What students and alumni say about academics, placements and campus life
Year 1 is described as the hardest two years of most students' lives. The case method creates genuinely transformative discussions. Summer placement anxiety beginning in October Year 1 is universal. Louis Kahn campus and dormitory bonds are consistently cited as the most valued aspects. Gujarat dry state and Ahmedabad's corporate distance are the most cited limitations. Most alumni would choose IIM A again.
| Aspect | Rating /5 | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Placements (consulting, FMCG, PE) | 4.9 | Best in India for these sectors |
| Academic quality | 4.5 | Transformative; uneven faculty |
| Campus (Louis Kahn) | 4.4 | Heritage, genuinely special |
| Community and dorm bonds | 4.7 | Exceptional; last decades |
| Location (Ahmedabad) | 3.2 | Not corporate hub; dry state |
| Work-life balance Year 1 | 2.5 | Extreme; manageable Year 2 |
| International exposure | 2.7 | 2 overseas offers in 2025 |
| Overall | 4.5 | Most alumni would choose IIM A again |
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