Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Est. 1961 · IIM · NIRF 2025 rank #1
Accepts:CAT
IIM Ahmedabad at a glance
- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and was established in 1961.
- It is ranked #1 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings.
- IIM Ahmedabad admits students to its MBA through CAT.
- The MBA (PGP) batch of 2023-25 recorded a median salary of ₹34.6 LPA and an average of ₹35.5 LPA; the highest offer was ₹1.1 Cr.
- The total fee for MBA (PGP) (2025-27) is ₹27.5 L.
- The published minimum CAT 2025 percentile for the first shortlist (General) is 95 overall, with sectional minimums of 85 VARC, 85 DILR and 75 QA.
- The 2025-27 batch is 30.6% women with average work experience of 25 months.
- The total fee for MBA-PGPX (One-year MBA) (2027-28) is ₹36.2 L.
- The total fee for MBA-BPGP (Blended PGP) (2026-28) is ₹20 L.
Placement figures for IIM Ahmedabad are reported under the Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS) and audited. The figures below are Maximum Earning Potential (MEP), which includes variable pay; the institute separately reports a guaranteed-cash median of ₹29.5 lakh for the same batch.
Programmes
| Programme | Format | Duration | Admission via | Intake | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (PGP)MBA | Full-time, residential | 2 yrs | CAT | 414 | ₹27.5 L (2025-27)src |
| MBA-FABM (Food and Agri-business Management)MBA (Food and Agri-business Management) | Full-time, residential | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| MBA-PGPX (One-year MBA)MBA | One-year, full-time | 1 yr | GMAT, GRE | — | ₹36.2 L (2027-28)src |
| MBA-BPGP (Blended PGP)MBA | Blended, for working professionals | 2 yrs | CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMA Admission Test | 138 | ₹20 L (2026-28)src |
| MBA-BPGP: Business Analytics & AIMBA | Blended, for working professionals | — | — | — | — |
| ePGD-ABA (Advanced Business Analytics)Post Graduate Diploma | Online + on-campus, for working professionals | 16 months | — | — | — |
| PhDPhD | Doctoral, full-time | — | — | — | — |
Placements
MBA (PGP)
| Batch | Median | Average | Highest | Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-25src | ₹34.6 LPA | ₹35.5 LPA | ₹110 LPA | 178 |
Batch profile
MBA (PGP)
| Batch | Women | Freshers | Avg work-ex | Engineers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-27src | 30.6% | 27% | 25 mo | — |
Published cutoffs
Minimum percentiles the institute published for its first interview shortlist. Actual shortlist scores were higher; these are not a prediction of selection.
Frequently asked
Which entrance exam does IIM Ahmedabad use for its two-year MBA?
IIM Ahmedabad shortlists candidates for its two-year MBA using CAT scores.
What was the median salary in IIM Ahmedabad's latest final placements?
The median was ₹34.60 lakh per annum for the 2023-25 batch, with an average of ₹35.50 lakh, according to the institute's final placement report.
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Ahmedabad's first interview shortlist?
For General category candidates, IIM Ahmedabad published a minimum overall CAT 2025 percentile of 95, with sectional minimums of 85 (VARC), 85 (DILR) and 75 (QA). These are eligibility floors for the first shortlist; candidates actually shortlisted scored higher.
Where is IIM Ahmedabad located?
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in 1961.
What is IIM Ahmedabad's NIRF ranking?
IIM Ahmedabad is ranked #1 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings published by the Ministry of Education.
What was the highest salary offered at IIM Ahmedabad?
The highest offer in the 2023-25 final placements was ₹1.10 crore per annum, according to the institute's placement report. A single top offer is not representative of the batch; the median is a better guide.
What is the total fee for MBA (PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad?
The total fee for MBA (PGP) (2025-27) is about ₹27.50 lakh, as reported by education portals. Confirm the current figure in the institute's official fee notice.
What is IIM Ahmedabad's minimum CAT percentile for NC-OBC candidates?
For NC-OBC candidates, IIM Ahmedabad published a minimum overall CAT 2025 percentile of 90 for its first shortlist, with sectional minimums of 80 (VARC), 80 (DILR) and 70 (QA).
How many companies recruited at IIM Ahmedabad?
178 companies took part in the 2023-25 final placements, according to the institute's report.
What is IIM Ahmedabad's official website?
The official website is https://www.iima.ac.in. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility there before applying.
News about IIM Ahmedabad
Placements · 15 Nov 2026
IIM final placements 2026: what the official reports say
Median salaries at IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow and Indore, taken straight from each institute's own placement report.
Cutoffs · 15 Nov 2026
IIM CAT cutoffs: the official minimum percentiles for IIM A, B, C, L and I
The minimum overall and sectional CAT percentiles each IIM published for its first interview shortlist, by category, with links to the source documents.
Data last verified 11 Nov 2026. Figures come from the college's official publications (see “src” links). Check the official website before applying. Official site: www.iima.ac.in