PGP FABM at IIM Ahmedabad: Interview Shortlist Out Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Admission, Eligibility

Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] From IIM Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad

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Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] Fees

2,461,000total fees
2 Years DegreeOn CampusPost GraduationFull Time
Total Fees₹24.61 Lakhs

IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff 2022

IIM Ahmedabad, CAT Cutoff 2022

The 2022 CAT cutoff percentile for the Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] at IIM Ahmedabad was 80 for the General category.
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IIM Ahmedabad, VARC Cutoff 2022

The 2022 VARC cutoff percentile for the Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] at IIM Ahmedabad was 60 for the General category.
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IIM Ahmedabad, DILR Cutoff 2022

The 2022 DILR cutoff percentile for the Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] at IIM Ahmedabad was 65 for the General category.
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IIM Ahmedabad Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] Important Dates



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Application Closes (PGPX) [Round 2]
Oct 30, 2023
Shortlist Announcement (PGPX) [Round 2]
Nov 07, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date
Nov 07, 2023

IIM Ahmedabad Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM]  Ranking


IIM Ahmedabad Management ranking by India Today is 2 out of 272 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 2 out of 281 in India in 2022. IIM Ahmedabad Management ranking by Financial Times is 62 out of 100 in International in 2022 and it was ranked 61 out of 100 in International in 2020. IIM Ahmedabad Management ranking by The Week is 1 out of 21 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 1 out of 19 in India in 2022
Management #1 out of 25 in Top Public Colleges in India 2024 
Management #53 out of 315 in International 2024
Management #2 out of 272 in India 2023 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 21 in Top Public Colleges in India 2023 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 125 in India 2023 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 24 in Top Public Colleges in India 2023 
Management #2 out of 281 in India 2022 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #62 out of 100 in International 2022
Management #1 out of 19 in Top Public Colleges in India 2022 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 125 in India 2022 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #2 out of 37 in India 2021 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 100 in India 2021 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 29 in Top Public Colleges in India 2021 
Management #1 out of 292 in India 2020 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #61 out of 100 in International 2020
Management #1 out of 179 in India 2020 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 100 in India 2020 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #1 out of 284 in India 2019 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #47 out of 100 in International 2019
Management #1 out of 150 in India 2019 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat
Management #2 out of 75 in India 2019 
#1st in Ahmedabad
#1 in Gujarat

Course Details

Latest Updates: IIM Ahmedabad has released the Interview shortlist for the PGP FABM batch of 2024. Check Here

IIM Ahmedabad PGP - FABM is a 2-year Full-time Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management (PGP-FABM). Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with 50% Marks. IIM Ahmedabad MBA FABM fees is INR 25 Lakhs. 

PGP - FABM Admission is based on valid CAT / GMAT scores, Overall Performance in Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interviews (PI), Work Experience and Academic Scores.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP - FABM Important Dates 2024

Events Dates
PGP WAT PI Shortlist declared  January 6, 2024
PGP WAT PI Slot  February 6 - 18, 2024 (Tentative)
PGP merit List declaration First week of April 2024 (Tentative)
PGP Seat confirmation 3rd Week of April 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes First Week of June 2024 (Tentative)
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For the 2023-25 batch, IIM Ahmedabad offered admissions at a minimum CAT percentile of 80.52 percent. In total, 105067 general category candidates selected IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM as their CAT preference, of which 342 were shortlisted for PI WAT round and 33 were offered final offers. The following table represents the admission stats for the PGP FABM batch of 2023-25:

Category No. of Candidates Selected IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM Candidates Selected for WAT/PI No. of Students With Final Offer
General 105067 342 33
EWS 8139 34 1
NC-OBC 28716 268 19
SC 13004 102 11
ST 3377 29 4
PWD 655 14 1

IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The following table represents the PGP FABM cutoff stats for the batch 2023-25:

Category Minimum CAT Percentile  Composite Score for WAT/PI Shortlist Lowest Composite Score Highest Composite Score
General 80.52 0.39 0.49 0.59
EWS 88.77 0.44 0.48 0.48
NC-OBC 82.11 0.29 0.47 0.59
SC 69.97 19 0.35 0.44
ST 72.01 0.17 0.24 0.40
PWD NA 0.35 NA NA

IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM Waitlist Movement 2023-25

The following table represents the waitlist movement for the PGP- FABM batch of 2023 – 25:

Category Number of Students
General 9
EWS 0
NC-OBC 7
SC 4
ST 1
PwD 0

IIM Ahmedabad PGP – FABM Class Composition 2023-25

The following table represents the PGP FABM class composition for the passing out batch of 2025:

Category Number of Students
General 24
EWS 1
NC-OBC 12
SC 7
ST 3
PwD NA

IIM Ahmedabad PGP - FABM Selection Criteria

  • Candidate’s having a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences or Agriculture-related Disciplines with 50% Marks (45% Marks for SC/ST/PwD) OR
  • Candidate’s having a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Non-Agriculture Discipline with 50% Marks (45% Marks for SC/ST/PwD) OR
  • Students in their Final Year of Graduation.
     

IIM Ahmedabad PGP - FABM Admission Process


IIM Ahmedabad PGP - FABM Admission Process is divided in 2 steps, they are as follows:

Step 1:

On the basis of Composite Score, Candidates are Shortlisted for AWT-PI Round.

Calculation for Composite Score = 0.35 * ARS (Application Rating Score) + 0.65 * NCS (Normalized CAT Score). 

Step 2:

Based on Composite Scores, Students are called for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) for further Selection. Final Selection is based on Candidate’s Overall Performance in CAT / GMAT Scores, Performance in AWT & PI Round, Academic Scores & Work Experience.
 

AR Scores is based on 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s Marks and Work Experience. The scores for the same is as follows: 

Rating Scores for the 10th Standard Examination 

Percent Score Rating Score for 10th
<= 55 1
> 55 and <= 60 2
> 60 and <= 70 3
> 70 and <= 80 5
> 80 and <= 90 8
> 90 10

Rating Scores for the 12th Standard Examination 

Percent Score Rating Score for 12th (Science) Percent Score Rating Score for 12th (Commerce) Percent Score Rating Score for 12th (Arts)
<= 55 1 <= 50 1 <= 45 1
> 55 and <= 60 2 > 50 and <= 55 2 > 45 and <= 50 2
> 60 and <= 70 3 > 55 and <= 65 3 > 50 and <= 60 3
> 70 and <= 80 5 > 65 and <= 75 5 > 60 and <= 70 5
> 80 and <= 90 8 > 75 and <= 90 8 > 70 and <= 85 8
> 90 10 > 90 10 > 85 10

Rating Scores for the Bachelor/Master Degree Examination

Percent Score Rating Score Percent Score Rating Score (Engineering)
<= 55 1 <= 60 1
> 55 and <= 60 2 > 60 and <= 65 2
> 60 and <= 65 3 > 65 and <= 70 3
> 65 and <= 70 4 > 70 and <= 75 4
> 70 and <= 80 7 > 75 and <= 85 7
> 80 10 > 85 10

Rating Scores for Work Experience

Work Experience in Month (as filled in the CAT Application Form) Rating Score
< 12 Months 0
>= 12 and <= 36 Months MF * (No of Months of Work Experience - 11)
> 36 Months 5

IIM Ahmedabad Admissions: How to Apply for MBA/ PGP-FABM?

To apply to IIM Ahmedabad for its flagship MBA program, the candidates will have to go through the following steps:

  • Visit CAT Official Website: Visit the official website of CAT or www.iimcat.ac.in and click on CAT 2023 Registration. Then click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ and the registration form will appear for you to create your user profile.
  • Registration: Fill up all the details in the registration form and generate OTP. Enter the OTP sent to your registered phone number, and submit your registration form to receive the login details.
  • Login to CAT Website: Now login to your account using the login credentials and fill up the application form with all the details asked like the personal details, academic details, work experience, Institute and the program you want to apply, and test city.
  • Payment: Once you are done with your application form, submit it and pay the application fee of INR 2,300 for general/ EWS/ NC-OBC and INR 1,150 for ST/SC/PwD.
  • Confirmation Email: After you are done with the payment, you could see the application summary on the screen and the confirmation mail will be sent to the registered email.

IIM Ahmedabad PGP - FABM Placements 2023

Particulars Placements
Number of Students Placed 47

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IIM Ahmedabad MBA – FABM FAQs

Ques. What is the scope and placement scenario of IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM?

Ans. The course provides students to get international industry exposure through the student exchange program. The student with collaboration with foreign universities can explore global job opportunities through insight focus on global agricultural business. Check IIMA Placements

Ques. Which institute is better for PGP FABM: IIM Ahmedabad or IRMA?

Ans. IIMA FABM program is completely different from IRMA. In terms of placement figures, the difference between both institutes is not huge. However, IIMA provides more industry exposure to the students as compared to IRMA. Check IIM Ahmedabad Courses and Fees

Ques. What is the PGP FABM course of IIM Ahmedabad all about?

Ans. The course is highly focused on enhancing the leadership skill of the student in the field of agricultural science Business. It provides world-class education standards to the students for maintaining the competition of the market for leading managers, and entrepreneurs.

Ques. How is the interview experience for IIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM course?

Ans. The interview round is conducted by two panelists from the admission committee of the institute. The panelist asks general questions along with questions and is related to the Agricultural science field.

Ques. What are the career prospects of theIIM Ahmedabad PGP FABM?

Ans The career prospect of a second-year student in the course, is the managerial jobs in the agricultural business industry in the global market. The students get the best placement opportunities from renowned companies in the Agricultural business.

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Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management [PGP-FABM] Comparison

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Duration - 2 Years
Course Offered - Full Time
Total Seats - 47
Mode - Full Time
Degree Type - On Campus
Course Level - Post Graduation
Course Credential - Degree
EligibilityGraduation + CAT

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Course Curriculum Overview:

Courses are based on the case, which gives comprehensive learning and develops analytical skills. These are very important to be a world-class manager post graduation from this college. The F:S ratio is 1:3, which aids in the close supervision of students.

placement: 9/10
college: 10/10
course: 10/10
campus life: 10/10

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Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum is hectic and keeps you busy. But the faculty is amazing. Geniuses of the country surround you. 5 sections 90 students each. FABM students study with PGP students for the 1st year. Electives are chosen in the second year. All schedules are pre-decided. The whole curriculum is tough but there is relative grading and thus you can pass if you give your best.

college: 7/10
course: 8/10
hostel: 9/10
campus life: 7/10

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I am from an agriculture background in ug and want to continue my studies in management 1: 45 is the faculty-student ratio PhD in management courses is the faculty qualifications There will be 6 slots( 3 terms) in a year each slot is divided by exams called mid-exams and final exams...most of the exams are case based you need to be well aware of frameworks and attention in the class

placement: 10/10
college: 10/10
course: 10/10
hostel: 10/10
interview: 10/10
internship: 10/10
campus life: 10/10

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I chose this course because of my background in agriculture. The first-year FABM courses are common with the PGP students while in 2nd year FABM students have their own courses catered to agribusiness.

placement: 8/10
college: 8/10
course: 8/10
hostel: 9/10
interview: 9/10
internship: 8/10
campus life: 10/10

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IIM Ahmedabad: 3 Answered Questions

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Ques. Is it worth joining the IIM Ahmedabad FABM programme after spending Rs. 21 lakhs?

● Top Answer By Debolina Bhattacharya on 26 Jul 21

IIM-A's PGP-FABM is a two-year full-time program that covers allied areas such as agriculture, food processing, commodities and rural development sector, and rural infrastructure. The fees for the batch 2021-2023 are 28 lakhs. One of my friends studying at IIM Ahmedabad said that a certificate doesn’t mean you will get a good placement offer. If you are taking a loan then be careful as your placement is not certain. Getting a collateral-free loan would be easy but paying it off will be a real task. The most important thing here is your financial goals and if getting a certificate from the IIMA PGP-FABM program fits into it then go ahead. As the fees for this program are too high, I’d say think about it and only go for it if you are highly interested in this field of study. However, if you are still dicey about whether to opt for this program or not I would suggest you to invest in attending a course conducted by Pavan Bhattad’s Brainival. It is a 2-day workshop in which he discusses speed reading, mind mapping, memory techniques, and ideas generation which was initially conducted in Pune....Read more

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Ques. I am interested in PGP-FABM of IIM Ahmedabad. I am 25. X- 86.7%,XII-70.3%, B.Tech-62.5%. AR-17. 1+years of work-ex in Accenture. What are my chances?

● Top Answer By Vishal Jha on 07 Apr 21

The PGP-FABM specifies no strict limit on marks to be obtained except for at least 50% in graduation from a university recognized by the UGC. Also, any candidate from any background can apply for the course except that students not from agricultural sciences or agricultural-related disciplines will have to submit a special form under the application procedure and must demonstrate a strong interest in agricultural, food, rural, and allied sectors. Selection Procedure: For the shortlisting process in PGP-FABM, the CAT score has a weightage of 70% and your application rating (AR) score has a weightage of 30%. The minimum cut-off percentiles in CAT to be considered for shortlisting are 80, 70, and 60 for General, SC, and ST categories respectively. Even if it is not the flagship PGP program, it is still a very demanding course and thus competition is very high. So, a good CAT score along with an excellent interview presentation will help you secure a seat at IIM Ahmedabad....Read more

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Ques. I am interested in PGP-FABM of IIM Ahmedabad. I am 25. X- 86.7%,XII-70.3%, B.Tech-62.5%. AR-17. 1+years of work-ex in Accenture. What are my chances?

● Top Answer By Lalit Kumar on 13 Dec 22

The PGP-FABM program does not have any marks limit in its eligibility criteria. Rather it requires you to hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture-related disciplines with at least 50% marks ( or equivalent CGPA). The specific stream clause was added last year only. Make sure your stream does not pose any problem and you are fit to apply. Your chances depend on two factors/ CAT score Your performance in the interview  There is no specific age limit for this program....Read more

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