IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) - Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

IIM Ahmedabad is a business school in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad. It began as a joint effort of two governments, local industrialists, the Ford Foundation and Harvard Business School. Most people who say IIM Ahmedabad mean its two-year PGP. The facts below decide your fit, and the tabs speak to the student, the parent and the working professional.

The video below is IIMA's own film on its campus infrastructure. The button opens the official virtual tour.

Who Should Choose IIM Ahmedabad, and Who Should Check Twice?

IIM Ahmedabad suits you if you aim for consulting, banking and finance or general management. You also need to clear a very high CAT bar. Check twice in the cases below.

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The table lists the main IIM Ahmedabad details with their year. Check the year before you compare with another college. These IIM Ahmedabad highlights come from IIM Ahmedabad's own pages.

Is IIM Ahmedabad NAAC Accredited?

The official IIM Ahmedabad page lists EQUIS accreditation and NIRF ranks, and it shows no NAAC grade. EQUIS accredited IIM Ahmedabad in June 2008, and it renewed the accreditation in 2025 for five years. The ranking section below lists each ranking and its year.

The courses in IIM Ahmedabad are seven main programmes, and every one is postgraduate or doctoral. This IIM Ahmedabad courses list shows the length and the fee of each course with its batch. The entrance test for each one is in the entrance exams section below.

IIM Ahmedabad also runs a One Year MBA in Dubai for USD 80,000. The PGPX fee excludes the International Immersion Programme, travel and stay.

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IIM Ahmedabad admission 2027 for the PGP 2027-29 runs through CAT 2026, held on 29 November 2026. The IIM Ahmedabad admission details below are for the PGP 2027-29. The table shows the dates the institute has announced.

How Many Candidates Does IIM Ahmedabad Call for Interviews?

The IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria use a composite score of 65% CAT percentile and 35% Application Rating. The Application Rating scores your Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marks, your work experience and gender diversity. IIM Ahmedabad then normalises the score within your graduation discipline. In the PGP 2026-28 cycle, 1,308 candidates got a call, including 3 overseas GMAT candidates. They came from 8,838 CAT candidates who cleared the minimum, which is about one in seven. The final score gives 50% to the interview, 10% to the writing test and 40% to the composite.

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IIM Ahmedabad placement for the Class of 2026 gave offers to all 392 PGP students who sought jobs. These IIM Ahmedabad placement details come from an audit by B2K Analytics under the Indian Placement Reporting Standards. Of the 392 offers, 6 were international, in Dubai, Hong Kong and Japan. These IIM Ahmedabad placement statistics show the headline numbers.

Consulting firms made the most offers. Accenture Strategy made 36 offers, BCG made 33 and McKinsey made 21. Goldman Sachs made 6 and Citi made 4. IIM Ahmedabad also reports that 203 pre-placement offers were awarded and 135 were accepted. The IIM Ahmedabad placement page has the full sector, function and recruiter data.

How Large Are the Top Offers at IIM Ahmedabad?

The IIM Ahmedabad highest placement package in the Class of 2026 was Rs 99,93,960 in guaranteed cash. The highest maximum earning potential was Rs 2,31,03,000, which is not guaranteed pay. Very few IIM Ahmedabad students receive offers at this level, so plan around the median.

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You check the IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2026 in the PGP 2027-29 admission policy on iima.ac.in. The IIM Ahmedabad cutoff marks are CAT percentiles, not raw marks. The blocks show the overall bar and the bar in each section (VARC, DILR and QA) for every category.

IIM Ahmedabad gives PwD candidates a bar that is 10 points lower in each category. The IIM Ahmedabad cutoff page explains how the composite score decides who gets a call.

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The IIM Ahmedabad Scholarship Guidebook (11 June 2024) lists need-based aid, endowment awards, donor awards and government schemes. This IIM Ahmedabad scholarship information may differ for later batches, so confirm it with the Student Scholarship Committee.

Will I Get Financial Help at IIM Ahmedabad?

Yes, if you meet the income or category rules. IIM Ahmedabad gives need-based and endowment awards, but they reach a small share of students. No single award covers the full fee for most. Read the IIM Ahmedabad scholarship page before you plan your loan.

The IIM Ahmedabad ranking 2026 for India is 1st in NIRF 2025 (Management), the latest list. The IIM Ahmedabad NIRF ranking 2026 is not yet published. Abroad, the Financial Times and QS rank the IIM Ahmedabad PGP and PGPX as the table shows.

What Is the IIM Ahmedabad Ranking in India?

The IIM Ahmedabad ranking in India was 1st in the NIRF Management category in every year from 2020 to 2025. The IIM Ahmedabad score in NIRF 2025 was 83.29. IIM Bangalore was 2nd with 81.56, and IIM Kozhikode was 3rd with 79.85.

CAT is the exam for admission to the IIM Ahmedabad PGP and PGP-FABM. Overseas Indian candidates and foreign nationals use GMAT for the PGP. The cards show which test each IIM Ahmedabad course takes.

📝CATPGP and PGP-FABMCAT 2026 for domestic candidates. The PGP-FABM has its own CAT bars. General and EWS candidates with an agriculture-related degree need 90 overall and 70 in each section. Other degrees need 95 and 75.💼GMAT or GREPGPXGMAT or GRE, for managers with at least four years of work experience.🖥️Several TestsBPGPThe IIMA Admission Test, or a CAT, GMAT or GRE score.

Which Entrance Exam Does Your IIM Ahmedabad Course Need?

For the two-year IIM Ahmedabad PGP in India, you need CAT 2026. The CAT fee is Rs 2,700, or Rs 1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. You pay it once for all IIMs. CAT registration closed on 22 September 2026. See the CAT 2026 dates for the schedule.

The IIM Ahmedabad campus mixes red-brick heritage buildings with newer concrete blocks. Each floor of an IIM Ahmedabad dormitory has ten single rooms around a tea room.

What Facilities Does the IIM Ahmedabad Campus Have, and Can I Visit?

The IIM Ahmedabad campus has academic blocks, auditoriums and sports facilities. Outdoor facilities include courts for tennis, volleyball and basketball, a football field and a cricket pitch. Indoor facilities include a swimming pool, squash courts and gymnasiums. The International Management Development Centre works as a guest house and conference venue.

The institute's campus page calls the Vikram Sarabhai Library, the classroom complex, the faculty blocks and dormitories D1 to D18 Louis I. Kahn buildings. Campus visits have not been restored for outsiders. The institute offers a virtual tour on its website.

The IIM Ahmedabad location is Vastrapur, Ahmedabad. By car, the airport trip takes 20 to 35 minutes in the morning, as per Google Maps on 6 October 2026. The IIM Ahmedabad nearest metro station is Gurukul Road, about 2 to 3 km from IIM Ahmedabad by road.

✈️AirportBy AirAbout 13.7 km from Ahmedabad airport. Take a cab.🚆RailwayBy TrainAbout 8 to 9 km from Ahmedabad Junction and about 7.9 km from Sabarmati Junction.🚗RoadBy RoadGita Mandir New Bus Stand is about 7.5 km away. Gandhinagar is about 27.5 to 29 km, which takes 30 to 50 minutes in the morning.

What Is the Easiest Way to Reach IIM Ahmedabad?

A cab or auto to the gate works best from any station. Tell the driver "IIMA, Vastrapur". This is how to reach IIM Ahmedabad from the airport, the station or the metro. The how to reach IIM Ahmedabad guide has every route and travel time.

What Do Students Say About IIM Ahmedabad?

Students rate IIM Ahmedabad 4.7 out of 5 on Google. On Reddit, they praise the batch and the brand, and they flag a heavy first term and placements that depend on grades.

Campus life. Students live in dormitories with single rooms, share a tea room on each floor and use common sports and gym facilities. IIM Ahmedabad says campus visits are not yet restored, so your first look may come at joining time.

What Do Students Say About the Batch, Culture and Brand of IIM Ahmedabad?

Students describe the batch as helpful, but they say the first month is hard, especially for quieter students.

🤝ProHelpful BatchClassmates help with CVs and course concepts, even with relative grading, according to students and alumni.🎯Single ViewLow CompetitionPeople aim for different careers, such as finance, consulting and product, so they collaborate, says one account.😟Check TwiceHard First MonthMany social events in the first weeks feel overwhelming, especially for quieter students. Close friends came later through floors, study groups and sections.🏷️ProBrand and AlumniThe IIM Ahmedabad name carries weight, and alumni help with introductions, say those who posted.

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What Do Students Say About the Courses and Workload at IIM Ahmedabad?

Students say the first term of the PGP is the heaviest, and the pressure eases after the summer internship.

📚Check TwiceHeavy First TermClasses run from about 8:45 am to 1:10 pm in the first term, with surprise quizzes two or three times a week. Short sleep and stress are common, though six to seven hours is possible.📉ProPressure Eases LaterPressure drops after the summer internship, and a recent PGP graduate calls the second year much more relaxed.🕘Single ViewStrict AttendanceLeave is allowed only for medical reasons approved by the college dispensary, according to one first-year.🎓Single ViewCase-Based TeachingOne alumnus rates the case method highly.

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The IIM Ahmedabad courses page lists the programme structure.

What Do Students Say About Placements at IIM Ahmedabad?

Students say your placement result depends on your grades and background, not only on the IIM Ahmedabad name.

📊Check TwiceGrades Decide ShortlistsConsulting and finance shortlists need strong grades and a high MBA rank, say several Reddit posts.🧭Check TwiceBackground MattersGap years and weak undergraduate marks hurt shortlists.💡TipAdvice From a Placement Committee MemberA 2025 graduate on the committee advises a CGPA in the top quarter, positions of responsibility and an offer from your summer internship. A certification such as CFA can offset weak undergraduate marks.💰Check TwicePay Figures Are DisputedPosts disagree on whether stock options count at full value or only at first-year vesting. Use the audited report, not figures from posts.See IIM Ahmedabad Placements

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What Are the Pros and Cons of IIM Ahmedabad According to Student Reviews?

Students praise the batch, the brand and the easier second year. They flag the heavy first term, strict leave and placements tied to grades.

Which Students Does IIM Ahmedabad Suit, Based on Reviews?

IIM Ahmedabad suits students who can handle a heavy first term, work well in groups and keep strong grades from the start.

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