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IIM Ahmedabad’s MBA Class of 2025 final placements saw top firms like BCG and Accenture, with a rise in offers in niche consulting, fintech, and consumer tech sectors.
IIM Ahmedabad Placement 2025: BCG and Accenture made significant offers, with BCG leading at 35 offers and Accenture Strategy at 30. (Image: ‘X’@IIMAhmedabad)
IIM Ahmedabad successfully completed its final placement process for the MBA (Post Graduate Programme in Management – PGP) Class of 2025, continuing its legacy of attracting top-tier firms across multiple industries. The process saw participation from a diverse range of companies, resulting in all students being placed across 30 cohorts.
The placement process began with the Laterals Placements, held from January 6 to 21, 2025, targeting candidates with prior work experience for middle and senior management roles. In the Final Placement process, firms were grouped into cohorts based on their industry profile, and students had the opportunity to apply to their dream companies, even after receiving an offer. This year, there was a 16% increase in the number of “dreamers” compared to last year.
IIM Ahmedabad Placement 2025: Top Recruiters
Top recruiters included Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which made the highest number of offers (35), followed by Accenture Strategy with 30 offers. In the investment banking sector, Goldman Sachs led with 9 offers, while Avendus Capital followed closely with 7 offers. Additionally, there was a notable increase in demand for students in niche consulting, fintech, and consumer tech sectors. Niche Consulting offers increased by 22%, while fintech offers rose by 40%. Offers in consumer tech saw an impressive increase of 800%, demonstrating the growing diversity of roles and sectors attracting IIMA graduates.
“We expected strong headwinds for this year’s placement season due to the current volatile geopolitical environment. However, corporates showed faith in IIMA as usual. The variety of firms and roles offered are testaments to the quality of students at IIMA, as well as the faith recruiters have in our institute and its students,” said Prof. Viswanath Pingali, Chairperson of the Placement Committee at IIM Ahmedabad.
IIM Ahmedabad Placement 2025: Recruiters’ Response
According to the press release by the IIMA, recruiters expressed their satisfaction with the placement process. Saurabh Chhajer, Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group, said, “IIM-A has consistently been one of our preferred campuses, delivering exceptional talent year after year. We are thrilled to onboard some really outstanding candidates this cycle.”
Similarly, Navi Technologies’ recruitment team highlighted the strong alignment between IIMA graduates and their recruitment needs. “The calibre of talent from IIMA aligns perfectly with our recruitment needs, providing us with future leaders who excel in both technical expertise and problem-solving skills,” said the Navi Technologies Recruitment Team.
