The IIM Calcutta conducts the CAT exam 2024, to be administered on November 24, 2024 in three shifts. More than 3 lakh test-takers will have their test held across 400 centres that are at 170 cities. The computer labs equipped centres shall keep stringent security measures including CCTV surveillance in place for curbing malpractice and ensuring fair conduct.
What should you do in the last few minutes before the CAT 2024 exam. Candidates who have got morning slot, can’t do much but wake up early and reach their test centre by 7 am on November 24, 2024. They will have to do last minute revision a night before. But candidates who have got afternoon and forenoon shift can do some las minute preparation. Here are a few CAT 2024 last minute tips to score high.
IIMA has provided an update regarding the admission status for the Online MBA Programme for the 2024-26 batch, informing candidates about important timings.
Today is the final day to submit applications for the Online MBA Programme. Interested candidates are reminded to complete their applications before the deadline.
IIMA has released the current admission status for the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) for the 2024-26 batch, providing transparency and updates to applicants.
The admission status for the PGP-FABM 2024-26 batch has been announced, keeping potential students informed about their application progress.
The deadline for submitting the online interview form for the PGP and PGP-FABM programs has been extended to 12 PM on January 12, 2024.
IIMA is accepting applications for the Ph.D. program for the academic year 2025. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online before January 20, 2025.
The link for the online application form opens on September 19, 2024, with the last date for submissions on January 20, 2025.
IIM Ahmedabad PGP 2024-25 Summer Placement, The top three recruiters for the first cluster were Accenture Strategy (India Market Unit and Global Network), Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey and Company. The clusters 2 and cluster 3 of the PGP summer placement process will be conducted on November 15 and 18 respectively.
CAT admit card 2024 has been released. Candidates can download the admit card from iimcat.ac.in. Some students are facing issues with the login.
Online Application for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Management 2025 is open now
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has opened online applications for its Doctoral Programme in Management for the year 2025, inviting prospective students to apply.
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is a premier B-school established in 1961. The IIMA Society, created under the Societies Act, is responsible for managing the college. In the year 2017, IIMA was recognised as the ‘Institute of National Importance’ by the Government of India. IIM Ahmedabad is ranked 1st in the NIRF Ranking 2024 in the management category. Since 2020, the institute has remained in the top position in the NIRF Management Ranking.
IIM Ahmedabad offers management courses such as MBA, MBA FABM, ePGP, PhD etc. The institute accepts CAT scores for its famous MBA, Online MBA and MBA FABM programmes. To ensure holistic development of students, the college is a member of Partnership in International Management (PIM). Every year hundreds of IIMA students are sent to foreign universities for learning and education.
The college follows the Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS) for providing clear and concise placement data. IIM Ahmedabad placement 2023 for the PGP course is completed now. More than 200 companies participated in the placement drive. The maximum number of job offers were made by McKinsey & Company (34). BCG and TCS made 33 and 15 job offers respectively. 128 students were placed from MBA-PGPX during the IIM Ahmedabad placement drive 2023. The campus of IIM Ahmedabad has modern facilities such as smart classrooms, an air-conditioned auditorium, a well-stocked library etc.
The B-school offers management stream courses. IIMA courses are offered at postgraduate and doctoral levels. MBA, MBA FABM, Online MBA, ePGP, PhD etc. are some of the IIM Ahmedabad courses candidates can apply for. The college offers both full-time and part-time programmes. The executive programmes offered by the institute are especially designed for working professionals. IIMA fees structure is different for each programme. Below mentioned is the IIM Ahmedabad eligibility criteria along with courses list.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
MBA | Minimum 50% in undergraduate degree from a recognised university |
MBA FABM | Minimum 50% in undergraduate degree from a recognised university |
MBA PGPX | Graduation from a recognised university + minimum 4 years of work experience |
Online MBA | Graduation with 50% marks + minimum 3 years of work experience |
ePGP | Graduation from a recognised university + minimum 3 years of work experience |
ePGP ABA | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university + minimum 2 years of work experience |
PhD | Master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognised university with at least 55% marks |
The college offers admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The institute accepts different entrance exam scores such as CAT/GMAT/GRE for IIM Ahmedabad admissions. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria determined by the college can apply for IIM Ahmedabad admission by filling out the application form. Below are the steps given to fill IIMA application form.
IIM Ahmedabad placements 2023 is completed now. In the 2023 placement drive of the college, over 200 companies participated. McKinsey & Company offered maximum job offers i.e. 34, followed by 33 by Boston Consulting Group(BCG) and 15 by Tata Consultancy Service (TCS).
Placement plays a significant role in students' lives. IIM Ahmedabad makes sure students are offered maximum job opportunities. Companies from public and private sectors participate in the IIM Ahmedabad placements every year. The college has tie ups with corporations that further enhance IIMA placement percentage. To ensure students are well prepared for the placements, summer internships are provided to them. IIM Ahmedabad summer placements help students in gaining professional experience and amplify their chances of getting placed in a reputed company.
Particulars | Data |
Highest package | Rs 1.74 crore per annum (International) Rs 1.08 crore per annum (Domestic) |
Number of offers made | 280 |
Number of offers accepted | 128 |
Number of recruiters | 188 |
Average package | Rs 36 LPA |
Median package | Rs 33 LPA |
No. of new companies | 36 |
Top recruiting sector | Consulting firms |
Top recruiters | McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Goldman Sachs. |
BCG | TCS | McKinsey & Company |
KPMG | Monitor Deloitte | Standard Chartered |
Praxis Global Alliance | Oliver Wyman | Morgan Stanley |
IIM Ahmedabad cut off 2023 is released by the college. The cutoff for the year 2023 is declared based on CAT 2023 results. IIMA cut off is calculated based on the CAT percentile of candidates. Every year, the college releases cut-offs for MBA and ePGP programmes. IIM Ahmedabad cutoff is released on the official website of the college. As per the IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria, candidates must meet the overall and sectional cutoff for MBA admission. Below is IIMA CAT cut off 2023.
Category | VARC | DIRL | QA | Overall Percentile |
General, EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
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PGPM in General Management (Management)Over the period of time, IIMA has been ranked by numerous national and international bodies. The college has maintained its top position in the management category of NIRF Ranking. IIM Ahmedabad ranking has been given below.
Year | NIRF Ranking (Management Category) |
2024 | 1st |
2023 | 1st |
2022 | 1st |
2021 | 1st |
2020 | 1st |
The campus of IIM Ahmedabad has all the basic amenities to provide a comfortable environment for students. The college gives equal importance to academics and extracurricular activities. Below mentioned are some of the IIMA facilities:
Library - Vikram Sarabhai Library of the college has an ample number of books, journals etc. and a spacious reading room for students.
Auditorium - RJMCEI Auditorium Plaza of IIM Ahmedabad if fully air conditioned and equipped with the latest technology.
Computer Lab - IIMA computer lab has computers with upgraded software and hardware. The air conditioned computer lab is spacious and has modern infrastructure.
Classrooms - To avoid any hindrance in teaching, IIM Ahmedabad classrooms are smart classes equipped with LCD projectors.
Hostel - The college has separate hostels for married and unmarried students. Further, for international students separate accommodation facilities are available at the campus.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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Prof. Shailendra C. Jain | Information Systems | Professor | Long Island University New York, Fulbright-Nehru Senior Scholar 2016-17, IIMA |
Name of alumnus | Course | Batch | Company | Linkedin Profile |
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Raghuram Rajan | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1987 | Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghuram-rajan-b871a11a/ |
Ajay Banga | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1981 | President and CEO of Mastercard | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-banga-7391881/ |
K.V. Kamath | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1971 | Former CEO of ICICI Bank | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kv-kamath-8394a81/ |
Naina Lal Kidwai | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1982 | Former CEO of HSBC India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/naina-lal-kidwai-16610b1/ |
Ravi Venkatesan | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1988 | Former Chairman of Microsoft India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-venkatesan-0461a11/ |
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1975 | Chairperson and Managing Director of Biocon | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-mazumdar-shaw-16610b1/ |
Harsha Bhogle | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1985 | Cricket Commentator and Journalist | https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsha-bhogle-16610b1/ |
Anand Mahindra | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1981 | Chairman of Mahindra Group | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-mahindra-16610b1/ |
Aditya Puri | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1974 | Former CEO of HDFC Bank | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-puri-16610b1/ |
Sunil Mittal | Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) | 1981 | Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-mittal-16610b1/ |
Scholarships act as a motivating factor for students. IIM Ahmedabad scholarships are offered to students with financial need. Further, the institute offers scholarships to meritorious students. IIMA scholarships list includes institute based scholarships, national level scholarships, scholarships by alumni and scholarships by corporates. As per the scholarship policy of the institute, one student can avail more than one scholarship, if the sponsored authority has no objection.
The institute has numerous programme specific scholarships. It must be noted that, IIM Ahmedabad scholarship amount varies from scholarship to scholarship. Further, every year a limited number of scholarships are offered to students.
Agile - Computer & Connectivity Club (CCC) | Stargazers IIMA | The ProdMan Club |
Optima- The Operations Club | General Management & Leadership Club | Equipoise |
Public Policy Club | Literary Symposium Desk | Synergy- The HR Management Club |
Food & Agribusiness Club | IDEOS - Social Innovation SIG | Eloquence |
Finesse | Footloose | Media Cell |
Abacus | Club 3.0 | Movies and Design Club |
Consult Club | Decibel – The Music Club | Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club |
Women Leadership Society | Perspectives - The Photography Club | Sports Committee |