Which course should I choose at IIM Ahmedabad for best career option?
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All the courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad are career-oriented. However, every program offered at IIMA has different objective. The PGP program of IIM Ahmedabad is the flagship program, which purely suits students who want to build their career in Core Management. Further, the PGP FABM program will suit students who want to build their career in the field of Agriculture. The PGPX program is meant for students with work experience.
The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad placements over the past three years for PGP, PGP FABM and PGPX programs are presented below:
Particulars
PGP Placement Statistics (2021)
PGP Placement Statistics (2022)
PGP Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package
INR 55 LPA
INR 61.48 LPA
INR 146 LPA
Average package
INR 27.54 LPA
INR 32.79 LPA
INR 34.45 LPA
Median package
INR 27.6 LPA
INR 31.49 LPA
INR 31.58 LPA
Lowest package
INR 11 LPA
INR 17.5 LPA
INR 18.05 LPA
Roles offered
170
220
280
Offers accepted
374
382
385
Students placed
374
382
385
Students opted out
14
3
4
Companies visited
131
190
188
Particulars
PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2021)
PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2022)
PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package
INR 27.82 LPA
INR 33.83 LPA
INR 33.39 LPA
Average package
INR 17.79 LPA
INR 21.49 LPA
INR 20.11 LPA
Median package
INR 16.84 LPA
INR 20 LPA
INR 20 LPA
Lowest package
INR 12 LPA
INR 12.85 LPA
INR 14.97 LPA
Companies visited
30
56
32
Offers accepted / Students placed
44
47
46
Eligible students
45
48
47
Students opted out
1
1
1
Students not placed
0
0
0
Particulars
PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)
PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)
PGPX Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package
INR 108 LPA
INR 54.8 LPA
INR 76.5 LPA Average package
INR 35.68 LPA
INR 36.41 LPA
INR 37.25 LPA Median package
INR 33.05 LPA
INR 35 LPA
INR 34.41 LPA Lowest package
INR 18 LPA
INR 21.46 LPA
INR 26 LPA Offers made
178
150
150 Offers accepted
128
121
137
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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:
1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master'
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 |
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
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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