IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admissions 2023 process is ongoing. IIM Ahmedabad offers MBA as its flagship program and admission to the program is done as per the CAT score. IIM Ahmedabad will award 65% weightage to CAT percentile is stage 1 and 25% weightage to the final MBA selection round. IIM Ahmedabad MBA selection process is a 2 step process, wherein in step 1, the institute releases the first shortlist on the basis of CAT Score and previous academic scores. In step 2, selected candidates are called for AWT & Personal interview. Read More About IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admission
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX (one year PGP) Registration will be done in 3 phases. Admission will be granted on the basis of GMAT and GRE scores. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of GMAT/ GRE score will have to further appear for a personal interview on the said dates. The candidate seeking admission to the PGPX program of IIM Ahmedabad should have 4 years of full-time work experience after graduation. Moreover, IIM Ahmedabad also offers a postgraduate program in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP-FABM), a full-time 2-year Post Graduate Program. Check IIMA Courses and Fees
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The following table represents IIM Ahmedabad Important Dates for the 2023 Admissions batch:
Event | Date |
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CAT Result (Closed) | 21st December 2022 |
PGP WAT PI Shortlist declared (Closed) | 8th January 2023 |
PGP WAT PI Slot (Closed) | 6th February - 18th February 2023 |
PGP merit List declaration (Tentative) | First week of April 2023 |
PGP Seat confirmation (Tentative) | 3rd Week of April 2023 |
Commencement of Classes (Tentative) | First Week of June 2023 |
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The following table represents IIM Ahmedabad Important Dates for the upcoming 2024 admissions batch:
Event | Date |
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CAT 2023 Announcement (Tentative) | First week of June 2023 |
CAT 2023 Application Window (Tentative) | August 2023 - September 2023 |
CAT 2023 Date (Tentative) | Last week of November 2023 |
CAT 2023 Result Date (Tentative) | First week of January 2024 |
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Admission Stage | Description |
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CAT 2022 Registration | The candidates will have to register for CAT and meanwhile they will also have to select IIM Ahmedabad, through the CAT application. |
CAT 2022 Examination | They should appear for CAT 2022 and try to clear the minimum cut-off of IIM Ahmedabad. |
Shortlist for AWT and PI | The shortlisted candidates will be called for AWT and the Personal Interview, based on their CAT scores and previous academic scores. |
Release of Merit-list and Waitlist | The merit list of the final selected candidates will be released based on the performance of candidates in CAT, AWT & PI, academic scores, and work experience. |
Offer Letter | The selected candidates will be sent an offer letter to join the program and they will have to accept it within the given time. |
There are 3 selection criteria based on which the PGP candidates are selected for the next round i.e, the AWT and PI round. Then the final selection is based on CAT performance, AWT & PI performance, and Application Rating Score.
CAT 2022 Scores: IIM Ahmedabad considers both the sectional and the overall CAT cut-off. Only the candidates who have scored above the minimum cut-off in all the sections will be considered for the further process.
The CAT cut-off is mentioned in the table below:
Category | VRC | DILR | QA | Overall |
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General, EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
NC-OBC/ Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
PwD (General/ EWS/ NC-OBC/ Transgender/ SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
PwD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
10th and 12th Scores: The candidate’s average percentage of 10th and 12th, should be higher than the minimum cut-off. The cut-off is different for different streams.
The 10th and 12th cut-off is mentioned in the table below:
Stream in 12th Std. | General | NC-OBC/ Transgender | SC | ST | PWD (General, NC-OBC/ Transgender, SC) | PWD (ST) |
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Science | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 70 | 65 |
Commerce | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 67 | 62 |
Arts & Humanities | 75 | 70 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 59 |
Bachelor Scores: The percentage of the marks obtained in the bachelor examination should be more than the minimum cut-off percentage.
The bachelor cut-off is mentioned in the table below:
Category |
Academic Categories | |||
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AC - 1 | AC - 3 | AC - 4 | AC - 5 | |
General, EWS | 68.92 | 83.37 | 84.5 | 79.95 |
NC-OBC, Transgender | 68.8 | 81.88 | 82.6 | 77.28 |
SC | 68.25 | 80.18 | 79.41 | 75.7 |
ST | 70.56 | 79.9 | 77.67 | 74.06 |
PwD (all categories) | 99 | 81.15 | 77.2 | 74.84 |
Composite Score = Application Rating Score + Normalized CAT score Where, Application Rating score is based on class 10th, 12th and bachelor exams, and work experience scores. |
The selection of candidates for the PGPX program is conducted in 3 rounds. The candidates can submit their applications during any of the three rounds.
Admission Stage | Description | Dates for Cycle 1 |
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Application Form | The candidates will have to fill out the application form available on the official website. | June 2023 - August 2023 |
Shortlisted | The candidates will be shortlisted for the PI round. | August 2023 |
Essay Submission | The shortlisted candidates will have to write an essay on a specific topic within the given time duration. | August 2023 - September 2023 |
Personal Interview | The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview, where they will be evaluated based on various parameters. | September 2023 |
Offers & Waitlist | The merit list of the selected students and the waitlist students will be released. | October 2023 |
IIMA offers a full-time ePost Graduate Program. The duration of this program is 1 year.
EPGP | |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree/CA/CS/ICWA OR Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with 3 years of Full-time Work Experience |
Selection Criteria | CAT / GMAT/ GRE/ IAT Scores + PI |
The following table represents the PhD Admission process at IIM Ahmedabad:
Admission Stage | Description |
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Application | The candidates will have to fill out the online application form available on the official website. |
Shortlisting for PI | The candidates will be shortlisted based on the standardized exam scores. |
Personal Interview | The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview round |
Result | Release of the merit list of the selected students. |
The following table represents the ePGD-ABA Admission stages 2023:
Admission Stage | Description |
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Application Process | Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the application form through the official website. |
ePGP-ABA Entrance Exam | The candidates who have not appeared for GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE can appear for the ePGD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude |
Personal Interview | The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview round. |
Merit list | The final selection list will be released after the interview. |
Ques. What are the important parameters which are considered while determining IIM Ahmedabad cutoff?
Ans. The important factors to be considered while determining the cutoff of IIM Ahmedabad includes the overall difficulty level of CAT 2022, total number of candidates who appeared for the exam, total Number of seats available and cutoff trends of past years.
Ques. What is the minimum CAT Percentile for Offered Candidates at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. On the basis of the CAT percentile, IIM Ahmedabad prescribes the minimum percentile required by the candidates to qualify for further rounds. The minimum CAT Percentile for Offered Candidates at IIM Ahmedabad has been 80 for general and 75 for OBC candidates.
Ques. What is the FDP in IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The Faculty Development Programme of IIM Ahmedabad is designed for various teachers and researchers working in schools, colleges, and universities providing management courses. This course is for educators who want to strengthen their understanding of general management as well as gain exposure to learn and play with effective pedagogical techniques. Teachers from staff training colleges and institutes of central and state governments who teach management and allied subjects can also apply for the same. This course helps them get expertise in carrying out research studies.
Ques. What are the timings for Online FDP in Pedagogy and Research Methods in IIM Ahmedabad ?
Ans. Two sessions are held 5 days a week for this programme. The timings are from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM and the next session is held from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM. Weekdays are preferred for the sessions mostly but in case of any requirement, scheduling on the weekends can be done as well.
For on-campus FDP, a maximum of 5 sessions are held per day from Monday to Saturday. The session timings are 8:45 AM to 1:10 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:20 PM. There are short breaks of 20 minutes each in between the sessions.
Ques. Do I need to give CAT to be eligible for other courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. No, not necessarily, there are some courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad that don't require you to sit for the CAT exam. Some of these courses are online courses like Restaurant Design and Management, HR Analytics, Young Entrepreneurs Program, Management and Finance for Experienced Chartered Accountants, etc. There are also some offline classroom courses that have different eligibility criteria, like the 1 year executive MBA (PGPX) program, Ph.D. Program, etc., to be eligible for these programs you don’t need a CAT score, they have their own eligibility criteria like for example, to be able to take the PGPX program a candidate has to appear for GRE exam, must be more than 25 years of age, must have work experience of more than four years after his/her graduation.
Ques. What are the prospects of PhD in Management from IIM Ahmedabad compared to MBA?
Ans. A PhD in management from IIM Ahmedabad takes almost 4-5 years or even more than that. If you want to join a PhD programme solely based on your research interests, it might not be the most lucrative option for you but if you want to go for a teaching profession in the future, you should definitely consider this option. If you want to land a high-end research role in the industry of statistics, data science, machine learning or economics, you should consider going for PhD. The monetary benefits that you receive from this degree will be relatively lesser than any other MBA course, too. While pursuing PhD, you get to choose your own flexible timings for work and everybody research except for the lecture timings. One of the cons of this degree will be that you will get little to no pay for addressing your students’, alums, and faculty members’ queries and being a part of endless meetings at odd hours of the day.
Ques. Which is better, a management PhD from IIT or an FPM from IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. IITs are more inclined towards research based programmes while IIM Ahmedabad focuses on the holistic development of every individual and the scope is not only limited to research but also to bettering the skills through various activities. The students taking admission in IITs come from technical backgrounds and they audit relevant skills required for further research like electrical engineering, data science, statistics, mathematics, software engineering, etc. This previous knowledge of research based disciplines gives them an edge and further enhances the quality of their research. On the other hand, IIM Ahmedabad provides a holistic schedule to individuals so that they are already exposed to different fields of management. Due to this exposure to management skills, an individual having FPM degree from IIM has a better growth rate than an individual who has studied night and day without any exposure from the rigorous coursework at IITs. So, IIM Ahmedabad makes you a great teacher imparting knowledge in management while IITs prepare you to be an independent researcher. If you can do research based activities without any guidance from professionals, you should definitely consider going for an FPM from IIM Ahmedabad .
Ques. Does UGC approve the FDP in Pedagogy and Research Methods provided by IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. No, UGC or any other body has not approved this course as of now but IIM Ahmedabad issues a certificate to all the faculty members participating in the course by the end of the programme.
Ques. Is overall 80 percentile really enough to get shortlisted for the interview at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The minimum overall cut-off mentioned for a general category student in IIM Ahmedabad 's official website is 80 percentile, but it doesn’t guarantee that you will surely get shortlisted for the interviews, this cut-off is only to segregate the eligible candidates from the rest of the competition, after segregating the eligible candidates there are many other factors that are taken into consideration before preparing the final list of calls that need to be given out for the interviews. There is also a minimum sectional cut-off of 70 percentile for each of the three sections. IIM Ahmedabad has given students interview calls in the 80-85 percentile in the past, but to get the call at these percentiles you must have a very strong profile. Your overall profile includes your academic profile, that is your 10th, 12th and graduation marks, they might also include your academic achievements too, the college also gives a score for your work experience, you must have 2-3 years of experience to get the maximum points, it also gives points for gender and academic diversity. Considering all these factors, your CAT score and a few other factors, IIM Ahmedabad prepares a composite score through which it decides whether to give a call for an interview to a particular student or not.
Ques. Will I get direct admission in IIM Ahmedabad if I score 100 percentile in CAT?
Ans. There is a good chance that you will get a call for the interviews from IIM Ahmedabad , but it isn’t guaranteed. IIM Ahmedabad gives calls based on a composite score that is calculated by considering your CAT score, 10th, 12th and graduation percentage, work experience, gender diversity, academic diversity, etc., weightage is allotted to each of these sections and scores are given based on a range of scores. IIM Ahmedabad or any other IIM, for that matter, doesn’t give direct admission solely based on your CAT percentile, the first phase of admission process is giving CAT exam, you must clear the sectional cut-offs and the minimum cut-off to be eligible and considered for the call, you must also get shortlisted to get a shot at the interviews and group discussion process. There have been many cases of students who had scored a perfect 100 percentile in CAT exam but weren’t called or shortlisted for the interviews and group discussions. This shows that a call, let alone a direct admission, at 100 percentile is not guaranteed. So, to increase your chances of getting a call from IIM Ahmedabad , you must score very high in the exam, must also have a very good academic record and good work experience.
Ques. Is there any international scholarship available for non-Indian citizens at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation’ (ITEC) Scholarship Programme, Special Commonwealth African Assistance Programme (SCAAP) and Technical Cooperation Scheme of Colombo Plan (TCS of Colombo Plan) are some of the scholarships available to foreign students. Individuals who are citizens of 162 Partner Countries are eligible for a full scholarship from the Department of Programme Administration, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India . These 162 countries include countries from Latin America, East Europe, Africa, and Asia. The scholarship includes a return air-fare, monthly allowance, stationery allowance, allowance for travelling, and a full programme fee.
Ques. Do I need to appear for CAT for IIM Ahmedabad ’s 1 year MBA program?
Ans. The one year PGPX program offered by IIM Ahmedabad is an executive MBA program for students with at least 4 years of work experience. You don’t need to appear for CAT to be eligible for this program. The criteria to be eligible for this program is very different from the eligibility criteria of the traditional two year MBA program offered by the institute. To be eligible for the one year executive program the student must be of minimum 25 years of age. The educational qualification required is a bachelor’s degree or any other equivalent degree in any discipline. The candidate also has to appear for the GRE exam and more than the minimum required score for admission in this program. Moreover, the candidate must have a minimum work experience of four years after the completion of his/her graduation. The placement opportunity given by IIM Ahmedabad to it’s PGPX students is very good, top-notch MNCs come to the campus to hire the students pursuing this executive program, there are students who sit for the placements and there are also some students who go on to start their own businesses.
Ques. How can i get a seat in IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. To get a seat at IIMA, aspirants have to appear for CAT entrance test for admission to PGP (MBA), PGP-FABM and PGPX.Candidates who secure marks above the required cutoff will be called for AWT (Analytical Writing Test) and Interview. Finally, admission will be granted after the evaluation of AWT, Interview , and candidates academic qualifications.
Ques. How much should a candidate score in CAT for IIM Ahmedabad admission?
Ans. CAT overall percentile is 80, for the year 2023. For 2023 all the 3 sections i.e. VARC, DI & LR, and QA the cutoff has been consistent at 70 since 2019. Check CAT 2022 Cutoff.
Ques. What all topics are tested in AWT for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission?
Ans. Applicants who are called for AWT/PI rounds for IIMA MBA admission can expect topics based on current affairs based on socio-political areas, economy, banking and other related subjects. PI is exhaustive and lasts maximum upto 20 minutes. Judging the applicant's knowledge, knowing about his/her past experiences and goals.
Ques. Is it mandatory to take the GMAT/GRE before applying for PGPX at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Yes, it is mandatory for all applicants to take either GMAT or GRE test before applying for PGPX at IIM Ahmedabad as it allows the institute to evaluate candidates in a standardised system for a fair chance.
Ques. Do part-time jobs count towards the minimum work experience requirements at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. In most cases no; for example, if you are applying for 2023-24 batch you must expect to have at least four years of full-time work experience post graduation by March 2023. However there’s an exemption made by IIMA for candidates if there are extenuating circumstances which mean that they have only been able to work part-time or on temporary contracts.
Ques. Do PGP Programs have an upper age limit for admission at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. No, there is no upper limit for admission to either PGP or PGP-FABM courses offered at IIM Ahmedabad. But there is an upper limit for PGPX programmes for admission.
Ques. Do I need management experience to qualify for MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Management experience or related qualifications and goals will be important for candidates who are successful in gaining entry into the programme. IIMA expects candidates to have experience in managing both projects and people.
Ques. How can I get admission to IIM Ahmedabad for MBA?
Ans. To get admission in IIM Ahmedabad for the MBA programme, a candidate must hold a valid score of the CAT exam and should have passed his/her bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Ques. How can I apply to IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The eligible candidates willing to study at IIM Ahmedabad can apply for their respective programme of choice by visiting the official website of IIM Ahmedabad and filling the online application form after the successful registration of the candidates at the application portal.
Ques. Can I get direct admission in IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Yes, IIM Ahmedabad has now started admitting the students directly, right through the management quota seats only after the candidates successfully match the minimum requirements.
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Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Result Date | Upcoming Dec 26, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Result Date | Upcoming Dec 26, 2024 |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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PGPM | ₹25 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation + CAT | 10 May 2024 | |
PG Program 1 Course | ₹25 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation + CAT | 10 May 2024 | |
PGPX | ₹33 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation + GMAT/GRE | 3 July - 21 Feb 2024 | |
FDP | ₹1.2 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Post Graduation | 16 Feb 2024 |
Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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MBA 1 Course | ₹20 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation | 10 May 2024 | |
ePGD 1 Course | ₹12 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation | 3 July - 21 Feb 2024 | |
EPGP | ₹20 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation | 3 July - 21 Feb 2024 |
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The entire admission process at IIM Ahmedabad for the PGP comprises 3 stages.
Stage 1:Preliminary Screening
The candidates that have cleared the CAT cutoff are shortlisted on the basis of a Composite Score or CS. The composite score is made up of academic rating score (AR) (includes 10th marks, 12th marks, and work experience) and normalized overall CAT score.
Or we can say,
Composite Score = Application Rating Score + Normalized CAT score
Application Rating score is based on class 10th, 12th, and bachelor exams, and work experience scores.
Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI):
The candidates with the best academic profiles and CAT scores will be further shortlisted for the next round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for AWT and a personal interview round.
Final Selection:
At this stage, candidates will be shortlisted across each category (General/ SC/ ST/ NC-OBC/ PwD) separately, based on their Final Composite Score (FCS).
The CAT cut-off is mentioned in the table below
Category |
Cutoff |
General, EWS |
80 |
NC-OBC, Transgender |
75 |
SC |
70 |
ST |
60 |
PwD (General, EWS NC-OBC, Transgender, SC) |
70 |
PwD ST |
60 |
If you are already convinced that an average student cannot make it into IIM Ahmedabad, then you won’t be giving your best. Remember it's your mindset that determines your chances of admission.
I will narrate an anecdote of a friend who took the CAT, a few months ago. He had done a B.E. in electronics and comm. from a top local institute in Bengaluru and worked for 10 months in an IT role. He received a list of colleges he should target from his coaching based on his scores and overall profile.
Nevertheless, he wanted to get into IIM Ahmedabad. He had no one to guide him and his list did not have a single IIM. It seemed almost impossible but he did not give up.
Ultimately, he made it into IIM Ahmedabad and all his friends were shocked. They couldn’t believe someone with an average profile like him.
Let’s talk about the advantages and disadvantages of these options before choosing one of them.
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Factor in all these points to make the decision that’s best for you.
Yes, there is a chance that you may not receive a call from IIM even after scoring 100 percentile in CAT. However, this happens only for IIM Bangalore.
You will receive a call from IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta because they choose the top 50 percentilers. But IIM Bangalore has an unknown logarithm for the admission process. I think it focuses too much on academics.
IIM Ahmedabad's admission process is carried out into three stages:
And, Application Rating score is based on class 10th, 12th and bachelor exams, and work experience scores. Rather than that several parameters are considered, including:
It's important to note that a consistently good academic record, along with a high CAT score, plays a significant role in securing a spot at IIM Ahmedabad. Additionally, the institution values diversity and considers gender diversity and academic diversity as part of the selection process.
Though Shri Ram College of Commerce has high cut-offs for admission at the graduation level, it is incorrect to assume that all SRCC students who pass the CAT exam will be admitted to IIM Ahmadabad. It is important to remember that work experience is highly valued at IIM Ahmadabad.
Many students from other colleges apply to prestigious institutes. Nothing can stop you from getting into IIM Ahmedabad if you are determined to do so. So remember that regardless of where you studied, you can still get into IIM Ahmedabad.
Comparing JBIMS with IIMs is highly unjustified as IIMs are way ahead of JBIMS or FMS even if we consider the ROI. They are unique in many aspects such as
So one should choose JBIMS or FMS over IIM only if one wants to spend low fees, take no loans, or pursue MBA in Mumbai or Delhi.
Yes, there are many students who got admission into IIM Ahmedabad with a percentile less than 99. The profile of one such student is mentioned below:
Fresher, B.Com, General Category
X: More than 95%
XII: More than 95%
UG: 80+, and a CAT score of 98.74%.
You must keep an open mind. Be adaptable. You do not always get what you wish for. You must sometimes compromise. So, take a seat. Stop worrying and get on with your life.
Your preferences, likes, and passions do not always remain constant. They can change, and if they do, be open to it. Do what you believe is best for you right now, but don't be stubborn.
An undergraduate degree from IGNOU is acceptable for taking the CAT and getting into an IIM.
An IGNOU degree in no way means that you can not try for the IIMs. But whether an IGNOU degree will lower your chances or not, is solely known upon the interviewers.
Your chances of getting selected largely depend on your overall profile. One of my seniors at IIM Ahmedabad had completed his UG from IGNOU. His overall profile was really impressive, and he also possessed work experience of 2 years as a CA. Thus, he was selected for IIMA.
Make sure to maintain an impressive academic profile, and score well in your CAT exam. If you do so, an IGNOU degree most likely won’t hinder your selection into IIM Ahmedabad.
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