IIM Ahmedabad Completes 2025–26 PGP Summer Placements, All 410 Students Get Offers

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) successfully completed its 2025–26 PGP Summer Placements, securing 100% internships for all 410 students. The consulting sector, led by global giants like BCG and McKinsey, was the top recruiter, making up a massive 40% of all offers. This article delves into the cluster-wise placement structure, the top recruiters across Consulting, BFSI, and FMCG, and the significant rise in 'Dream Applications,' reaffirming IIM-A's status as a top talent hub for the global management industry.

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A), India’s premier management institution, has announced the successful completion of its Post Graduate Programme (PGP) Summer Placements for the 2025–26 batch. The institute achieved a perfect placement record, with 100% of the 410 PGP students securing summer internship offers. The process, conducted across three structured clusters, concluded on November 3, 2025, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 165 firms offering more than 230 unique roles.

​The dominant narrative of this placement season is the sustained and overwhelming demand for IIM-A graduates from the Consulting sector, which alone accounted for a staggering 40% of all internship offers. This performance reaffirms IIM-A's position not only as the most coveted B-school in India but also as a critical pipeline for top-tier global management talent, setting an inspiring benchmark for CAT 2025 aspirants.

​ Consulting Sector Dominance and Top Recruiters

​The Management Consulting cohort once again led the charge, showcasing the high regard global firms have for the strategic capabilities and analytical rigour of IIM-A students. The sector's share of 40% (166 offers) is a clear indication of its centrality to the institute's placement landscape.

• ​Global Consulting Giants Lead Cluster 1:
  • ​The first cluster was dominated by the biggest names in global management consulting.
  • ​Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was the top recruiter, extending 24 offers, followed closely by McKinsey & Company with 17 offers.
  • ​Bain & Company and Kearney each made 15 offers, cementing the "Big Three" and Tier-1 firms as primary recruiters.
  • ​Accenture Strategy made a significant contribution, with its India Market Unit and Global Network together extending 39 offers, reflecting strong demand for operations and strategy roles.
• ​BFSI and Investment Banking Strength:
  • ​The Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) sector was the second largest recruiter, accounting for 105 offers (approximately 25%).
  • ​In the Investment Banking and Markets cohort, Goldman Sachs was a major player, making 11 offers for both India and international (Hong Kong/Singapore) locations.
  • ​Standard Chartered Bank followed with 9 offers, showcasing robust opportunities in global finance roles.
• ​PE/VC and FinTech Interest:
  • ​The Private Equity and Venture Capital cohort saw active participation from marquee names like Blackstone, Gaja Capital, and Ares Management, indicating sustained student interest in core investment roles.
  • ​FinIQ Consulting led the hiring in Cluster 2 with 17 offers, highlighting the increasing demand for tech-enabled financial consulting.

​ Sectoral Diversity and Cluster Breakdown

​The placement process at IIM-A is conducted across three clusters, providing diverse opportunities to students based on their preferences for industry and role. The final report highlighted strong hiring across multiple cohorts beyond the top two sectors.

• ​Key Sectoral Highlights (Beyond Consulting & BFSI): 
  • ​FMCG & Durables: This traditional IIM recruitment base remained strong with 37 offers (approx. 9%), featuring leading firms like Procter & Gamble (P&G), Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), and ITC Limited.
  • ​Conglomerates: Conglomerates offered diverse general management and leadership roles, securing 27 offers (approx. 6%). Recruiters included the Tata Administrative Services (TAS) and Mahindra & Mahindra.
  • ​Retail & E-commerce: Companies like Amazon (8 offers) and Flipkart (6 offers) led the hiring in this dynamic cohort, which contributed 18 offers in total.
  • ​New Recruiters: Over 50 new recruiters joined the process this year, including firms like Apple, Philip Morris International, PepsiCo, Purplle, and Medtronic India, adding significant depth to the available roles.
• ​Cluster-Wise Student Distribution:
  • ​Cluster 1: 234 students placed (Largest concentration, mainly Consulting, IB, PE/VC).
  • ​Cluster 2: 123 students placed (Strong participation from FMCG, Conglomerates, and IT/ITES).
  • ​Cluster 3: 53 students placed (Featured Niche Consulting, Consumer Technology, and Core Manufacturing).

​ The 'Dream Application' and Student Agency

​A distinctive feature of the IIM-A placement process is the 'Dream Application' policy, which empowers students to pursue aspirational roles even after securing an internship offer in an earlier cluster. This year, the policy saw remarkable traction.

• ​Increased Student Ambition:
  • ​117 students submitted over 280 Dream Applications, marking a noticeable increase in student confidence and aspiration compared to previous years.
  • ​The conversion rate of these dream applications into offers also saw a healthy surge, increasing by over 15% compared to the last placement cycle, demonstrating the strong appeal of IIM-A's talent pool.
• ​Focus on Diversity and Profile:
  • ​The PGP 2025–27 batch, which secured these placements, comprises approximately 414 students, with a strong focus on diversity. About 30% of the batch consists of female students, and there is a 50:50 mix of students from engineering and non-engineering backgrounds.
  • ​The success across diverse sectors underscores the institute's emphasis on holistic development, preparing graduates for roles ranging from high finance and strategy consulting to core operations and general management.

​ Conclusion

​The IIM Ahmedabad PGP Summer Placements for the 2025–26 batch have set a high bar, successfully achieving a 100% placement rate for all 410 students. The continued dominance of Consulting, coupled with robust hiring in BFSI and FMCG, reflects the sustained confidence of the global corporate world in IIM-A graduates. For MBA aspirants preparing for CAT 2025, these results solidify the monumental reward associated with securing a seat at IIM-A, where the path to a top-tier global career is virtually guaranteed.

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