IIM Bodh Gaya UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

IIM Bodh Gaya admission 2025 is a four-step process. Mentioned below is the step-wise procedure the candidates aspiring for MBA at IIM Bodh Gaya will go through: 

Step 1: Appear for CAT Examination
Step 2: Short listing of candidates for Personal Interview (PI) process.
Step 3: Conducting the PI process by IIM Bodh Gaya.
Step 4: Preparation of the final merit list based on performance in CAT 2024, PI score and profile score. 

Yes, IIM Bodhgaya offers a two-year full-time MBA programme. MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Bodhgaya. Candidates willing to take admission in MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya must take the CAT exam because IIM Bodhgaya MBA admission is based on valid CAT score. Candidates shortlisted based on their CAT score will have to qualify the personal interview (PI) round followed by document verification and fee payment to lock their seat in the said programme.

The institute has disclosed the percentage of PPOs received over the recent placements. During 2023 placements the percentage of PPOs made was the highest in the past three years. The following table mentions the PPOs percentage recorded during IIM Bodh Gaya placements:

Particulars	2021	2022	2023
PPOs received	5%	8%	13%

The placements are good in both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. The highest and average package offered to MBA students during IIM Jammu placements in 2024 was INR 31.75 LPA and INR 15.48 LPA, respectively. However, the highest and average package offered to IIM Bodh Gaya during placements 2024 was INR 32.50 LPA and INR 13.90 LPA, respectively The table below showcases the highest and average package offered to IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya placements for the year 2024:

Parameter	IIM Jammu (2024)	IIM Bodh Gaya (2024)
Highest package	INR 31.75 LPA (MBA)	INR 32.50 LPA
Average package	INR 15.48 LPA (MBA)	INR 13.90 LPA

No, IIM Bodhgaya accepts only CAT score for admission in MBA programme. Candidates willing to take admission in MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya should have a UG degree in any domain with a minimum of 50% aggregate along with a valid score in the CAT exam based on which they will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify the Personal Interview (PI) round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Bodhgaya for document verification and fee payment.

IIM Bodh Gaya offers a range of management courses at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. Here are the courses offered at IIM Bodh Gaya: Integrated Program in Management (IPM) - It is a five year integrated (BBA+MBA) program. It is designed to provide students with a foundation in management studies in the first three years, followed by advanced courses in management in the last two years. Upon completion, graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) degree. Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM): PGPM is a two-year, full-time residential program that offers a comprehensive curriculum in management. The program is designed to equip students with analytical, conceptual, and leadership skills to excel in their careers. Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics (PGPBA): PGPBA is a two-year, full-time residential program that offers a specialized curriculum in business analytics. The program is designed to train students in data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and other analytical tools to solve complex business problems. Fellow Program in Management (FPM): FPM is a doctoral program that offers a rigorous curriculum in management research. The program is designed to develop scholars who can contribute to the advancement of knowledge in management. Executive Program in Business Management (EPBM): EPBM is a one-year, part-time program that offers a comprehensive curriculum in management for working professionals. The program is designed to enhance the managerial skills and knowledge of the participants. Executive Program in Business Analytics (EPBA): EPBA is a one-year, part-time program that offers a specialized curriculum in business analytics for working professionals. The program is designed to train participants in data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and other analytical tools to solve business problems. Management Development Programs (MDPs): IIM Bodh Gaya offers a range of MDPs for working professionals. These programs are designed to enhance the managerial skills and knowledge of the participants in specific domains. Certificate Program in Business Management (CPBM): CPBM is a six-month, part-time program that offers a basic curriculum in management for individuals who want to acquire foundational knowledge in management. These programs are designed to cater to the diverse needs of students and professionals and provide them with a strong foundation in management concepts and skills.

Some of the prominent companies that were part of IIM Bodh Gaya placements over the past few years are listed below:

IIM Bodh Gaya Placements: Top Recruiters
BNY Mellon	Deloitte US	Sutherland Global
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited	CRISIL	Adani Group
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Limited	iQuanti India Pvt. Ltd.	SBI Capital Markets Limited
IDBI Bank	Amazon India	Reliance Retail
Hindalco Industries	HDFC Bank	DemandFarm

The highest package offered to the 2023 passing-out batch was INR 48.58 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered was INR 30.50 LPA. From 2021 to 2023, year-on-year growth was recorded in the highest package. The following table depicts the IIM Bodh Gaya the highest package trends for better clarity:

Particulars	2021	2022	2023
the highest package	INR 17.30 LPA	INR 30.50 LPA	INR 48.58 LPA

IIM Bodh Gaya is a ranked institute offering MBA. NIRF ranked IIM Bodh Gaya at 53 in 2023 rankings under the Management category. Talking about placements, the institute has released the final placement report for the MBA batch 2022-24. The highest package offered was INR 32.50 LPA. Further, the IIM Bodh Gaya average package and median package stood at INR 13.90 LPA and INR 13.50 LPA, respectively. Below are Shiksha student reviews on IIM Bodh Gaya MBA:

 

There is no provision for admission through management quota in any of the IIM’s including IIM Bodhgaya. IIM Bodhgaya admissions are completely entrance exam and merit based depending on the course. Candidates first check the eligibility and selection process for that particular course in which they want to enrol.

For admission in MBA, candidates need to take the CAT exam and should obtain a valid score in it. Also, the candidate need to apply through IIM Bodhgaya official website for admission in MBA programme, shortlisted candidates will have to go through the personal interview (PI) round. Selected candidates will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Bodhgaya for document verification and fee payment.

Also, IIM Bodhgaya Phd in Management admissions are based on valid CAT/ GMAT score and for candidates who haven’t taken CAT or GMAT exam must take IIM Bodhgaya own conducted exam for admission in Phd in Management. Candidates having score/ rank in CAT/ GMAT above the closing rank specified in the cut-off list will be shortlisted for the personal interview round (PI) round.

The MBA batch 2021-23 comprised 207 students. Out of these, 204 participated in the campus placements and 3 students did not seek placements through the institute. The overall placement rate stood at 100%. The table below depicts the bifurcation of IIM Bodhgaya placements 2023: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total graduates	207
No. of students participated in placements	204
No. of students did not seek placements through institute	3
Placement rate	100%

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Bodh Gaya, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Bodh Gaya are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

The minimum CAT overall and section-wise percentile required for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya is 92. The minimum CAT percentile for both overall and section-wise categories has been the same for the years 2021 and 2022. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya must meet the minimum CAT percentile criteria for final seat allotment. Hence, students are advised to prepare well for the CAT exam.

A total of 84 companies from diverse sectors visited the institute campus in 2023. Earlier, over 60 companies participated in the 2022 drive. Looking at the past three years record, an improving trend was observed in the number of recruiters during IIM Bodhgaya placements, which is presented in the table below:

Particulars	2021	2022	2023
No. of recruiters	50+	60+	84

The campus life at IIM Bodh Gaya has all the facilities, such as library, classrooms, computer labs and hostels. The institute has a number of students clubs, that organise a variety of events and activities, such as sports competitions, cultural programmes, and social gatherings. The academic programme at IIM Bodh Gaya is challenging. Diverse pedagogical methods employed by professors cultivate the knowledge of students in order to develop the industry-required competencies. Going to lecture with prior preparation, working out day in and day out for the completion of the project, late-night group activities, and maintaining readiness for impromptu quizzes and examinations, particularly when requests to the professor for deadline extensions become invincible.

The lowest package offered during 2023 placements wass INR 6 LPA. Alongside, the highest, average and median packages are available on the official website. From 2021 to 2023, year-on-year growth was recorded in the placement packages. Take a look at the below table illustrating the IIM Bodh Gaya package trends:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest domestic package	INR 17.30 LPA	INR 30.50 LPA	INR 48.58 LPA
Average package	INR 9.92 LPA	INR 12.01 LPA	INR 14.96 LPA
Median package	INR 9 LPA	INR 11.60 LPA	INR 16 LPA

Going as per the last three year trend, the overall percentile for General category students for IIM Bodh Gaya has been consistent and at 92. Tabulated below is the trend for IIM Bodh Gaya CAT cutoff section-wise as well as overall for General category: 

Section	2021	2022	2023
Overall	92	92	92
Quants	92	92	92
VA-RC	92	92	92
DI-LR	92	92	92

CAT Exam is conducted for admission to IIMs for the MBA course. The estimated final cutoffs are the basis on which the candidates are called for the interview round. IIMs does not release the final CAT cutoff publically and is only accessible to the candidates who appeared in the exam. However, the cutoff percentile for CAT mostly remain the same ever year and falls between the range of 95 to100 for the General AI category students. The qualifying CAT percentile 2024 for IIM Bodh Gaya is 95. The final CAT cutoff is always higher than the qualifying percentile. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the estimated CAT cutoff percentile 2024 for the General AI quota: 

IIMs	CAT cutoff 2024 (estimated percentile)
IIM Bodh Gay	95
IIM Indore	97-98
IIM Kozhikode	97-98
IIM Amritsar	95-96

The CAT 2024 application process has begun for 2025 admission, candidates seeking admission to any of the IIMs including IIM Bodhgaya must fill out the CAT 2024 application form at the earliest. Follow the steps given below to complete the CAT application process.

Visit the official website of CAT.

Click on 'new registration' and enter the mandatory fields to get the login credentials.

Log in with the ID received in the email to fill out the application form.

Enter the required personal and academic details.

Upload scanned images of the candidate's photograph and signature.

Select preferred courses and IIMs.

Select test city preference for exam centre allotment.

Pay the application fee via credit/debit card or net banking for final submission.

Take the print of the acknowledgement slip for future reference.

The highest package offered during 2023 placements was in the IT sector. Tabulated below are the top 5 sectors with their corresponding salary offered during IIM Bodh Gaya placements 2023:

Sector	the lowest Package (2023)	Average Package (2023)	the highest Package (2023)
Information Technology	INR 10 LPA	INR 16.14 LPA	INR 48.58 LPA
Others (Education)	INR 22.55 LPA	INR 22.55 LPA	INR 22.55 LPA
Conglomerate	INR 15.50 LPA	INR 17.50 LPA	INR 21.50 LPA
BFSI	INR 9.60 LPA	INR 15.08 LPA	INR 19.70 LPA
FMCG	INR 8.40 LPA	INR 14.36 LPA	INR 19.19 LPA