IIM Ahmedabad – Indian Institute of Management Scholarships
Scholarships
IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships 2026
IIM Ahmedabad offers scholarships to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder deserving students from pursuing the PGP or PGP-FABM programs. Alongside financial aid from the Government of India, the institute provides need-based scholarships supported by alumni, industries, and corporations.
1. Special Need-Based Scholarships
These scholarships are for PGP and PGP-FABM students with a gross annual family income below INR 15 lakhs in the previous fiscal year. Eligibility is verified based on:
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Candidate’s past earnings (if any)
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Student loan amounts
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Family income (including parents/guardians and spouse if married, calculated before tax deductions)
2. SC/ST Scholarships
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Candidates from SC/ST categories receive INR 150 per month for 10 months.
3. Exit Scholarships
IIM Ahmedabad Exit Scholarships support graduates pursuing entrepreneurship, non-profit careers, or doctoral studies:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
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| Entrepreneurship Support | Two students per batch opting out of placements with a viable business idea | INR 30,000 per month for up to 3 years |
| Non-Profit Career Scholarship | Two students per batch joining “Not-for-Profit” organizations | INR 3–4 lakhs per year for up to 3 years |
| Doctoral Studies Assistance | Two students per batch pursuing PhD in India or abroad | INR 3–4 lakhs per year for up to 3 years |
4. Alumni-Funded Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PGP Alumni Endowment Fund | 9 students from PGP 1 & PGP/FABM II from economically/socially challenged backgrounds | INR 2–3 lakhs per year |
| Class of PGP 2001 – Peri Viswanath Scholarship | First-year PGP/PGP-FABM students with family income below INR 15 lakhs and good academic performance | INR 2 lakhs per year |
| Shri GC Mital Entrepreneurship Aid | Students with educational loans ≥ INR 1 lakh and family income below INR 8 lakhs | INR 2 lakhs per year |
| Smt. J Nagamma Memorial Award | One first-year PGP student based on merit at the end of the first year | INR 15,000 |