IIM Ahmedabad offers various PG and Ph.D programmes in management.

  • Admission to PG courses such as PGP-FABM and PGPM is based on CAT.
  • Admission to PGPX is based on GMAT and GRE.
  • IIM Ahmedabad conducts admission for PGPX programme in two phases, with the first phase starting in July and the second phase in September.
  • The application fee for phase 1 is INR 8000 and for phase 2 is INR 10,000.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Important Dates

Some important dates related to admission at IIM Ahmedabad are given below:

Events Date
ePGD-ABA Admission Last Date February 7, 2026
Ph.D Admission Last Date January 31, 2026 (Till 5:00 PM)
Ph.D Interviews March-April, 2026 (Tentative)

IIM Ahmedabad PG Admission 2026

Detailed eligibility, selection criteria and total fees for various PG programmes such as PGP-FABM, PGPM and PGPX are given below:

Courses Eligibility and Selection Total Fees
PGP-FABM Passed graduation with 50% marks in agricultural sciences or allied fields (45% for SC/ST/PwD students) + CAT + Written Test + GD/PI INR 27.50 Lakhs
PGPX Passed Graduation + GMAT/GRE+ Essay + Interview

Minimum 4 years of work experience required

Candidates should be at least 25 years old		 Single Accommodation: INR 35.35 Lakhs

Married Accommodation: INR 37.80 Lakhs
PGPM Passed graduation with 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PwD students) + CAT + Written Test + GD/PI INR 27.5 Lakhs
MBA BPGP: BA & AI Passed graduation with 50% marks + CAT/GMAT/GRE + Interview INR 20 Lakhs

PGP-FABM and PGPM Admission Process

Step 1: Apply and appear for CAT

Step 2: Shortlisting of applicants for AWT and PI on the basis of CAT and Composite score.

A composite score is formed based on the following weightage system:

Particulars Weightage Given
CAT Score 65%
Application Rating Score 35%

Note: The Application Rating Score is calculated based on a candidate’s 10th, 12th and graduation exams and work experience.

Step 3: Students who have given AWT and PI are further shortlisted based on a final composite score.

A final composite score is computed based on the following weightage system:

Particulars Weightage Given
Written Test Score 10%
PI Score 40%
1st Round Composite Score 50%

PGPX Admission Process

  • Step 1: Apply and appear for GMAT/GRE
  • Step 2: Register and login at IIMA’s PGPX admission portal
  • Step 3: Fill the application form and pay the application fee
  • Step 4: Upon getting shortlisted, submit essay and resume
  • Step 5: Get a call for interview with IIMA faculty

IIM Ahmedabad PG Diploma Admission 2026

IIMA offers Executive PG Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics. Eligibility, selection criteria and total fees for ePGD-ABA course is given below:

Eligibility and Selection Criteria Total Fees
Passed graduation + CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE + APT + Interview

Minimum 2 years of work experience required		 INR 12 Lakhs

ePGD-ABA Admission Process

  • Step 1: Apply and appear for CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE
  • Step 2: Register and login at the admission portal
  • Step 3: Fill the application form and pay the application fee
  • Step 4: Upon getting shortlisted, get a call for an online interview
  • Step 5: Successful candidates will be intimated through email

Note: The application for ePGD-ABA is INR 2000.

In case the candidate doesn't have a valid GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE score, they can apply through the ePGD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test.

Some details related to the test are given below:

The test duration is 90 minutes and will have the following sections:

  • English Comprehension
  • Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
  • Quantitative Aptitude

In addition to the above test, the Analytical Proficiency Test or APT is applicable for all applicants, including the ones with CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE score.

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Admission 2026

IIM Ahmedabad offers a completely funded full time Ph.D in Management in 11 specialisations. The assistance provided covers expenses for tuition, library, hostels, medical insurance, computer and lab, alumni fees, etc.

The details for the financial assistance provided are as follows:

Categories Monthly Assistance Amount
(INR)
Slab I: For first and second year students 42,000
Slab II: After successful completion of Comprehensive Examination 45,000
Slab III: After submission of the thesis proposal 50,000

In addition to the above assistance, doctoral students at IIMA are also eligible for the following research support:

  • Annual Contingency Allowance of INR 35,000, for up to five years, to cover expenses such as research fees, book costs, photocopying charges, etc.
  • Reimbursement of qualifying expenses up to INR 4 Lakhs for presenting research papers at international or domestic conferences.
  • Reimbursement of qualifying expenses related to fieldwork and other data collection up to INR 2 Lakhs.
  • Start-up grant of INR 1 Lakh for computing equipment.

Ph.D Eligibility at IIMA

Students taking admission in Ph.D at IIM Ahmedabad must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria as given below:

Passed post graduation/5 year integrated master’s degree with 55% marks

Or

Professional qualifications like CA/CS/MS after passing graduation with 55% marks

Or

Passed a 4 year bachelor’s degree with 65% marks.

IIM Ahmedabad accepts CAT scores for admission to the Ph.D programme. However, students who don’t have a valid CAT score can submit scores for the following national level exams:

Specialisations Exams Accepted
(Other than CAT)
Economics GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-NET JRF in Economics and allied subjects
Food and Agribusiness
Finance & Accounting GRE/GMAT
Human ResourceManagement GRE/GMAT/GATE
Information Systems
Innovation andManagement inEducation GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-NET JRF In Adult Education/Anthropology/Economics/Management/Physical Education/Psychology/Public Administration/Social Work/Sociology
Operations & DecisionSciences GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF inMathematical Sciences from CSIR-UGC NET

Note: Online GMAT/GRE (take-home) exam scores are not valid. Only test center-based GMAT/GRE scores are valid.

IIM Ahmedabad Admission Helpdesk Details

Contact details of admission helpdesk at IIM Ahmedabad are given below:

  • Email: admission@iima.ac.in
  • Phone: +91‑79‑7152‑4630 / 4631 / 4632 / 4633 / 4634

IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required for PGPX admission at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. A candidate applying for admission in the PGPX programme at IIMA must submit the following documents:

  • GMAT or GRE score report (for highest score if you have taken multiple tests)
  • Academic qualifications (graduation onwards)
  • Employment history (including details of entrepreneurship, if any)
  • Certificates of achievements in sports, arts, extra-curricular activities, etc.
  • Passport

Ques. What is AWT at IIM Ahmedabad?

Ans. IIMA conducts AWT or Analytical Writing Test for shortlisting students for the final round of admission in PGPM and PGP-FABM programmes. The AWT has a weightage of 10% in the final admission process at IIM Ahmedabad.

Ques. Does IIM Ahmedabad provide relaxation for reserved category students in admission?

Ans. Yes, IIMA offers reservations as per Government of India guidelines. The details related to the reservation is given in the table below:

Categories Reservation Provided
NC-OBC 27%
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PwD 5%
EWS 10%