IIM Ahmedabad Cluster 2 Summer Placements held for PGP Students

In an impressive performance, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad recently concluded its Cluster 2 summer placements. The headline was stolen by Mahindra group, which emerged as the top recruiter for the season. The placements were held exclusively for the PGP students of the prestigious B-school.

Despite the challenging times fuelled by the ongoing pandemic, the placement season witnessed an increase in recruitment figures, reflecting the unwavering faith of corporates in the talent nurtured at IIM Ahmedabad. Major players across various sectors including Mahindra, Aditya Birla Group, and Sahara participated in this round. Considered one of the foremost B-schools of India, IIM Ahmedabad has always been a favourite hunting ground for companies seeking fresh and talented minds.

Top Recruiters

Mahindra Group emerged as the biggest recruiter with a total of 15 offers extended. The conglomerate's faith in the budding managers of IIM Ahmedabad could be seen from the wide spectrum of roles it offered during the placements. Other big names like Reliance Industries, Vedanta, and Flipkart also offered internships to the students in various domains such as sales and marketing, finance, operations, IT, and human resources.

Preparation For Future Challenges

Along with providing the students a much-needed exposure to corporate work culture, the internship period also preps them for the bigger challenges that await them in the near future. It is an apt platform where they learn to implement the management theories studied in classrooms to real-world situations. Many students have turned these internships into full-time job opportunities, making it an integral part of the B-school curriculum.