I am an average student of B.E CSE 3rd semester and want to join IIM-A, B or C. How should I proceed and what should I do?

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6 years ago

Hi Ansh,
To get through any IIM you need to appear for CAT. Only if you score distinctively high I. e. around 96 percentile (Depends on year on year) you might stand a chance to get a call from them. Aim to score 98-99 percentile. Also they would check your academics throughout and you need to meet up to their criteria to get through the interview and GD rounds. Start studying hard and smart and appear as many Mocks as you can. Also refer to various authors and apply for test series at different places. As they say the more, the merrier. Good Luck Mate.

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Ms Somya Curious soul. Discovering ways to explore myself. | Contributor-Level 10

6 years ago

Hi Ansh,
Firstly, it is okay to be average student till the time you are ready to work harder than the rest. And, secondly, it is difficult to predict the chances of getting calls from these prestigious colleges and converting the same since not only marks, percentages and sectional cutoffs, but the overall background matters. But yes, to get into a top B school such as IIM A, B or C, you need to prepare well and get exceptional percentile in CAT. Other than that, start working on your resume. Add some good projects, academic internships, social internships etc. To make it strong. And further, you can use the following link to get an a

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Naresh Jhawar | Contributor-Level 6

6 years ago

You have to appear for CAT first.

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1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)

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Hi.

1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)

This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master's degree in management (equivalent to MBA).
Duration: 2 years, full‑time residential.
Admission Test: CAT (Common Admission Test) for Indian candidates.
Then shortlisting → Written Ability Test (WAT) → Personal Interview (PI).

Application Procedure

Register and apply online on the official IIM Ahmedabad admissions portal during the application window (starts after CAT results).
Pay the application fee online (fee and exact dates are announced each year on the IIMA site).
Submit CAT score and academic records.
Shortlisted candidates go through WAT & PI.
Final offers are based on CAT score + academics + WAT & PI performance.

Fee Structure
Total programme fee (tuition + academic charges) is about ₹25 – ₹30 lakhs for the entire 2‑year MBA (paid semester‑wise). Personal costs (hostel/mess, laptop, travel etc.) are extra.

2. MBA – Food and Agri‑business Management (PGP‑FABM)

This is a specialised two‑year MBA programme focused on food, agriculture, and related value chains — not hotel management but useful if you want to work in food services, food supply chains, procurement, or hospitality operations where food business strategy is important.

Eligibility & Admission

Must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
CAT score is used for shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Fee Structure
The total fee for the PGP‑FABM programme is around ₹27 – ₹28 lakh for the two‑year duration (includes tuition; other personal and living expenses are extra).

Application Process

Fill the online application on the IIMA admissions portal.
Enter your CAT score and details.
If shortlisted, attend AWT & PI.
Final selection is based on CAT, AWT/PI, academics, and application rating.

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What is the selection process for IIM Ahmedabad?

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:

Courses	Selection 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

Is studying at IIM Ahmedabad expensive?

Sanjana Srivastava

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad is certainly costly. IIM Ahmedabad total fees ranges between INR 64,000 and INR 33 lakh. The fees vary depending on the programme and specialisation selected by the students. The fee for certain programmes certainly falls in the higher end of the spectrum. Students need to pay INR 25 lakh as IIM Ahmedabad MBA fee. However, considering the fact that IIMA is one of the top-rate IIMs and limitless oppurtunities students can experience at the institute, it might be considered a worthwile investment. Further, the institute also offers financial aid to its students.