahmedabad?

Rency Daniel

Apr 15, 2024 18:33

Yes, applications are currently open at IIM Ahmedabad. The application deadline for IIMA admission 2024 is September 13, 2023.

ankita banerjee

Mar 26, 2024 11:14

Does IIM Ahmedabad offer BBA?

Sweta Kumari

Mar 28, 2024 17:01

IIM Ahmedabad offers PGPM, PG Program, ePGD, PGPX, and FDP. IIM Ahmedabad MBA selection process is a 2 step process, wherein in step 1, the institute releases the first shortlist on the basis of CAT Score and previous academic scores. In step 2, selected candidates are called for AWT & Personal interviews. IIM Ahmedabad PGPX (one-year PGP) registration will be done in 3 phases. Admission will be granted on the basis of GMAT and GRE scores. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of GMAT/ GRE score will have to further appear for a personal interview on the said dates. The candidate seeking admission to the PGPX program of IIM Ahmedabad should have 4 years of full-time work experience after graduation. Moreover, IIM Ahmedabad also offers a postgraduate program in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM), a full-time 2-year Post Graduate Program.

farida m

Mar 16, 2024 17:11

Can I get into IIM Ahmedabad with poor academics?

Shikhar Srivas

Mar 22, 2024 22:38

Admission to IIM Ahmedabad is done not only based on CAT>>GD>>PI but also based on composite score, so if your overall academics is poor, you won’t be eligible to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad.

vikram dewan

Jun 27, 2022 15:25

Has IIM Ahmedabad released the certification course admission notice?

Chitransha

Jun 29, 2022 12:19

IIM Ahmedabad has not mentioned any information about the certification courses. You can either visit the official website of the institute to get the information. Or else, you can directly contact the admission department on one of these numbers to get the information: 079-71523456, 26308357, 079-66324631, 26308345.

karan rathod

Jun 27, 2022 15:23

What is the eligibility for admission to the FDP course of IIMA?

Chitransha

Jun 29, 2022 12:43

IIM Ahemdabad provides admission for the six days of the FDP course. To be eligible for the course you must have completed the post-graduate level teaching experience in management. Apart from that, you must have research experience of at least two years. Also, your age should be less than 45 years.

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What is RTI Data for IIM Ahmedabad?

If I do my graduation from IGNOU, will there be any difference in chances of getting admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

Can people get admission in IIM A if they retake the CAT while studying at a lower ranked IIM/FMS/XLRI?

What are the criteria to get admission into IIM Ahmedabad??

Is getting into IIM Ahmedabad possible for an average student?

Can I get a call from IIM ABC or FMS Delhi with 98 percentile, having 74/94/79 in 10, 12, and graduation commerce background with OBC category?

Can I get a call from IIM Ahmedabad if I have 87.5 percent in 10th, 95 percent in 12th and I am IITian with a 9 CGPA?

Can I get into IIM A/B/C or XLRI or SCMHRD?

What is the admission procedure for IIM Ahmedabad? I read that around 80 percentile is required, but what are the additional criteria?

What is the detailed process to get admission into IIM Ahmedabad?

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