IIM Ahmedabad MBA Courses: All Programs, Fees, Admission 2026

IIM Ahmedabad Courses for MBA: Overview

Take a quick look at IIM Ahmedabad MBA courses offered:

Programme	Duration	Admission Test	Key Highlights
MBA	2 years	CAT	Flagship residential MBA
MBA-FABM	2 years	CAT	Residential programme focused on food and agri-business management.
MBA-PGPX	1 year	GMAT/GRE	Designed for experienced professionals targeting senior management roles.
MBA-BPGP	2 years	IAT/CAT/GMAT/GRE	Blended programme with online synchronous classes and on-campus modules.
Blended MBA-Business Analytics & AI	2 years	CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMA Admission Test	Focuses on data science, ML, big data and AI applications in business.

1. Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

The two-year, full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is IIM Ahmedabad’s flagship MBA programme. It is a residential programme open to graduates from diverse academic backgrounds.

• Domestic applicants take the CAT; overseas Indian applicants and foreign nationals take the GMAT.
• Selection considers exam scores, academic performance, Analytical Writing Test, and the PI.
• Candidates from arts, commerce, science, engineering, technology, medicine, and other disciplines can apply.
• The class includes fresh graduates and candidates with work experience.
• Assessment focuses on initiative, academic performance, work ethic, willingness to learn, task orientation, and teamwork.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP Admissions

Section	Important Details
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree with 50% Degree must be at least 3 years after 10+2 or equivalent
CAT Screening	Valid CAT score with overall and sectional cutoffs
Stage 1 Shortlisting	Composite Score = 35% Application Rating Score (ARS) + 65% Normalized CAT Score.
Stage 1	CAT performance Class 10/12 marks and bachelor’s marks. Gender diversity Fulltime work experience
Stage 2	Additional candidates are shortlisted for AWT & PI based on Composite Score after Stage 1 selections.
Final Selection	50% PI + 10% AWT + 25% CAT + 15% AR.
Age Requirement	Minimum 19 years or older in age
Fees	₹27.5 lakh

2. Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM)

The two-year full-time PGP in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM) is a residential programme focused on the food and agri-business sector.

• Develops management, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Combines IIMA’s management curriculum with food and agri-business expertise.
• Designed for the growing food and agri-business industry.
• Eduniversal ranked PGP-FABM No. 1 globally for Agri-business/Food Industry Management programmes.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process for PGP-FABM

Section	Key Details
Eligibility	Bachelor’s/Master’s in agriculture or related disciplines with 50%. Non-agriculture graduates with 50% can apply with a strong interest in agriculture, food, rural and allied sectors.
CAT Screening	Meet the required overall and sectional CAT cut-offs and have a positive raw score in all sections.
Shortlisting	65% CAT + 35% Application Rating Score (ARS).
Composite Score	35% ARS + 65% Normalized CAT Score.
AWT & PI	Appear for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Final Selection	50% Composite Score + 40% PI + 10% AWT.
Fees	₹27.5 lakh

3. MBA-PGPX

The MBA-PGPX is a one-year MBA programme for experienced professionals aiming for senior management roles.

• Focuses on career advancement and high-level responsibilities.
• Encourages strategic thinking and innovative ideas.
• Also supports professionals planning to launch their own ventures.
• Ranked No. 1 globally in the Financial Times Career Progression category for five years, including 2022.

Admission Process

Section	Important Details
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree + 15 years of education.
Age	25+ years No upper limit.
GMAT/GRE	Valid GMAT/GRE from the last 5 years Online scores not accepted.
Work Experience	4+ years full-time after graduation.
Selection Process	Two-stage process: shortlisting followed by PI.
Shortlisting & PI	Submit essays. PI assesses experience, academics, leadership and achievements.
Programme Fee	₹35 lakh (SSH) / ₹37.10 lakh (MSH); IIP cost extra.

4. Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP)

The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) is a two-year, degree-granting postgraduate programme offered by IIMA.

• Primarily delivered through online synchronous classes.
• Includes dedicated on-campus modules.
• Suits professionals balancing work and academic learning.
• Retains IIMA’s case-based teaching approach.

Admission Process at IIM Ahmedabad

Section	Important Details
Work Experience	3+ years full-time after graduation.
Age	24 years (minimum age) No upper age limit.
Education	Bachelor’s degree/CA/CS/ICWA or equivalent with 50%.
Admission Tests	IAT, CAT, or GMAT/GRE score from the last 5 years. Final admission is based on the profile, entrance exam scores and PI
Programme Fee	₹20 lakh

5. Blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI

The MBA in Business Analytics and AI combines advanced analytics with leadership, strategy, and management.

• Covers data science, machine learning, big data, and AI applications.
• Applies analytics and AI to marketing, finance, operations, supply chain, and strategy.
• Focuses on data-driven decisions, AI ethics, and business problem-solving.
• Prepares graduates for roles such as AI Product Manager, AI Strategy Manager, Data Scientist, and Business Analytics Consultant.
• Builds skills to lead AI-driven business transformation.

Admission Process

Section	Key Details
Education	Bachelor’s/CA/CS/ICWA/CMA or equivalent with 50%.
Work Experience	3+ years after 3-year graduation OR 2+ years after 4-year graduation.
Test	CAT/GMAT/GRE within the last 5 years or IIMA Admission Test.
Admission Process	Shortlisting based on test scores, followed by PI.
Programme Fee	₹21 lakh.

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Courses: Selection Criteria

For IIM Ahmedabad admission, MBA and MBA-FABM use CAT, AWT and PI, while MBA-PGPX uses GMAT/GRE and PI. MBA-BPGP uses IAT/CAT/GMAT/GRE and PI, and Business Analytics & AI uses a qualifying test and PI.

Programme	Selection Criteria
MBA	CAT screening 35% ARS  65% Normalized CAT for shortlisting  AWT & PI Final score: 50% PI + 10% AWT + 25% CAT + 15% AR.
MBA-FABM	CAT screening; 65% CAT + 35% ARS for shortlisting AWT & PI Final selection considers Composite Score, PI and AWT.
MBA-PGPX	Shortlisting followed by PI Essays are submitted before the interview PI assesses professional experience, career progression, academics, leadership and achievements.
MBA-BPGP	Selection through IIMA Admission Test (IAT)  CAT or GMAT/GRE, followed by PI.
MBA-Business Analytics & AI	Shortlisting based on the qualifying test, followed by PI.

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Courses: Fees

The IIM Ahmedabad MBA fee structure includes ₹27.5 lakh for PGP and PGP-FABM, ₹35–37.10 lakh for PGPX, ₹20 lakh for BPGP, and ₹21 lakh for blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI. 

Programme	Total Fee
MBA	₹27.5 lakh
MBA-FABM	₹27.5 lakh
MBA-PGPX	₹35 lakh (SSH) / ₹37.10 lakh (MSH)
MBA-BPGP	₹20 lakh
Blended MBA-Business Analytics & AI	₹21 lakh

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA Programs: Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs by programme. MBA requires 50% in a bachelor’s degree. MBA-FABM requires 50% in agriculture or a related field. MBA-PGPX requires 25+ years and 4+ years of work experience. MBA-BPGP requires 50% and 3+ years of experience. Blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI requires 50% and 2–3+ years of experience. 

Programme	Eligibility
PGP	Bachelor’s degree with 50%; 45% for SC/ST/PwD Minimum 3 years after 10+2 Minimum age limit: 19 Years
PGP-FABM	Agriculture/related degree with 50% Non-agriculture graduates can apply with 50% + strong interest in agriculture, food, rural and allied sectors.
MBA-PGPX	Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of education  25+ years, valid GMAT/GRE and 4+ years full-time work experience.
BPGP	Bachelor’s/CA/CS/ICWA or equivalent with 50% 24+ years, and 3+ years work experience after graduation.
MBA-Business Analytics & AI	Bachelor’s/CA/CS/ICWA/CMA or equivalent with 50%  3+ years after a 3-year degree or 2+ years after a 4-year degree.

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Cutoff

The latest IIM Ahmedabad overall cut-off is 95 for General/EWS, 90 for NC-OBC, 85 for SC, and 75 for ST.

CAT 2026 Minimum Cut-off Percentiles 

Category	Non-PwD Overall	Non-PwD Sectional	PwD Overall	PwD Sectional
General/EWS	95	85	85	75
NC-OBC	90	80	80	70
SC	85	75	75	65
ST	75	65	65	55

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