Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

What Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad does

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A), established in 1961, is an autonomous public business school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, governed under the IIM Act by the Government of India's Ministry of Education. The institute serves a spectrum of learners including early-career professionals seeking two-year residential management education (PGP cohort of 414 in 2026-28), specialised food and agri-business managers (PGP-FABM, globally ranked #1 by Eduniversal), senior executives pursuing the one-year PGPX, and mid-career professionals in blended formats including the BPGP-BA&AI. Delivery combines Harvard-adapted case-method pedagogy with a proprietary case repository distributed globally through the IIMA Case Centre, supported by a 107-acre Louis Kahn-designed heritage campus and a newly established international branch in Dubai International Academic City.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining degree tuition (e.g., PGP-FABM at INR 27.5 lakh for the 2025-27 batch), executive education and open enrolment programmes (including the KHDA-approved General Management Programme), custom corporate programmes, government policy research contracts (NITI Aayog PLI evaluations, Gujarat Viksit 2047 MoU, Svamitva scheme World Bank submission), and philanthropic endowment flows (Rs 100 crore Tandon endowment for AI school; Rs 40 crore DST funding for NIDHI Centre). Go-to-market spans domestic CAT-based admissions for degree programmes, GMAT for overseas applicants, direct executive enrolment, and a Dubai campus targeting the global mid-career segment.

Supporting infrastructure includes multiple research centres (Tandon AI School, Brij Disa Data Science and AI Centre, Mattu Centre for Security Pricing, DST-NIDHI Centre of Excellence, India Gold Policy Centre, Centre for Digital Transformation), the IIMA Ventures / CIIE incubation platform, and a centralised placement engine that works with 178+ recruiting firms including BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Goldman Sachs, and Tata Group partners. The institute is consistently ranked #1 in NIRF Management since 2020 and placed 21st globally in QS Business & Management Studies 2026, with a 100% placement track record and weighted FT MBA 2026 salary of $227,942.

Name

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

Legal name

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Website

https://www.iima.ac.in/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

IIM Ahmedabad is India's top-ranked public business school, offering two-year and one-year MBA programmes, executive education, and dedicated AI and finance research centres, serving early-career managers, senior executives, government, and global learners via its Ahmedabad and Dubai campuses.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School & Management Education

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Management education
• Business school programs
• Executive education
• MBA programs
• Doctoral research

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree Programme Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for flagship MBA-PGP, MBA-FABM, and one-year MBA-PGPX programmes. The PGP-FABM programme fee is INR 27,50,000 for the 2025-27 batch inclusive of tuition of INR 20,10,000. Executive education programmes including GMP, ePGD-ABA, and FDP generate additional revenue from professional learners.
2. Executive Education and Open Programmes: Revenue from non-degree executive education programmes including the eight-month General Management Programme (GMP) approved by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, open enrollment programmes, and custom corporate programmes for organizations.
3. Endowment and Philanthropic Contributions: Philanthropic endowment from alumni and donors, including a Rs 100 crore endowment from Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon for the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence, and Rs 40 crore from DST for the NIDHI Centre of Excellence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IIM Ahmedabad is a public business school offering degree programmes (two-year MBA-PGP, MBA-FABM in food and agri-business, one-year MBA-PGPX, blended MBA-BPGP, blended MBA in Business Analytics and AI, PhD) and non-degree executive education (GMP, FDP, AFP, Advanced Programme in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management, ePGD-ABA). It is supported by research centres (Krishnamurthy Tandon School of AI, DST-NIDHI Centre of Excellence, India Gold Policy Centre, Mattu Centre, CIIE/IIMA Ventures) and an international branch in Dubai.

Product overview

IIM Ahmedabad operates as a premier business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of management education programs. The core offerings include the flagship Two-Year MBA (PGP), specialized MBA-FABM for food and agri-business, the accelerated One-Year MBA (PGPX), and innovative blended formats (BPGP and BPGP: BA & AI combining business analytics with AI). Executive education spans programs like the General Management Programme, Advanced Programme in Quantitative Finance, and specialized programs for armed forces. Research and incubation are supported through dedicated centers including the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of AI, DST-NIDHI Centre of Excellence, India Gold Policy Centre, Mattu Centre for Security Pricing, and the CIIE/IIMA Ventures incubation platform. International operations include the Dubai Campus offering one-year MBA and executive education. Ranked #1 in India (NIRF Management) since 2020 and 21st globally in Business & Management by QS 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA (Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management - PGP) The flagship two-year residential MBA programme delivering comprehensive case-based management education across consulting, finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, serving early-career professionals seeking top-tier placements and leadership development.
• MBA-FABM (Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management) Two-year specialised MBA developing managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs for the food and agri-business sector, covering FMCG, agri-inputs, agri-banking, commodity trading, supply chain, and renewable energy; ranked #1 Agribusiness/Food Industry Management globally by Eduniversal.
• MBA-PGPX (One-Year MBA) Accelerated one-year residential MBA for senior professionals with significant work experience; ranked 3rd globally in Career Progress by the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026.
• MBA-BPGP: BA & AI (Blended MBA in Business Analytics and AI) India's first two-year blended MBA combining live online learning with three on-campus modules and 20 electives covering predictive analytics, AI ethics, agentic AI, Gen AI, supply chain digitization, and risk management; for mid-career professionals integrating analytics and AI with leadership.
• MBA-BPGP (Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management) Two-year blended-format MBA combining live online sessions with on-campus modules, offering flexibility for working professionals while maintaining residential learning components.
• Ph.D. Programme Doctoral research programme preparing scholars for academic careers in management education and research across multiple areas including economics, finance, marketing, operations, and public systems.
• ePGD-ABA (Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics) Executive programme on the Online@IIMA platform that builds capabilities in distilling data into insights and converting insights into sound business decisions for working professionals.
• FDP (Faculty Development Programme) Programme transforming good management educators into great management educators through pedagogical development targeting current and aspiring management faculty.
• AFP (Armed Forces Programme) Transition programme preparing armed forces personnel for corporate careers and leadership roles through management education.
• General Management Programme (GMP) Eight-month executive education course approved by KHDA Dubai, combining academic instruction with 10-day campus immersions in Dubai and Ahmedabad for mid-to-senior professionals globally.
• Advanced Programme in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Blended-format professional programme for quant professionals and engineers transitioning to analytics, covering derivative pricing, risk management, and programming skills for India's derivatives market.
• IIM Ahmedabad Dubai Campus - One-Year MBA The one-year MBA programme offered at IIM Ahmedabad's Dubai International Campus for global mid-career professionals, approved by KHDA.
• AI Residency Program A fully funded month-long residential programme for student entrepreneurs building AI-led startups, run through IIMA Ventures to bridge the gap between technical talent and structured entrepreneurship exposure.
• IIM Ahmedabad Dubai Campus - Executive Education International executive education offerings delivered from the Dubai campus, including the General Management Programme (GMP) approved by KHDA Dubai.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement rate for PGP Class of 2026
• +6 more outcomes

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Government of GujaratcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Gujarat government signed an MoU with IIM Ahmedabad for pre-feasibility studies, feasibility assessments, and Detailed Project Report preparation for various infrastructure projects under the Viksit Gujarat 2047 initiative. Gujarat simultaneously signed a Rs 1 lakh crore MoU with HUDCO for metro, expressways, and Dholera development.
• Goa Institute of ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Researchers at the Goa Institute of Management developed a satellite-based framework to evaluate government agricultural policies, in collaboration with Azim Premji University and IIM Ahmedabad. The study focused on Telangana's Rythu Bandhu scheme using satellite imagery from border regions.
• Persistent SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Persistent Systems and IIM Ahmedabad jointly developed the 'AI Value Compass' — a strategic framework to help enterprises evaluate and scale AI investments with measurable outcomes. The framework evaluates AI initiatives across five dimensions: business alignment, people readiness, operational integration, data preparedness, and risk and governance.
• IIM SambalpurmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2026IIM Sambalpur and IIM Ahmedabad jointly launched the AI4Odisha initiative to promote AI-led growth among MSMEs, traders, and local entrepreneurs. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan virtually inaugurated the programme with over 350 industry delegates from western Odisha.
• Ministry of Panchayati Raj (Svamitva scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026IIM Ahmedabad presented an evaluation study of India's Svamitva scheme to the World Bank, positioning it as a replicable model for other developing countries. The scheme has mapped 3.3 lakh villages, issued ~3.14 crore property cards, and facilitated Rs 1,679 crore in loans using Svamitva cards as collateral.
• NITI AayogcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026IIM Ahmedabad was tasked by NITI Aayog to evaluate the effectiveness of 14 production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes since 2020, focusing on their impact on production growth, export expansion, and job creation.
• IIT MadrasmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2026IIT Madras announced partnerships with IIM Ahmedabad, C-CAMP, NCL, and BITS to set up studio structures for incubating deep tech startups, targeting support for 100 startups annually. IIM Ahmedabad contributes management expertise to the deep tech startup ecosystem.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 February 2026OpenAI partnered with IIM Ahmedabad to deploy ChatGPT Edu across its degree and executive education programmes, targeting AI literacy at scale. The partnership is part of OpenAI's 'OpenAI for India' initiative reaching 100,000+ students across multiple institutions. IIM Ahmedabad will embed AI across strategy, operations, finance, and public policy curricula.
• Punjab GovernmentmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2026Punjab CM Mann's government partnered with IIM Ahmedabad (alongside IIT Madras-Pravartak, Singapore institutions, and Turku University Finland) to deliver advanced teacher training programmes, with over 5,000 teachers enrolled as career mentors.
• Schaeffler IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Schaeffler India selected 10 winners from 172 applications for its fourth Social Innovator Fellowship Programme, each receiving INR 1.75 lakh grant and 24-week hybrid mentorship at IIM Ahmedabad. The fellowship focuses on environmental sustainability, renewable energy, carbon neutrality, circular economy, and natural resource management.
• Goldman Sachs (10,000 Women initiative)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 September 2025Goldman Sachs expanded its '10,000 Women' initiative in India, adding IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre as new academic partners alongside existing partner IIM Bangalore NSRCEL. The programme aims to graduate 1,000 women entrepreneurs over the next year and grow its intake from ~3,800 to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2033.
• UAE GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025IIM Ahmedabad signed an MoU with the UAE Government to establish its first international branch campus in Dubai. The Dubai campus was inaugurated by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The campus operates in Dubai International Academic City with a permanent facility planned by 2029.
• Novo Nordisk IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025IIM Ahmedabad signed a five-year partnership agreement with Novo Nordisk India (through 2030) to strengthen India's obesity care ecosystem, focusing on non-communicable diseases. The collaboration operates under three pillars: Health System Capacity Building, Policy Advocacy, and Health Economics.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB): IIMB is India's closest direct peer to IIMA — a top-ranked Indian business school offering flagship two-year PGP, one-year EPGP, executive education, and competing globally on QS/FT rankings. The two schools compete head-to-head for CAT applicants, recruiter mindshare, and endowment capital.
• Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC): IIMC is one of the original IIMs offering flagship two-year MBA, one-year MBA, and executive programmes with strong finance and consulting recruiter relationships. It competes directly with IIMA for the top tier of CAT applicants and elite recruiter slots.
• Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad: ISB is a private (non-IIM) Indian business school focused on one-year PGP and executive programmes, directly competing with IIMA's PGPX. It is a global top-20 MBA programme and a key competitor for mid-career professionals and corporate executive education mandates.
• XLRI Xavier School of Management: XLRI is one of India's oldest private business schools offering flagship two-year PGDM and one-year GMP, with strong HR and consulting placements. It competes with IIMA for top CAT/XAT applicants and recruiter relationships.
• Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML): IIML is a top-tier IIM offering flagship PGP, one-year IPMX, and executive programmes, ranking in global top-100 alongside IIMA. Direct competitor in CAT admissions, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women partnership, and recruiter pools.
• Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi: FMS Delhi is the University of Delhi's business school and a top-ranked Indian MBA programme known for extremely low fees and strong consulting/finance placements. Competes with IIMA for CAT applicants seeking ROI-driven management education.
• SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR): SPJIMR is a Mumbai-based top Indian business school offering flagship PGDM and one-year MBA, with strong industry-linked specializations. It competes with IIMA for mid-career professionals and corporate executive education clients.
• Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon: MDI Gurgaon is a top Indian business school offering flagship PGPM and one-year executive programmes, ranking among India's top 10. Direct competitor for CAT applicants and corporate executive education mandates.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: INSEAD is a top global business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, competing with IIMA's PGPX and Dubai offerings for internationally mobile mid-career executives and global recruiters.
• London Business School (LBS): LBS is a top global one- and two-year MBA provider competing with IIMA for FT MBA rankings positioning, executive education clients, and Indian executives seeking global credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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