Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
14.8 LPA
Highest Pkg
45.63 LPA
Institute Type
Public
Total Courses
6 Courses
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) - Overview
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About Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya)
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya, also called IIMBG) is a Centrally Funded Institution of National Importance established by the Government of India in 2015 and governed by the IIM Act, 2017. It is located at Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, in Bodh Gaya, Gaya district of Bihar, close to the site traditionally associated with Gautam Buddha's enlightenment. The institute is AACSB accredited and describes its approach as a blend of rigorous academics, experiential learning and mindful, value-based leadership, with a distinctive focus on emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) Courses
6 CoursesBachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates); valid CAT score. Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) is based on minimum overall and sectional CAT percentile cut-offs under the Common Admission Process (CAP), conducted jointly with IIM Jammu and IIM Sirmaur.
Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates); valid CAT score; admitted jointly through the Common Admission Process (CAP).
Bachelor's degree (any discipline, including medical/healthcare-related degrees) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates); valid CAT score; admitted jointly through the Common Admission Process (CAP).
Pass in Class XII (any stream) with a minimum of 60% marks in both Class X and Class XII (55% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) score, conducted by NTA jointly for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.
Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD); working professional or entrepreneur with at least 3 years of full-time work experience after graduation; valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score or IIM Bodh Gaya's own entrance test, followed by Personal Interview.
Master's degree/equivalent with a good academic record in a relevant discipline; valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-NET (JRF) or IIM Bodh Gaya's own research admission test score; interview-based final selection. Also offered as an Executive PhD for working professionals.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1 specialization | ₹ 4.80L - 9.60L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates); valid CAT score. Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) is based on minimum overall and sectional CAT percentile cut-offs under the Common Admission Process (CAP), conducted jointly with IIM Jammu and IIM Sirmaur. |
| MBA - Digital Business and AI (MBA-DBM) 1 specialization | ₹ 4.80L - 9.60L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates); valid CAT score; admitted jointly through the Common Admission Process (CAP). |
| MBA – Hospital & Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM) 1 specialization | ₹ 4.80L - 9.60L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree (any discipline, including medical/healthcare-related degrees) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates); valid CAT score; admitted jointly through the Common Admission Process (CAP). |
| Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) [BBA + MBA] 1 specialization | ₹ 3L - 32.21L Check Fee Details | Pass in Class XII (any stream) with a minimum of 60% marks in both Class X and Class XII (55% for SC/ST/PwD); valid JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) score, conducted by NTA jointly for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. |
| Executive MBA (EMBA, Online/Blended Mode) 1 specialization | ₹ 5L - 10L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD); working professional or entrepreneur with at least 3 years of full-time work experience after graduation; valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score or IIM Bodh Gaya's own entrance test, followed by Personal Interview. |
| Doctoral Programme (PhD/Fellow Programme in Management) 1 specialization | ₹ Fully funded - no tuition fee; monthly stipend and fee waivers provided to admitted full - time scholars Check Fee Details | Master's degree/equivalent with a good academic record in a relevant discipline; valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-NET (JRF) or IIM Bodh Gaya's own research admission test score; interview-based final selection. Also offered as an Executive PhD for working professionals. |
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT (Common Admission Test), followed by the Common Admission Process (CAP) for Personal Interview (PI) shortlisting, conducted jointly with IIM Jammu and IIM Sirmaur
Required Entrance Exams
JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test), conducted by NTA
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya)
Top Recruiting Partners
12 Recruiters
31st; top-ranked management institute in Bihar.
NIRF 2025 (Management)
33rd in the Management category
NIRF 2024 (Management)
53rd in the Management category
NIRF 2023 (Management)
Complete Rankings Report
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF 2025 (Management) | 31st; top-ranked management institute in Bihar. |
NIRF 2024 (Management) | 33rd in the Management category |
NIRF 2023 (Management) | 53rd in the Management category |
IIRF 2025 (Management) | 27th in India |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) Scholarship | MBA students from families with annual income below INR 8 Lakhs. | Up to 25% tuition fee waiver. |
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Castes Students | SC students, as per Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment norms. | As per Government of India scheme guidelines. |
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Tribes Students | ST students, as per Ministry of Tribal Affairs norms. | As per Government of India scheme guidelines. |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Minority Communities | Students belonging to notified minority communities, as per Ministry of Minority Affairs norms. | As per Government of India scheme guidelines. |
Scheme of Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities | Students with disabilities, as per the Government of India scheme. | As per Government of India scheme guidelines. |
Bank Education Loan Facility | Available to eligible applicants across MBA, MBA-DBM, MBA-HHM, IPM and EMBA programmes through tie-ups with major banks. | As per bank terms; collateral requirements vary by scheme. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Permanent Campus
Located at Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, near the site associated with Gautam Buddha's enlightenment.
Residential Hostel
Residential hostel accommodation for MBA, MBA-DBM, MBA-HHM and IPM students, with hostel rent bundled into the term-wise programme fee structure.
Mess & Laundry
On-campus mess and laundry facility for resident students, billed via a separate refundable term-wise deposit as per the fee structure.
Career Development Services
Dedicated placement cell coordinating Summer Internship Placements and Final Placements for the PGP batches (MBA, MBA-DBM, MBA-HHM), publishing annual placement reports on the website.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. IIM Bodh Gaya is a Centrally Funded Institution of National Importance, established by the Government of India in 2015 and functioning under the IIM Act, 2017.
IIM Bodh Gaya offers a two-year full-time MBA, two specialised MBA tracks (Digital Business and AI, and Hospital & Healthcare Management), a five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), an online Executive MBA (EMBA), full-time and Executive PhD/Fellow Programmes in Management, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Good Governance.
For the 2026-28 batch, the course total for the flagship MBA is INR 17,96,000 (INR 8,98,000 per year), covering tuition, hostel rent, academic charges and one-time fees across six terms. With the refundable caution deposit of INR 25,000 and the mess and laundry deposit of about INR 1,31,000, the all-in outlay is about INR 19,52,000. The MBA-DBM and MBA-HHM tracks cost about INR 16,70,000 (about INR 18,26,000 all-in).
IIM Bodh Gaya's flagship MBA has an intake of approximately 300 seats, with 90 seats each in the MBA-Digital Business and AI (MBA-DBM) and MBA-Hospital & Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM) tracks.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA - Digital Business and AI (MBA-DBM), MBA – Hospital & Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM), Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) [BBA + MBA], Executive MBA (EMBA, Online/Blended Mode)
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Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya): Overview
IIM Bodh Gaya has more than 1,400 students on campus and partnerships with over 20 international institutions. Its programme portfolio includes the flagship two-year full-time MBA, two specialised MBA tracks in Digital Business and AI (MBA-DBM) and Hospital and Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM), a five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) admitted through JIPMAT jointly with IIM Jammu, an online and blended Executive MBA for working professionals, full-time and Executive PhD (Fellow) programmes in Management, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Good Governance.
Leadership and Governance
The institute is led by Director Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, while Mr. L Ramkumar serves as Chairperson-in-charge of the Board of Governors. As an IIM, it enjoys academic autonomy, awards its own degrees and follows the admission and governance framework laid down in the IIM Act.
IIM Bodh Gaya at a Glance
- Established in 2015; public Institute of National Importance
- Campus at Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
- MBA, MBA-DBM, MBA-HHM, IPM, Executive MBA and PhD programmes
- MBA admission through CAT and the Common Admission Process (CAP) with IIM Jammu and IIM Sirmaur
- Course total of INR 17,96,000 for the flagship MBA (2026-28 batch)
- 100% placement for the 2024-26 batch with a highest CTC of INR 45.63 lakh
- NIRF 2025 Management rank of 31, the best in Bihar
For aspirants, IIM Bodh Gaya combines an IIM degree with a calm residential setting, a growing placement record and a programme mix that goes beyond general management into digital business and healthcare. Admission to the MBA family is competitive and selection depends on CAT scores, the Personal Interview and the candidate's profile.
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