The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are a group of 21 public business schools established by the Government of India to provide world-class management education. Admission to IIMs is primarily through the Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by a rigorous selection process involving Written Ability Tests (WAT) and Personal Interviews (PI). IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta are consistently ranked among the top B-schools in India, known for their strong alumni network, industry-aligned curriculum, and exceptional placement records with average packages often exceeding INR 25-30 LPA.