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Which is better among pursuing MBA abroad & pursuing MBA from a decent IIM in India?

Apart from the financial aspects related to the course, can you tell what would be the pros and cons for pursuing MBA in India with a decent IIM (ranking wise) and abroad from a decent ranking university?

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rishab S | Contributor-Level 8

9 years ago

Pursuing MBA in India has more advantage. You can do it from ISB School, it ranks among top 100 B-schools.

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Jenny Doshi

9 years ago

MBA in India can give much more knowledge as we know our current situations and MBA from Indian IIMs will add stars to your degree certificates.

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jyoti dubey

9 years ago

You have to work hard for both. Without your efforts, you are not going to achieve even a single option from bot. You will either have to prepare for CAT or IELTS, GMAT, etc. but both requires hard work and dedication.

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Sunil Soni Management & IT Consultant | Scholar-Level 18

9 years ago

MBA from top 5 IIMs Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Bangalore, Lucknow, Indore are better option because of better ROI in comparison to MBA abroad.

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1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)

This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master'

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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

When will CAT take place for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

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

Are CAT dates out for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

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.