Old IIM (Gen 1)
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Established 1961
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Overview
Established in 1961, IIM Ahmedabad is widely regarded as the foremost management institute in India and a global leader in management education and research. Its flagship two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management is among the most sought-after in the country.
Highlights
- Consistently ranked #1 in the NIRF Management category
- Pioneer of the case-based pedagogy in India
- Known for its iconic Louis Kahn–designed campus
Programmes Offered
Top Recruiters
Companies that regularly recruit from IIM-A
Consulting
BFSI
E-Commerce
Technology
FMCG
Conglomerate
Notable Alumni
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Chairman
Sanjiv Mehta
Former CEO & MD
Raghuram Rajan
Former Governor
M. Damodaran
Former Chairman
Naina Lal Kidwai
Former Country Head
Bhavish Aggarwal
Co-founder & CEO
Important Dates & Deadlines
Key dates in the upcoming admission cycle
CAT 2026 registration opens
August 2026
CAT 2026 exam
24 November 2026
CAT result declaration
January 2027
PGP shortlist release
February 2027
AWT & PI rounds
March–April 2027
Final admission offer
May 2027
Academic session begins
June 2027
Seat Matrix
Category-wise seat allocation per programme
| Programme | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGP (MBA) | 195 | 112 | 62 | 31 | 42 | 442 |
| PGP-ABM | 25 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 56 |
NIRF Rankings Tracker
NIRF Management category ranking over 5 years (lower is better)
Consistently ranked #1 over 5 years
Fee vs ROI
Investment, placement outcomes, and payback estimate for the flagship MBA
Total Fees
23L
2-year programme
Living Cost
6L
Estimated total
Median CTC
32L
Per annum
Average CTC
36L
Per annum
Total Investment
29L
Payback Period
0.9 yrs
First-year median CTC covers 110% of total investment · First-year ROI: 10%
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Living Cost Guide
Estimated monthly expenses near Ahmedabad campus
On-campus hostel accommodation available for all PGP students
Faculty & Research
Faculty
110
Full-time members
Student : Faculty
6:1
Ratio
Research Centres
- Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship
- Centre for Digital Transformation
- Misra Centre for Financial Markets and Economy
Areas of Excellence
Student Life
Clubs & Committees
Festivals & Events
- Chaos (cultural fest)
- Confluence (management conclave)
- Red Brick Summit
