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 PG Program Food And Agri-Business Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Manekbag, AhmedabadAutonomous UniversityEstd 1961

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IIM Ahmedabad Latest Updates and News

08 Oct, 2026 CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. The admit card will be released on Nov 4, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. Read More.

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

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

Total fees

INR 27.50 Lakhs

2 years, no personal costs

Average pay

INR 20.05 LPA

Class of 2025, this programme

CAT cutoff

90 percentile

General, agriculture degree

Placement rate

100%

Class of 2026, all 45 placed

In This Page▾

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

About IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM

IIM Ahmedabad offers the PGP-FABM, a two-year, full-time residential MBA in food and agri-business management. The 2026-28 batch took in 44 students, so the class stays small. The institute is first in the NIRF Management ranking 2025 and holds EQUIS accreditation from EFMD. The full programme fee is INR 27.50 Lakhs for the two years, and INR 20.10 Lakhs of that is tuition. Seats go through CAT, then an Analytical Writing Test and a Personal Interview at the institute. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 20.05 LPA and the highest offer was INR 41.83 LPA. Every student in the Class of 2026 was placed. Consulting, agri-inputs, food processing and FMCG firms hire from this programme.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Fees

You pay one programme fee for the two years. Tuition is the biggest part of it. The fee leaves out food, a laptop and travel, so keep money aside for those.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 20.10 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Other programme charges	INR 7.40 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Programme fee, total	INR 27.50 Lakhs	Full course, as published
CAT 2026 exam fee	INR 2,700	One time, INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD
Refund on exit	Fee back minus INR 1,000	One time processing charge

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Admission Dates

The CAT 2026 form is open from 3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 29 Nov 2026. The institute then shortlists, calls you for the writing test and interview, and sends offers around Apr 2027.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply	3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 admit card	4 Nov 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and scorecard	Dec 2026	Tentative
Shortlist for the writing test and interview	Jan 2027	Tentative
Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview	Feb 2027 to Mar 2027	Tentative
Admission offers on the institute portal	Apr 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance and first fee payment	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Eligibility

You need a degree with 50% marks and a CAT score that clears the bar for your category. An agriculture degree gets a lower bar than any other degree.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's or master's degree, at least 50% marks
Relaxed marks	45% for SC, ST and PwD students
Exam	A valid CAT 2026 score with the minimum percentiles
Degree subject	Any subject; agriculture and allied degrees get a lower bar
Extra form	Students from other degrees send a special interest form

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Admission Process

The seat comes through CAT, a writing test and an interview. Most students who lose the seat miss the offer acceptance date.

Step	What you do
1. Write CAT 2026	Pick IIM Ahmedabad and the FABM programme in the form
2. Clear the bar	Meet the overall and sectional percentile for your category
3. Get shortlisted	65% CAT score and 35% Application Rating Score
4. Sit the AWT and PI	The writing test and interview are held at the institute
5. Accept and pay	Accept the offer and pay the first part of the fee on time

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Cutoff

These are the least CAT percentiles the institute takes for this programme. You must clear the overall figure and every sectional figure. Agriculture and allied degrees sit in application groups 1 and 2; every other degree sits in groups 3 to 5.

Category	Agriculture degree	Any other degree
General and EWS	90 overall, 70 sectional	95 overall, 75 sectional
NC-OBC	85 overall, 65 sectional	90 overall, 70 sectional
SC and ST	70 overall, 60 sectional	75 overall, 65 sectional
PwD, General and EWS	80 overall, 60 sectional	85 overall, 65 sectional

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Placements

The last two batches were placed in full. Food, agri-input and consulting firms take most of the class, and a few students take commodity trading and ESG roles.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 20.05 LPA, Class of 2025
Highest offer	INR 41.83 LPA, Class of 2025
Batch placed	100%, Class of 2026
Batch size placed	45 students, Class of 2026
Top recruiter	Sahyadri Farms, Class of 2026
Other recruiters	ITC, Amul, Godrej Agrovet, PI Industries, Accenture, EY

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Scholarships

The institute has its own need-based scheme and the central schemes pay the tuition fee for SC and ST students. Apply after you accept the offer.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
IIMA Need-Based Scholarship	Any category, family income below INR 15 Lakhs a year	A quarter to all of the tuition fee
Top Class Education for SC Students	SC, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 20.10 Lakhs, the full tuition fee
Top Class Education for ST Students	ST, family income up to INR 6 Lakhs a year	INR 20.10 Lakhs, the full tuition fee

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Ranking

The institute has held the top spot in the NIRF management list for six years. EFMD gave it EQUIS accreditation again in 2025, for five more years.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#1
NIRF Management	2024	#1
EQUIS, from EFMD	2025	Accredited for five years

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Course Structure

The first year is common management teaching. The second year adds food and agri-business courses and a live project. A summer internship sits between the two years.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Core management courses with the flagship MBA batch
Summer	An eight to ten week internship with a firm
Year 2	Food and agri-business courses, electives and a project

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Seats and Intake

The class is small, so every seat matters. Seats are set aside by the rules the Government of India sets for every institute.

Quota	Seats
Batch size, 2026-28	44 students
NC-OBC	27% of seats
SC	15% of seats
ST	7.5% of seats
EWS	Up to 10% of seats
PwD	5% of seats

Should you pick PGP-FABM at IIM Ahmedabad?

This course suits students who want to work in food, farming and agri-business after an MBA.

Pick it if:

You hold an agriculture or allied degree: the percentile bar for you is five points lower than for any other degree.

You want a food or agri job with a known brand: the last batch went to Sahyadri Farms, ITC, Amul, Godrej Agrovet and PI Industries.

Your family income is below INR 15 Lakhs a year: the need-based scheme can take a quarter to all of the tuition fee off.

You want proof the seat gets placed: every student in the last batch was placed, and the batch before it averaged INR 20.05 LPA.

Skip it if:

You come from another degree with no farm or food story: you must send a special form on why you want this programme.

You want the same pay as the flagship MBA here: this programme's average pay sits well below the flagship batch's average.

You expect the fee to cover food and a laptop: the programme fee leaves both out, so keep spending money aside.

You want to see your own batch's fee before you apply: the institute puts out the new fee later, so plan on the last published one.

Counsellor's advice

If you hold an agriculture degree and clear the CAT bar, put this form in first: the bar is lower for you and the class is small. If you come from another degree, write the special interest form early and keep your marks sheets ready.

PGP-FABM Eligibility▾

Degree needed: A bachelor's or master's degree with at least 50% marks. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.

Degree subject: Any subject is allowed. An agriculture or allied degree gets a lower CAT bar.

Exam needed: A valid CAT 2026 score that clears the overall and sectional percentile for your category.

Extra form: Students from other degrees send a special form on why they want this programme.

Final year students: You may apply while in your last year if you finish the degree in time.

PGP-FABM Admission Process▾

Write CAT 2026: Sit the exam on 29 Nov 2026 and pick IIM Ahmedabad and FABM in the form.

Clear the bar: Your overall and each sectional percentile must reach the least figure for your category.

Get shortlisted: The shortlist score is 65% CAT and 35% Application Rating Score from your marks and work experience.

Sit the AWT and PI: AWT (a short writing test) is 10% and PI (the interview) is 40% of the final score.

Accept and pay: Accept the offer and pay the first part of the fee by the last date or you lose the seat.

PGP-FABM Admission Dates 2026

These are the official 2026 dates for the batch that starts in 2027. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

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

Confirmed

3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026

CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply

The form closes on 15 Sep 2026. You pick IIM Ahmedabad and FABM inside it.

Confirmed

4 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 admit card

Download it and check your test city before the exam.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

One test day in three sittings. Your score decides the shortlist.

Tentative

Dec 2026

CAT 2026 result and scorecard

Expected about three weeks after the exam, as in past years.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Shortlist for the writing test and interview

The institute puts the shortlist online and mails the call letters.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Mar 2027

Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview

Both are held at the institute. The interview carries the most weight.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Admission offers on the institute portal

You see your offer on the portal. Nothing is posted to your home.

Tentative

May 2027

Offer acceptance and first fee payment

You lose the seat if the acceptance amount is not paid by the last date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your degree papers and category papers in original.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

The batch starts with a preparatory programme on campus.

Tentative

Aug 2027 to Sep 2027

CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply

Expected to open and close in the same months as this year.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT 2027 exam

Expected on a Sunday in the last week of the month.

Tentative

Dec 2027

CAT 2027 result and scorecard

Expected about three weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Shortlist for the writing test and interview

Expected within weeks of the result.

Tentative

Feb 2028 to Mar 2028

Analytical Writing Test and Personal Interview

Expected in the same two months as this year.

Tentative

Apr 2028

Admission offers on the institute portal

Expected in the second week of the month.

Tentative

May 2028

Offer acceptance and first fee payment

Expected about three weeks after the offers.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected in the week before classes start.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Classes start

Expected in the same month as this year.

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

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Fees 2026

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The fee leaves out food, a laptop and travel. Turn on the toggle to add the CAT exam fee.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 20.10 Lakhs

Other programme charges

Full course, as published

INR 7.40 Lakhs

Add the CAT exam fee

CAT 2026 exam fee

One time, INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD

INR 2,700

Total course fee

INR 27.50 Lakhs

2 years · tuition and other programme charges

Total course fee

INR 27.53 Lakhs

2 years · programme fee plus the CAT exam fee

Education loan EMI

INR 46,367

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

73%

average pay INR 20.05 LPA against the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 46,412

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

73%

average pay INR 20.05 LPA against the full fee

Source: IIMA MBA-FABM admissions page, last published fee. Confirm on the official site before you act.

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

Pick your degree and your category. These are the least CAT percentiles the institute takes for this programme.

Your degree

Agriculture degreeAny other degree

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Scholarship Calculator

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

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

IIM LucknowIRMA AnandCCS NIAM JaipurMANAGE Hyderabad

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IIM Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Lucknow

Compared with

Institute of Rural Management Anand

Anand

Compared with

Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing

Jaipur

Compared with

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management

Hyderabad

Total fees2 years, no personal costs

INR 27.50 Lakhs

tuition and other charges

INR 20.75 Lakhs

INR 6.75 Lakhs less

INR 16.44 Lakhs

INR 11.06 Lakhs less

INR 9 Lakhs

INR 18.50 Lakhs less

INR 9.75 Lakhs

INR 17.75 Lakhs less

Average paylatest batch

INR 20.05 LPA

Class of 2025

Not published

INR 15.64 LPA

INR 4.41 LPA less, Class of 2025

INR 11.36 LPA

INR 8.69 LPA less, Class of 2024

INR 12.16 LPA

INR 7.89 LPA less, Class of 2024

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

100%

Class of 2026

Not published

100%

Same rate, Class of 2025

Not published

CAT bar for a callleast overall percentile, General

agriculture degree route

5 fewer, an easier bar

Not published

Seatsthis programme

2026-28 batch

Not published

120

76 more

ROIaverage pay against the full fee

73%

on INR 20.05 LPA

Not published

95%

22 points higher

126%

53 points higher

125%

52 points higher

In short

IIM Lucknow charges INR 6.75 Lakhs less and its bar is easier, but it does not publish pay for its agri-business batch. If you want numbers you can check before you pay, IIM Ahmedabad is the safer pick.

In short

IRMA Anand costs much less and placed its whole batch, but its average pay is lower. If you want rural and cooperative work, take IRMA Anand; if you want food and agri-business roles, stay with IIM Ahmedabad.

In short

CCS NIAM Jaipur is the cheapest seat here and gives back the most on the fee you pay. If your CAT score misses the IIM Ahmedabad bar, keep CCS NIAM Jaipur as your backup.

In short

MANAGE Hyderabad costs about a third of this fee and pays that back faster. If you cannot fund INR 27.50 Lakhs, take MANAGE Hyderabad; if you can, IIM Ahmedabad pays much more.

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

FAQs on IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get into PGP-FABM at IIM Ahmedabad?▾

Write CAT 2026 and pick IIM Ahmedabad and the FABM programme in the same form. If your percentile clears the bar for your category, the institute may shortlist you for the writing test and the interview. The final list gives 50% to the shortlist score, 40% to the interview and 10% to the writing test.

What CAT percentile do I need for this course?▾

With an agriculture degree a General student needs 90 overall and 70 in each section. From any other degree the bar is 95 overall and 75 in each section. The checker above shows the figure for your own category.

What is the full fee for the two years?▾

The programme fee is INR 27.50 Lakhs for the two years, and INR 20.10 Lakhs of that is tuition. It leaves out food, a laptop and travel. The fee for the next batch is put out later.

Do I need an agriculture degree to apply?▾

No. Any degree with 50% marks is allowed. Students from other degrees send a special form on why they want this programme, and their percentile bar is five points higher.

Can a scholarship cut this fee?▾

Yes. The institute's need-based scheme can take a quarter to all of the tuition fee off if your family income is below INR 15 Lakhs a year. SC and ST students can also get the full tuition fee from the central Top Class Education schemes.

What pay did the last batch get?▾

The Class of 2025 averaged INR 20.05 LPA and the highest offer was INR 41.83 LPA. Every student in the Class of 2026 was placed. Consulting, agri-inputs, food processing and FMCG firms hired most of the batch.

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IIM Ahmedabad: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 9 Reviews

The admission process at IIM Ahmedabad includes a Written Ability Test (VAT) instead of a Group Discussion, focusing on the candidate's thought process rather than knowledge. The interview is conducted by two professors who evaluate communication skills alongside academic and personal background. The institution maintains a balanced student-teacher ratio for an effective learning environment, emphasizing practical teaching methods. Students face six exams each academic year. The total fee for the two-year program is approximately INR 24-25 lakhs, excluding mess charges, with annual variations.

Education loans are accessible through the college's bank tie-ups. Scholarships are available, including corporate scholarships like IDFC First Bank and HEOL, providing financial aid between INR 2 to 5 lakhs. Scholarships can cover up to INR 2.5 lakhs, with special provisions for students with an annual income below INR 6 lakhs. IIM Ahmedabad boasts a 100% placement record for its PGP and PGP-FABM programs, with average packages of INR 34 lakhs and 21 lakhs per annum, respectively.

The placement process, managed by a student committee and audited for transparency, starts in the 6th term. A mandatory two-month internship is part of the curriculum, with stipends averaging around INR 85,000 per month. Top recruiters include companies like PepsiCo, Nestlé, Bayer, and Amul, offering roles across various functions. While full fee waivers are rare, scholarships significantly alleviate the financial burden on students.

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IIM Ahmedabad: 9 Answered Questions

What are the best courses to take in IIM Ahmedabad?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why did IIM Ahmedabad discontinue its public policy course?

Parth ReddyStudied at IIM Ahmedabad

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

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

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

Bidita GhoseLives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

Order of choice (highest to lowest)

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

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

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

Sonal Mishrastudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taaruk BansalStarted PGP with 7+ yrs work experience

Both have advantages and disadvantages.

IIM Ahmedabad

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

Wharton

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

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

Naina KapurStudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishek MishraMBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

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

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

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

Which are the MBA courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad?

Ranjana JhaIIM Ahmedabad (2018)

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

Postgraduate Program in Management (PGP):

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

Fellow Program in Management (FPM):

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

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

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

Postgraduate Program in Management for executives (PGPX):

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

Faculty Development Program (FDP):

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

Armed Forces Program (AFM):

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

ePost Graduate Program (ePGP):

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