Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Ex-Government Officer Pays ₹74 Lakh to Quit for IIM Ahmedabad
Amit Soni was a government officer who decided to leave his job to study at IIM Ahmedabad.
This decision cost him a lot of money, around ₹74 lakh.
This includes the school fees, living costs, and the money he had to pay to leave his job early.
He also gave up a year's salary and benefits.
Even though it was expensive, he believes it was worth it for his future career.
He shared his story on social media to inspire others to take risks for their growth.
Amit Soni quit his government job as an SSB Assistant Commandant to pursue PGPX at IIM Ahmedabad.
The total cost of his decision was approximately ₹74 lakh, including tuition, living expenses, and opportunity costs.
He paid ₹37.10 lakh for tuition, ₹4.5 lakh for international immersion, ₹2.5 lakh for living expenses, and ₹9.80 lakh as a resignation bond.
The largest cost was the opportunity cost of foregoing a year's salary and benefits, estimated at ₹20 lakh.
Soni believes the decision was worth it for his personal and professional growth.
- Who
- Amit Soni, former SSB Assistant Commandant
- What
- Quit government job to pursue PGPX at IIM Ahmedabad
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India (formerly on Indo-Nepal Border)
- Why
- To prioritize growth over comfort and career advancement
- Name
- Amit Soni
- Former Position
- SSB Assistant Commandant
- Current Program
- Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad
- Total Cost
- ₹74 lakh
- Tuition Fee
- ₹37.10 lakh
- International Immersion Cost
- ₹4.5 lakh
- Living Expenses
- ₹2.5 lakh
- Resignation Bond
- ₹9.80 lakh
- Opportunity Cost (Salary and Benefits)
- ₹20 lakh