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IIM Ahmedabad PGP Courses 2027: Fees, Eligibility & Admission

Last Updated on 23 Oct 2026

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IIM Ahmedabad PG courses include MBA (PGP), MBA-FABM for careers in food and agribusiness, 1-year MBA-PGPX for experienced professionals, and programmes such as MBA-BPGP and Business Analytics & AI for working professionals. 

IIM Ahmedabad fees vary by programme: the MBA and MBA-FABM cost around ₹27.5 lakh, while the MBA-PGPX includes programme and accommodation fees that vary by housing category. 

IIM Ahmedabad also offers strong career prospects, with reported placement salaries reaching up to ₹81.6 lakh in PGP-FABM and ₹86 lakh in PGPX. Admissions are highly competitive, with CAT being the primary route for PGP and FABM, while PGPX accepts GMAT/GRE scores. 

Read ahead to learn about IIM Ahmedabad PG programs, including eligibility, the admission process, fees, and other details.

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IIM Ahmedabad PG Courses: Overview

PGP is IIM Ahmedabad stands for Post Graduate Program. These are the programs offered by IIMA:

IIM Ahmedabad PG Program

Duration

Suitable For

Entrance/Selection Route

MBA

2 Years

Graduates

CAT + AWT + PI

MBA-FABM

2 Years

Graduates interested in Agri-business

CAT + AWT + PI

MBA-PGPX

1 Year

Experienced Professionals

GMAT/GRE + PI

MBA-BPGP

2 Years

Working Professionals

IIMA Admission Test/CAT/GMAT/GRE + PI

Blended MBA in Business  Analytics & AI

2 Years

Professionals interested in Analytics and AI

CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMA Admission Test + PI

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IIM Ahmedabad PGP in Management

PGP is a 2-year full-time management course, and admission is based on a comprehensive selection process that considers CAT performance, academic background, work experience, and performance in the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility requirements for the PGP programme at IIM Ahmedabad are as follows.

Eligibility Requirement

Details

Age limit

Candidate’s age should be 19 years or older

Minimum qualification

Graduate in any discipline from a recognised institute

Marks required

General Candidate: 50% in bachelor’s degree course 

 

SC/ST/PwD: 45% in graduation

Can final year students apply?

Yes, final-year students are eligible to apply.

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Admission Process 

To get into the IIM Ahmedabad MBA programme, you must take the Common Admission Test (CAT). Once you meet the cutoff marks, you will be shortlisted for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview rounds. 

Check the minimum cutoff marks you need to qualify for the AWT and PI rounds. Check the IIMA CAT 2026 cutoff percentile. 

CAT Qualifying Cutoff for PGP

The IIM Ahmedabad PGP admission criteria for the Common Admission Test (CAT) by category are listed below.

Category

Non-PwD CAT Cutoff: Overall Percentile 

Non-PwD CAT Cutoff: Sectionwise Percentile

PwD CAT Cutoff: Overall Percentile 

PwD CAT Cutoff: Sectionwise Percentile Rank 

General / EWS

95

85

85

75

NC-OBC

90

80

80

70

SC

85

75

75

65

ST

75

65

65

55

PGP Fees

Check the fee structure for the IIMA PGP course as mentioned below.

Fee/Expense Component

Details

Total Programme Fee

₹27,50,000

Tuition Fee Included

₹20,10,000

Other Expenses

  • Boarding
  • Laptop
  • Computer
  • Travel
  • Clothes
  • Stationery
  • Laundry

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PGP Placement 2026

Check the sector-wise placements of PGP provided below.

Sector

Min

Max

Automotive

₹39,13,045

₹39,13,045

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)

₹21,250

₹81,60,000

Conglomerate

₹17,50,000

₹34,00,000

Consulting

₹16,00,000

₹34,02,528

Consumer Durables

₹16,00,000

₹22,95,000

Consumer Goods (FMCG)

₹19,77,636

₹26,50,000

Consumer Services

₹21,00,000

₹30,00,000

Engineering/Industrial

₹25,00,000

₹32,00,000

Engineering/Technology

₹22,00,000

₹36,00,000

Environment & Energy

₹24,00,000

₹36,00,000

Information Technology (IT)

₹20,00,000

₹42,00,000

IT Consulting

₹23,00,000

₹23,00,000

Logistics

₹20,00,000

₹29,95,000

Manufacturing

₹15,94,830

22,00,000

Media/Communications

₹19,00,000

₹19,00,000

Others (Fintech)

₹32,00,000

₹32,00,000

Pharmaceutical/Healthcare

₹19,07,000

₹40,00,000

Real Estate

₹24,35,000

₹24,35,000

Retail

₹20,00,000

₹27,00,000

Social Enterprises & NGOs

₹12,00,000

₹13,00,000

Telecommunication

₹22,50,000

₹22,50,000

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM Programme

The IIM Ahmedabad MBA-FABM (Food and Agri-business Management) is a two-year, full-time residential MBA course designed for students aspiring to build careers in agriculture, food, agribusiness, rural development, and allied sectors. PGP-FABM has been ranked No. 1 globally in Agribusiness/Food Industry Management by Eduniversal.

Eligibility Criteria 

Students from non-agri backgrounds are eligible to apply. Check the eligibility below.

Eligibility Criteria

Agricultural Sciences/Agriculture-Related Disciplines

Non-Agricultural Disciplines

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any non-agricultural discipline

Minimum Marks

At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA

At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA

SC/ST/PwD Relaxation

Minimum marks requirement relaxed to 45%

Minimum marks requirement relaxed to 45%

Recognised Institution

Degree must be from a recognised university or institution as per the eligibility criteria

Degree must be from a recognised university or institution as per the eligibility criteria

Duration of Bachelor's Degree

Minimum three years of education after completing Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent

Minimum three years of education after completing Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent

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Admission Process

The minimum criteria is to have a valid CAT score. Here is the minimum qualifying cutoff.

Academic Category*

AC 1 and AC 2: Overall percentile rank (PT)

AC 1 and AC 2: Sectionwise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA)

AC 3, AC 4, and AC 5: Overall percentile rank (PT)

AC 3, AC 4, and AC 5: Sectionwise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA)

General, EWS

90

70

95

75

NC–OBC

85

65

90

70

SC, ST

70

60

75

65

PwD (General, EWS)

80

60

85

65

PwD (NC–OBC)

75

55

80

60

PwD (SC, ST)

60

50

65

55

Academic Categories (AC) reference:

Review the disciplines in each academic category below to understand the cut-off criteria.

Category

Disciplines

AGRICULTURE (AC-1)

1. Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Entomology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Statistics, Agriculture Biochemistry, Agriculture Systems and Management, etc.

2. Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science

3. Dairy Science/Technology

4. Horticulture including Vegetables and Floriculture

5. Agricultural Marketing

6. Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation

7. Agricultural Engineering/ Agricultural and Food Engineering

8. Food Technology and any variants of this degree such as Food and Bio-Technology, Food Process, etc.

ALLIED AGRICULTURE (AC-2)

1. Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)

2. Biotechnology / Biological Science and Bio Engineering

3. Fisheries

4. Food Management

5. Forestry

6. Rural Studies/Rural Sociology/Rural Cooperatives/Rural Banking, etc.

LIFE SCIENCES, COMMERCE AND RELATED DISCIPLINES (AC-3)

1. Commerce/Economics: Accountancy, Auditing, Banking, Business Mathematics, Business Organization, Economics, Economic Development and Planning, Public Administration, Public Finance, Secretarial Practices, etc.

2. Chartered Accountancy

3. Cost and Works Accountancy

4. Cost and Management Accounting

5. Company Secretaryship

6. Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India

7. Hotel & Tourism Management

8. Management (Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Management Studies)

9. Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Life Sciences, Zoology, Statistics, etc.

ENGINEERING (AC-4)

1. Engineering/Technology [B.E., B.Sc. (Engg.), B. Tech. in all engineering subjects including Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT]

OTHERS (AC-5)

1. Architecture

2. Law

3. Any other discipline not mentioned above.

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Fees

The fee structure, as per the official IIMA source, is tabulated below.

Fee/Expense Component

Details

Total Programme Fee

₹27,50,000

Tuition Fee Included

₹20,10,000

Expenses Not Covered

  • Personal boarding expenses 
  • Laptop/computer 
  • Travel
  • Clothes
  • Stationery
  • Laundry and other personal expenses

Placement 2026

Check the sector-wise placement highlights in the table below:

Sector

Min

Max

Agri Inputs

₹16,53,000

₹22,00,000

Agri-Tech

₹12,00,000

₹16,02,727

Consulting

₹15,16,978

₹25,00,000

Consumer Goods (FMCG)

₹14,38,000

₹20,36,991

Ecommerce

₹12,00,000

₹15,50,000

Engineering/Technology

₹18,00,000

₹18,00,000

Environment & Energy

₹18,00,000

₹18,00,000

Food Processing

₹16,00,000

₹20,00,000

Manufacturing

₹15,00,000

₹23,00,000

Pharmaceutical/Healthcare

₹18,00,000

₹20,00,000

Social Enterprises & NGOs

₹14,39,691

₹14,39,691

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA-PGPX Programme

The MBA-PGPX (Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives) at IIM Ahmedabad is a full-time, intensive one-year residential course designed for seniors and mid-career professionals seeking to accelerate their leadership potential. 

Eligibility Requirements 

The following table outlines the detailed eligibility criteria for the MBA PGPX. 

Eligibility Criteria

Details

Who can apply?

Experienced professionals with a bachelor's degree and relevant work experience

Educational Qualification

A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline

Minimum Education Requirement

At least 15 years of education under the Indian education system (10+2+3 or 10+2+4, as applicable)

Minimum Age

25 years as of March 31, 2027

Date of Birth Requirement

Candidates must have been born on or before March 31, 2002

Upper Age Limit

No upper age limit

Entrance Exam

A valid GMAT or GRE score

GMAT/GRE Score Validity

Scores obtained within the last five years are accepted

GMAT Focus Edition

Scores from the new GMAT Focus Edition are also accepted

Online GMAT/GRE Scores

Online or take-home GMAT/GRE scores are not accepted

Accepted Test Mode

Only test centre-based GMAT/GRE scores are valid

Work Experience Requirement

Minimum four years of full-time work experience after completing graduation

Work Experience Cut-off Date

Work experience must be completed by March 31, 2027

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Admission Process 

Admission to this 1-year programme is based on the GMAT/GRE score, followed by a personal interview. If you apply for the programme, you will need to submit an essay on the given topic during the application stage. Once shortlisted, you will be called for the interview round. 

MBA PGPX Fees

Check the detailed structure for MBA PGPX below. Students can pay the fees in any of the following payment modes provided below.

Payment Mode 1

Phase

Married Student Housing (MSH)

Single Accommodation

Last Date for Payment

First Commitment Fee

₹2,00,000

₹2,00,000

October 23, 2026

Second Commitment fee

₹2,00,000

₹2,00,000

November 04, 2026

Third Commitment fee

₹15,50,000

₹15,50,000

December 01, 2026

Balanced Programme fee

₹18,80,000

₹16,70,000

March 01, 2027

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

₹70,000

₹35,000

March 01, 2027

Payment Mode 2

Phase

Married Student Housing (MSH)

Single Accommodation

Last Date for Payment

First Commitment Fee

₹2,00,000

₹2,00,000

October 23, 2026

Second Commitment fee

₹2,00,000

₹2,00,000

November 04, 2026

Balance Fee: 1st Instalment

₹20,10,000

₹18,10,000

December 01, 2026

Balance Fee: 2nd Instalment

₹9,80,000

₹9,70,000

June 02, 2027

Balance Fee: 3rd Instalment

₹4,79,000

₹4,79,000

September 06, 2027

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

₹70,000

₹35,000

March 01, 2027

Placement 2026

The following placement details are the 2026 placement data. 

Salary Head

Min

Max

Fixed Yearly Cash Component

₹23,55,288

₹70,52,000

One-Time Cash Component

₹50,000

₹14,50,000

Total Guaranteed Cash Component

₹24,00,000

₹70,52,000

Maximum Earning Potential

₹25,50,000

₹86,00,000

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA-BPGP

The Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP) is a two-year postgraduate degree offered by IIMA. It mainly includes live online classes, along with some on-campus learning modules. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Parameters

Requirement

Who can apply?

Professionals with at least 3 years of work experience

Educational qualification 

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or /CA/CS/ICWA or equivalent. 

Minimum marks 

An aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA

Minimum age 

Minimum age should be 24 years. 

Appearing students

Students appearing for the final year of graduation can apply. 

Admission test 

IIMA Admission Test, CAT score, GMAT/GRE score. 

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Admission Process  

Candidates need to appear for an entrance test such as CAT/GMAT/GRE or IIMA Admission Test (IAT). Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the examination. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the Personal interview round. 

Admission Test Fee

Given below is the latest MBA BPGP application fee for reference:

Fee Type

Fee

Application Fee (non-refundable) – CAT/GMAT/GRE

₹2,000/-

Application Fee (non-refundable) - IAT

₹5,000/-

Application Fee (non-refundable) - IAT (Dubai)

$100

BPGP Fees

Here is the detailed fee structure for the MBA BPGP course. You can pay the fee in instalments; details are provided below.

Phases    

Dates

Amount 

Commitment Fee (non-refundable)

Friday, July 10, 2026

₹50,000

1st Installment

Friday, July 24, 2026

₹4,50,000

2nd Installment

Sunday, November 15, 2026

₹3,00,000

3rd Installment

Monday, March 15, 2027

₹3,00,000

4th Installment

Thursday, July 15, 2027

₹3,00,000

5th Installment

Monday, November 15, 2027

₹3,00,000

6th Installment

Wednesday, March 15, 2028

₹3,00,000

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IIM Ahmedabad Blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI

MBA BA and AI is for professionals who have at least 2 to 3 years of full-time work experience, depending on your qualifying degree duration. The programme covers analytics, machine learning, and AI applications alongside core management areas such as finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. 

Eligibility Criteria

Check the eligibility requirements that must be met to be eligible for the programme.

Eligibility Parameters

Details

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree, CA, CS, ICWA, CMA, or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university

Minimum Marks Required

50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in the terminal degree

Work Experience (3-Year Graduation)

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience after completing graduation, as of March 31, 2027. 

Work Experience (4-Year Graduation)

Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience after completing graduation, as of March 31, 2027 (10+2+4 years of education)

Eligible Applicants

Working professionals and entrepreneurs

Entrance Exam

CAT, GMAT, or GRE

Score Validity

Exam scores must be from the previous 5 years, with test dates on or after January 1, 2022

Accepted GMAT Versions

GMAT Classic and GMAT Focus Edition

Alternative Admission Test

IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI

IIMA Admission Test Date

November 22, 2026 (Round 1)

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Admission Process

The IIM Ahmedabad BPGP: BA & AI admission process involves standardised test scores, shortlisting, and a Personal Interview (PI). Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI scores. The final selection considers analytical ability, academic background, quality of work experience, and potential for professional success. 

Fee Structure

The fee structure is as follows. The fee is payable in instalments as per the dates and amounts provided below.

Particular

Amount

First Commitment Fee (non-refundable)

₹1,00,000

1st Instalment (March 31, 2027)

₹3,50,000

2nd Instalment (July 30, 2027)

₹4,00,000

3rd Instalment (November 30, 2027)

₹4,00,000

4th Instalment (February 28, 2028)

₹4,50,000

5th Instalment (July 31, 2028)

₹2,00,000

6th Instalment (November 30, 2028)

₹2,00,000

Total Programme Fee

₹21,00,000

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FAQs on IIM Ahmedabad PG Programs

IIM Ahmedabad post graduate courses include the MBA (PGP), MBA-FABM, MBA-PGPX, and other specialised programmes for working professionals and executives. The eligibility criteria, entrance exams, fees, and selection processes vary across programmes.

Eligibility depends on the programme. For the MBA (PGP), candidates generally need a bachelor's degree and a valid CAT score, while MBA-FABM has additional academic requirements related to agriculture or allied sectors. MBA-PGPX requires a bachelor's degree, a valid GMAT/GRE score, and relevant full-time work experience.

For the PGP 2025–27 batch, the programme fee is ₹27.5 lakh, including tuition fees of ₹20.10 lakh. The programme fee does not include personal expenses such as travel, clothing, stationery, laundry, or laptop costs.

Yes, admission without CAT may be possible for certain programmes. For example, the MBA-PGPX programme accepts GMAT/GRE scores, whereas the regular MBA (PGP) and MBA-FABM programmes primarily require a valid CAT score.

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad is widely regarded as a Tier 1 management institute in India. It is known for its highly competitive admissions, rigorous academic programmes, strong faculty, and excellent placement opportunities.
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