How to Get into IIM-A PGPX Program | A Detailed Application Analysis [2020-2021]

Applying to the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad this year?

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Watch this video to understand what it takes to get into the IIM-A Business School.

This video will guide you on how to approach your MBA application. CrackVerbal CEO and MBA Expert Arun Jagannathan will walk you through the MBA application process and talk about the key points to focus while writing your Application Essays for IIM-A.

The IIM-A application process is a bit different from other B-schools.

The selection process for the PGPX 2025-2026 batch is a two-stage process. In the first stage, the candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview from among the candidates who have applied to the program and who satisfy the eligibility criteria required by them

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be asked to submit two-three essays – the topics of which will be announced along with the shortlisting for personal interviews. However, successful candidates are required to give details of three references.

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NOTE: These are sample essay topics, You might not get the same set of essays.

Essay 1 :
Why do you want to do an MBA during these uncertain times? How does that align with your future career goals? Please speculate on your five and ten-year post MBA career trajectory?
Word limit 1000

Essay 2 :
What is so special about you that professors and peers would like to have you in the class?
Word limit 500

Essay 3 :
Do you have anything special that you would want the Admissions Committee to know? Word limit 500