Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad)
Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Admission to Blended Post Graduate Programme: Business Analytics & AI (BPGP: BA & AI), 2026-28
The programme aims to equip early to mid-career professionals in the business domain with the ability for data-driven decision-making and leadership in a complex environment. The programme enables participants to elevate their career trajectory, lead with analytical insight, and drive innovation in a digitally evolving global economy. For many, it would serve as a launch pad for entrepreneurial ventures and tech-enabled enterprises.
The programme emphasizes business principles as well as analytical methods equally. Blended learning offers flexibility to working professionals to continue working while upskilling themselves. The pedagogy will include a mix of methods such as case studies, lectures, simulations, supervised project work, peer learning, and self-study.
The curriculum is broadly categorized into six Terms:
First year
- Term I: Apply data-driven analytical thinking to solve business problems
- Term II: Integrate data insights across business functions
- Term III: Collaborate effectively and contribute to teams in a data-driven environment
Second year
- Term IV: Lead and innovate with help of data-informed decision making in a global digital economy
- Term V: Uphold ethical standards and stakeholder responsibility in analysing and using data insights
- Term VI: Lead strategic transformation through AI and analytics and conduct applied research and innovation in analytics and AI
First year (Core courses):
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Term I
- Probability & Statistics – I
- Programming for Analytics using R & Python
- Introduction to Data Management
- Introduction to Optimization and Decision Models
- Concepts in Business Analytics & AI
- Introduction to Digital Transformation
- Principles of Economics
- Principles of Finance & Accounting
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Term II
- Linear Regression Models
- Probability & Statistics – II
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) & Data Visualization
- Foundations for Machine-learning and AI
- Principles of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Principles of Business and Corporate Strategy
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Operations Management
- Capstone Project (Initiation)
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Term III
- Advanced Machine Learning and AI
- Time-series Forecasting
- Databases and Data Architecture
- Communication of Analytical Findings to Business-leaders
- Digital Strategies
- Applications of Gen AI, Agentic AI in Business
- Capstone Project (completion)
Second year (Core, Elective courses and Projects):
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Term IV
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Decision-making under Uncertainty and Simulation
- Business Simulation Game
- Elective courses
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Term V
- Elements of Analytics Project Lifecycle and Developing Action Learning Project Proposal
- Ethics and Responsible Usage of Analytics and AI
- Elective courses
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Term VI
- Action Learning Projects in Analytics & AI
- Elective courses
Following are the basic criteria for the application:
Holding at least a bachelor’s degree/CA/CS/ICWA/CMA or equivalent in any discipline, with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA in the terminal degree, awarded by any of the recognized universities.
Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 3-year graduation, as on March 31, 2026. i.e., 10+2+3 years of education plus 3 years of full-time work experience OR Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience, after completion of 4-year graduation, as on March 31, 2026. i.e., 10+2+4 years of education plus 2 years of full-time work experience.
CAT/GMAT/GRE Score taken within the previous 5 years (GMAT Classic/Focus Edition exam scores and GRE exam scores are valid). The test dates shall be not prior to January 01, 2021. Alternatively, applicants can appear for Round-1 IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI scheduled to be held on December 14, 2025.
The students are selected through a rigorous admissions process that includes standardized test scores and personal interviews.
The candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on the standardized (or IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI) test scores. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of IIMA faculty members. The applicants will be selected based on criteria such as analytical ability, quality of work experience and education, and potential for professional success.
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IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI is an online assessment test tailored for candidates who cannot apply with conventional test scores such as those from CAT, GMAT, or GRE. To opt for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI within the application portal,
The Test for BPGP: BA & AI will be conducted at specific exam centres across India. A list of exam centres is available in the application portal.
The format of the Test for BPGP: BA & AI shall be similar to other management aptitude tests. Test for BPGP: BA & AI duration shall be 90 minutes and shall be asked from the below mentioned three sections:
a) Quantitative Aptitude
b) Analytical Reasoning
c) Verbal Aptitude
| Activity |
Round-1 |
Round-2 |
| Application Portal Opens |
October 21, 2025 |
December 09, 2025 |
| Submit the final application with application fees |
December 07, 2025 |
January 18, 2026 |
| Admit Card (only for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI Takers) |
December 11, 2025 |
January 22, 2026 |
| IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI |
December 14, 2025 |
January 25, 2026 |
| Shortlist Announcement |
December 17, 2025 |
January 28, 2026 |
| Interview with IIMA Faculty members (Starting Date) |
December 20, 2025 |
January 31, 2026 |
| Interview with IIMA Faculty members (Ending Date) |
December 28, 2025 |
February 08, 2026 |
| Final Selection |
January 02, 2026 |
February 13, 2026 |
| Payment of First Commitment Fee (INR 1,00,000/- non-refundable) |
January 16, 2026 |
February 27, 2026 |
| Online Academic Orientation |
March 29, 2026 |
March 29, 2026 |
Application fee for CAT/GMAT/GRE: Rs. 2,000/-.
Application fee for IIMA Admission Test for BPGP: BA & AI: Rs. 5,000/-
*The Programme fee excludes the cost of travel and accommodation for the campus modules. The fee will be collected over the course of the programme as per pre-determined installment schedule.
| Particular |
Amount (INR) |
| First Commitment Fee (non-refundable) |
Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| 1st Instalment (March 31, 2026) |
Rs. 3,00,000/- |
| 2nd Instalment (July 31, 2026) |
Rs. 4,00,000/- |
| 3rd Instalment (November 30, 2026) |
Rs. 4,00,000/- |
| 4th Instalment (February 28, 2027) |
Rs. 4,00,000/- |
| 5th Instalment (July 31, 2027) |
Rs. 2,00,000/- |
| 6th Instalment (November 30, 2027) |
Rs. 2,00,000/- |
| Total Programme Fee |
Rs. 20,00,000 |
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