Eligibility Criteria and Application - In addition to the usual number of seats for 2026-28 PGP Batch, 10% extra seats are reserved for foreign nationals.

The applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (from at least a three year programme) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA/Grades from a recognized university/institute after at least 12 years of school education.

The minimum eligibility score for applying is 700 for the GMAT Exam in previous format, and 645 for the GMAT Focus Edition. Also, Integrated Reasoning (IR) score of the applicants who have taken the GMAT Exam in previous format should be greater than or equal to 5 (five). The GMAT Exam in previous format should have been taken after December 31, 2020. Fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an invitation to a personal interview.

Important Note: Foreign nationals (foreign passport holders) staying even in India must take the test-centre administered GMAT Focus Edition OR GMAT Exam in previous format and apply through this (Supernumerary Quota) category only.

A committee will look into the applications and will prepare a shortlist of candidates to be invited for personal interview. An interview invitation does not guarantee admission. Interview invitations will be sent via email. All invited applicants will be interviewed over remote video conferencing. Final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in GMAT, performance in AWT and/or PI, academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience etc.
 

The Admissions Committee would like to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, and succinct and most importantly be yourself.
 

1) Essays
 

The applicants are required to complete the following set of essay questions.

Part 1: What career/role are you planning to pursue and why? (200-250 words) 
 

Part 2: How PGP in Management of IIM Ahmedabad could help you in achieving your career goals? (200-250 words)
 

Part 3: How do you see yourself contributing to the IIM Ahmedabad community? (200-250 words)

 

2) Optional Section for All Applicants
 

Please feel free to explain any extenuating circumstances (e.g., significant gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, or poor academic performance). (250 words).
 

3) Transcripts
 

Transcripts of all academic degrees/diplomas are required to be submitted along with the application. Grades or marks may be self-reported. Originals are required to be produced at the time of admission.
 

4) Letters of Recommendation
 

Two letters of recommendation are required to be sent to the Admissions Office (e-mail address: admission@iima.ac.in) directly by the recommenders on/before December 31, 2025 with a subject line stating "Recommendation Letter for .................... (name of the applicant and application no.)". Preferably, one of these should be written by a current supervisor or manager. The second one should be from someone who is in a position to evaluate the applicant's professional performance as well as his/her managerial and leadership potential. No letter of recommendation should be written by immediate family members, e.g. parents, grandparents, siblings and spouse.