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IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA are offered to students who are meritorious or students who don’t have the resources to pursue quality education. These scholarships are offered by the central government, state government, private organizations and in the case of IIM Scholarships, it is also offered by previous alumni. Each scholarship has a different set of eligibility criteria and the scholarship amount ranges from INR 15,000 - INR 2,00,000.
Also Check: MBA Admissions 2026
Table of Contents
2.1 Steps to Apply for IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA
- IIM Ahmedabad Exit Scholarships
- IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by the Government of India
4.1 Steps to Apply for IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by the Government of India
- IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by Alumni
- IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by Industries/ Corporations
6.1 Steps to apply for IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by Industries/ Corporations
6.1.1 Application for Aditya Birla Scholarship
6.1.2 Application for OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship
IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA: Details
| Scholarship | IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA |
| Eligibility | Graduation with 50% aggregate, Student’s family Financial Status, |
| Amount | INR 15,000 - INR 2,00,000 |
| Name of the Scholarships | IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships PGP Alumni Endowment Fund Aditya Birla Group Scholarships |
Top IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships | All students, whose gross annual family income is less than INR 15,00,000 (as per the previous financial year of admission) are eligible for this scholarship. | IIM-A reviews the student’s economic status through criteria like the number of dependents on family income, immovable and movable family assets, and other required criteria. After this assessment, the amount will be determined. | July/ August 2025 (Every year in the same months) |
| SC/ST Scholarship | All SC/ST students admitted to the college for the MBA programs are eligible for this scholarship | INR150/month (For 10 months) |
July/ August 2025 |
Also Check: Top IIMs in India
Steps to Apply for IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA
To apply for scholarships offered by IIM Ahmedabad for the MBA program, students can follow these steps.
- All eligible students must visit their respective department's academic office.
- Students need to submit the following documents along with the application form
- Family Annual Income Proof
- Educational Loan (if any)
- Past Earning Reports.
- SC/ST Certificate (if applying for SC/ST Scholarship)
- IIM-A evaluates the documents and reviews the financial status of the candidate based on some criteria. A home visit will be conducted by the institute to verify the documents provided.
IIM Ahmedabad Exit Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship for Entrepreneurship |
|
INR30,000/ month (For at most 3 consecutive years) |
Open throughout the year |
| Scholarship for jobs in NGOs | Students who graduate from IIM-A and opt for jobs at NGOs are eligible for this scholarship. | INR 3 Lakhs to 4 Lakhs/ year (For at most 3 consecutive years) |
Open throughout the year |
| Scholarship for Doctoral Studies | Students who graduate from IIM-A and opt to study for a doctoral degree in India or abroad. | INR 3 Lakhs to 4 Lakhs/ year (For at most 3 consecutive years) |
Open throughout the year |
IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by the Government of India
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minority Welfare Scholarship (Merit-cum-Means) | Students coming from minority communities, whose gross family income is not more than 2.50 Lakhs/annum | INR 3,000 (Tuition fees) + INR 570/ month Maintenance Allowance (For 10 months in the academic year) |
To be Announced |
| SC/ST Scholarship {Central Sector Scheme for Top Class Education(merit-cum-means)} | Meritorious SC/ST students whose gross family income is not more than INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum are eligible for this scholarship. | INR 2 Lakhs/ annum | To be Announced |
| Scholarship for Students with Disabilities {Central Sector Scheme for Top Class Education(merit-cum-means)} | Awarded to PWD/DA students, whose gross family income is not more than INR6,00,000 per annum | INR 1.5 Lakhs/ annum (Tuition fees) + INR 2,000 - 4,000 (Disability Allowance) + INR1600/ month (Maintenance Allowance) |
To be Announced |
Also Check: MBA Tier 1 Colleges Admissions
Steps to Apply for IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by the Government of India
- Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal - scholarships.gov.in.
- On the homepage, select the ‘Central Schemes’ options. A list of ministries offering scholarships will appear.
- As per the category mentioned, select the Ministry offering the scholarship.
- Then, under the ‘Applicant Login’, click on ‘New Registration’ to register to the portal (those already registered can log in directly).
- For new applications apply for ‘Fresh Application’ and for renewal apply for ‘Renewal Application’.
- Fill in the details and submit the required documents. Take out the printout of the application to submit at the institute.
IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by Alumni
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGP Alumni Endowment Fund | This financial assistance is given to those who assent to contribute in the future (within or later than 5-7 years of passing out of the institute). The screening of applicants would be based on their application for a Special Need-Based Scholarship. | INR 2,00,000 - 3,00,000 | Open throughout the year |
| Shri GC Mital Entrepreneurship Aid | Students who intend to start their venture and opt-out from IIM-A placement. Additional eligibility criteria:
|
INR 2,00,000/year | Open throughout the year |
| Class of PGP 2001, Peri Viswanath Scholarship |
|
INR 2,00,000/year | Open throughout the year |
| Smt. J Nagamma Memorial Award | A first-year student in the MBA program. Awarded to one student as a merit scholarship based on academic performance | INR15,000 | Open throughout the year |
IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by Industries/ Corporations
| Scholarships | Eligibility | Amount | Application Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Group Scholarships | The top 20 students (based on their CAT ranking at the time of admission) are invited to apply. The assessment criteria:
|
INR 1,75,000/year | Open throughout the year |
| OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship | The first 10 toppers from each year of management are eligible for this scholarship. | INR 1,50,000/year | Open throughout the year |
| Dunia Scholarship for scholastic excellence | Dunia Finance LLC, UAE grants this scholarship to one each PGP-I and PGP-II student on a merit basis. | INR 1,00,000 | Open throughout the year |
| T. Thomas Scholarship | Hindustan Unilever Ltd. grants this scholarship to a 2nd year MBA student based on the merit-cum-means criteria. | INR 1,00,000/year | Open throughout the year |
Steps to apply for IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA offered by Industries/ Corporations
Applications for scholarships offered by the industries mentioned can be submitted on their official websites.
Application for Aditya Birla Scholarship
- Download the application form from the website adityabirlascholars.net.
- Submit the application form to the Dean.
- Students will be evaluated for scholarships based on the information provided in the application form. Then students need to submit an essay on the given topic.
- After reviewing the essay, the selected students will be called for an interview (that will be held in Mumbai).
Also Check: CAT Registration
Application for OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship
- Visit the official website at opjems.com.
- On the homepage, click on the ‘Apply to the scholarship’ or simply scan the QR (it will redirect to the scholarship page).
- Fill in the required details, and keep the academic documents ready for application.
- The result will be declared after reviewing the application within a month.
Top Colleges for MBA
| Institute | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management [IIM], Lucknow | INR 22,20,000 (Total) |
| Indian Institute of Technology [IIT], Kanpur | INR 2,74,750 (1st Sem Fee) |
| Institute of Management Studies (BHU), Varanasi | INR 1,50,000/year |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | INR 13,50,000 (Total) |
| Amity Business School (ABS), Amity University, Noida | INR 2,20,000/semester (For 1st year) |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow | INR 13,50,000 (Total Fees) |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology [MNNIT], Allahabad | INR 7,53,000 (Total Fee) |
IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships for MBA: FAQs
Ques. What are the scholarships available for MBA students at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. IIM Ahmedabad, Indian Government, IIM-A Alumnus, and Industries/Corporations offer various merit-cum-means scholarships for MBA students.
Ques. What are the scholarships available for SC / ST students at IIM Ahmedabad? How to apply for these scholarships?
Ans. All SC / ST students are eligible for the SC / ST Scholarship offered by IIMA for which no application is required. Also, students can apply for other scholarships mentioned above.
Ques. Are there any scholarships available at IIM Ahmedabad at the entry level for MBA?
Ans. Yes, Aditya Birla Group offers scholarships to the top 20 students of IIM Ahmedabad based on their CAT scores. Students can apply at adityabirlascholars.net.
Ques. What is the scholarship amount given by IIM Ahmedabad under Special Need-Based Scholarship?
Ans. Under the Need-Based Scholarship offered by IIMA, the scholarship amount is determined based on the student’s financial status based on criteria such as gross family income, number of dependents on the family income, immovable and movable assets, and other criteria.
Ques. Can a student accept more than one scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad in the same academic year?
Ans. Yes, a student at IIM Ahmedabad can accept more than one scholarship in an academic provided no objections from sponsors. Also, the total amount of the scholarship does not exceed the actual yearly expenses payable to IIMA.
Ques. Is there any 100% scholarship available at IIM Ahmedabad for MBA?
Ans. Only students who are not financially well-being, and are not able to get an education loan can avail 100% scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad.
Ques. How can I avail Alumni scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The selection of the eligible students would be made based on their Special Needs Based Scholarship application.
IIMA expects the student would contribute in the future (later than 5 to 7 years of passing out) to support such other students. Only those students who consent to contribute to the institute will be given financial assistance.
Ques. How does IIM Ahmedabad support students who are going for entrepreneurship?
Ans. To entrepreneurs of the institute, IIMA provides a monthly stipend of INR 30,000 (for only 3 consecutive years). For this support, the student must opt out of placement and submit a business plan.
Ques. What are the documents required while applying for IIM Ahmedabad Special Need-Based Scholarship?
Ans. Students need to submit the-
- Family Annual Income proof (income before tax deduction will be considered)
- Category Certificate (if any)
- Past Earning Reports
- Education loan Receipt
Ques. Do I need to reapply to renew my scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad which I have been granted?
Ans. If you are granted a scholarship offered by the government then you need to apply for renewal of the scholarship. No renewal application is required for scholarships offered by IIM Ahmedabad or Alumni.
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