₹2.31 Crore Overseas Offer Sets New IIM Ahmedabad Placement Record in 2026

IIM Ahmedabad placements 2026 have set a new international record, with the maximum earning potential (MEP) reaching USD 243,000, or nearly ₹2.31 crore, for students of the institute’s flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP). The figure is the highest international MEP recorded by IIM Ahmedabad since the Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS) system was introduced in 2011, surpassing the previous record of USD 192,581 set in 2014.

The record international offer was made for a business development role in the information technology sector in Dubai, marking a shift in the profile of some of the highest-paying overseas opportunities available to IIM Ahmedabad graduates. The institute said its MEP calculation includes annual cash salary, one-time cash payments and the total guaranteed cash component.

IIM Ahmedabad Placements 2026 See IT Sector Lead International Pay

The IT sector emerged as the highest-paying sector in IIM Ahmedabad’s international placements in 2026, replacing the stronger presence of sectors such as banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) and consulting in recent years. Of the 392 students who participated in the placement process, six accepted international offers. Four of these placements were in Dubai, while Hong Kong and Japan accounted for one placement each.

Business conglomerates accounted for three of the six international offers, while BFSI, IT and retail companies each made one offer. The figures show that although the number of international placements remained limited, the compensation attached to the highest overseas role reached a new level for the institute.

IIM Ahmedabad Domestic Placements Also Remain Strong

IIM Ahmedabad’s domestic placements for 2026 showed strong pay numbers too. The top MEP in the domestic list was ₹81.6 lakh. The median MEP was ₹36.98 lakh. That median number is also the best the institute has seen in the last five years.

BFSI recruiters made 82 offers, while IT and business conglomerates made 34 offers each. Consumer services accounted for 15 offers. The placement figures indicate continued demand for IIM Ahmedabad graduates across traditional management sectors as well as technology-led roles.

Business Development Roles Rise at IIM Ahmedabad

One of the notable trends in the IIM Ahmedabad placement report 2026 was the sharp increase in business development roles. The number of offers in this category rose to 27 in 2026, compared with only two to five offers annually between 2022 and 2024. The highest international MEP itself was attached to a business development position in the IT sector.

Overall, 182 companies participated in the placement process, offering opportunities across approximately 267 roles. Accenture Strategy made the highest number of offers, including pre-placement offers, at 36, followed by Boston Consulting Group with 33, FinIQ Consulting with 24 and McKinsey & Company with 21. More than 50 new companies also joined IIM Ahmedabad’s lateral and final placement processes during the year.

What the IIM Ahmedabad Placement 2026 Figures Show

The newest placement figures suggest that recruiters are coming from more places. They also show that companies still want management graduates in areas like IT, consulting, BFSI, business development, technology, and consumer services.

IIM Ahmedabad said in its official update that multiple student groups saw a clear jump in the number of offers. These increases were seen in fields such as analytics and IT consulting, fintech, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, plus renewable energy and greentech.

The institute also noted that more placement numbers will come out in a checked report. That report will follow the Indian Placement Reporting Standards, or IPRS.

For anyone watching IIM Ahmedabad placements for 2026, the latest numbers offer a quick view: the international MEP is USD 243,000; the domestic MEP is ₹81.6 lakh; the median MEP is ₹36.98 lakh. These figures reflect the recruitment pattern from the most recent PGP placement round.