Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A)

IIM Ahmedabad Placements: The Final Placement Report for the 2024 cohort of the PGP & PGP-FABM programs at the esteemed Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) signifies another noteworthy accomplishment, continuing the institute's tradition of excellence every year. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, IIM Ahmedabad has achieved a remarkable milestone of 100% placement for its graduating students.     

Firms from various sectors participated across three clusters during the final placements. Similar to past practices, specific financial and salary details have not been disclosed by IIM Ahmedabad, as they are undergoing a formal audit of all offers before releasing the numbers. The institution has issued the placement report through a media release, stating the following:

IIM Ahmedabad Placements: Key Highlights

• 100% placement for the 2022-2024 batch across 30 cohorts.
• Placement process spanned from February 6 to 12, 2024.
• Firms from various sectors participated across three clusters.
• There were 23 new recruiters participating in this year's placement drive.
• This year, Management Consulting offers decreased by 15% compared to last year, while Niche Consulting experienced a notable increase.
• The roles offered by conglomerates also increased by 13%.

The placement drive was conducted in two stages, namely Laterals and Finals.

Laterals Process:

• The Laterals process targeted students with prior work experience, offering them mid-level managerial positions.
•  A total of 28 firms participated in this stage, representing a wide array of sectors including technology, banking, finance, consulting, and analytics.
• This stage aimed to accommodate students with professional experience, ensuring their seamless integration into managerial roles within various industries.

Finals Process:

• In the Finals stage, firms were organized into cohorts based on their core business areas.
• Groups of cohorts were invited to campus across different clusters, facilitating efficient interaction between students and recruiters.
• This approach allowed for a focused engagement, enabling recruiters to tailor their offers to the specific skill sets and interests of the students.

Flexibility and Dream Applications:

• Notably, students were granted the flexibility to pursue their desired career paths through the "dream" application system.
• Despite having offers in hand, students could apply to firms of their choice in subsequent clusters.
• The significant increase of 54% in dream applications compared to the previous year, with 163 applications this year, reflects the enhanced flexibility and empowerment provided to students.
• This initiative empowered students to shape their careers according to their preferences, contributing to a more personalized and fulfilling placement experience.

IIM Ahmedabad Placements: Recruiters

Recruiters by Domain:

A diverse range of firms representing various sectors and geographical locations engaged in the placement process at IIM Ahmedabad. These firms interacted with students through different stages of the process, including Laterals, Finals, and Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

Firms that participated in the Laterals process included Amazon, BrowserStack, Cisco, Coforge, Crompton Greaves, Edra Labs, EXL Service, FinIQ, Lodha Group, Livspace, Microsoft, Myntra, Navi, Piramal, PH Values and Wipro, among others. Following table represents the list of firms across various sectors.

New Recruiters:

Placement drive at IIM-A saw 23 new recruiters including Abhinandan Lodha, Bluestone, Crompton Greaves, DE Shaw, Diageo, Elevation Capital, GDi Partners, HDFC ERGO, India Sotheby's International Realty, Javis, Jindal Shadeed.

Top Recruiters:

Accenture and Boston Consulting Group made the most offers (including PPOs) on the campus while Management Consulting offers decreased by 15% compared to last year, while Niche Consulting experienced a notable increase. The roles offered by conglomerates also increased by 13%. Offers made by HUL (6) were all PPOs.

Following is a list of top recruiters for IIM-A placement Drive 2024:

 IIM Ahmedabad Average Package 2023

The Final Placement Process for the batch 2022-24 of the Post-Graduate Programme in Food & Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM) at IIM Ahmedabad was successfully completed on February 9th, 2024. Despite challenges in the job market, the entire batch was successfully placed in a hybrid mode, with all students set to join their respective companies between April and June 2024.

PGP-FABM Key Highlights:

Recruitment Success: The placement process was conducted efficiently within a day, reflecting the confidence of recruiters in the institute's students and brand.

Diverse Participation: The FABM students received a warm reception from the industry, with participation from multiple companies across various sectors including Agri-inputs, Agri-Tech, Consulting, Conglomerates, Food Processing, FMCG, Beverages, Environment, and Energy.

Top Recruiters: Reliance Industries Limited and Grant Thornton Bharat emerged as top recruiters, reaffirming their confidence in the program. Regular recruiters such as Accenture, Ernst & Young (EY), United Breweries, Godrej Agrovet, PI Industries, Reckitt, Nestle, Marico, PepsiCo, Pidilite, DeHaat, DCM Shriram, Country Delight, Dhanuka, Terviva, Everest Instruments, and INI Farms also participated actively.

New Recruiters: The batch attracted interest from new recruiters including Adani Gau Life Sciences, HyFun Foods, The Palladium Group, and TRST01, showcasing the growing recognition and appeal of the PGP-FABM program.

Aspirants can also refer to IIM-A Final Placement 2024 report from https://www.iima.ac.in/academics/media-releases.

The following table represents the Domestic Placement Highlights of 2023 batch for PGP & PGP-FABM program at at IIM-Ahmedabad.

Additionally, there has been a positive trend observed in the domestic salary packages offered during placements for both the PGP at IIM Ahmedabad over the last three years. as illustrated below:

To check further placement reports of IIM-A, click https://www01.iima.ac.in/iprs/placement-reports/iim-ahmedabad.

FAQs

What is the average placement of IIM-A?
The average package offered at IIM-A for 2023 is INR 34.45 LPA.

Which IIM has best placements?
IIM-A, B,C has over the years provided top placements to their graduating MBA classes.

Which IIM gives 100 percent placement?
The current batch of 2022-2024 at IIM-A has received 100% placement conducted in February 2024.

What is IIM-A MBA fees?
The fees for Domestic Candidate in IIM-A for batch 2023 was INR 25L.