Does work experience matter a lot to get in IIM Ahmedabad? Can I get in direct admission after my graduation?

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Sumeet Kalaskar
7 years ago
Work experience along with past academic record and CAT score are important factors for getting an interview call for any IIM.

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Rishabh Verma
7 years ago
Yes, you can. IIM, Ahmedabad does not give any preference to applicants with work experience. However, it does recommend students to join the programme after having worked for 2 years and hence it also provides an option for deferment where you can apply and get selected as a fresher but join after

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STALIN MENDES
7 years ago
Of course you can get directly without any work experience but for that you have to have good academics. Close to 90% marks in 10th and 12th and also good marks in your graduation. After this you have to crack the GD-PI rounds of the college.

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