How can I get admission in IIM, Ahmedabad or Kolkata? Which exam do I need to qualify?

I am in the last year of my graduation. I am an arts student.

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    Sajan Sibichan Thinking abt hw to make future Safe. | Guide-Level 11

    9 years ago
    Hi,
    If you want to join an IIM after graduation you have to attend CAT exam which will take place this December 2016.
    The registration for CAT has already started from today Aug 8, 2016 on IIMCAT website.
    So, prepare well for CAT by joining a crash course of weekend batch for CAT from nearby CAT coaching institute or you can refer CAT related books from Arihant Publications, Arun Sharma, R.S. Agarwal, etc., they will help you.
    I highly recommend you to better finish the degree and take time to study for next year CAT if you are very much fond of getting a call from IIMs, because it will be difficult for you to concentrate on both degree an
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Hi.

IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) does not offer a dedicated Master's in Hotel Management like some hospitality institutes or Institutes of Hotel Management do. However, it does offer master's‑level management programs that are relevant if you're interested in management roles in hospitality or related sectors. 

 

The closest regular master's‑level full‑time programs at IIMA that could be relevant for someone wanting strategic, managerial, or business leadership roles (for example in hospitality chains, tourism firms, service operations, etc.) are:

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

IIM Ahmedabad's selection criteria is entrance-based for the offered courses. Students need to meet both the basic eligibility and clear the selection rounds as well. Check out the table below to know about the selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad:

CoursesSelection Criteria
PGP

CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)

PGP-FABM
CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI)
e-PGP

CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI)

MBA-PGPX

Valid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round

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Mani Khanna

For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is held in three slots:

  • Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Mani Khanna

To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted.  The exam is usually conducted in November.

Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Ahmedabad must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call.

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