IIM Ahmedabad PGPM : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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IIM Ahmedabad Latest Updates and News

27 Aug, 2025 CAT 2025 Registration has started for MBA/ PGDM admission. Aspirants can register @iimcat.ac.in upto September 13, 2025. Further, CAT 2025 Exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025. For more details, click here.

Course Description

IIM Ahmedabad MBA is offered for 2 years of course duration as a full-time program. Candidates are eligible for MBA after completeing graduation with 50% marks from a recognized university. IIM Ahmedabad MBA fees for 2024 was INR 26.5 lakhs. However, MBA fees for 2025 is INR 27.5 lakhs. The fee increased by 3.7% in 2025. The institute offers MBA based on the CAT scores, followed by an Analytical Writing Test and a Personal Interview. IIM Ahmedabad Hostel Fee for Male is INR 1.71 lakhs.

IIM Ahmedabad overall CAT cutoff has significatnly increased for CAT 2025. According to the latest updates, the general category candidates have to score 95 (overall). However, previously the general category candidates had to score 80 (overall). Internationally, IIM Ahmedabad ranks 31 by the Financial Times Ranking 2025 and 60 by QS Ranking 2025.

Check: IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2025

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fees

IIM Ahmedabad MBA fees 2025 is INR 27.5 lakhs for the entire course duration. The tuition fees for MBA is INR 20.1 lakhs . The previous fee for MBA in 2024 was INR 26.5 lakhs. This year the fee has significantly increased by 3.7%. IIM Ahmedabad MBA fee for 2025 is as follows:

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fee

Given below is the comparison of IIM Ahmedabad MBA fees for 2024 and 2025: 

Fees  Previous Year Fees (2024) Current Year Fees (2025)
Total Fees INR 26.5 Lakhs INR 27.5 lakhs
Tuition Fees - INR 20.1 lakhs

* Fees is refundable

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission 2025

Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized university are eligible for admission to IIM Ahmedabad MBA. There is a 5% marks relaxation for the SC/ST category students. The selection criteria for admission to MBA is based on the CAT scores followed by an Analytical Writing Test followed by a Personal interview. Candidates are allotted seats based on their performance in CAT examination.

You can check IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission dates 2025 in the section below.

CAT Dates 2025

CAT 2025 dates have been released for admission to various MBA programs for the batch 2026-28 at IIM Ahmedabad. CAT 2025 will be held on 30th November by IIM Kozhikode. The important dates for CAT 2025 are as follows:

Events Dates
CAT 2025 Registration Opens August 01, 2025
CAT 2025 Registration Closes September 13, 2025
CAT 2025 Admit Card Download November 05 - November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Test Date November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Result Declaration First Week of January, 2026 (Tentative)

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Cutoff 2025

IIM Ahmedabad admission is based on CAT 2025 scores. IIM Ahmedabad overall CAT cutoff has significatnly increased for CAT 2025. Candidates from the general category candidates have to score 95 (overall) as per the CAT 2025 Cutoff. However, previously the general category candidates had to score 80 (overall). Candidates can check the category wise IIM Ahmedabad Overall CAT Cutoff 2025 given below:

Overall CAT Cutoff Percentile
Catgeory IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 (Overall) IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2024 (Overall)
General 95 80
NC-OBC 90 75
SC 85 70
ST 75 60

IIM Ahmedabad Sectional Cutoff

The question paper is divided into three sections - QADILR and VARC. For IIM Ahmedabad Admission, the institute has increased its sectional cutoff for CAT 2025. Candidates will have to score a minimum cut-off percentile set by IIM Ahmedabad to qualify for the for the first stage of selection. As per the new sectional cutoff, the candidates from general category has to score 85 for CAT sectional Cutoff 2025. The category-wise IIM Ahmedabad sectional cutoff are mentioned below:

CAT Sectional Cutoff Percentile
Catgeory Sectional Cutoff 2025 Sectional Cutoff 2024 
General 85 70
NC-OBC 80 65
SC 75 60
ST 65 50

IIM Ahmedabad Ranking 

IIM Ahmedabad ranks 1st as per NIRF Ranking 2024 in the MBA category. The institute ranks 1st as per IIRF 2025IIM Ahmedabad Ranking received by different ranking agencies in various categories is mentioned below:

Ranking Agency Category Latest Ranking Previous Ranking
MBA 1
(2025)
1
(2024)
MBA 1
(2024)
1
(2023)
MBA 1
(2025)
1
(2024)
MBA 1
(2024)
1
(2023)

IIM Ahmedabad International Ranking

IIM Ahmedabad is ranked Interantionally. It was ranked 31 by the Financial Times Ranking 2025 and 61 by QS Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency Category Latest Ranking Previous Ranking
MBA 60
(2025)
53
(2024)
MBA 31
(2025)
41
(2024)

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IIM Ahmedabad: Students' Opinion

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The admission process for the course involves a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), focusing on analytical skills, government policies, economics, history, and personal insights. The selection considers CAT scores, academic history, and work experience, with no Group Discussion (GD). The total course cost is approximately INR 24 lakhs, excluding food, with additional monthly personal expenses of INR 5,000-10,000. Fees are about INR 11.25 lakhs annually, with the first trimester slightly higher.

Scholarships based on merit and economic status are available, covering up to INR 3 lakhs annually. The institute ensures 100% placement, with top companies like McKinsey, Bain & Company, Amazon, and Microsoft hiring. Average salary packages range from INR 18-36.2 lakhs, peaking at INR 1.12 crore domestically and $150,297 internationally. Mandatory summer internships offer stipends of 2-3 lakhs per month and often lead to Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs). The institute offers easy access to education loans up to INR 40 lakhs, requiring no collateral, with repayment within 2 to 5 years post-graduation.

Scholarships from private sectors and government, such as ABG, JSW, Bayer's scholarships, and need-based options, ensure financial support for students, alongside financial aid for those in need.

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IIM Ahmedabad Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]
Ongoing
Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT Registration
Ongoing
Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT Admit CardNov 05, 2025
CAT Exam DateNov 30, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Final Selection for Admission 2025 [MBA] (BPGP)May 13, 2025
Last Submission Date of Application for Admission 2025 [MBA] (BPGP)Mar 25, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]
Ongoing
Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Final Selection for Admission 2025 [MBA] (BPGP)May 13, 2025
Last Submission Date of Application for Admission 2025 [MBA] (BPGP)Mar 25, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT Registration
Ongoing
Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT Admit CardNov 05, 2025
CAT Exam DateNov 30, 2025

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IIM Ahmedabad Post Graduate Programme in Management [PGPM] Ranking

IIM Ahmedabad Management ranking by Financial Times is 31 out of 100 in International in 2025 and it was ranked 41 out of 100 in International in 2024. IIM Ahmedabad Management ranking by NIRF is 1 out of 125 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 1 out of 125 in India in 2024. IIM Ahmedabad Management ranking by Outlook is 1 out of 25 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 1 out of 25 in India in 2024

Financial Times Ranking

#31 out of 100 in International 2025

NIRF Ranking

#1 out of 125 in India 2025 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat

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4.6
Reviewed on May 27, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Fees and Financial Aid:

While specific details about the regularity and rate of fees hikes are not provided it's common for institutions to review and adjust fees annaully to account for inflation and other cosr increases. Additional expenses may include books, study material, laptop/computer, personal expenses and travek
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KALPANA MAHALA
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Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The fees of IIMs are huge but you can get a loan from any bank which accounts for all your expenses over the course of 2 years. The banks provide a great ROI and you can pay after you land a job in 3 years. Students also get merit-based scholarships that are established by companies and also some alumni.
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deepika
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Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The fee is usually decided ahead of the academic year before the commencement of the course for a period of two years by the institute governing board. For the academic year 2022-24, the cost of the study is 25,00,000. Financial aid is provided by the banks for the PGP program in IIM by the banks like Central Bank, State Bank of India, etc. There are a few scholarship that can be availed for the needy and eligible students such as 1. SNBS: Special need-based scholarship 2. SC/ST scholarship-TOP Class scholarship 3. Minority welfare scholarship 4. PGP alumni endowment funds 5. Class of 2001, Peri Viswanath Scholarship there are other scholarships awarded by the industry and corporations
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SUBRAT KUMAR SAHOO
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Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

Fees and Financial Aid:

For the 2022-24 batch, the total fee was 25 lakh for two years. One can expect an average 5% fee hike every year. There are need-based and merit-based scholarships available. Also, most of the students avail of education loans at a lower rate of interest from different banks. Getting a loan is much easier once one has the offer letter.
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Shalender
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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2022(Enrolled 2022)

Fees and Financial Aid:

Fees are 24 lakhs for the 2-year programme. You can easily avail loan from any bank for fee payment. So, fees are not a big issue. There are various scholarships rolled out to different eligible students up to 3 lakhs per year.
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Vaishali Wadhwa
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Reviewed on Jan 13, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The fee structure is 15 Lakh for 1st year and the same for the second year . There is various scholarship and financial assistance offered at college . There is Bayer's scholarship of around 75000 which offer to candidates who clear one aptitude test. The stipend is quite good at IIM A. It ranges between 3-4 lakh/month
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Sameer Singhania
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Reviewed on Jan 11, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

Fees and Financial Aid:

Although the fees are extremely costly, each cent has its own value. The annual fee is Rs 15,00,000. Financial aid is available during the camps, as well as scholarship options such as the Bayer scholarship. The stipend granted in the internship is rather excellent, averaging between 3-4 lakhs per month.
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Pradeep kumar
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Reviewed on Jan 10, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The fees is quite high but every penny has its own worth. There is financial assistance at the camps and there is scholarship opportunities as well like Bayer's scholarship. The stipend which is offered in the internship is pretty good and have averaged of between 3-4lakhs/month.
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Sakshi Soni
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Reviewed on May 24, 2021(Enrolled 2020)

Fee Structure And Facilities:

The whole course like including accommodation, tuition, and everything the cause around 24 lakhs as is mentioned on the website but you would need some amount for your personal expenses probably like 5-10 thousand per month depending on your own personal expenditure. Most people do not avail mess food and mess food is not included in the fees. So, you will have to pay for that on your own. Since most people do not avail of mess food, they either eat other food on campus or order from outside. So, depending on that your monthly expenditure would be.There are some scholarships available but I'm not sure about that. I'm not aware that how many people avail themselves of them.
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Manoram
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Reviewed on May 23, 2021(Enrolled 2020)

Fee Structure And Facilities:

There are scholarships offered. We have an economically weak scholarship. There are multiple solutions. Also, I don't recall the particular name of the scholarships but scholarships mainly based on the economic basis.
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IIM Ahmedabad: 2 Answered Questions

Which is better- PGP-FABM from IIM Ahmedabad or PGP from Indore/Kozhikode? Which one should I go for?

Poulami KarStudied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (2019)

No matter whether you study inboth programs. It entirely depends on your interest in the subject. If you are interested in agriculture or in the food sector then think nothing and go for the FABM program but if you are not interested in this field then you can go with the general PGP program at IIM Indore or Kozhikode. 

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IIM Ahmedabad

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10-23 lakh

15.01-26 lakh

Placement Percentage

90-100%

80-90%

Highest CTC

40 LPA

20-35 LPA

Average CTC

19 LPA

15-18 LPA

Recruiting Companies

Accenture, Microsoft, Capgemini, TCS, etc.

Aditya Birla, Berger, IBM, JP Morgan, etc.

It might be that the average salary of IIM Kozhikode and Indore be slightly more than that of IIM Ahmedabad FABM program but it has been estimated that in the coming years the student of the FABM program will come across some good and great opportunities

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Will you recommend studying from IIM Ahmedabad (PGPM) for 2 years at the age of 32? 

Aarti AhujaLives in Ahmedabad

Pursuing a PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) from IIM Ahmedabad at the age of 32 is a good choice depending on your individual circumstances, career goals, and personal aspirations. Here are some factors to consider:

  • Career Goals: If you’re from the marketing or management field the PGPM program will help you advance in your current field or transition to a new one.
  • Work Experience: Your 10 years of work experience can be an asset in the classroom, providing valuable insights and perspectives. It can also contribute to your networking opportunities.
  • Ranking & accreditation: It is the topmost management school in India according to the NIRF report 2023. It has ranked #1 among all top management colleges in India. Since 2010, the IIM Ahmedabad has received global accreditation from the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). It provides certified management courses in various specializations.
  • Career advancement: IIMs provide 100% placement, IIM Ahmedabad offers an average salary of INR 31 LPA in their campus placement. The highest packages are about 1 crore. There are several prestigious employers, including PepsiCo, Nestlé, Bayer, Olam, Yes Bank, Amul, UPL, FMC, Zepto, Iff, Licious, and Udaan. IIM Students can draw inspiration from outstanding leaders like Ajay Banga, who is presently the CEO of Mastercard and has also been nominated to run the World Bank. The alumni network is also quite strong.

It's important to note that many individuals pursue an MBA at various stages of their careers, including their 30s and 40s. Age alone should not deter you if you have clear goals and a strong motivation to pursue higher education. Ultimately, the choice to pursue an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad or any other institution should align with your unique circumstances and career aspirations. Consulting with career advisors, mentors, and individuals who have gone through a similar decision-making process can also provide valuable insights.

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