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Which sector receives the highest package during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements?

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BFSI sector received the highest package of INR 1.46 crore per annum during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023. The sector-wise highest, average and median package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023 is presented below:

Sectors	PGP Highest Package (2023)	PGP Average Package (2023)	PGP Median Package (2023)
Automobile	INR 30.24 LPA	INR 30.24 LPA	INR 30.24 LPA
BFSI	INR 1.46 crore per annum	INR 41.33 LPA	INR 35.05 LPA
Conglomerates	INR 30 LPA	INR 25.53 LPA	INR 25 LPA
Consulting	INR 56 LPA	INR 34.55 LPA	INR 34.50 LPA
Consumer Services	INR 26 LPA	INR 26 LPA	INR 26 LPA
Education Technology	INR 32.15 LPA	INR 32.15 LPA	INR 32.15 LPA
Engineering Technology	INR 28.32 LPA	INR 28.32 LPA	INR 28.32 LPA
FMCG	INR 33.39 LPA	INR 29.43 LPA	INR 29.39 LPA
IT	INR 42.48 LPA	INR 31.87 LPA	INR 32 LPA
IT Analytics	INR 28.22 LPA	INR 25.80 LPA	INR 25 LPA
IT Consulting	INR 28 LPA	INR 28 LPA	INR 28 LPA
IT Software	INR 42.15 LPA	INR 35.94 LPA	INR 37.43 LPA
IT Solutions	INR 34.79 LPA	INR 32.31 LPA	INR 34.74 LPA
Logistics	INR 28.80 LPA	INR 28.80 LPA	INR 28.80 LPA
Manufacturing	INR 66 LPA	INR 45.60 LPA	INR 45.60 LPA
Media / Communications	INR 27 LPA	INR 26 LPA	INR 26 LPA
Mining	INR 32.17 LPA	INR 32.17 LPA	INR 32.17 LPA
Online Services	INR 29.01 LPA	INR 29.01 LPA	INR 29.01 LPA
Artificial Intelligence	INR 32.40 LPA	INR 32.40 LPA	INR 32.40 LPA
Wellness & Fitness Services	INR 25.70 LPA	INR 25.70 LPA	INR 25.70 LPA
Energy	INR 26.50 LPA	INR 26.50 LPA	INR 26.50 LPA
Pharmaceutical	INR 31.20 LPA	INR 27.04 LPA	INR 28 LPA
Real Estate	INR 31.20 LPA	INR 31.20 LPA	INR 31.20 LPA
Retail B2B & B2C	INR 29.35 LPA	INR 29.35 LPA	INR 29.35 LPA
Telecommunication	INR 30 LPA	INR 30 LPA	INR 30 LPA

Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

BFSI sector received the highest package of INR 1.46 crore per annum during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023. The sector-wise highest, average and median package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2023 is presented below:<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th valign="top" width="144">Sectors </th><th valign="top" width="109">PGP Highest Package (2023)</th><th valign="top" width="109">PGP Average Package (2023)</th><th valign="top" width="109">PGP Median Package (2023)</th></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Automobile</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 30.24 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 30.24 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 30.24 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">BFSI</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 1.46 crore per annum</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 41.33 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 35.05 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Conglomerates</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 30 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 25.53 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 25 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Consulting</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 56 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 34.55 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 34.50 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Consumer Services</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Education Technology</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.15 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.15 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.15 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Engineering Technology</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28.32 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28.32 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28.32 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">FMCG</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 33.39 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.43 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.39 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">IT</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 42.48 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 31.87 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">IT Analytics</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28.22 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 25.80 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 25 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">IT Consulting</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">IT Software</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 42.15 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 35.94 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 37.43 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">IT Solutions</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 34.79 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.31 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 34.74 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Logistics</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28.80 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28.80 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28.80 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Manufacturing</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 66 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 45.60 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 45.60 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Media / Communications</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 27 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Mining</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.17 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.17 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.17 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Online Services</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.01 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.01 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.01 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Artificial Intelligence</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.40 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.40 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 32.40 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Wellness & Fitness Services</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 25.70 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 25.70 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 25.70 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Energy</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26.50 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26.50 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 26.50 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Pharmaceutical</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 31.20 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 27.04 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 28 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Real Estate</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 31.20 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 31.20 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 31.20 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Retail B2B & B2C</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.35 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.35 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 29.35 LPA</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="144">Telecommunication</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 30 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 30 LPA</td><td valign="top" width="109">INR 30 LPA</td></tr></tbody></table>Note: The mean package is considered as the average package in the above-mentioned table. Further, the Maximum Earning Potential is considered for the salary packages shown above.

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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.
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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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