IIM Ahmedabad completed final placements for the PGP batch 2023-25 in February 2025 — 100% placement, 395 students placed from 406 eligible, 178 recruiters, 261 roles.
Key Numbers — IIM Ahmedabad Placements 2025
| Metric | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 100% (395 of 406 eligible) |
| Average Package | ₹35.22 LPA |
| Median Package | ₹40.09 LPA |
| Highest Domestic | ₹1.10 Crore per annum |
| Highest International | ₹90 LPA |
| Total Recruiters | 178 firms, 261 roles |
| PPOs Accepted | 122 |
| Programme Fee | ~₹25 lakh (2 years) |
The median of ₹40.09 LPA exceeding the average of ₹35.22 LPA is significant — it means the middle of the batch earns more than the mean. The distribution is top-heavy in a good way, not skewed by a handful of outlier packages.
Top Recruiters
| Company | Offers | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| BCG | 35 | Consulting |
| Accenture Strategy | 31 | Consulting |
| Bain & Company | 17 | Consulting |
| Goldman Sachs | 9 | Investment Banking |
| Avendus Capital | 7 | Investment Banking |
| McKinsey & Company | Undisclosed | Consulting |
| Tata Administrative Services | 5 | Conglomerates |
Sector Distribution
Consulting led at 39.49%, BFSI at 25.06%. Together these two sectors accounted for nearly two-thirds of all offers. Niche consulting grew 22%, fintech 40%, and consumer tech 800% (small base). New recruiters included Apple, Hero MotoCorp, and SKF India.
What This Means for CAT 2026 Aspirants
IIM-A's CAT cutoff is 99+ overall with 95+ section-wise. At ₹35.22 LPA average against ₹25 lakh fees, the ROI is 1.41x in year one. The cohort-based placement process — unique to IIM-A — groups firms by domain rather than running a day-based scramble. 59% of the batch qualified for the lateral process (prior work experience), which offers mid-level managerial roles.
See the full comparison: IIM Placements 2025 — All IIMs Overview.
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