How to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad ?

Dear Niyati

IIM ahmedabad is the mecca of indian MBA colleges. So getting in is just more tough than other b-schools.

First of all you need to clear CAT examination with a percentile over 99% assuming General category and after that the call will depend on various factors such as your academic background, your academic scores should be high.

ALso then the main deciding factor after getting a call is GDPI performance. You need to ace the GDPI process to ensure that you secure a seat in IIM A.

All the best

Hi Niyati ,

Before I answer I am assuming that your question is regarding how to get a PGDP (Post graduation diploma program) admission in IIM Ahmedhabad.All the IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad accept CAT (Common Admission Test) scores as their primary criteria.For this particular institute you should have atleast 99 %tile (general category) , 97-98%tile (OBC) & atleast 96%(SC and ST). Once you have cut off score , you get the call from the institute for WAT and PI which come next to score in the selection criteria. So your CAT score , WAT score and PI score together will fetch you an admission into IIM A. While this is the procedure to get into the institute , the preparation part of it is all together a different one. You need rigorous practise for scoring 99 %tile and above. All the best!

In Order to get Admission into IIM Ahmedabad, you will have to write the CAT exam. Once you qualify the minimum criteria for MBA at IIm Ahmedabad, you are further considered for shortlist. The minimum Qualifying criteria is 75 perdcentile in each of the three sections. Post this the top few basis the overall percentile are taken and called for WAT PI round. In general category, the calls for IIM Ahmedabad end at 99.85 percentlie.

The shortlist for calls also depends on your cumulative score from X, XII, Undergraduate and the CAT Score. The shorlisted people then go through WAT and PI and then the top 350-400 students are chosen based on the cumulative scores. It is very hard to get into IIM Ahmedabad. Out of 2-2.5 lakh students  who write the exam only 400 make it there.

You Need 3 things to get into IIM-A.



1) Stellar profile with great past academics and extra curriculars.



2) Cat score 99%ile plus.



3) Good Communication skills to crack the further process of elimination once you get a call.



Once you have all the three you can get into IIM-A



SMIT-IIM-AMRITSAR-PGP/04

Hello Niyati,

Getting into IIM-Ahemdabad is very challenging one but not impossible. Dedication and hard work will help you reach towards your destination.

First , You need to give CAT Exam conducted by IIM's and you need to score 99+ percentile in CAT. Sometimes IIM-A gives call to girls at lesser percentile to maintain the diversity but always the safest side will be 98-99+. If you're engineer aim for 99+ and non engineering 98+.

GD PI will take into account your work ex along with your academic background and it should be always 80-85+ in 10,12, graduation to be on a safer side to get through.

Hope it clears your doubts

All the best for your future endeavours

Hi Niyati,

The first step to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad is to score a decent percentile in CAT, and getting selected for further rounds (given you are in the final year of your undergraduate program or have finished it). According to the admissions rule of IIMA it is easier for non B-Techs to get admission into IIMA as they are looking to increase their academic diversity,

All the best.

Assuming you are enquiring about PGP program of IIM A,The first step is to appear for CAT.It also depends on profile and your past academics as IIMs gives weightage to different components in their admission criteria.Getting admission into IIMs and specially IIM A,takes lots of dedication and hardwork.All the best!

.IIM Ahmedabad will consider for your eligibility in following Courses :

1)  PGP - CAT (domestic), GMAT (international)

2) PGP-FABM - CAT (domestic) and GMAT (international)

3) PGPX - GMAT

Fees for IIM Ahmadabad is Around 20 - 22 Lakhs.

1) Eligibility for PGP :-

The candidate must hold a bachelors degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (in case of the candidate belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Differently Abled (DA) or Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category, this is relaxed to 45%)

A candidate appearing for the final year bachelors 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 the principal/head of the department/registrar/director of the institution/university certifying that the candidate is currently in the final year/is awaiting final results and has obtained at least 50% marks or equivalent (45% in case of the candidate belonging to SC/ST/PwD category) based on latest available grades/marks.

2) Eligibility for PGP-FABM

The candidate must hold a Bachelors or Masters Degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) category, this is relaxed to 45%], of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

OR

The candidate must hold at least a Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent qualification in any non-agricultural discipline from a University or Institution as defined in the above paragraph and have a strong interest in agriculture, food, rural and allied sectors. Such candidates will be required to submit a special form as described in section 2.1 under admission procedure. Failure to submit the form will disqualify the candidate from being considered further for admission to the programme. The Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidates must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

3) Eligibility for FPM

The candidate must hold, subject to the condition laid down below,

A) A Master's Degree in any discipline, with at least 55 percent marks, with the Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification with atleast 50 percent marks obtained after a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent (OR)

B) Five/four-year Integrated Masters Degree programme in any discipline, with atleast 55 percent marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. (OR)

C) . A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 55 percent marks.

(OR)

D)  A 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's degree with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade point average.

4) Eligibility for PGPX

Following are the basic criteria for the PGPX Application:

A) A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline. (Minimum 15 years of study as per the education system in India i.e. KG to 12 +2 + 3 or 4 as the case may be.)

B) Minimum Age of 27 years as on 31st March of the year in which the PGPX programme commences. There is no upper age limit.

C) A valid GMAT/GRE score (GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years form the date to the application deadline date of the round in which candidate is applying.

D) Minimum 4 years of full time work experience after completion of graduation.

5) Eligibility for ePGP

Working Professionals and entrepreneurs with a minimum of 3 years, full time work experience after graduation (As on December 31, 2017)

Age 24 years and above (As on December 31, 2017)

Holding at least a Bachelor's Degree/CA/ICWA, with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA, awarded by any of the  recognized universities.



Admission Process :-

1) There are 2 stages that a candidate goes through before getting selected for IIM-Ahmedabad PGP Programme.

The first stage is appearing for the CAT (or GMAT) Exam conducted by the IIMs.

On clearing the required cut-offs and the Composite Score (CS), which includes, but is not limited to, 10th, 12th and graduation marks, a candidate is called for Academic Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI). From 2015 onwards, WAT has been replaced by Academic Writing Test (AWT).

Final Selection is done on the basis of FCS (Final Composite Score), which takes into account PI, AWT, and CS calculated at the previous stage.



2) There are 2 stages that a candidate goes through before getting selected for IIM-Ahmedabad PGP-ABM Programme.

The candidate must appear for CAT or GMAT exam.

On clearing the required cut-offs, the candidate is shortlisted for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)



3) There are 2 stages that a candidate goes through before getting selected for IIM-Ahmedabad PGPX programme.

The candidate must appear for GMAT exam.

The score of the GMAT exam, along with the rest of the application is screened and shortlisting is done based on the application alone

The shortlisted candidates must submit the essays and appear for interviews.

The final merit list is prepared after the interviews.



4) For ePGP Programme

The candidate has to appear for either the CAT exam or the GMAT exam

Shortlisted candidates on the basis of score obtained in CAT/GMAT will be invited for personal Interview



Thanks,

Azim Musa Shaikh

Admission to IIMA is a complex Process and they consider many things before giving admission to someone, Following things are considered, CAT scores, Personal Interview, Analytical Writing Test, Marks in class 10th, Marks in class12th, Marks in Bachelors Degree.

There are various ratings for different scores, The whole process is made clear at the website of IIMA, so please visit the following site to understand the whole Process of admission.

https://www.iima.ac.in/web/pgp/apply/domestic/admission/selection-process

Hi Niyati Vashistha,

To get admission in IIM Ahmedabad, you need to have a bachelor's degree. Score in CAT exam should be as below according to the categories.

• General – 80
• NC-OBC – 75
• SC – 70
• ST – 60
• PWD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) – 70
• PWD (ST) - 60

For more information, refer the following link.(Copy and the paste the link in new tab).

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/iim-admission-criteria

Regards.