- Cluster 3 concludes with strong industry participation across 14 Cohorts
- Tech, manufacturing, and consulting firms lead hiring; Apple, Hero MotoCorp, and Eternal among first-time recruiters
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, NOV 4
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has successfully concluded its Summer Placement Process for the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) Class of 2027, achieving 100% placements. The third and final cluster, held on Monday, November 3, 2025, featured robust participation from leading firms across 14 diverse cohorts, reflecting continued industry confidence in India’s premier management institute.
Cluster 3 comprised cohorts such as Consumer Technology, Niche Consulting, Gaming & 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, and Food & Dairy. The process was conducted in a hybrid mode, allowing both on-campus and virtual participation.
The final cluster generated over 90 unique roles, spanning technology, consulting, analytics, and emerging sectors like green energy and EdTech. In the Enterprise Technology cohort, major recruiters included Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Media.net, Salesforce, and Sprinklr, while Tata Consultancy Services led hiring in the Niche Consulting space.
The Consumer Technology cohort saw strong participation from Eternal (Zomato Group) and Ola, while Samsung Electronics recruited from the Consumer Electronics segment. The Core Manufacturing & Infrastructure cohort witnessed heightened engagement from Hero MotoCorp, Suzuki Japan, and Tata Steel, marking a significant boost in industrial participation.
Notably, several leading corporations joined the IIMA placement process for the first time, underscoring the institute’s growing relevance to emerging business domains. Hero MotoCorp, SKF India, Eternal (Zomato Group), Ultimate Kronos Group, and Apple were among the prominent first-time recruiters this year.
With the successful completion of Cluster 3, IIM Ahmedabad reaffirmed its position as a top destination for management talent, with full summer internship placement for the 2025–27 batch. The outcomes highlight the institute’s industry-aligned pedagogy, global corporate partnerships, and the versatility of its students across sectors.
