Which is better- PGP-FABM from IIM Ahmedabad or PGP from Indore/Kozhikode? Which one should I go for?

No matter whether you study inboth programs. It entirely depends on your interest in the subject. If you are interested in agriculture or in the food sector then think nothing and go for the FABM program but if you are not interested in this field then you can go with the general PGP program at IIM Indore or Kozhikode. Categories IIM Ahmedabad IIM (Indore/Kozhikode) Course Fee (approx.) 10-23 lakh 15.01-26 lakh Placement Percentage 90-100% 80-90% Highest CTC 40 LPA 20-35 LPA Average CTC 19 LPA 15-18 LPA Recruiting Companies Accenture, Microsoft, Capgemini, TCS, etc. Aditya Birla, Berger, IBM, JP Morgan, etc. It might be that the average salary of IIM Kozhikode and Indore be slightly more than that of IIM Ahmedabad FABM program but it has been estimated that in the coming years the student of the FABM program will come across some good and great opportunities

Will you recommend studying from IIM Ahmedabad (PGPM) for 2 years at the age of 32?

Pursuing a PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) from IIM Ahmedabad at the age of 32 is a good choice depending on your individual circumstances, career goals, and personal aspirations. Here are some factors to consider: Career Goals: If you’re from the marketing or management field the PGPM program will help you advance in your current field or transition to a new one. Work Experience: Your 10 years of work experience can be an asset in the classroom, providing valuable insights and perspectives. It can also contribute to your networking opportunities. Ranking & accreditation: It is the topmost management school in India according to the NIRF report 2023. It has ranked #1 among all top management colleges in India. Since 2010, the IIM Ahmedabad has received global accreditation from the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). It provides certified management courses in various specializations. Career advancement: IIMs provide 100% placement, IIM Ahmedabad offers an average salary of INR 31 LPA in their campus placement. The highest packages are about 1 crore. There are several prestigious employers, including PepsiCo, Nestlé, Bayer, Olam, Yes Bank, Amul, UPL, FMC, Zepto, Iff, Licious, and Udaan. IIM Students can draw inspiration from outstanding leaders like Ajay Banga, who is presently the CEO of Mastercard and has also been nominated to run the World Bank. The alumni network is also quite strong. It's important to note that many individuals pursue an MBA at various stages of their careers, including their 30s and 40s. Age alone should not deter you if you have clear goals and a strong motivation to pursue higher education. Ultimately, the choice to pursue an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad or any other institution should align with your unique circumstances and career aspirations. Consulting with career advisors, mentors, and individuals who have gone through a similar decision-making process can also provide valuable insights.

IIM Ahmedabad PGPM : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Particular	Values
Program	2-Year Full-Time Residential MBA (PGP)
Eligibility	Bachelor’s ≥50% (45% SC/ST/PwD).
CAT Cutoff	Overall: 95 percentile; Sectional Cutoff: 85 percentile
Selection Process	CAT score followed by AWT + Personal Interview. Final merit: Composite score. Foreign: GMAT/GRE + PI.
Final Merit Weightage	CAT Score: 50%, Analytical Writing Test: 25%, Personal Interview: 10%, Application Rating: 15%
Total Fees	INR 27.5 lakhs
Placements 2025	Highest Domestic Package: INR 1.10 crore per annum, Highest International Package: INR 90 LPA Average Package: INR 35.50 LPA
Key Dates	CAT Exam: Nov 30, 2025; PI Calls: Jan 2026; WAT/PI: Feb-Mar 2026; Offers: Apr-May 2026; Session Starts: Jun 2026.

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 27.5 Lakhs
median package	₹ 31 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + CAT
entrance test	CAT

College	MBA Total Fees
IIM Ahmedabad	INR 27.5 lakhs
IIM Bangalore	INR 26.3 lakhs
IIM Indore	INR 20.62 lakhs
IIM Mumbai	INR 15 lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total fee	₹27.5 Lakhs

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025

As per the recent placement report released by IIM Ahmedabad for its MBA Batch 2025, the placement process was conducted in two stages. The first was the lateral process, where firms

interviewed students with prior work experience and offered them mid-level managerial positions.

The second stage was the final placement process, where firms were grouped into cohorts based on their core business sector, and groups of cohorts were invited to campus across different clusters. About 59% of the batch was eligible for lateral placements. The following table shows the IIM Ahmedabad Placements over the past few years:

Particulars	2025	2024	2023
Highest package (Domestic)	INR 1.10 crore per annum	INR 56 LPA	INR 1.46 crore per annum
Highest package (International)	INR 90 LPA	INR 1.13 crore per annum	INR 1.15 crore per annum
Average package (Domestic)	INR 35.22 LPA	INR 33.23 LPA	INR 34.45 LPA
Median package (Domestic)	INR 34.53 LPA	INR 32.00 LPA	INR 31.58 LPA
Minimum package (Domestic)	INR 16.99 LPA	INR 18.37 LPA	INR 18.05 LPA
Maximum Job Offers (Sector-Wise)	Consulting (156)	Consulting (145)	Consulting (179)
Maximum package (Sector)	BFSI	BFSI	BFSI

Key Takeaways:

The institute has seen the highest domestic package of INR 1.46 crore per annum in 2023, which has decreased to INR 1.10 crore per annum in 2025.
The Highest International package offered has also decreased to INR 90 LPA in 2025, which is 21.73% lower than the highest package offered in 2023.
The Institute has seen an increase in the median and average package over the past few years.
The highest number of offers given to students is from the Consulting sector over the past few years.

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Median Package	₹31.00 Lakhs	₹31.00 Lakhs	₹30.00 Lakhs

Yearly Students Placed
Student Admitted	444	441	441
Students Placed	434	423	431

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KALPANA MAHALA

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Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

IIM Ahemdabad- The dream college of MBA aspirant

The fees of IIMs are huge but you can get a loan from any bank which accounts for all your expenses over the course of 2 years. The banks provide a great ROI and you can pay after you land a job in 3 years. Students also get merit-based scholarships that are established by companies and also some alumni.

deepika

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Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

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The fee is usually decided ahead of the academic year before the commencement of the course for a period of two years by the institute governing board. For the academic year 2022-24, the cost of the study is 25,00,000. Financial aid is provided by the banks for the PGP program in IIM by the banks like Central Bank, State Bank of India, etc. There are a few scholarship that can be availed for the needy and eligible students such as 1. SNBS: Special need-based scholarship 2. SC/ST scholarship-TOP Class scholarship 3. Minority welfare scholarship 4. PGP alumni endowment funds 5. Class of 2001, Peri Viswanath Scholarship there are other scholarships awarded by the industry and corporations

SUBRAT KUMAR SAHOO

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

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For the 2022-24 batch, the total fee was 25 lakh for two years. One can expect an average 5% fee hike every year. There are need-based and merit-based scholarships available. Also, most of the students avail of education loans at a lower rate of interest from different banks. Getting a loan is much easier once one has the offer letter.

Shalender

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2022(Enrolled 2022)

IIMA PGP review

Fees are 24 lakhs for the 2-year programme. You can easily avail loan from any bank for fee payment. So, fees are not a big issue. There are various scholarships rolled out to different eligible students up to 3 lakhs per year.

Vaishali Wadhwa

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

IIM A - Dream B school

The fee structure is 15 Lakh for 1st year and the same for the second year . There is various scholarship and financial assistance offered at college . There is Bayer's scholarship of around 75000 which offer to candidates who clear one aptitude test. The stipend is quite good at IIM A. It ranges between 3-4 lakh/month

Sameer Singhania

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Reviewed on Jan 11, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

IIM A ; MBA stalwarts!

Although the fees are extremely costly, each cent has its own value. The annual fee is Rs 15,00,000. Financial aid is available during the camps, as well as scholarship options such as the Bayer scholarship. The stipend granted in the internship is rather excellent, averaging between 3-4 lakhs per month.

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The fees is quite high but every penny has its own worth. There is financial assistance at the camps and there is scholarship opportunities as well like Bayer's scholarship. The stipend which is offered in the internship is pretty good and have averaged of between 3-4lakhs/month.

Sakshi Soni

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Fee Structure And Facilities:

The whole course like including accommodation, tuition, and everything the cause around 24 lakhs as is mentioned on the website but you would need some amount for your personal expenses probably like 5-10 thousand per month depending on your own personal expenditure. Most people do not avail mess food and mess food is not included in the fees. So, you will have to pay for that on your own. Since most people do not avail of mess food, they either eat other food on campus or order from outside. So, depending on that your monthly expenditure would be.There are some scholarships available but I'm not sure about that. I'm not aware that how many people avail themselves of them.

Manoram

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Reviewed on May 23, 2021(Enrolled 2020)

Manoram's Review On IIMA - Indian Institute Of Management, Ahmedabad

There are scholarships offered. We have an economically weak scholarship. There are multiple solutions. Also, I don't recall the particular name of the scholarships but scholarships mainly based on the economic basis.

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Categories	IIM Ahmedabad	IIM (Indore/Kozhikode)
Course Fee (approx.)	10-23 lakh	15.01-26 lakh
Placement Percentage	90-100%	80-90%
Highest CTC	40 LPA	20-35 LPA
Average CTC	19 LPA	15-18 LPA
Recruiting Companies	Accenture, Microsoft, Capgemini, TCS, etc.	Aditya Birla, Berger, IBM, JP Morgan, etc.

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