IIM Ahmedabad Scholarship 2026: Eligibility, Amount, Benefits

IIM Ahmedabad offers scholarships to support students who need financial assistance, ensuring that money is not a barrier to joining the PGP or PGP-FABM programs. IIM Ahmedabad scholarships are need-based and funded through contributions from the Government of India, alumni, and corporate sponsors. While the scholarship approval is pending, students are expected to pay their fees and mess charges on time.

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarship List 2026

The institute offers various scholarships to support students during and after their academic journey, based on financial needs, background, and career choices.

IIM Ahmedabad Special Need Based Scholarship

Eligibility:

Open to all students admitted to PGP and PGP-FABM programs.
Annual gross family income must be less than ₹15,00,000 (before tax).
Applicant must submit proof of family income, loan details, and any previous earnings.
Family income includes income from parents/guardians and spouse (if married).

Assessment Criteria:

IIM Ahmedabad evaluates need based on:

Total family income and liabilities
Movable and immovable assets
Number of dependents in the family
Educational loans taken
Any other relevant financial details

Benefits:

The amount of financial aid is individually assessed for each student according to their unique financial needs.
Scholarship covers part or full academic expenses based on need.

IIM Ahmedabad SC/ST Scholarships

IIM Ahmedabad scholarships for SC/ST students provides a monthly financial support of INR 150 for 10 months and its postgraduate programs.

IIM Ahmedabad Exit Scholarships

IIM Ahmedabad provides exit scholarships to help graduating students who choose to start a business, work with NGOs, or pursue a PhD.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Amount
Entrepreneurship Support Scheme	Must be a graduating student of IIMA	INR 30,000 per month For up to 3 years 2 students per batch
	Must opt out of campus placements
	Must submit a viable business plan
Not-for-Profit	Must join an NGO after graduation	INR 3 to INR 4 lakhs per year for up to 3 years 2 students per batch
Not-for-Profit	Should have taken an education loan
Doctoral Studies Scholarship	Should be enrolled in a doctoral program either within India or overseas	INR 3 to INR 4 lakhs per year for up to 3 years 2 students per batch

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarship Offered by Government of India

The Government of India provides scholarships to support SC/ST, minority, and differently abled students based on their family income.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility
SC/ST Scholarship	SC/ST students with family income below INR 4.5 lakhs per year
Minority Welfare Scholarship	Students belonging to minority groups with an annual family income below INR 2.5 lakhs.
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Students with disabilities (DA/PWD) whose family income is less than INR 6 lakhs per year.

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarship Offered by Alumni

Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad support students through scholarships based on need, merit, and entrepreneurial potential.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Amount
PGP Alumni Endowment Funds	Economically/socially challenged PGP 1 & PGP/FABM II students applying for Special Need Based Scholarship	INR 2,00,000 to INR 3,00,000 per student annually
Peri Viswanath Scholarship	PGP/PGP-FABM students with family income below INR 15,00,000 and good academic performance	INR 2,00,000 per year (INR 4,00,000 over 2 years)
Shri GC Mital Entrepreneurship Aid	Graduating PGP/PGP-FABM student with educational loan ≥ INR 1,00,000, family income < INR 8,00,000, with a business plan and opting out of placements	INR 2,00,000 awarded at convocation
Smt. J Nagamma Memorial Award	PGP first-year student with top academic performance	INR 15,000 merit scholarship

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarship Offered by Industries/Corporations

Here are industry-sponsored scholarships offered to IIM Ahmedabad students based on academic excellence and merit-cum-means criteria.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Amount
Aditya Birla Group Scholarships	Three outstanding students from PGP I and PGP II are selected based on academic excellence.	INR 1,75,000 per student per year
Dunia Scholarships for Scholastic Excellence	Two scholarships are awarded each to PGP I and PGP II students based on academic excellence.	INR 1,00,000 per scholarship
OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship	Each year, two deserving students from both PGP I and PGP II are selected for this merit-based scholarship.	INR 1,50,000 per student per year
T. Thomas Scholarship	Awarded to one second-year student based on academic performance and financial needs.	INR 1,00,000 per year

IIM Ahmedabad Scholarships General Conditions

Students involved in misconduct or disciplinary violations will be disqualified from receiving any scholarship or financial aid.
Minimum grade requirements may be set by the Financial Aid and Awards Committee for eligibility.
Multiple scholarships or aid may be accepted if sponsors permit, and the combined amount doesn’t exceed annual educational and personal expenses (up to ₹30,000).
Students must notify the Admissions Office if they receive external scholarships or financial assistance.
Scholarship/aid terms may be updated at the discretion of the Institute or sponsoring bodies.
Scholarships/aid may be revoked for false information, misconduct, or breach of institutional rules.
All decisions by the Financial Aid and Awards Committee are final and binding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans - The MBA program fees at IIM Ahmedabad range widely, typically between INR 12 lakh and INR 25 lakh, based on the chosen course and specialization. In addition to tuition, students should consider costs for housing, food, and personal expenses. To ease the financial burden, IIM Ahmedabad provides several scholarship options for eligible students.

Ans - Students can apply for scholarships through the IIM Ahmedabad admissions portal. They must submit the necessary documents to verify their eligibility, and the application steps may differ based on the specific scholarship.

Ans - Work experience helps a lot in IIM Ahmedabad placements, even if there are no scholarships for it. Employers prefer candidates with practical skills, which can lead to better job offers. It also improves career opportunities after graduation.

Ans - Generally, students can avail themselves of only one primary scholarship. However, smaller financial aid or grants may be combined in certain cases.

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