Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya

College Type
Government
Extablished Year
2015
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IIM Bodh Gaya Campus
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IIM Bodh Gaya has spacious AC class rooms

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Cafeteria is set up to satisfy the day night food requirements of the students 

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IIM Bodh Gaya has Computer Lab, Finance Lab and other key centres of excellence

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Separate Hostels for Boys and Girls are there at IIM Bodh Gaya

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A well equipped Library with Print and digital study material and with remote access is a rich learning resource centre

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A spacious auditorium with large seating capacity is available at IIM Bodh Gaya campus

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A convenience store exists to cater to the daily needs of the students

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Well equipped Gym at IIM Bodh Gaya takes care of students’ fitness

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Medical facilities are provided under the supervision of qualified doctor

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Incubation Centre to promote Entrepreneurship is set up

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IIM Bodh Gaya provides shuttle service to its students, faculty and staff

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Well equipped sports complex with out sports facilities is set up apart from and indoor sports in Hostel blocks

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IIM Bodh Gaya entire campus is Wi Fi enabled

College Ranking
Year
2024
Rank
33
Agency Name
Score TLR
75.08
Score RPC
25.8
Score GO
84.73
Score OI
69.58
Score Perception
21.05
Year
2023
Rank
53
Agency Name
Score TLR
68.45
Score RPC
11.99
Score GO
85.46
Score OI
71.7
Score Perception
28.94
Year
2022
Rank
73
Agency Name
Score TLR
58.92
Score RPC
4.48
Score GO
86.15
Score OI
71.34
Score Perception
24.37
Year
2025
Rank
31
Agency Name
Score TLR
81.53
Score RPC
28.45
Score GO
86.09
Score OI
72.36
Score Perception
22
Year
2024
Rank
40
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Laya
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Wilson
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Yogesh
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Yogesh
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Jha
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IIM Bodh Gaya Students
Function Placement
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Key functions and domains in which IIM Bodh Gaya students were placed include Sales & Marketing, Consulting & Analytics, Finance, HR, PM among others.

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BFSI emerged as the most sought-after sector, with 36 percent of the students opting for the companies in this sector. Sector wise split of IIM Bodh Gaya placements 2024 is shared below:

 

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The wide range of profiles which were offered in IIM Bodhgaya Placement 2023 include Management Trainee, Asstt Manager, Associate Manager, Analyst, Relationship/Development Manager, Sales Manager, Consultant among others.

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Gaya
College Slug
/gayamba/indian-institute-of-management-iim-bodh-gaya
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Autonomous B-school Created by Act of Parliament
College ID
63

MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management (MBA HHM)

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Section
Section Title
College Slug
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Seats
90
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Mode of Study
Duration
24
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MBA-HHM
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IIM Bodh Gaya offers MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management programme. It is a two-year full-time program spread across six terms. The programme provides holistic appreciation of Healthcare and allied industry and covers Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, Health Insurance, Medical device & equipment, health care consulting, digital health. Students have the option to choose from the two tracks of specialization – Health Care Management or Hospital Management. Significant number of programme courses will be delivered by the leaders from the Healthcare Industry. 

Students will get hands on experience during their 4 months internship at the end of year one. The programme is backed by strong industry advisory board comprising senior professions from health care industry.

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Amount
960000
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Amount
251000
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615000
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Admission Process
Admission Process

Application process for MBA Healthcare and Hospital Management admission at IIM Bodh Gaya opens with the start of CAT  registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission at this stage.

Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA Healthcare and Hospital Management program at IIM Bodh Gaya is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Bodh Gaya is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round or IIM Bodh Gaya SAP round

In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Bodh Gaya admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Bodh Gaya prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:

The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs. Candidates Not qualifying for CAP round are given the opportunity to register for SAP (Supplementary Admission Process) which is also PI round for IIM Bodh Gaya and get shortlisted at reduced CAT score.  
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme   
In addition to the Common Admission Process, IIM Bodh Gaya will conduct an additional Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) for candidates who meet IIM Bodh Gaya PI shortlisting criteria but do not meet the CAP cut off criteria. Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) is conducted by IIM Bodh Gaya and two other CAP participating third generation IIMs for the candidates who have not been shortlisted and have not been able to participate in Common Admission Process (CAP). The shortlisting criteria for SAP have a lower CAT cut off (91%ile in 2024) than applied for CAP round (94%ile in 2024).
After the PI round, IIM Bodh Gaya will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Bodh Gaya to successful candidates. 
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date

Curriculum

The MBA Healthcare and Hospital Management programme at IIM Bodh Gaya consists of a total of minimum 108 credits. In the first year, students will undergo the core courses. In the second year, students can choose elective courses from two tracks of specialization i.e. “Hospital Management” and “Healthcare Management.”  

The “Hospital Management” track covers courses related to management/ administration of various functions in hospitals and allied areas. The “Healthcare Management” track covers courses related to public health, health insurance and pharmaceuticals. 

In addition, students will choose general electives courses from different management domains such as HR, Marketing, IT, Finance, Operations & General Management. At the end of first year, students will undergo an industry immersion for an extended duration of 4 months. Students will be involved in the community project in the 5th term during which they will conduct a field study to understand various public health issues and effectiveness of public health schemes run by the government.

How to Apply Title
How to Apply
How to Apply Description

Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Healthcare and Hospital Management and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Bodh Gaya admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Bodh Gaya as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Bodh Gaya website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Bodh Gaya admission.

Eligibility
Eligibility Title
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Description
  • IIM Bodh Gaya 2 years full time MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
Eligibility Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
Exams and Cutoff
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Score
94
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Batch Year
2024
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13.90 LPA
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13.50 LPA
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32.50 LPA
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100
Batch Year
2023
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16.00 LPA
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15.25 LPA
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48.58 LPA
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100
Batch Year
2022
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12.00 LPA
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11.68 LPA
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23.83 LPA
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100
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MBA-HHM
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0
Entrance Exam Score
On
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On
Personal Interview (PI)
On
Work Experience
On
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Off
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Off
Total fees
Rs.18,26,000 Lakhs
Program ID
132

MBA Digital Business Management (MBA DBM)

Course
Section
Section Title
College Slug
/gayamba/indian-institute-of-management-iim-bodh-gaya/mba-dbm
Seats
90
Grade
Mode of Study
Duration
24
Duration Time
Display Order
13
Tab Name
MBA-DBM
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Highlight

IIM Bodh Gaya has developed a two-year full-time residential state-of-the-art MBA program on Digital Business Management. This program aims to build business graduates who will be experts in domain-specific tracks such as analytics, fintech, digital marketing and management consulting in digital business. The innovative course curriculum has been co-designed with some top IT and analytics firms. The students will be trained by IIMBG faculty and industry experts on courses such as digital strategy, digital business models, and state-of-the-art analytical tools and techniques related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Fintech Technologies, Digital Marketing, and HR Analytics to name a few. In the digital transformation era, where traditional business processes are being digitally transformed, the industry-ready business professionals from the digital MBA course will have a higher competitive advantage over the general MBA programs in the coming years.

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Currency
Amount
960000
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Amount
251000
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Amount
615000
Admission Process Title
Admission Process
Admission Process

Application process for MBA Digital Business Management admission at IIM Bodh Gaya opens with the start of CAT  registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission at this stage.

Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA Digital Business Management program at IIM Bodh Gaya is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Bodh Gaya is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round or IIM Bodh Gaya SAP round

In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Bodh Gaya admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Bodh Gaya prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:

The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs. Candidates Not qualifying for CAP round are given the opportunity to register for SAP (Supplementary Admission Process) which is also PI round for IIM Bodh Gaya and get shortlisted at reduced CAT score.  
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme   
In addition to the Common Admission Process, IIM Bodh Gaya will conduct an additional Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) for candidates who meet IIM Bodh Gaya PI shortlisting criteria but do not meet the CAP cut off criteria. Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) is conducted by IIM Bodh Gaya and two other CAP participating third generation IIMs for the candidates who have not been shortlisted and have not been able to participate in Common Admission Process (CAP). The shortlisting criteria for SAP have a lower CAT cut off (91%ile in 2024) than applied for CAP round (94%ile in 2024) .
After the PI round, IIM Bodh Gaya will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Bodh Gaya to successful candidates. 
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date

Curriculum

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Digital Business Management curriculum is co-designed by industry experts. The industry subject-matter experts vet the course contents to suit the current industry requirements. The graduates will be ready-to-deploy industry professionals, specially trained to lead a techno-functional managerial role across industry verticals. 

The students have to go for intensive 4-month industry internship program where students will be actively participating in live project(s) implementation. The programme offers an optional 21-Days immersive learning module at a foreign institute will help the students to gain global exposure and develop cross-cultural competency to thrive in new age business. 

The Specializations in the 2nd year of the program have been categorized into industry tracks such as Data Analytics & Decision Sciences, Digital Marketing & Business Development, Fintech and Strategy & Consulting for Digital Business Management.

Each participant has to complete a total of minimum 108 credits (1080 contact hours) to be eligible for getting the degree. Out the 108 credits, core courses constitute 54 credits in the year-1, specialization tracks constitute 48 credits and practice/industry immersion track constitutes 06 credits. The optional 21-Days immersive learning module at a foreign institute comprises of 3  credits.

How to Apply Title
How to Apply
How to Apply Description

Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Digital Business Management and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Bodh Gaya admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Bodh Gaya as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Bodh Gaya website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Bodh Gaya admission.
 

Eligibility
Eligibility Title
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Description

IIM Bodh Gaya 2 years full time MBA Digital Business Management Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. 
The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting. 
Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
 

Eligibility Education Requirements
Candidates appearing for the final year of the bachelor’s degree/equivalent
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94
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MBA-DBM
Exam Accepted
Average Salary
0
Entrance Exam Score
On
Academic Performance
On
Personal Interview (PI)
On
Work Experience
On
WAT
Off
Others
On
Total fees
0
Program ID
131

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Course
Section
Section Title
College Slug
/gayamba/indian-institute-of-management-iim-bodh-gaya/mba
Seats
300
Grade
Mode of Study
Duration
24
Duration Time
Display Order
11
Tab Name
MBA
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IIM Bodh Gaya 2 years full time residential MBA is the flagship management programme of the institute. IIM Bodh Gaya MBA programme is designed to enhance students with a strong awareness and knowledge about the socio-economic environment both at national and global level. The objective is to bring into being a Global Manager not only with strong analytical and decision making skills but an overall personality with socially enviable values and ethics. To achieve the aforesaid objective, the course curriculum is designed to use a range of audio-visual based teaching methodologies like case studies, real life problem solving exercises, role-play, group discussion and computer simulation based contents. 

The subjects taught as part of the compulsory and elective courses in the MBA programme endows students with a strong foundation in management education. Compulsory core courses are intended to envelop the key concepts, analytical skills and latest tools & technologies employed in foremost business areas as well as innovation-led strategy targeted across disciplines.

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960000
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377000
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615000
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Admission Process
Admission Process

Application process for MBA admission at IIM Bodh Gaya opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission at this stage.

Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Bodh Gaya is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Bodh Gaya is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round or IIM Bodh Gaya SAP round

In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Bodh Gaya admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Bodh Gaya prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:

The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs. Candidates Not qualifying for CAP round are given the opportunity to register for SAP (Supplementary Admission Process) which is also PI round for IIM Bodh Gaya and get shortlisted at reduced CAT score.  
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme   
In addition to the Common Admission Process, IIM Bodh Gaya will conduct an additional Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) for candidates who meet IIM Bodh Gaya PI shortlisting criteria but do not meet the CAP cut off criteria. Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) is conducted by IIM Bodh Gaya and two other CAP participating third generation IIMs for the candidates who have not been shortlisted and have not been able to participate in Common Admission Process (CAP). The shortlisting criteria for SAP have a lower CAT cut off (91%ile in 2024) than applied for CAP round (94%ile in 2024) .
After the PI round, IIM Bodh Gaya will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Bodh Gaya to successful candidates. 
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date

Curriculum

IIM Bodh Gaya fosters a culture and curriculum with the sole purpose to create socially responsible managers and mature leaders. IIM Bodh Gaya has a dynamic curriculum in consonance with academics and industry experts to provide the students with the opportunities to master new skills and explore diverse perspectives. Apart from the conventional classroom setup, IIM Bodh Gaya lays emphasis on practical learning with case studies, sessions with industry experts, live projects.  

IIM Bodh Gaya 2 year MBA Programme curriculum has been divided into three segments – Core Courses in the First Year; Summer internship in organizations for a period of 8 weeks; and Elective Courses in the Second Year. An academic year consists of three terms, each terms spanning across 11 to 13 weeks. The curriculum requirements are assessed in terms of Course Credit points.

The first year of MBA programme covers the core courses and is followed by summer internship of 8 weeks in the industry for experiential learning. The second year of MBA programme covers the electives and specialization course.

IIM Bodh Gaya offers MBA specializations in the areas of Finance & Accounting; Marketing; Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques; Information Technology Systems & Analytics; Organizational Behavious & Human Resources Management; Strategy & General Management; Economics; Business Communication

How to Apply Title
How to Apply
How to Apply Description

Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Bodh Gaya MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Bodh Gaya admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Bodh Gaya as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Bodh Gaya website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Bodh Gaya admission.

Eligibility
Eligibility Title
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Description
  • IIM Bodh Gaya 2 years full time MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
     
Eligibility Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
Exams and Cutoff
Exam
Score
94
Percentile(%)
Selection Process
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50
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14
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16
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20
Important dates
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Batch Year
2024
Salary term available
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Total fees
1390000
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1350000
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3250000
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100
Batch Year
2023
Salary term available
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1600000
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1525000
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4858000
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100
Batch Year
2022
Salary term available
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1200000
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1168000
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2383000
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100
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On
Short Name for Sections Menu
MBA
Exam Accepted
Average Salary
0
Entrance Exam Score
On
Academic Performance
On
Personal Interview (PI)
On
Work Experience
On
WAT
Off
Others
Off
Total fees
Rs.19,52,000 Lakhs
Program ID
127

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Section
Section Title
College Slug
/gayamba/indian-institute-of-management-iim-bodh-gaya/phd-in-management
Seats
10
Grade
Mode of Study
Duration
48
Duration Time
Display Order
15
Tab Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Application Status
Highlight

PhD is the Doctoral Programme in Management at IIM Bodh Gaya. It is a full-time residential programme of four years. Inaugurated in the year 2020, The Ph.D. Programme of IIM Bodhgaya is a relatively new programme. Despite being in its nascent stage, the programme has managed to make significant strides forward and is constantly evolving in accordance with IIM Bodh Gaya vision and objective to assist the institute in becoming an international centre of excellence in management education. On successful completion of the programme, a student will be awarded the title of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). 

The programme aims to foster high-quality researchers, innovative thinkers, and touchstone academics. The programme offers the chance to delve into multidisciplinary research in the domain of management education. Its purpose is to imbue learners with the necessary analytical and research skills required for a career in academics, management, and industry. In this spirit, the programme is run within an academically poignant environment that aid research scholars hone their intellectual tendencies. The programme also aims at producing excellence in publishing high standard research output. The Ph.D. at IIM Bodh Gaya combines professional attributes with ethical characteristics.

Fees Component
Admission Process Title
Admission Process
Admission Process

Eligible candidate should submit application online. A candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas

IIM Bodh Gaya’s Ph.D. program admission is offered to the individuals with exceptional academic background, strong motivation, and discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at international level. It is expected that research students will come from a variety of disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering. Applicants are evaluated on their past academic achievements, motivation and preparation for the programme, letters of recommendation, scores on standard tests, and a personal interview with the faculty. Step by Step process for IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission is as below:

  • Submit application with required documents
  • Take relevant Admission Entrance Test CAT/GATE/GRE/ GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) to apply in the relevant area of specialization.
  • The candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the entrance exams. The minimum overall cut off is 80 percentile and minimum sectional cut off is 70 percentile.  
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called to IIM Bodh Gaya for a personal interview for final selection. The PI process will be of two stages. The first stage will be of qualifying nature. Those who will qualify in the first stage, will be asked to appear in the second stage of the process. In the second stage, the selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. The committee will look into a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments, research interest, research aptitude
  • Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview & Research Aptitude (second stage of PI), Academic Qualification and Relevant Work Experience.
  • Successful candidates will receive offers by May end of that year
  • A candidate receiving admission offer from IIM Bodh Gaya and accepting the offer within the stipulated date needs to send the commitment fee of Rs. 30,000 (The date of submission will be mentioned in admission offer letter) along with Offer Acceptance Form. The commitment fee will be adjusted against the caution/security deposit.

 

Curriculum

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) offered at IIM Bodh Gaya is a 3 years full-time doctoral programme that offers research scholars opportunities for advanced studies and research in different areas of Management. 

Key areas of specialization are Marketing, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology Systems and Analytics, Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques, Organizational Behavious and Human Resource Management, Humanities and Liberal Arts (Business Communication), Strategy and Entrepreneurship

IIM Bodh Gaya PhD programme aims to prepare research scholars for careers in teaching and research in management studies, for careers in the academic institutions and in other related disciplines and organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities. The Programme offers its research scholars a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality intra-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary research. Candidate with post-graduation degree can complete Ph.D. in 3 years time.
 

How to Apply Title
How to Apply
How to Apply Description
  • Apply online
  • A candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas  
  • Relevant Test Scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/JRF should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form
  • Required documents to be enclosed are Self-attested copies of Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Self-attested copies of mark sheets or transcripts of grades obtained in Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Transcripts in languages other than Hindi and English must be submitted along with certified translations; Two references with their contact details and Email IDs from academicians who have taught the candidate or with whom the candidate has worked closely on scholarly work. Self-attested Copies of Work Experience Certificate (if any); Self-attested Copies of Caste Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of DAP Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of EWS Certificate (if applicable)
     
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IIM Bodh Gaya Eligibility criteria for PhD admission are:

Academics: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications to apply for IIM Bodh Gaya’s doctoral programme: Master’s degree in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade point average, or Professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, CS with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade point average, or Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent, or Four Year/Eight Semester Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech./ B. Arch.) with at least 65 percent or equivalent
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT). Alternatively, those who have qualified GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. The exam must have been taken during last three years.
Citizenship Requirement: Admission to the programme is open to Indian citizens only
Exemptions: Candidates who have already passed two year fulltime PGP completed in last 5 years from IIMs with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score and can apply directly. 
Age Limit: Candidate must not be more than 40 years 

 

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Selection Process
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IIM Bodh Gaya’s Ph.D. program admission is offered to the individuals with exceptional academic background, strong motivation, and discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at international level. It is expected that research students will come from a variety of disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering. Applicants are evaluated on their past academic achievements, motivation and preparation for the programme, letters of recommendation, scores on standard tests, and a personal interview with the faculty. Step by Step process for IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission is as below:

Submit application with required documents
Take relevant Admission Entrance Test CAT/GATE/GRE/ GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) to apply in the relevant area of specialization.
The candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the entrance exams. The minimum overall cut off is 80 percentile and minimum sectional cut off is 70 percentile.  
Shortlisted candidates will be called to IIM Bodh Gaya for a personal interview for final selection. The PI process will be of two stages. The first stage will be of qualifying nature. Those who will qualify in the first stage, will be asked to appear in the second stage of the process. In the second stage, the selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. The committee will look into a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments, research interest, research aptitude
Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview & Research Aptitude (second stage of PI), Academic Qualification and Relevant Work Experience. 
Successful candidates will receive offers by May end of that year
A candidate receiving admission offer from IIM Bodh Gaya and accepting the offer within the stipulated date needs to send the commitment fee of Rs. 30,000 (The date of submission will be mentioned in admission offer letter) along with Offer Acceptance Form. The commitment fee will be adjusted against the caution/security deposit. 

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Scholarships

IIM Bodh Gaya will provide scholarships to full time Research Students (Ph.D.). It will cover all academic expenses (consisting of tuition, computer, library fees) and hostel fee.
Monthly Stipend of Rs. 32,800 will be provided till Comprehensive Exam and Rs. 35,400 Post Comprehensive Exam. After approval of Thesis proposal, the stipend will go up to Rs. 39,300 per month. Additional Financial Support of Rs. 25,000 per year towards Contingency Grant for 4 years will be provided and Rs.50,000 will be given towards one time Laptop Grant. Apart from this Rs. 1,75,000 towards Conference Grant will be given to attend national and international conferences.

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Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya: Director Faculty

IIM Bodh Gaya Director: Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, a distinguished professor of Marketing, has an esteemed academic and professional background. Holding a Ph.D. in Customer Value from CSJM University, Kanpur, she also earned an M.A. in Economics with First Class First (Gold Medal) and a PGDBA in Marketing. Dr. Sahay has taught at premier institutions, including the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya and the Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad, and has been a Visiting Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya: Infrastructure

IIM Bodh Gaya is located in the sacred city of Bodh Gaya, Bihar, spanning 119 acres. The campus integrates modern infrastructure with the rich cultural heritage of the region, creating an inspiring environment for academic excellence and personal growth.

Classrooms
The classrooms are equipped with advanced audio-visual technology and designed to encourage interactive learning. These spaces facilitate discussions, group activities, and dynamic teaching methods, meeting the needs of modern pedagogical approaches.