PGPX HSM · 2-Year Residential
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
NIRF Management Rank
IIMA sits at the top of India's B-school ladder
Key numbers
Duration
24 Months
Batch Size
30 Seats
Total Fees
₹28 Lakhs
NIRF Rank
#1
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Preferred Background
Healthcare or pharma background preferred by the admissions committee
Selection Basis
Admission is granted on the basis of entrance exam performance
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships Available
The program is fully residential with on-campus hostel facilities, and IIMA offers scholarships to eligible students to ease the ₹28L fee burden.
The verdict
Good fit
If you want to lead at the intersection of healthcare and business, this IIMA specialization is elite-tier. The ₹28L fee stings, but the NIRF #1 brand, a tiny 30-seat cohort for focused peer learning, and a recruiter list packed with pharma giants like Pfizer, Roche, and Sun Pharma make it a compelling long-term bet.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Top B-school brand (NIRF #1)
- ✓ Pharma / healthcare sector focus
- ✓ Elite recruiter network
Doesn't match
- ✗ High fee outlay without published salary stats
- ✗ Tiny intake means fierce admission competition
- ✗ Prefers candidates with healthcare/pharma background