IIM Ahmedabad held its third round of summer placements for students of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) Class of 2027 on November 3 . During this placement round, students were offered more than 90 different job roles across various industries. The event took place in a mix of online and in-person modes, allowing companies to connect with students both virtually and face-to-face.
Summer placements are like internships that students do during their study break. These internships give students practical work experience and a chance to learn about different industries. Often, a successful summer placement can lead to a full-time job offer after graduation. This process is a key part of management education at institutes like IIM Ahmedabad.
Many Job Areas Offered
The placement drive offered jobs in 14 different categories , known as 'cohorts'. These categories covered a wide range of industries, making sure students could find roles that matched their interests and skills. The job categories included:
- Consumer Technology
- Niche Consulting
- Gaming and Sports
- Consumer Electronics
- Enterprise Technology
- Banking & Insurance
- Analytics & IT Consulting
- Core Manufacturing & Infrastructure
- Education Technology
- Renewable Energy & Green Technology
- Social Enterprises & NGO
- Government Enterprises
- Logistics
- Real Estate
- Food & Dairy
Top Companies Participate
Many well-known companies took part in the placements, offering a variety of roles. Here are some of the key companies that recruited students:
| Job Category | Key Companies |
| Enterprise Technology | Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Media.net, Salesforce, Sprinklr |
| Niche Consulting | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) |
| Consumer Technology | Eternal (Zomato Group), Ola |
| Consumer Electronics | Samsung Electronics |
| Infrastructure & Core Manufacturing | Hero MotoCorp, Suzuki Japan, Tata Steel |
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) hired the most students in the Niche Consulting category, showing its strong interest in IIM Ahmedabad talent. In the Enterprise Technology group, top global tech companies like Apple and Microsoft were present.
New Companies Show Trust
A positive sign from these placements was the participation of many companies for the first time. This shows that the industry has high trust and confidence in the students and the training they receive at IIM Ahmedabad. New companies joining the process means more options for students and stronger links between the institute and businesses.
Some of the new recruiters included:
- Hero MotoCorp (Infrastructure & Core Manufacturing)
- SKF India (Infrastructure & Core Manufacturing)
- Eternal (Zomato Group) (Consumer Technology)
- Ultimate Kronos Group (Enterprise Technology)
- Apple (Enterprise Technology)
The large number of job opportunities and the entry of new companies highlight the strong skills of IIM Ahmedabad students. It also shows that the institute continues to be a top choice for employers looking for future leaders in various fields.
