IIM Ahmedabad PGP Final Placement 2026 Cluster 1 Concludes; Consulting And Finance Firms Dominate Hiring

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has completed Cluster 1 of its final placement process for the PGP Class of 2026, marking the start of campus hiring for management graduates.

The round was conducted in hybrid mode, allowing companies to participate both virtually and physically. Recruiters from consulting, investment banking, private equity, and advisory sectors joined the drive. According to institute data, 47 firms participated, with several global consulting majors leading the offer count.

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) followed its cluster–cohort placement model, where companies are grouped based on industry and invited to campus in different phases to streamline interviews and improve role matching.

In Cluster 1, recruiters were organised into six cohorts- investment banking & markets, management consulting, transformation & operations consulting, advisory consulting, cards & financial advisory, and private equity, venture capital & asset management- enabling students to focus on specific domains and ensuring faster, more efficient hiring.

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In the consulting space, Boston Consulting Group emerged as the largest recruiter with 33 offers, followed by prominent firms such as Alvarez & Marsal, Bain & Company, Kearney, and McKinsey & Company, highlighting sustained demand for strategy and operations roles.

The finance and advisory cohorts also saw strong participation. Leading global banks including Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and UBS took part, with Goldman Sachs offering the highest number of roles (6).

In advisory consulting, EY-Parthenon made 15 offers, while Deloitte USI offered 12. For cards and financial advisory, American Express led with 15 offers.

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The private equity, venture capital and asset management cohort witnessed increased interest as well, with recruiters such as Temasek, Blackstone, Elevation Capital, and General Atlantic, indicating rising opportunities in high-value investment roles.

The next phases are scheduled for February 6 and February 9, 2026, followed by a rolling process if required. Earlier, the summer placements recorded 410 students placed with 165+ firms offering over 230 roles, reflecting strong recruiter confidence and steady hiring momentum.

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