IIM Ahmedabad – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

  Ahmedabad   UGC, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 1961
  Ahmedabad   UGC, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 1961

Admission

IIM Ahmedabad Course Admissions 2024

IIM Ahmedabad is considering graduation scores as a factor for IIM Ahmedabad course admissions to the 2024-26 batch. Admissions for the IIM Ahmedabad ePGD ABA program for the 2024-25 academic year are currently open, with the Round 2 application deadline set for January 17, 2024. IIM Ahmedabad Admissions for PGPX program for the 2024-25 academic year are also open, and the last date to apply for Round 3 is December 18, 2023. Registrations for IIM Ahmedabad’s Ph.D. program for the year 2024 are open, and the deadline for application submission is January 17, 2024.

The CAT 2023 Admit Card is scheduled to be released on November 7, 2023, and the exam itself is set to take place on November 26, 2023. In the QS World University Global Rankings for 2024, IIM Ahmedabad was ranked 53rd. The Summer Internship Placements for the 2023-25 batch at IIM Ahmedabad concluded on November 6, resulting in a total of 60 offers, with 22 of them being extended by BCG for Management Consulting roles.

The IIM Ahmedabad course admissions process for the IIM Ahmedabad MBA program in 2024 is set to commence shortly. IIM Ahmedabad’s MBA program is its flagship offering, and admission to this program is primarily based on CAT scores. In the selection process, IIM Ahmedabad assigns a 65% weightage to the CAT percentile in the initial stage and a 25% weightage in the final selection round. The IIM Ahmedabad MBA selection procedure comprises two essential steps. In the first step, the institute releases the initial shortlist based on CAT scores and prior academic achievements. In the second step, the shortlisted candidates are invited for an Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and a Personal Interview.

The registration for the one-year PGPX program will be conducted in three phases, and admission will be granted on the basis of GMAT and GRE scores. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a personal interview. To be eligible for the PGPX program, candidates should have four years of full-time work experience after graduation. Additionally, IIM Ahmedabad also offers a full-time 2-year postgraduate program in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM).

IIM Ahmedabad Important Dates 2023-24

IIM Ahmedabad accepts CAT scores for its PGP, PGP – FABM, PGPX, ePGD – ABA courses. CAT 2023 dates are tabulated below:

IIM Ahmedabad Important Dates 2023-24

IIM Ahmedabad accepts CAT scores for its PGP, PGP – FABM, PGPX, and ePGD – ABA courses. CAT 2023 dates are tabulated below:

CAT Events Dates
CAT Registration Starts August 02, 2023 
CAT 2023 Registration Closes September 20, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card release date November 7, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date November 26, 2023

IIM Ahmedabad accepts GATE scores for PhD programme. GATE 2024 dates are tabulated below: 

GATE Events Dates
Registration (Tentative) 30 August – 7 October, 2023
Admit Card Available (Tentative) 9 January, 2024
Exam (Tentative) 4,5,11, 12 February, 2024
Answer Key Available (Tentative) 21 February, 2024
Result (Tentative) 16 March, 2024

 

IIM Ahmedabad Important Dates 2024

The following data represents the Important Dates for the 2023 IIM Ahmedabad course admissions batch:

MBA

PGP Activity Dates
CAT Result  December 21, 2023
PGP AWT PI Shortlist declared January 08, 2024 (Tentative)
PGP Merit List Declaration  April 15, 2024 (Tentative)
PGP Seat Confirmation 3rd Week of April 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes First Week of June 2023 (Tentative)

PGPX

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives Events Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
Stage 1: Application & Shortlist
Application Open July 03, 2023 September 18, 2023 November 20, 2023
Application Close September 04, 2023 October 30, 2023 December 18, 2023
Shortlist September 13, 2023 November 07, 2023 December 29, 2023
Essay Submission  September 13 – 15, 2023 November 07 – 09, 2023 December 29 – 31, 2023
Stage 2: Personal Interviews
Ahmedabad & Delhi September 23 – 24, 2023 November 25 – 26, 2023 January 06 – 07, 2024
Mumbai & Hyderabad September 30, 2023 – October 01, 2023 December 02 – 03, 2023 January 20 – 21, 2024
Bangalore & Overseas Applicants October 07 – 08, 2023 December 09 – 10, 2023 January 27 – 28, 2024
New York/ London December 09 – 10, 2023
Final Selection 
Offers and Waitlist October 20, 2023 December 15, 2023 February 10, 2024

E-PGD ABA

ePGDBA
Events Round 1 Round 2
Application Opens September 1, 2023 November 18, 2023
Application Deadline October 30, 2023 January 17, 2024
Qualifying Cum Aptitude Test November 5, 2023 (9:30 – 11 AM) January 21, 2024 (9:30 – 11 AM)
Analytical Proficiency Test November 5, 2023 (12 Noon – 1 PM) January 21, 2024 (12 Noon – 1 PM)
Personal Interview November 25 & 26, 2023 February 1, 2, 3, 2024
Selection Announcement December 4, 2023 February 12, 2024

PhD

PhD Events Dates
Link open for online application 26 September, 2022
Last date for submitting online application 17 January, 2023
Interviews 21 March 2024 to April 2024 (Tentaive)
GATE Registration 31 August – 13 October, 2023
GATE Admit Card Available 3 January, 2024
GATE Exam 3,4,10,11 February, 2024
GATE Answer Key Available 21 February, 2024
Result  16 March, 2024

FDP

FDP in Pedagogy and Research Methods Events Dates
Application Deadline (Closed) February 24, 2023
Course Commencement  April 11, 2023

IIM Ahmedabad MBA (PGP) Admission Criteria 2024

IIMA offers two year full time residential MBA/ (PGP) for graduates from all disciplines who wish to make a career in management 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA (PGP) Eligibility

  • 3 year bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45 % in case of the candidate belonging to SC, ST, PwD category from a recognised University, after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. 
  • Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. Such a candidate must produce a certificate from university certifying that they have obtained at least 50% marks or equivalent (45% in case of the candidate belonging to SC/ST/PwD category) in latest grades/marks. 
  • Final year or candidates awaiting results , if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate before commencement of program. 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA (PGP) Selection Criteria

IIM Ahmedabad Selection is a 4 stage criteria, where candidates are assessed on each stage of the process and candidates satisfying the eligibility and cutoffs make it to the final and get an admission call from the college.

The stage-wise criteria for IIM Ahmedabad Shortlisting is given below:

  1. Preliminary Screening of Candidates: Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their CAT cutoff. 
  2. Calculation of Composite Score: After filtering out the most eligible candidates, IIM Ahmedabad will now assess candidates on the basis of the CAT Score and Academic profile.

    The profiles of candidates will be considered on the basis of the “Application Rating Score” which comprises of 4 components, namely

    A:10th Standard Score; B: 12th Standard Score; C: Graduation level score (Score 0); D: Work experience.
    So, Application Rating Score: AR= (A+B+C(0)+D).
    The AR now will be computed on a scale of 25 (considering class 10th marks, class 12th marks and candidate’s work experience) and the points will be pro-rated to 35.
    Composite Score (CS): CS = 0.35* (Pro-rated AR Score/35)   +   0.65* (Normalised overall CAT Score)

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  1. Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT & PI): Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interview on the basis of the composite score ‘CS’ subject to their fulfilling criteria as mentioned the pdf given above. Finally an Upper Limit (UL) on the number of candidates to be shortlisted per RC for AC-1, Ac-2, AC-3, AC-5.
  2. Final Selection: The selection at this stage will strictly be based on the shortlisting of the candidates done separately for each category (General/SC/ST/NC-OBC/PwD) on the basis of their ‘Final Composite Score’s (FCS). The score will be calculated as

FCS = PIF * Normalised PI Score + AWTF + CATF_FCS * Normalised CAT Score + ARF_FCS * AR

IIM Ahmedabad PGP (MBA) How to Apply?

For IIM Ahmedabad admission to PGP (MBA program) conducts CAT, in association with other 20 IIMs of the country. To fill the application form, aspirants are requested to follow the given steps:

  1. Visit the official website of IIMA 
  2. Click on New Registration.
  3. Fill in all the required details and provide a valid email and phone number.
  4. Applicants will receive a user id and password for further use.
  5. Enter the OTP and click on Validate OTP and submit after entering the Captcha Code.
  6. Check on “I Agree” and submit the CAT application form.
  7. After submitting the details, a message on the registered mobile number containing the Password and an email containing the User ID will be sent.
  8. Post successful completion of CAT Registration, a unique login id and password is generated.
  9. These credentials are vital for filling CAT Application Form 2021.

Documents for IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria

  • Identity card
  • A printout of your CAT/GRE Result Card.
  • 10, 12 and Undergraduate transcripts (both original and copies)
  • Work experience certificate and salary slip to prove the duration of your work experience.
  • Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
  • Hard-copy of the Application form.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Admission Criteria 2024

The postgraduate program in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM) is 2 year program designed to develop managers, leaders and entrepreneurs in an increasingly competitive and globalising food and agri-business sector.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Sciences or a relevant discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (a relaxation of 5% marks is granted for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories) are eligible for IIM Ahmedabad course admissions.
  • Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in any specialisation can also apply on the conditions of having strong interest in agriculture, food, rural and allied sectors. Such candidates will be required to submit a special form. Failure to submit the form will lead to disqualification. 

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM Selection Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of Group Discussion and personal Interview of the candidates who have applied for the program and have a valid CAT score.  An overseas candidate having a background in food and agriculture can apply with GMAT score instead of CAT score. 

For shortlisting candidates for PGP-FABM program 65% weightage will be given to the scores of CAT and 35% weightage to the Application Rating Score.  Shortlisting of Candidates with bachelor’s degree or equivalent will be provisional subject to the submission of specified form (Specifying the nature of interest in the program).

 The application Rating score will be based on Class 10, Class 12 and bachelor Exam scores as follows:

  1. Marks of applicants, who are yet to complete Graduation will be computed as per available marks.
  2. CA/ICWAI/CS qualified candidates (without bachelor’s degree), the average of intermediate and final exam percentages would be treated as bachelor’s degree marks.
  3. For computing AR score,10th and 12th Std. scores will be considered irrespective of whether or not the board considers them for calculating the percentage.
  4. For bachelor’s degree, the percentage of marks awarded by the institute/university will be treated as final.
  5. For candidates having a 5-year integrated master’s degree, percentage of marks obtained in the first 3 years will be considered as bachelor’s degree percentage. 

Composite Score: Composite Score = 0.35 * ARS (Application Rating Score) + 0.7 * NCS (Normalised CAT Score).

Normalised CAT Score

NCS: Normalised CAT Score of an individual = (NQS + NDILR + NVCRS) / 3

NQS = QS / (Average of top 50 QS)

NDILRS = DILRS / (Average of top 50 DILRS)

NVCRS = VRCS / (Average of top 50 VRCS)

Where NCS: Normalised CAT Score; NQS: Normalised Quant scaled score; NDILRS: Normalised Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Scaled Score; NVCRS: Normalised Verbal & Reading Comprehension scaled score

Application Rating Score

The Application Rating score of a candidate can be determined by following the given formulae. 

ARS (Application Rating Score) of a candidate = [Rating Score A+ Rating Score B + Rating Score C]/35.

Rating Scores “A”, “B” and “C” are computed based on the percentage of marks obtained in the 10th Standard, 12th Standard (depending on the stream viz. Science, Commerce and Arts) and the Bachelor/Master degree programme (depending on the disciplines) respectively.

Application Rating Score A

Percentage Score in 10th Standard Rating Score A
<=55 1
> 55 and <= 60 2
> 60 and <= 70  3
> 70 and <= 80  5
> 80 and <= 90 8
> 90  10

Application Rating Score B

‘B’ refers to the Application rating score given as per Class 12. In this category, separate rating is given for each of the 3 streams i.e Science, Commerce and Arts/ Humanities.

Rating Score B Science Stream Commerce Stream Arts/ Humanities Stream
Percent score in 12th Std. Exam Percent score in 12th Std. Exam Percent score in 12th Std. Exam
1 <= 55 <= 50 <= 45
2 > 55 and <= 60 > 50 and <= 55 > 45 and <= 50
3 > 60 and <= 70 > 55 and <= 65 > 50 and <= 60
5 > 70 and <= 80 > 65 and <= 75 > 60 and <= 70
8 > 80 and <= 90 > 75 and <= 90 > 70 and <= 85
10 > 90 > 90 > 85

Application Rating Score C

IIM Ahmedabad Admission to PGP-FABM Rating Score ‘C’ is assigned to graduation programs. Candidates are assessed on the basis of the given categories:

  • AC-1 (Agriculture): Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Entomology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Statistics, etc., Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science/Technology, Horticulture including Vegetables and Floriculture.
  • AC-2 (Allied Agriculture) : Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Fisheries, Food Management, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Food Technology and any variants of this degree such as Food and Bio-Technology, Food Process, etc., Rural Studies/Rural Sociology/Rural Cooperatives/Rural Banking, etc.
  • AC-3 (Life Sciences, Commerce and Related Disciplines)- Commerce/Economics: Accountancy, Auditing, Banking, Business Mathematics, Business Organisation, Economics, Economic Development and Planning, Public Administration, Public Finance, Secretarial Practices, etc., Chartered Accountancy, Cost and Works Accountancy, Company Secretaryship, Hotel & Tourism Management, Management (Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Management Studies), Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Life Sciences, Zoology, Statistics, etc
  • AC-4 (Engineering): Engineering/Technology [B.E., B.Sc. (Engg.), B. Tech. in all engineering subjects including Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT] 
  • AC-5 (Others): Architecture, Law, Any other discipline not mentioned above. 
Rating Score C AC-1 AC-2, AC-3 and AC-5 AC-4
Percent score in Bachelor Exam Percent score in Bachelor Exam
1 <= 55 <= 60 
2 > 55 and <= 60 > 60 and <= 65
3 > 60 and <= 65 > 65 and <= 70 
4 > 65 and <= 70 > 70 and <= 75 
7 > 70 and <= 80 > 75 and <= 85
10 > 80 > 85 

Application Rating Score D

Work Experience in Month (as filled in the CAT Application Form) Rating Score D
< 12 months 0
 >= 12 and <= 36 months MF * (number of months of work experience – 11)
> 36 months 5
Work-experience Multiplication Factor (MF) = 0.20

Final Selection

For final selection of candidates for the programme, 10% weightage would be given to AWT, 40% weightage would be given to PI Score and 50% weightage would be given to the Composite Score to arrive at the Final Composite Score.

The Personal Interview Score will be based on performance in the

  • Personal interview
  •  Verifiable awards and recognitions
  • Academic performance
  • Exceptional achievements
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Post-degree relevant work experience
  • Post-graduation education etc.

Note: The AWT and PI scores of a candidate are normalised by dividing with the corresponding maximum possible score that could be obtained.

Reservation:

  • 27% of the seats are reserved for NC-OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST candidates.
  • 5% seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
  • 10% seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). 

IIM Ahmedabad PGP-FABM How to Apply?

For IIM Ahmedabad admission to PGP- FABM, conducts CAT, in association with other 20 IIMs of the country. To fill the application form, aspirants are requested to follow the given steps:

  1. Visit the official website of IIMA 
  2. Click on New Registration.
  3. Fill in all the required details and provide a valid email and phone number.
  4. Applicants will receive a user id and password for further use.
  5. Enter the OTP and click on Validate OTP and submit after entering the Captcha Code.
  6. Check on “I Agree” and submit the CAT application form.
  7. After submitting the details, a message on the registered mobile number containing the Password and an email containing the User ID will be sent.
  8. Post successful completion of CAT Registration, a unique login id and password is generated.

Documents for IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria

  • Identity card
  • A printout of your CAT/GRE Result Card.
  • 10, 12 and Undergraduate transcripts (both original and copies)
  • Work experience certificate and salary slips to prove the duration of your work experience.
  • Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
  • Hard-copy of Application form. 

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX Admission Criteria 2024

PGPX (Post graduate management program in Management Executives) or Executive MBA is a one year management program offered by IIM Ahmedabad. 

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX Eligibility

  • A bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline.
  • Minimum age of 25 years as on 31st March of the year in which the PGPX programme commences.
  • Valid GRE score.
  • Minimum 4 years of full-time work experience after completion of graduation as on March 31, 2020.

Note: The shortlisted candidates must submit the essays on the specified topics.

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX Selection Criteria

IIM Ahmedabad will select candidates on the basis of GMAT/ GRE score. The selection process for the PGPX batch is a two-stage process.

Stage 1:  Candidates will be short-listed for the Personal Interview.

Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of IIMA faculty members. 

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX How to Apply?

Application form for the PGPX program offered by Indian Institute of Management can be filled online by visiting the official website of IIMA. To fill PGPX application form, Check the steps given below:

  1. Click on Apply online.
  2. Fill in all the fields and provide valid GRE/ GMAT scores .
  3. Now, provide a valid email address and mobile number for future communications.
  4. Pay the application fee of INR 5000 (1st Round)/ INR 7500 (2nd Round) and submit the application form.

Documents for IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria

  • Identity card
  • A printout of your GRE/GATE Result Card.
  • 10, 12 and Undergraduate transcripts(both original and copies)
  • Work experience certificate and salary slips to prove the duration of your work experience.
  • Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
  • Hard-copy of Application form. 

Key Notes: 

  1. Interviews for PGPX will be held by IIMA faculty members at Newark (US), London (UK), Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bengaluru.
  2. IIM Ahmedabad also conducts video conferences for international candidates.
  3. Candidates have to pay INR 2 lakh as commitment fee within dates specified during admission offer. 

IIMA ePGP Admissions Criteria 2024

IIMA offers a full time ePost Graduate Program. The duration of this program is 1 year.

IIMA ePGP Eligibility 

  • Candidates having a bachelor’s degree or CA or CS degree with at least 50% marks are eligible for IIM Ahmedabad course admissions.
  • IIM Ahmedabad recently added GMAT/ GRE apart from CAT as a shortlisting criteria for ePGP program. 
  • Working Professionals and entrepreneurs with a minimum of 3 years full time work experience are eligible for IIM Ahmedabad course admissions.
  • The minimum age of applicants should be 24 years or above.

IIM Ahmedabad ePGP Selection Criteria

Initial screening of candidates will be done on the basis of a valid CAT/GRE score. Also, candidates will have to go through Written test and Personal interview to get admission in ePGP program.

How to Apply for IIM Ahmedabad EPGP ? 

Application form for admission to EPGP program is available online on the official website of the institution. 

Visit the website and follow the given steps:

  1. Select Apply online at EPGP Programme.
  2. Enter the Required details – Your Name, email, phone number.
  3. Check your mail for the ID & Password provided by IIM Ahmedabad.
  4. Login again with the newly provided registration ID and password on IIM Ahmedabad website.
  5. Complete all the Registration Process and submit after paying INR 2000 as registration fee.

Documents for IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria

  • Identity card
  • A printout of your GRE/GATE Result Card.
  • 10, 12 and Undergraduate transcripts(both original and copies)
  • Work experience certificate and salary slips to prove the duration of your work experience.
  • Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
  • Hard-copy of Application form.

IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission Criteria 2024

IIMA offers PhD in 11 specialisations- Agriculture, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Innovation and Management in Education, Marketing, Organisational Behavior, Production and Quantitative Methods, Public Systems Group and Strategy. 

Duration

  • For Master’s Or Postgraduate Diploma holders duration is 2 yrs. 
  • For Professional qualification – CA/ ICWA/CS with B.Com/Degree, duration is 3 years. 
  • For candidates seeking admission after B.Tech, the duration of the program is 4 years.

IIM Ahmedabad PhD Eligibility

Candidates having passed a master’s degree of 2years in any specialisation or Professional qualification – CA/ ICWA/CS with B.Com/Degree or 4 years of B.Tech program with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent

The duration of this program is 4 years which includes 2 years of rigorous coursework.

IIM Ahmedabad PhD Selection Criteria

Admission to PhD programs is also granted on the basis of CAT. NRIs and Foreign students are granted admission on the basis of GMAT score. 

Different areas of specialisations of IIMA have specified different standard tests that candidates applying to the Ph.D program can take in lieu of CAT. 

Areas of High level of specialisation Standard Test in lieu of CAT
Business Policy GRE/ GMAT
Economics GMAT/ GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Finance & Accounting  GMAT/ GRE
Food & Agri-business GMAT/ GRE/ UGC-JRF (Economics/ Development Studies/Development Economics/ Business Economics/ Management) ICAR-SRF (PGS – merit list for award of SRF)
Human Resource Management GMAT/ GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Information Systems GMAT/ GRE/GATE
Innovation and Management in Education GMAT/ GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Marketing GMAT/ GRE
Organisational Behaviour GMAT/ GRE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Production and Quantitative Methods GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC- NET JRF in Mathematical Sciences
Public Systems Group  GMAT/ GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF (in relevant discipline)

Standard Test Score not required if an applicant is: – PGP Alumni of any IIM – PGPX/PGP-PMP Alumni of any IIM where such courses are offered.

IIM Ahmedabad PhD Fellowship

IIMA provides a comprehensive fellowship. The fellowship covers all academic expenses including tuition, computer, library, medical insurance, placement and alumni fees. 

Under this fellowship, candidates are also given a monthly subsistence allowance of-

  1. SLAB A – INR 32,800 Granted for the First Year and Second Year.
  2. SLAB B – INR 35,400 Granted after completing comprehensive examination.
  3. SLAB C – INR 39,300 Granted after submitting the TAC approved thesis proposal.

Contingency Allowance – INR 25,000 per year (for five years) will be granted to cover research expenses, expenses on books, photocopying etc. 

International Conference/ Workshop / Summer school Allowance: INR 1,75,000 will be granted during entire tenure with Ph.D. 

Since the Ph. D. Programme is a full time residential programme, accommodation is provided to all the students in dormitories. A fixed number of houses for married students are available on campus. 

IIM Ahmedabad PhD How to Apply?

Application Form and Brochure will be available online on IIM Ahmedabad website. Candidates can fill-up the application form online and are eligible to apply for a maximum of three Areas of high levels of specialisation. 

An application fee of Rs.500/- can be paid through IIMA gateway. 

Documents for IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria

  • Identity card
  • A printout of your GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF Result Card.
  • 10, 12 and Undergraduate transcripts/ Postgraduate (both original and copies)
  • Work experience certificate and salary slips to prove the duration of your work experience.
  • Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
  • Hard-copy of Application form.

IIM Ahmedabad ePGD ABA Admissions 2023

IIM Ahmedabad also offers an ePGD in Advanced Business Analytics. Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in relevant fields are eligible to apply in the ePGD-ABA course. Candidates who are interested in the course can fill the application form online till December 19, 2021. The selection in the course is based on the GRE/CAT/GATE or the ePGD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test entrance exam scorecard followed by the Personal Interview round.

IIM Ahmedabad ePGD ABA Eligibility

IIM Ahmedabad also offers a one-year duration ePGD in Advanced Business Analytics. Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in relevant fields are eligible to apply in the ePGD-ABA course. Also, the final selection is based on the Personal Interview round.

  • Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the domain of business analytics.
  • Candidates should have a valid test score (GRE/CAT/GATE or the ePGD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test).

IIM Ahmedabad ePGD ABA Selection Process

The selection process in ePGD-ABA course depends on the following points: 

ePGD ABA Admission Test and Waiver:

Candidates can apply to the programme with a valid GMAT/ GRE/CAT/GATE score. In case the candidate doesn’t have a valid GRE/CAT/GATE score they can apply through the ePGD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test.

This test is expected to be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration and will comprise three sections:

 (i) English comprehension,

 (ii) Logical reasoning and data interpretation, and 

(iii) Quantitative aptitude.

Given the circumstances arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the test will be conducted online in device-to-device mode.

Personal Interview

The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The interviews will be conducted online over video conferencing.