Top MBA Institute : IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Ahmedabad is one of the top institute in Asia and Rank 1 in India(NIRF Ranking).

It was established in 1961. The campus is located in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on approximately 102 acres.

 

Programs Offered

IIM Ahmedabad offers a variety of programs across different levels:

a) Post Graduate Programmes

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP): The flagship two-year MBA program that is highly competitive and well-regarded.

Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM): A specialized MBA focused on the agribusiness sector.

e-Post Graduate Programme (ePGP): A distance learning MBA for working professionals.

b) Executive Programmes

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX): A one-year full-time MBA designed for professionals with significant work experience.

Management Development Programs (MDP): Short-term programs for executives looking to upskill in specific areas of management.

c) Doctoral Programmes

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM): Equivalent to a PhD, this program is designed for students interested in academic and research careers.

d) Special Programs

Armed Forces Programme (AFP): A program tailored for mid-level defense officers transitioning into corporate roles.

 

Fees at IIM Ahmedabad (as of 2023)

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

• Duration: 2 years
• Total Fees: Approx. ₹ 25-30 lakhs

(This includes tuition, accommodation, and other related charges, Fee varies slightly based on additional expenses like the international immersion program and other activities.)

Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM)

• Duration: 2 years
• Total Fees: Approx. ₹ 20-25 lakhs

 

Placements at IIM Ahmedabad

Top Recruiters: Some of the major recruiters include consulting firms like McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, and strategy and finance firms like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. FMCG companies, tech giants like Google and Microsoft, and conglomerates like Tata Group and Reliance Industries are also major employers.

Industry Sectors:

• Consulting: McKinsey, BCG, Bain & Company
• Finance: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Axis Capital
• Tech: Amazon, Google, Microsoft
• FMCG/Retail: Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble, ITC
• General Management: Tata Group, Reliance, Aditya Birla Group

Average Salary (2023)

• PGP Program:
  • Average Salary: ₹ 34-36 lakhs per annum (domestic)
  • Median Salary: ₹ 32-33 lakhs per annum (domestic)
  • International Offers: Often exceed ₹ 1 crore per annum for top international positions.

 

International Collaborations

IIM Ahmedabad has strong collaborations with top business schools globally. The institute offers exchange programs for its students with institutions such as:

• Harvard Business School (USA)
• INSEAD (France/Singapore)
• London Business School (UK)
• Kellogg School of Management (USA)

 

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