
The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya), established in 2015 as one of the third-generation IIMs, is a management institution located in the historic and spiritual heart of Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The institute is an Institute of National Importance and has recently secured international AACSB Accreditation, joining the elite league of global B-schools. Currently ranked #31 in the NIRF 2025 Management rankings and #33 in 2024, the institute continues to strengthen its presence as a leader in management education through its state-of-the-art permanent campus and industry-aligned curriculum.
The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya offers admissions into its flagship MBA, IPM, and PhD programs. The institute offers specialised management programmes, including MBA in Digital Business Management and MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management.
Candidates keen on taking admission to IIM Bodh Gaya need to fulfil the eligibility criteria to be able to apply for a certain course. To take admission to MBA programme, candidates need to crack CAT exam. The Integrated MBA can be done by qualifying the JIPMAT. IIM Bodh Gaya admissions are conducted through the Common Admission Process (CAP). Under IIM CAP admissions, the students have to appear for a single WAT-PI round for all the participating IIMs. The CAP scores of all the candidates are shared with the participating IIMs. The Final merit list of selected candidates is based on their CAT and WAT-PI scores.
The following table highlights the eligibility criteria and selection process for the IIM Bodh Gaya courses:
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Popular Courses |
Eligibility |
Selection Process |
|
MBA / PGDM |
Graduation: 50% |
CAT score + (PI) + Diversity factor |
|
BBM / BBS |
10 + 2: 60% |
JIPMAT + Counselling |
|
PhD |
Post Graduation: 60% |
GATE / GRE / GMAT / JRF score + Personal Interview (PI) + Work Experience |
The cut-off is the mandatory minimum percentile required in each section and overall to qualify for the next phase of the admission cycle. Meeting these criteria is the first step for candidates to be considered for the Personal Interview and final merit listing.
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Category |
VARC |
DILR |
QA |
Total |
|
GEN |
75 |
75 |
75 |
95 |
|
EWS |
55 |
55 |
55 |
81 |
|
NC-OBC |
52 |
52 |
52 |
81 |
|
SC |
45 |
45 |
45 |
66 |
|
ST |
25 |
25 |
30 |
42 |
|
PwD |
25 |
25 |
30 |
42 |
According to NIRF reports 2025 under the Management category, 264 PG candidates got placed, and the median package offered was INR 13 LPA.
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PG (2 Years) |
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Year |
No. of Students Graduated |
No. of Students Placed |
|
2022 |
184 |
175 |
|
2023 |
207 |
204 |
|
2024 |
266 |
264 |
IIM Bodh Gaya Achieves 100% Placement for MBA Class of 2024 Amidst Challenging Job Market
Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya has successfully concluded its final placement drive for the 2022-24 batch, showcasing impressive results in a competitive job market. In the graduating MBA class of 2024, IIM Bodh Gaya secured 100% placements with all 266 students landing jobs. Over 120 companies across diverse sectors visited the campus, showcasing their keen interest in IIM Bodh Gaya's students. The average salary package experienced a 7% decline compared to the previous year, the high achievers remained unaffected. The top 25%, 50%, and 75% of graduates secured impressive average salaries of 18.2 LPA, 16.6 LPA, and 15.2 LPA respectively.
The Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector saw the highest number of placements with prominent institutions like Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank extending offers to graduates. Consulting, IT, and Analytics sectors followed closely, with top employers like Accenture, Cognizant, Deloitte, and PwC seeking talent from the institute. Participation from Energy, Manufacturing, FMCG, and E-commerce companies underlined the adaptability of IIM Bodh Gaya's graduates. Prof. Vinita Sahay, Director of IIM Bodh Gaya, highlighted the placements as evidence of the corporate sector's recognition of the quality of IIM Bodh Gaya graduates.
IIM Bodh Gaya's success extended beyond the MBA program. The inaugural batches of MBA in Digital Business Management (DBM) and MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management (HHM), along with the regular MBA (9th batch), all secured a perfect placement record for their summer internships. The DBM program secured average and median stipend exceeding INR 1 lakh, with the highest reaching a remarkable INR 2.6 lakhs. Recruiters for these programs included industry leaders like BNY Mellon, Kotak Mutual Fund, and PaySprint. All MBA-HHM students secured internships at renowned healthcare institutions. Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, and Manipal Hospitals, with the highest stipend reaching INR 2 lakhs. The MBA program (9th batch) witnessed participation from over 75 companies, offering an average stipend of INR 75,000 and the highest reaching INR 2 lakhs. An impressive 32 students secured internships exceeding ₹1.5 lakh, reflecting the strong industry demand for their skills. Companies like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, NSE, and Yamaha Motors actively recruited from this batch.
IIM Bodh Gaya stands as a testament to prepare students for success in a competitive job market. Their unwavering commitment to equipping graduates with the necessary skills and industry exposure has demonstrably paid off. By attracting leading companies across industries and securing exceptional placements for its specialized programs, IIM Bodh Gaya cements its reputation for academic excellence. This success bodes well for the future, as it prepares not only top-notch business leaders, but also mindful individuals who contribute meaningfully to society.
|
Salary (in LPA) |
Engineers |
Non-Engineers |
|---|---|---|
|
Average |
14.6 |
13.5 |
|
Median |
14 |
13 |
The highest package offered to candidates is INR 24 LPA.
|
Salary Bracket |
18 Lakhs & Above |
14 - 18 LPA |
10 -14 LPA |
Below 10 LPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Offer Count |
39 |
114 |
80 |
14 |
According to NIRF reports 2023, 183 PG candidates got placed and the median package offered is INR 11.68 LPA. The major companies that offered placements are BNY Mellon, HDFC Bank, Amazon and among many others.
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PG |
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|---|---|---|
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Year |
No. of students graduated |
No. of Students Placed |
|
2020 |
66 |
66 |
|
2021 |
117 |
117 |
|
2022 |
184 |
183 |
IIM Bodh Gaya: Alumni
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Name |
Designation |
|---|---|
|
Rambabu Ananthula |
Product Manager at Profectus Capital |
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Mohit Kumar |
Deputy Manager at Global Sourcing and Supply Chain |
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Abhishek Yadav |
Senior Manager at Amazon |
|
Abhish Sharma |
Associate Manager at Goldman Sachs |
|
Barot Ankur Jagdish |
Senior Manager at Tata Consultancy Services |
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