Key Highlights of IIM Ahmedabad Summer placements 2024

• Total students placed: 394

• Clusters conducted: 12th, 15th and 18th November 2024

• Companies participated: 159 opened JDs; 125 made offers

• Dream application system: 106 students made 200+ dream applications to preferred firms

• Entrepreneurship: 5 students opted for the IIMAvericks Fellowship to pursue startups

Cluster-Wise Summary

Cluster 1:

Focus: Consulting, Finance and Strategy roles

Top recruiters

• Accenture Strategy – 39 offers (largest recruiter overall)

• BCG – 22 offers

• McKinsey & Company – 15 offers

• Bain & Company – 14 offers

• Goldman Sachs – 11 offers

• HSBC (India & Hong Kong) – 6 offers

• EY-Parthenon India – 8 offers

Cluster 2

Focus: Conglomerates, FMCG, Pharma and Retail

Top recruiters

• Amazon and Mahindra – 8 offers each

• HUL – 7 offers

• Aditya Birla Group, Sun Pharma, Lodha Ventures – 6 offers each

• TAS – 5 offers

Cluster 3:

Focus: Technology, Niche Consulting and Core Manufacturing

Top recruiters

• TCS – 9 offers

• Adobe – 5 offers

• Microsoft – 4 offers

• Tata Steel and Silver Consumer Electricals – 5 offers each

Sector-Wise Placements

The table below shows the sector wise summer placements of IIM Ahmedabad 2024

Total 51 New Recruiters

These include BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Salesforce, Roland Berger, UBS, United Breweries (Heineken Group), Welspun Living, Emcure Pharma, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Boult Audio and ReNew Power, some of the major new entrants reflecting IIMA's widening corporate network.

Emphasis on the Student-Recruiter Fit

IIM Ahmedabad retained its distinctive cluster cohort system under which firms are grouped by industry and students may apply to dream firms regardless of having already accepted a firm's offer. This system enhances matching between student preferences and recruiter needs.

Conclusion

IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements 2024 again proved the institute's strong industry connections and students' high employability. Dispite challenging market condition IIMA maintained 100% placements with a substantial rise in new recruiters and diversified job opportunities in consulting, banking, FMCG, technology and manufacturing sectors. The unique cluster cohort structure and fantasy application process ensured a perfect fit between recruiters and students. With over 51 new companies, top global recruiters and more students choosing entrepreneurship, IIM Ahmedabad remains one of India’s most respected and popular management institutes preparing future leaders for businesses around the world.