ICFAI Business School – [IBS], Ahmedabad Overview

Rankings of IBS Ahmedabad :

• CSR - GHRDC top 3 rd Rank in Business School of Eminence 2022.
• Education World Survey 2023: 62 All India Rank among top 100 Private B-Schools.
• Bloomberg | UTV B-School Excellence Award for Excellent Industry Interface
• A6’ by Business Standard
• 11th in ‘Emerging 40 Top B-Schools of Excellence’ & 2nd ‘Statewise’ in Gujarat by CSR – GHRDC
• Bloomberg UTV B-School excellence award year
• 2012 in category of “B-School with excellent industry interface”
• ‘A’ by Business & Management Chronicle
• 21st among Top 30 B-Schools and 8th in West zone – Silicon India
• 14th among Top New Generation B-Schools and 4th among Zone wise B-School – Digital Mailers

IBS-Ahmedabad has come a long way in building a very strong brand amongst the corporate houses since its inception in 1995.

Courses Offered

PGPM

The PG Program in Management, the program equips the students with the skills, knowledge and strategic perspectives essential to the leadership of business around the world. The program comprises 29 courses (of which 21 are compulsory courses and 8 are elective courses), and a Summer Internship Program. These courses are spread over four semesters. 

The students can pursue elective courses in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations and Information Technology and Systems leading to the respective specialisation.

Specialisation Offered

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Seats : 60 - 200

PGPM Fee Details

Eligibility

2 year Management Program (PGPM):

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English.

All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis). 

Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2025.

Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations / viva / assignments) before May 31, 2025. The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their eligibility. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2025.

Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2025 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.

IBS Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2024

To apply for IBSAT 2024, start by registering and paying the Rs 1800 application fee. Next, take the IBSAT test or submit scores from CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™. Note that IBSAT is an online remote-proctored test. After the test, wait for the results announcement. If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to the selection process at the IBS Hyderabad campus, which includes Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds. Finally, upon successful completion, you will receive admission confirmation and campus allocation.

The admission to IBS Ahmedabad PGPM program happens through IBSAT. IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and consists of multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a two-hour exam designed to gauge a candidate's proficiency in quantitative methods, data interpretation, data sufficiency, vocabulary, analytical thinking, and reading comprehension. The important dates for the IBSAT 2024 are given below:

Important dates

How to Apply?

Online Application:

Visit the application portal and complete the form.

Personal and Contact Details: Enter your personal information and contact details.

Confirmation: Submit your details to proceed to the payment page.

Payment: Pay the application fee of Rs 1800.

Receipt: After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email/sms on your provided email address and phone number.

Bulletin: Within one week of completing the complete application, the applicants will receive a hard copy of the IBSAT Bulletin.

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Application Process

The candidates seeking admission to MBA Program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur and PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune have to appear for IBSAT 2024.

Admission Process

The candidates who qualify on the basis of IBSAT/ GMATTM /CAT/NMAT by GMAC^TM /XAT are called for selection process from 15th to 24th February 2025 at IBS Hyderabad. The final selection is based on performance in Micro Presentation, Personal Interview and the past academic performance (performance in ClassX, ClassXII and graduation).

Last Date to Apply: 3^rd week of December 2024

Selection Process

The Selection Process for admission to the MBA/PGPM programme at our 9 IBS campuses in February 2025 will consist of two components: Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview, each carrying a weightage of 25 marks.

As part of the Personal Interview, each candidate will be interviewed for 5-7 minutes. The Interview Panel will focus on assessing the attitude and aspirations of the candidates, besides evaluating their General Knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought and expression, as well as aptitude for a career in management.

The Micro-Presentation component aims to provide a focused assessment of a candidate's communication and presentation skills, along with their ability to think and organize thoughts quickly.

Micro-Presentation Overview

Process:

1. Candidates will select a number between 1 and 100. Each number corresponds to a pre-assigned topic.
2. Upon selecting a number, the candidate is provided with the corresponding topic.
3. They will have 1 minute to prepare and then deliver a 3-minute presentation.

Flexibility:

• If a candidate finds the first topic difficult, they may request a second topic by selecting another number between 1 and 100.
• Candidates may choose between one of the two topics but will not be given additional chances.
• The topics are randomised after each selection. Even if a subsequent candidate chooses the same number, they will receive a different topic.

Key Features of the Micro-Presentation

• The Micro-Presentation is an individual exercise, unlike a Group Discussion. Only the presenting candidate will speak, with no interaction or discussion among participants. Candidates will not be posed any questions during or after the presentation.
• Each candidate presents his/her topic before a batch of 9-11 fellow candidates and 2 Panel Members.

Evaluation Parameters

The Selection Panel will assess candidates based on their ability to:

• Think quickly and organize thoughts effectively.
• Present information clearly and concisely within the 3-minute time limit.
• Demonstrate the following qualities:
  • Communication skills
  • Logical reasoning
  • Relevance to the topic
  • Body language
  • Confidence

Guidance for Candidates

Candidates may be advised to:

1. Quickly jot down key points or an outline during the 1-minute preparation time to structure their thoughts.
2. Focus on delivering the most critical and relevant information clearly and succinctly.
3. Practice speaking at a steady pace to fit within the 3-minute limit.
4. Maintain confidence, clarity, and appropriate body language throughout the presentation.

This new format is designed to provide a more effective evaluation of essential skills while ensuring a fair and consistent selection process.

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PLACEMENT DETAILS OF CLASS OF 2024

Since its inception, the Ahmedabad campus has consistently achieved over 90% placement every year. This year, the class of 2024 achieved an exceptional 98% placement rate.

• Highest CTC: ₹12 Lakhs per annum 
• Average CTC: ₹7.79 Lakhs per annum
• Average CTC (Top 10%): ₹10.50 Lakhs per annum
• Average CTC (Top 25%): ₹9.39 Lakhs per annum

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IBS Ahmedabad Infrastructure & Facilities:

The IBS-Ahmedabad campus spans 1.31 acres and includes three main blocks: Academic, Administrative, and Student Recreation areas. The campus is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, and the administrative block houses a state-of-the-art Computer Lab. The NJ Yasaswy Library offers a collection of 27,000 books and access to research databases. Additionally, the campus features board rooms and conference rooms used for hosting placement interviews

Facilities

• State-of-the-art campus.
• Learning halls well equipped with high speed LAN, Wi-Fi, and other facilities.
• Computer lab with modern computing facilities.
• A web portal for faculty student interaction and development.
• A library with more than 27,000 books, 71 magazines and journals, and 600 CDs on topics relating to management and allied subjects, and access to various databases.
• A team of full-time faculty members, with rich experience in management education and industry, who are engaged in research besides teaching.
• Active research which has resulted in several books, cases and research papers.

Alumni:

IBS-Ahmedabad has a total alumni count of 2089. Together with other IBS campuses, the alumni network exceeds 70000 members, creating a robust and supportive community. Active alumni maintain their connection with the institution through a dedicated portal https://ibsindia.org/IBSAF/alumni.php

ICFAI Business School (IBS) Alumni are working in over 900 blue chip companies and are spread out across the World.

Vivek Modi | Class of 1998 | IBS Ahmedabad

Vivek is an alumnus from the Class of 1998 of IBS Ahmedabad. He completed Bachelor Degree in Production Engineering in year 1994, before pursuing management education from IBS, in the year 1998 he became a Chartered Financial analyst (CFA).

He has earlier worked with Tata Elxsi Ltd. as a Sr. Product Manager and Real Image Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. He is currently working as a General Manager with Reliance Entertainment.

Peyush Tandon | Class of 1998 | Ahmedabad

Peyush is an alumnus from the Class of 1998 of IBS Ahmedabad. He completed Bachelor Degree in commerce before coming to IBS campus. He is currently working as DGM – Finance & Treasury with CLP Power India. He was earlier with Gujarat Powergen Energy Corporation.

Prasad Madineni | Class of 2000 | IBS Ahmedabad

Prasad is an alumnus from the Class of 2000 of IBS Ahmedabad. He completed his Bachelor Degree in Science in the year 1997 and then went on to pursue his PGDBA from IBS. He is presently in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA working for Tekstrom Inc as a General Manager – US Operations & is based at Newark.

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Contact

Opp. Annapurna Dham
Por, Adalaj Koba Road
Ahmedabad - 382421
Gujarat

Ph: 079 - 61559100,01,02,03

Email: [email protected]