Ranked amongst the top most business schools in India and Asia, the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad was founded in 1961. IIMA was established by the government of India, in collaboration with the government of Gujarat and Indian industry.

In its formative years, IIMA collaborated with the Harvard Business school (HBS). Largely as a consequence of this collaboration, IIMA pioneered the case method of teaching in India.

Courses Offered

The Educational programs offered by the IIMA for the development of management are:

1. Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP-Gen)
   
   

2. Post Graduate Program in Agri-Business Management (PGP-Agri)
   
   

3. Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
   
   

4. Faculty Development Program (FDP)
   
   

5. Management Development Program (MDP) - a refresher for middle and top level managers.

Admission process for PGP and FPM involves taking the Common Admission Test (CAT) followed by group discussion and interviews for short listed candidates.

Eligibility (PGP-Gen)

At least a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Candidates appearing for the final Bachelor's degree examination can also apply provide they complete the admission requirements before the registration date for the first year.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant managerial experience acquired after graduation.

Eligibility (PGP-ABM)

Postgraduate Program - Specialization Package in Agriculture (PGP-SPA) is designed to prepare students for careers in rural and agricultural development.

1. From an institution recognized by the Association of Indian Universities:
   
   (a) A Bachelor's degree in agriculture or horticulture.
   
   or
   
   (b) A Master's degree in any discipline of agriculture/agricultural economics/economics (with specialization in agricultural economics)/agricultural extension/ agricultural statistics/cooperation/food technology/rural studies/rural sociology)
   
   or
   
   (c) A Bachelor's degree in any discipline including allied disciplines to those mentioned in (a) above with clearly demonstrated interest and understanding of agriculture, rural development, and allied fields, preferably with relevant work experience.






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