IIM Ahmedabad concluded its summer placements on November 18, 2024, for the MBA Batch 2026, with 394 students placed across 25 cohorts. Over 3 clusters, 159 companies participated in the process, including 51 new recruiters, an increase from 12 recruiters in 2023 to 159 companies, including 51 new recruiters. Several industry giants, including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Hindustan Unilever, and emerging players like BNP Paribas took part in the placement.
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IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Summer Placement Statistics |
| Total Students Placed | 394 |
| Clusters and Cohorts | 3 Clusters and 25+ cohorts |
| Total Offers Made | 147 roles, 125 firms made offers |
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| Dream Applications | 200+ |
| Notable New Recruiters | BNP Paribas, Cranmore Partners, D.E. Shaw, Deutsche Bank, EY-Parthenon Singapore, IIFL Securities, Simon Kucher, Zaggle, Trampoline Store, Boult Audio, and others. |
| Number of New Recruiters | 51 |
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| Entrepreneurship Support | 5 Students |
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IIM Ahmedabad Summer Cluster-wise Placements 2026
For IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements 2024, 159 firms opened job roles, with 125 making offers across three clusters. Firms were grouped by industry, and students could apply to their preferred sectors in subsequent clusters, even with an offer in hand. 106 students submitted over 200 "dream" applications, reflecting IIM Ahmedabad's focus on ensuring a strong "student-recruiter fit" and offering students flexibility in choosing their sectors.
| Cluster | Number of Students Placed | Cohort |
| Cluster 1 | 210 |
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| Cluster 2 | 100 |
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| Cluster 3 | 84 |
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| Other Internships (Off-campus, IIMAvericks) | 8 | |
| Total Number of students Placed | 394 |
IIM Ahmedabad Summer Sector-wise Placements 2026
Firms from diverse sectors participated in IIM Ahmedabad's placements. Top recruiters in Management Consulting included Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Alvarez & Marsal, and Kearney. Transformation & Operations Consulting saw leaders like Accenture Strategy and Vector Consulting, while EY-Parthenon, PwC, and KPMG dominated Advisory Consulting. Cards & Financial Advisory had key participants like American Express and Synergy Consulting.
In Investment Banking & Markets, Goldman Sachs and HSBC led the pack, with JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and UBS participation. The Private Equity/Venture Capital cohort saw WinZO Fund and WhiteOak Capital among key players. Consumer Goods & Durables featured major recruiters like HUL, ITC, P&G, and Nestle, with new entries like United Breweries and Zydus Wellness. Conglomerates such as Mahindra and Aditya Birla Group were prominent, while Amazon and Fast Retailing led Retail B2B/B2C. Pharma & Healthcare saw Sun Pharma, Emcure, and Glenmark as top recruiters.
| Sector | Number of Students Placed | Placement Percentage |
| Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) | 87 | 22% |
| Conglomerates | 28 | 7% |
| Consulting | 150 | 38% |
| Consumer Goods (FMCG) & Durables | 43 | 11% |
| Consumer Services | 5 | 1% |
| Engineering/ Technology | 7 | 2% |
| Environment & Energy | 3 | ,1% |
| Information Technology (IT) | 10 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 5% |
| Others | 16 | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical Healthcare | 14 | 4% |
| Retail & Logistics | 10 | 3% |
| Total number of students placed | 394 | |
Enterprise Tech grew with Adobe, Microsoft, and Salesforce, alongside participation from Innovapptive and Sprinklr. Renewable Energy & Green Tech included ReNew Power and BP. Core Manufacturing & Infrastructure saw Tata Steel and Silver Consumer Electricals leading, with new entrants like Forbes Marshall and Thyssenkrupp.
Startups also played a significant role, with Zaggle, Progcap, Trampoline Store, and Boult Audio contributing to the diverse mix of recruiters. This broad sectoral participation reaffirms IIM Ahmedabad's industry relevance.
IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placement 2026: Top Recruiters
Accenture Strategy | Vector Consulting Group | Boston Consulting Group | McKinsey & Company |
Bain & Company | EY-Parthenon India | Goldman Sachs | HSBC (India & Hong Kong) |
WinZO Funds | WhiteOak Capital | HUL | Wipro Consumer Care |
ITC | Mahindra | Aditya Birla Group | Amazon |
Fast-Retailing Japan | Airtel | Sun Pharmaceuticals | Emcure Pharmaceuticals |
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | Tata Consultancy Services | Practus | Black Brix |
FinIQ Consulting | Axis Bank | Tata Steel | Silver Consumer Electricals |