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IIM Bodh Gaya Latest Update
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IIM Bodh Gaya Ranking 2024: The institute has achieved the 32nd rank in the Government Category of Top B-Schools according to IIRF 2024.
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IIM Bodh Gaya Placements 2024: The average package offered was INR 13.9 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 32.5 LPA.
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IIM Bodh Gaya Summer Internship Placements 2025: The average stipend was INR 75.31K, with a median stipend of INR 60K.
IIM Bodh Gaya, established in 2015, is a prominent management institute that was ranked 33rd among India's top management schools by NIRF in 2024. The institute offers MBA, IPM, and PhD programs in various management disciplines.
Admission to the MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya is based on the CAT exam followed by a Personal Interview, with shortlisting for interviews managed through the CAP process conducted by IIM Kashipur. Additionally, IIM Bodh Gaya conducts a Supplementary Admission Process (SAP). The CAT cutoff for the MBA program is 94 percentile. For IPM admission, the institute accepts JIPMAT scores, with an overall cutoff ranging from 313 to 331.
The MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya has a fee of INR 19.28 Lakhs, excluding the caution deposit. For the 2024 batch, the average salary package was INR 13.9 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 32.5 LPA.
During the recent admissions cycle, a total of 112,821 general category candidates chose IIM Bodh Gaya as their CAT preference. Out of these, 10,950 were shortlisted for the PI-WAT round, and 209 candidates received final offers.
IIM Bodh Gaya Highlights
MBA Fees: For the MBA batch of 2024-26, the total fee at IIM Bodh Gaya is INR 19.27 Lakhs, covering all charges. The course fee, excluding deposits, is INR 17.96 Lakhs, reflecting a 5.64% increase from the previous year's fee of INR 17 Lakhs for the MBA batch of 2023-25.
Cutoff: The expected overall cutoff for JIPMAT for IPM admission is between 313 and 331.
Batch Size: The IPM batch size for 2024-29 has expanded from 60 to 1
IIM Bodh Gaya Latest Update
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IIM Bodh Gaya Ranking 2024: The institute has achieved the 32nd rank in the Government Category of Top B-Schools according to IIRF 2024.
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IIM Bodh Gaya Placements 2024: The average package offered was INR 13.9 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 32.5 LPA.
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IIM Bodh Gaya Summer Internship Placements 2025: The average stipend was INR 75.31K, with a median stipend of INR 60K.
IIM Bodh Gaya, established in 2015, is a prominent management institute that was ranked 33rd among India's top management schools by NIRF in 2024. The institute offers MBA, IPM, and PhD programs in various management disciplines.
Admission to the MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya is based on the CAT exam followed by a Personal Interview, with shortlisting for interviews managed through the CAP process conducted by IIM Kashipur. Additionally, IIM Bodh Gaya conducts a Supplementary Admission Process (SAP). The CAT cutoff for the MBA program is 94 percentile. For IPM admission, the institute accepts JIPMAT scores, with an overall cutoff ranging from 313 to 331.
The MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya has a fee of INR 19.28 Lakhs, excluding the caution deposit. For the 2024 batch, the average salary package was INR 13.9 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 32.5 LPA.
During the recent admissions cycle, a total of 112,821 general category candidates chose IIM Bodh Gaya as their CAT preference. Out of these, 10,950 were shortlisted for the PI-WAT round, and 209 candidates received final offers.
IIM Bodh Gaya Highlights
MBA Fees: For the MBA batch of 2024-26, the total fee at IIM Bodh Gaya is INR 19.27 Lakhs, covering all charges. The course fee, excluding deposits, is INR 17.96 Lakhs, reflecting a 5.64% increase from the previous year's fee of INR 17 Lakhs for the MBA batch of 2023-25.
Cutoff: The expected overall cutoff for JIPMAT for IPM admission is between 313 and 331.
Batch Size: The IPM batch size for 2024-29 has expanded from 60 to 120 students.
Placements 2024: The MBA batch of 2022-24 achieved a 100% placement rate, with the average package at INR 13.9 LPA and the highest package at INR 32.5 LPA.
Internship Placement 2025: The summer internships for the MBA batch of 2023-25 have concluded, with an average stipend of INR 75.31K and a median stipend of INR 60K for a two-month period.
IIM Bodh Gaya Important Dates
| BA Events | Tentative Dates |
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| Last Date for Filling CAP 2025 Application Form | January 31, 2025 |
| Personal Interview - Phase 1 for CAP 2025 | February 15 - 20, 2025 |
| Personal Interview - Phase 2 for CAP 2025 | February 22 - 27, 2025 |
| Personal Interview - Phase 3 for CAP 2025 | March 8 - 15, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register for SAP 2025 | February 16, 2025 |
| Results Declared | May 11, 2025 |
| Last Date of Admission Offer | July 01, 2025 |
| Commencement of Program | July 2025 |
IIM Bodh Gaya Courses
IIM Bodh Gaya is renowned for its MBA program and also offers a range of other courses including MBA-DBM, MBA-HHM, IPM, and PhD. Here are some highlights of the courses offered by IIM Bodh Gaya:
| Courses | Program Details |
|---|---|
| MBA/ MBA-DBM/ MBA-HHM | Intake: 300 (MBA), 90 (MBA-DBM), 90 (MBA-HHM) Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks. Selection Criteria: CAT + Personal Interview + Profile score |
| IPM | Intake: 120 Eligibility: 10+2 with 60% marks. Selection Criteria: JIPMAT |
| Ph.D. | Eligibility: Master’s degree/ Integrated Master’s degree/ Professional Qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with 60% marks (OR) 4-year Bachelor’s degree with 65% marks + Age not above 40. Selection Criteria: CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR) + Personal Interview |
IIM Bodh Gaya Fees
Post Graduate Program in Management
MBA Admission 2025–27 | 11th Batch
MBA Fee Structure for the 2025–27 Batch
The total program fee for the MBA 2025–27 batch at IIM Bodh Gaya is ₹17,96,000, divided equally across two academic years. Below is the detailed term-wise and component-wise fee breakdown:
| Fee Component | Term I | Term II | Term III | Term IV | Term V | Term VI |
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| Tuition Fee | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
| Hostel Rent | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| Academic Charges* | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Admission Fee | ₹15,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Annual Registration Fee | ₹6,000 | — | — | ₹6,000 | — | — |
| Student Activity Fee | — | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | — |
| Career Development Fee | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Alumni Activity Fee | — | — | — | — | — | ₹5,000 |
| Convocation Fee | — | — | — | — | — | ₹10,000 |
| Term Total | ₹3,10,000 | ₹2,94,000 | ₹2,94,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹2,94,000 | ₹3,04,000 |
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Total Year-wise Fee:
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Year 1: ₹8,98,000
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Year 2: ₹8,98,000
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Total Program Fee: ₹17,96,000
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Additional Charges:
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Caution Deposit: ₹25,000 (Refundable; payable with Term I fee)
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Mess & Laundry Deposit:
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₹26,000 in Term I
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₹21,000 for each of the remaining terms (subject to variation based on vendor charges)
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Balance will be adjusted/refunded after program completion
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Note: Medical insurance will be provided by the institute.
*Academic Charges include access to computer labs and IT services, library resources, journal and database subscriptions, textbooks, course materials, case studies, and more.
Post Graduate Program in Management (MBA-DBM)
Admission 2025–27 | 3rd Batch
MBA-DBM Fee Structure for the 2025–27 Batch
The total fee for the MBA in Digital and Business Management (MBA-DBM) program at IIM Bodh Gaya for the 2025–27 batch is ₹16,70,000, spread equally over two academic years. The detailed term-wise breakdown is as follows:
| Fee Component | Term I | Term II | Term III | Term IV | Term V | Term VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
| Hostel Rent | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Academic Charges* | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Admission Fee | ₹15,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Annual Registration Fee | ₹6,000 | — | — | ₹6,000 | — | — |
| Student Activity Fee | — | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | — |
| Career Development Fee | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Alumni Activity Fee | — | — | — | — | — | ₹5,000 |
| Convocation Fee | — | — | — | — | — | ₹10,000 |
| Term Total | ₹2,89,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,79,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,83,000 |
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Year-wise Total:
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Year 1: ₹8,35,000
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Year 2: ₹8,35,000
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Total Program Fee: ₹16,70,000
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Additional Charges:
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Caution Deposit: ₹25,000 (Refundable; payable with Term I fee)
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Mess & Laundry Deposit:
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₹26,000 in Term I
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₹21,000 in each subsequent term (subject to vendor charges)
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Remaining balance to be adjusted or refunded upon program completion
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Note: Medical insurance will be provided by the institute.
*Academic Charges include services such as computer labs, IT facilities, library access, journal and database subscriptions, textbooks, course materials, case studies, and more.
Post Graduate Program in Management (MBA-HHM)
Admission 2025–27 | 3rd Batch
MBA-HHM Fee Structure for the 2025–27 Batch
The total fee for the MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM) program at IIM Bodh Gaya for the 2025–27 batch is ₹16,70,000, split evenly across the two academic years. Below is the detailed term-wise and component-wise breakdown:
| Fee Component | Term I | Term II | Term III | Term IV | Term V | Term VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
| Hostel Rent | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Academic Charges* | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Admission Fee | ₹15,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Annual Registration Fee | ₹6,000 | — | — | ₹6,000 | — | — |
| Student Activity Fee | — | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | — |
| Career Development Fee | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Alumni Activity Fee | — | — | — | — | — | ₹5,000 |
| Convocation Fee | — | — | — | — | — | ₹10,000 |
| Term Total | ₹2,89,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,79,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,83,000 |
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Year-wise Total:
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Year 1: ₹8,35,000
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Year 2: ₹8,35,000
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Total Program Fee: ₹16,70,000
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Additional Charges:
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Caution Deposit: ₹25,000 (Refundable; payable with Term I)
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Mess & Laundry Deposit:
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₹26,000 in Term I
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₹21,000 for each following term (subject to change based on vendor charges)
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Any remaining balance will be adjusted/refunded along with the caution deposit after program completion
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Note: Medical insurance coverage will be provided by the institute.
*Academic Charges cover access to computer labs, IT services, library, journal and database subscriptions, textbooks, course materials, compendiums, case studies, and other academic resources.
IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2025
The admission process for IIM Bodh Gaya is outlined below:
IIM Bodh Gaya Admission Stages:
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Register for CAT: Candidates must register for the CAT exam and include IIM Bodh Gaya as one of their preferences.
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CAT Examination: Take the CAT exam and meet the minimum cutoff percentile.
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Shortlisting for PI through CAP and SAP: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on their CAT percentile through the CAP and SAP processes.
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Personal Interview: Those who meet the minimum cutoff for CAP 2025 or SAP 2025 will be invited for a personal interview.
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Final Merit List: The final merit list will be created based on the CAT score, PI performance, academic background, work experience, and gender diversity.
The table below shows the admission stats for MBA batch 2023-25:
| Category | No. of Candidate Selected IIM Bodh Gaya | Candidate Selected for WAT/ PI |
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| General | 112821 | 10950 |
| EWS | 8608 | 2402 |
| NC-OBC | 30060 | 5982 |
| SC | 13742 | 3580 |
| ST | 3499 | 1030 |
| PWD | 687 | 267 |
The Waitlist candidates for admission into MBA batch 2023-25
| Category | No. of Students |
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| General | 159/ 111 |
| EWS | 68/12 |
| NC-OBC | 210/ 29 |
| SC | 101/ 20 |
| ST | 35/ NA |
| PWD | NA |
The class composition of MBA batch 2023-25
| Category | No. of Students |
|---|---|
| General | 123 |
| EWS | 32 |
| NC-OBC | 83 |
| SC | 49 |
| ST | 13 |
| PWD | 0 |
IIM Bodh Gaya Cut-off 2024
The expected overall JIPMAT cutoff for admission to the IPM program is between 331 and 313 for the general category. For the MBA program, the overall CAT cutoff is set at the 94th percentile.
IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Cutoff 2024 (Expected):
The sectional cutoff for JIPMAT 2023 is detailed in the table below:
| Category | QA | DI | VA |
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| General | 35 | 65 | 85 |
| EWS | 25 | 60 | 70 |
| NC-OBC | 25 | 60 | 70 |
| SC | 20 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 15 | 45 | 50 |
| PwD | 15 | 45 | 50 |
The overall JIPMAT cutoff, based on various confirmed lists released in 2023, is as follows:
| Category | Cutoff list 1 | Cutoff list 2 | Cutoff list 3 | Cutoff list 4 | Cutoff list 5 | Cutoff list 6 | Cutoff list 7 |
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| General | 331 | 327 | 325 | 323 | 322 | 317 | 313 |
| EWS | 313 | 302 | 301 | 301 | 294 | 294 | 289 |
| NC-OBC | 285 | 269 | 264 | 264 | 261 | 260 | 255 |
| SC | 232 | 217 | 217 | 213 | 213 | 213 | 203 |
| ST | 173 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
| PwD | 160 | 159 | 159 | 159 | 159 | 159 | 159 |
IIM Bodh Gaya CAT Cutoff 2024
The CAT cutoff for IIM Bodh Gaya is set at the 94th percentile overall, with a sectional cutoff of the 73rd percentile. This cutoff will be used to shortlist candidates for the CAP process. The cutoff details for all categories are listed below:
| Category | Overall Percentile | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | Verbal & Reading Comprehension |
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| General | 94 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| EWS | 77 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| SC | 60 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| ST | 40 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
| DAP | 40 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
The cutoff statistics for admission to the MBA batch of 2023-25 are as follows:
| Category | Percentile Cutoff for WAT/ PI | Lowest Composite Score |
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| General | 92 | 55.2/ 44.9 |
| EWS | 70 | 51.44/ 46.9 |
| NC-OBC | 74 | 49.4/ 44.4 |
| SC | 54 | 44.5/ 39 |
| ST | 40 | 30.7/ 36 |
| PWD | 40 | All |
IIM Bodh Gaya Placements 2024
The 2024 placements at IIM Bodh Gaya have been completed with a 100% placement rate. There has been a decline in both the average and highest packages compared to previous years. The highlights of the 2024 placements are as follows:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
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| Placement Rate | 100% |
| Students Participated | 266 |
| Total Recruiters | 120 |
| Highest Package | INR 32.5 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 13.9 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 13.5 LPA |
Over the years, IIM Bodh Gaya has demonstrated commendable placement performance, with the average package steadily increasing each year. However, in 2024, the average package has decreased by 11.35% compared to the previous year.
ROI Analysis – Over the Years
- Total Fees for 2024: INR 19.27 Lakhs
- Average Package 2024: INR 13.9 LPA
- ROI: 72.1%
IIM Bodh Gaya Summer Internship 2025
The summer internship details for the MBA batch 2023-25 have been released, and the statistics are as follows:
- Batch Size: 302
- Average Stipend: INR 75,318
- Median Stipend: INR 60,000
IIM Bodh Gaya Ranking 2024
IIM Bodh Gaya is ranked 33rd by NIRF 2024 among the top management institutes in India. The institute was not listed among the top 100 colleges in the previous year. The rankings for IIM Bodh Gaya are detailed below:
| Ranking Body | Year | Category | Rank |
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| NIRF | 2024 | Management | 33 |
| IIRF | 2024 | Govt. B-Schools | 32 |
| Business Today Ranking | 2023 | B-Schools | 46 |
| Business Today Ranking | 2023 | Executive MBA | 15 |
Life at IIM Bodh Gaya
Presently, IIM Bodh Gaya operates from its temporary campus. The construction of the permanent campus is currently underway and is anticipated to be completed by March 2023. The temporary campus offers a serene environment, characterised by a beautiful and pollution-free atmosphere. It houses facilities such as the Academic Block, sports activities area, hostels, mess, and more.
IIM Bodh Gaya Hostel - The hostel at IIM BG consists of three distinct sections named Aryabhatta, Bhaskara, and Gargi Girls Hostel. These co-ed hostels typically provide single-occupancy rooms. Gargi Girls Hostel, for instance, features three floors, each containing 30 rooms available for both single and double allotments. The rooms are well-lit, ventilated, and come equipped with beds, mattresses, study tables, chairs, and cupboards.
IIM Bodh Gaya FAQs
Q. What is the anticipated batch size for the MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya?
A. IIM Bodh Gaya is projected to admit 300 students into its MBA program. For the MBA-DBM and MBA-HHM programs, the intake is set at 90 students each.
Q. What is the fee structure for the MBA program at IIM BG?
A. The total fee for the MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya is INR 19.27 Lakhs, which covers all expenses except the caution deposit.
Q. What are the PGP courses available at IIM BG?
A. Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya offers three PGP courses:
- Master in Business Administration
- Master in Business Administration - Digital Business Management
- Master in Business Administration - Hospital & Healthcare Management
Q. What is the highest package offered at IIM Bodh Gaya?
A. The highest package recorded during the 2024 placement drive at IIM Bodh Gaya was INR 32.5 LPA.
Q. What is the CAT cut-off for admission to IIM BG?
A. The CAT 2023 cut-off for admission is an overall percentile of 94, with a sectional cut-off of 73 percentile.
Q. Where does IIM Bodh Gaya rank among the IIMs?
A. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, IIM Bodh Gaya holds the 33rd position among the top management institutes in India. It is the last-ranked IIM among the top 100 NIRF colleges.
Q. Is it mandatory for IPM Bodh Gaya students to stay at the hostel?
A. Yes, it is compulsory for IPM students at Bodh Gaya to reside in the hostel as the program is residential.
Q. Is the difficulty level of JIPMAT similar to CAT?
A. The JIPMAT syllabus is akin to CAT, but its difficulty level is slightly lower, falling more in the intermediate range.
Q. What is the total marks for JIPMAT?
A. JIPMAT comprises 100 questions, each carrying 4 marks. Therefore, the exam is scored out of a total of 400 marks.
Q. What are the hostel facilities like at IIM Bodh Gaya?
A. IIM Bodh Gaya has three hostels, each with a capacity of 100 students. These co-ed hostels provide single-occupancy rooms equipped with amenities such as a table with a locker, bed, mattress, shelves, and curtains. The rooms are regularly cleaned, and laundry services with washing machines are available on campus.
Q. How are the sports facilities at IIM Bodh Gaya?
A. IIM Bodhgaya offers sports facilities including a gymnasium, basketball court, badminton court, and other indoor sports amenities. There is also a fully-fledged stadium under construction. Additionally, the institute has a Mindfulness center named Samatvam.
Q. What is the admission process at IIM Bodh Gaya?
A. Admission to the MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya is based on the CAT exam, followed by a Personal Interview.
Q. Does Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya provide scholarships?
A: Yes, IIM Bodh Gaya offers government scholarships for students belonging to the ST/SC category. Additionally, the institute provides scholarships based on merit for eligible students.
