IIM Ahmedabad Overview
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) was established in 1961. It was set up by a group of free-thinking individuals including space scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai an eminent industrialist and philanthropist Sri Kasturbhai Lalbhai and was supported by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Dr. Jivraj Mehta. This group together formed an alliance with the government at the center and the state, local authorities, the Ford foundation and the Harvard business School, to establish the foundation of the Institute. The institution is managed by IIMA society, formed under the Societies Act. IIMA was the first management school in the country to be awarded European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
IIMA believes in performing in high standards by connecting and reaching out with the corporates, researchers, local community. The institute offers e-Enabled online programs exclusively designed for the working executives. These sessions are delivered online through highly interactive and live sessions. The objective of these programs is to deliver information and knowledge support to business leaders. The institute also offers open and customized online programs for individuals who are unable to attend on-campus programs.
IIM Ahmedabad Highlights:-
| Particulars | Stats |
|---|---|
Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Type of institute | Public/ Autonomous |
Ranking (2020) | National: – 1 for MBA by NIRF – 2 for IIMs by Outlook International: – 61 by Financial Times Global MBA Rankings – 58 by Financial Times Executive Education Rankings (Open) |
Number of courses offered | 5+ |
Types of programmes | PG, doctoral-level |
Exams conducted | CAT |
Gender intake | Co-ed |
Total faculty members | 108 |
Application mode | Online |
Exams accepted | – PG courses: CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE – PhD: GATE/ UGC NET |
Total student intake | 385 |
Total scholarships offered | 10+ |
Highest package (2019)* | Rs 70 lakh (domestic) |
Average package (2019)* | Rs 25.83 lakh (domestic) |
Top recruiters (2020) | Accenture, HSBC, Amazon, Citi Bank, Barclays, Aditya Birla Group, P&G, TATA and Nokia among others |
Type of scholarships offered | Merit-based Need-based |
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IIM Ahmedabad Executive Programs Offered
1. One Year Full-time Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX)
2. Blend Learning Programs:-
Blended Learning Programmes offer online executive programmes through highly interactive and live sessions. IIM both open and customised online programmes for those who are unable to attend our on-campus programmes.List of Open programs are given below:-
| S.No | Program |
| 1 | Executive Programme in Advanced Business Analytics (EPABA) |
| 2 | Senior Management Programme – Blended Learning Mode (SMP) |
| 3 | Accelerated General Management Programme – Blended Learning Mode(AGMP) |
| 4 | Strategic Management (D2D mode) |
| 5 | Executive Programme in Business Finance (EPBF) |
3. Open Online Executive Programs:-
IIM Ahmedabad offer executive programmes in an online mode with duration ranging from one to five weeks.Open executive programns are given below:-
| S.No | Program |
| 1 | Enhancing Sales Force Performance (Online) |
| 2 | Uncertainty, Complexity and Risk in Projects (Online) |
| 3 | Big Data Analytics (Online) |
| 4 | Strategic Analytics: Weaving Analytics into Decision Making (Online) |
| 5 | The Winning Edge: Communication Strategies for Leaders (Online) |
| 6 | Neuroscience in Marketing (Online) |
| 7 | HR Auditing-Preparing the Ground for Strategic HRM (Online) |
| 8 | Financial Analysis of Business (Online) (Second Offering) |
| 9 | General Management for Shipping (Online) |
| 10 | B2B Marketing (Online) |
| 11 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business (Online) |
IIM Ahmedabad Admission Procedure
The selection of the candidates for the admission is based on preliminary screening and shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & personal interview. The candidate applying for the admission can always refer to the official website of the IIM’s and the respective IIM Branch in which he/she is interested in. The admission process is purely based on the merit and the shortlisted students can further go for a personal interview conducted by IIMA officials located at different places. The international students are mostly called for video conference for a personal interview. The admission process isn’t as simple as the usual B-Schools as it holds the prestige position in the management education in the country the admission to it requires a competitive and person with interpersonal qualities with good academic and professional backgrounds.
- For the Admission process, applicants are shortlisted on the basis of CAT score.
- The Next step in IIMA Application Process is the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).
- Based on the performance of AWT and PI, the Admission offer letter will be sent to all the successful candidates.
IIM Ahmedabad Executive Programs Fee Structure
One Year Full-time Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX):-
Total fees for MBA – PGPX program is INR 28,000,00.
Blended Executive Programs Fees:-
| S.No | Program | Fees |
| 1 | Executive Programme in Advanced Business Analytics (EPABA) | INR. 367,150 + GST |
| 2 | Senior Management Programme – Blended Learning Mode (SMP) | INR. 640,000 + GST |
| 3 | Accelerated General Management Programme – Blended Learning Mode(AGMP) | INR. 615,000 + GST |
| 4 | Strategic Management (D2D mode) | INR. 125,000 + GST |
| 5 | Executive Programme in Business Finance (EPBF) | INR. 314,000 + GST |
Online Executive Programs Fees:-
| S.No | Program | Fees |
| 1 | Enhancing Sales Force Performance (Online) | INR 60,000 + GST |
| 2 | Uncertainty, Complexity and Risk in Projects (Online) | INR 84,000 + GST |
| 3 | Big Data Analytics (Online) | INR 105,000 + GST |
| 4 | Strategic Analytics: Weaving Analytics into Decision Making (Online) | INR 129,500 + GST |
| 5 | The Winning Edge: Communication Strategies for Leaders (Online) | INR 98,000 + GST |
| 6 | Neuroscience in Marketing (Online) | INR 77,000 + GST |
| 7 | HR Auditing-Preparing the Ground for Strategic HRM (Online) | INR 56000 + GST |
| 8 | Financial Analysis of Business (Online) (Second Offering) | INR 56000 + GST |
| 9 | General Management for Shipping (Online) | INR 98,000 + GST |
| 10 | B2B Marketing (Online) | INR 98,000 + GST |
| 11 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business (Online) | INR 98,000 + GST |
IIM Ahmedabad Executive Admission Important Dates 2023
Online Open Executive Program Last Date to Apply:-
| S.No | Program | Last Date to Apply |
| 1 | Enhancing Sales Force Performance (Online) | March 15, 2023 |
| 2 | Uncertainty, Complexity and Risk in Projects (Online) | March 12, 2023 |
| 3 | Big Data Analytics (Online) | March 12, 2023 |
| 4 | Strategic Analytics: Weaving Analytics into Decision Making (Online) | March 11, 2023 |
| 5 | The Winning Edge: Communication Strategies for Leaders (Online) | March 5, 2023 |
| 6 | Neuroscience in Marketing (Online) | March 1, 2023 |
| 7 | HR Auditing-Preparing the Ground for Strategic HRM (Online) | March 1, 2023 |
| 8 | Financial Analysis of Business (Online) (Second Offering) | March 1, 2023 |
| 9 | General Management for Shipping (Online) | February 26, 2023 |
| 10 | B2B Marketing (Online) | February 26, 2023 |
| 11 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business (Online) | February 24, 2023 |
Blend Executive Program Last Date to Apply:-
| S.No | Program | Last Date to Apply |
| 1 | Executive Programme in Advanced Business Analytics (EPABA) | April 25, 2023 |
IIM Ahmedabad Executive Programs Admission Eligibility Criteria
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX) Admission Eligibility Criteria:- The admission eligibility criteria are listed are below for program:-
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- A valid GMAT/GRE score (GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years from the date to the application deadline date of the round in which candidate is applying.
- Age of 25 years as on March 31, 2023
- Minimum 4 years of full time work experience after completion of graduation.
Online Open Executive Program Admission Eligibility Critera:- Candidate should be middle and senior managers and experience in their working domain.
Blend Executive Program Admission Eligibility Criteria:-
- Working managers with an experience profile of five years or more, who are graduates (10+2+3)/postgraduates in any discipline with 50% marks.
- Participants would be selected on the basis of assessment of their background and motivation based on the application form submitted.
IIM Ahmedabad Ranking
National Rankings:-
IIMA is consistently rated as the Top B-School in India by reputed national agencies:
| Ranking By | 2019 | 2020 |
| National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) (Management Category) | 2nd | 1st |
| Business world | 1st | 1st |
| Business Today | 1st | 1st |
| Outlook | 2nd | 1st |
International Rankings in 2021:-
- IIMA has been ranked 48th in the FT (Financial Times) Global MBA Ranking 2021 in its top 100 list of B-Schools.
- IIMA is at number two position in ‘Salary today (US$)’, ‘Weighted salary (US$)’ and ‘Career progress rank’ and is at number six position in ‘Alumni recommend rank’ and has 100 percent ‘Faculty with doctorates’.
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