Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
Ahmadabad, Gujarat · Public · Established 1961
Overview
Set up in 1961 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IIM Ahmedabad runs on a 102-acre campus with 896 students and 110 teaching staff. It is a public institute approved by the UGC, AMBA, and AACSB, and admits students through CAT, GMAT, and GRE scores.
NIRF ranked it #1 in Management for 2025, with a score of 83.29 out of 100. In its two-year PG management programme, 434 of 444 graduates were placed in 2023-24 at a median salary of 31 LPA, close to the 423 of 435 placed the year before at the same median. In 2021-22, 431 of 432 graduates were placed, at a median salary of 30 LPA.
For someone weighing management options, these placement numbers have stayed consistent across three years, with median pay holding at 31 LPA in the two most recent cycles and placement rates staying above 97 percent each year.
Courses & Fees
| Course | Duration | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (PGP) | 2 Years | INR 27.5 lakhs | Graduation With 50% + CAT, GMAT |
| MBA (Food & Agribusiness Management) | 2 Years | INR 27.5 lakhs | Graduation With 50% + CAT |
| MBA-PGPX | 1 Year | INR 35–37.10 lakh | Graduation With 50% + GMAT, GRE |
| MBA-BPGP | 2 Years | INR 20 lakh | Graduation With 50% + CAT, GMAT |
| ePGD-ABA | 16 Months | INR 12 lakh | IIMA aptitude test + Work Experience |
Admissions
Empowering
IIM Ahmedabad provides students with valuable opportunities through world-class management education based on innovation, analytical thinking, and leadership development. With a rigorous curriculum, global exposure, and access to a rich network of industry partners and mentors, the institute develops its graduates into professionals who will create value and positively impact the corporate or entrepreneurial sector.
Admission Process
At IIM Ahmedabad, the admissions are based on merit and require that the student be a good fit for the program. After taking the CAT exam (or GMAT or GRE for PGPX), the selected candidates will be subjected to another rigorous evaluation of their academic background, work experience, and PI score in order to establish a composite score to evaluate their performance and potential. Based on this review and evaluation, candidate selection will be made.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who are applying for the MBA course in the IIM Ahmedabad have to hold a bachelorâs degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% aggregate marks in the reserved category). Moreover, final year students can also apply for the course. For application for PGPX, one needs to be a holder of bachelorâs degree (along with four years of work experience) with valid GMAT or GRE score.
Placements
IIM Ahmedabad continues to produce one of the strongest placement results for its students with placement rates close to 100% every year. A very well-organized placement process, designed with the student in mind, attracts numerous high-quality recruiters who want to work with the school. Students receive excellent salary opportunities across multiple industries and roles, such as Consulting, Investment Banking, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, from top employers all over the world. The combination of a strong academic reputation, good relations with industry and successful placement outcomes, makes IIM Ahmedabad one of the most desirable B-Schools in the world.
Top Recruiters
Reported by the institute in its NIRF data submission. Median salary is the figure NIRF asks for — half of the placed students were paid more, half less.
Management
| Year | Programme | Graduated | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | PG 2-year | 444 | 434 | 31 LPA |
| 2022-23 | PG 2-year | 435 | 423 | 31 LPA |
| 2021-22 | PG 2-year | 432 | 431 | 30 LPA |
Rankings
Published by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education. The score is out of 100 and is what the rank was decided on.
| Year | Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Management | #1 | 83.29 |
Infrastructure
IIM Ahmedabad features a serene and expansive green campus with iconic red-brick architecture. The institute offers comfortable living spaces through well-designed dormitories and dedicated housing for married students. The environment blends heritage with modern amenities, creating a vibrant and supportive residential experience.
The students studying in IIMA enjoy great athletic and recreation facilities, which help to improve their academic performance. Some of the facilities available at IIMA include cricket fields, soccer fields, indoor athletic fields, weight lifting rooms, and running trails. The teachers at IIMA encourage the students to take advantage of the numerous opportunities to play sports or do physical exercises in the college grounds.
The students of IIMA enjoy excellent dining services on campus courtesy of three different dining facilities (one for each campus). The menus provided at the dining facilities include foods, which are specially prepared to boost academic performance. In addition to the dining facilities in IIMA, students can visit any of the local restaurants surrounding the college. Although there is a variation in the price levels at the dining facilities and the restaurants.
Campus
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