Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    IIM Ahmedabad Opens Admissions for Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives (Batch 2)
    • Articles
    • IIM Ahmedabad Opens Admissions for Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives (Batch 2)

    IIM Ahmedabad Opens Admissions for Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives (Batch 2)

    Team Careers360Updated on 27 Aug 2026, 05:56 PM IST

    As organisations increasingly recognise the importance of diverse leadership, the need for structured leadership development for women professionals has become more important than ever. While more women are taking on leadership responsibilities across industries, representation at senior management and boardroom levels continues to remain limited. Organisations today aim to bridge this gap by empowering women leaders with strategic thinking, business acumen, and leadership capabilities required to lead organisations through an evolving business environment.

    IIM Ahmedabad Opens Admissions for Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives (Batch 2)
    IIM Ahmedabad Opens Admissions for Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives (Batch 2)

    The programme aims to equip experienced women professionals with strategic leadership capabilities to prepare for senior leadership and boardroom roles.

    Addressing this need, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), in collaboration with Jaro Education, has announced admissions for Batch 2 of the Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives. Designed for experienced women professionals and entrepreneurs, the 6–7-month blended learning programme aims to equip participants with appropriate strategy tools, a growth-oriented strategic mindset, and strong networks that will enable them to navigate workplace challenges and achieve top leadership positions in organisations.

    Expressing her views on the programme, Prof. Chitra Singla, Faculty Co-chair, Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives, IIM Ahmedabad, said: “Women leaders today are expected to navigate increasingly complex business environments while driving strategic decision-making and organisational growth. The Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives has been designed to help participants strengthen these capabilities through contemporary management perspectives, practical learning, and peer engagement, enabling them to prepare for larger leadership responsibilities.”

    Manav Rachna-MBA Admissions 2026

    Recognized as Category-1 Deemed to be University by UGC | 41,000 + Alumni Imprints Globally | Students from over 20+ countries

    Mahindra University | Admissions 2026

    4000+ Placements to date | 6000+ Students | Advanced applied research, patents, and partnerships

    The programme follows a blended learning approach that combines academic learning with practical application, enabling participants to immediately apply strategic concepts and leadership frameworks within their professional roles.

    The curriculum is organised into three core modules: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, and Strategic Facilitators, covering areas such as strategy formulation and implementation, financial acumen, behavioural strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in strategy formulation, stakeholder management, scenario planning, negotiation, conflict management, strategic communication, storytelling, and skills to build personal branding. Participants will also explore mentorship, work-life balance, and strategies for navigating gender-related workplace challenges while developing the capabilities required to become effective change leaders and prepare for senior leadership roles.

    Programme Details & Eligibility

    Programme: Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives (Batch 2)

    Duration: 6-7 months

    Mode: Blended Learning (Live Online Weekend Sessions + Two Campus Immersion Modules at IIM Ahmedabad)

    Programme Commencement: November 12, 2026

    Last Date to Apply: October 20, 2026

    Eligibility: Women executives with a graduate degree (10+2+3 or equivalent) and a minimum of five years of work experience after graduation. Women entrepreneurs are also encouraged to apply.

    Programme Fee: Rs 3,00,000 + GST

    Application Fee: Rs 2,000 + GST

    Certifications By Top Providers
    Online MBA
    Via Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
    Corporate Tax Planning
    Via Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata
    Strategic Management
    Via Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
    Online MBA Business Analytics
    Via Centre for Distance and Online Education, Anna University, Chennai
    Digital Marketing
    Via Panjab University, Chandigarh
    Online MBA
    Via Centre for Distance and Online Education, Anna University, Chennai
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe
    University of Essex, Colchester
    Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ
    Northumbria University, Newcastle City Campus
    Sutherland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST
    Oxford Brookes University, Oxford
    Headington Campus Oxford OX3 0BP UK
    Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff
    Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB
    University of Reading, Reading
    Whiteknights PO Box 217 Reading Berkshire RG6 6AH
    Bournemouth University, Bournemouth
    Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

    Questions related to IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA)

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) ?

    With a CAT 2025 percentile of 99.27 and all sectional percentiles above 93, your son has a strong and competitive profile, but calls from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta depend on more than just CAT score.

    For IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT cutoff for the general category is usually very high

    With an NC-OBC category, 85.77 percentile in CAT, a strong 9/9/8 academic profile, and a graduation background in Horticulture, you do have some chances, but they differ significantly between IIM Ahmedabad FABM and IIM Lucknow ABM.

    For IIM Ahmedabad – FABM, the institute usually has a very high CAT percentile

    Yes, if you appear for the CBSE improvement exam as a private candidate and score higher marks, then the latest marksheet will be considered as your valid Class 12th result. For IIM A, B, C and other top IIMs, they look at the final updated marksheet that you present at

    Hey Ramesh! Looking at your profile—10th: 92%, 12th: 93%, Master’s CGPA: 8.3, no work experience, SC category—you have a solid academic record. For top IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta, SC category candidates usually need a CAT percentile of around 92–94 to have a realistic chance at admission. Other IIMs

    Hi Lokendra

    As you are from SC category and also a PWD candidate, your chances of getting a call from IIM A,B,C will be very good at 60 - 65 percentile. The official minimum percentile required for your category (cutoff) is 50 percentile but the safe percentile for getting a