IIM Ahmedabad placements 2024: 394 students placed, consulting sector dominates

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 26, 2024 12:27 IST

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad successfully completed its summer placement process for the MBA Class of 2026 on November 18, 2024. A total of 394 students were placed across various sectors, with participation from 159 companies, including 51 new recruiters, despite challenging economic conditions.

This year saw a significant rise in new recruiters, up from 12 in 2023 to 51, with companies like BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, EY Parthenon Singapore, Zydus Wellness, and Zaggle joining the recruitment drive. Placements were conducted in three clusters, with students securing offers across more than 25 cohorts.

The consulting sector emerged as the top recruiter, accounting for 38 percent of the placements. Leading firms include Boston Consulting Group with 22 offers, McKinsey & Company with 15, and Bain & Company with 14. In the Investment Banking and Markets cohort, Goldman Sachs (11 offers) and HSBC (6) were prominent recruiters.

In the Consumer Goods and Durables sector, Hindustan Unilever Limited made seven offers, while Amazon and Mahindra led the conglomerates category with eight offers each. Sun Pharmaceuticals topped the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sector with six offers, followed by Emcure Pharmaceuticals with four.

The niche consulting and enterprise technology space saw Tata Consultancy Services as the leading recruiter with nine offers, while Adobe and Microsoft followed with five and four offers, respectively.

Additionally, five students chose to forgo placements to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions under the IIMAvericks Fellowship. This initiative offers mentorship and financial support for up to two years, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship among students.