IIM Ahmedabad summer placements for the PGP Class of 2028 began with the first recruitment cluster on October 23, 2026, offering more than 85 roles across consulting, investment banking, financial advisory, private equity and other sectors. Leading recruiters included Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Goldman Sachs.
The placement process was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing recruiters to participate both online and in person. The first cluster covered six cohorts, bringing together opportunities across consulting, finance and investment management.
The recruitment exercise marks an important stage for students preparing for summer internships ahead of the next phase of their management education.
Leading Consulting Firms Participate in Cluster 1
Several prominent consulting firms participated in the first cluster, including McKinsey & Company, BCG, Bain & Company, Accenture Strategy, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, Oliver Wyman and L.E.K. Consulting.
The participating cohorts included advisory consulting, management consulting, and transformation and operations consulting. These roles offered students opportunities to explore strategic advisory and business problem-solving assignments across different industries.
The mix of recruiters reflects the range of consulting career paths available to management students during the summer placement process.
Goldman Sachs and Global Banks Join Recruitment
The investment banking and markets cohort featured major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Barclays, Citibank, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank.
The private equity, venture capital and investment management cohort also attracted firms such as Blackstone, Ares Management, Gaja Capital, Multiples Alternate Asset Management and Aquilon Capital.
American Express, Cranmore Partners and Synergy Consulting were among the recruiters participating in the cards and financial advisory cohort.
The breadth of participating organisations provided students with opportunities spanning banking, investment management, financial advisory and alternative investments.
International Internship Opportunities Available
The first cluster also featured international opportunities, highlighting the global reach of recruitment at IIM Ahmedabad. These included roles associated with EY-Parthenon in Singapore and Goldman Sachs and HSBC in Hong Kong.
The institute is scheduled to conduct its second and third summer placement clusters on October 27 and October 30, respectively. These upcoming rounds will continue the recruitment process for the PGP Class of 2028.
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