Till 2021, IIM Bodh Gaya offered a PGP (Postgraduate Program in Management), which was later changed to an MBA to meet international standards.
The IIM Bodh Gaya’s MBA program is one of the university's most prestigious courses. Every year, lakhs of students apply for the CAT entrance exam, but only a few get into the IIMs.
MBA programs are designed to teach management and business skills. Management lessons are very useful for management in any organisation, whether private, public, or public sector undertakings (PSU). Prior to 2021, the institute offered a PGP (Postgraduate Program in Management), which was later changed to an MBA to meet international standards. The PGP is a two-year residential program. IIM Bodh Gaya offers a general management degree, which means that during the first year, students can explore all aspects of management before deciding on a career path.
The number of seats available for this program is limited and may change throughout the academic year. The class of 2021 has approximately 210 students enrolled, which is a yearly trend.
To be eligible for the domestic student quota, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any field and must have passed the CAT exam with an overall percentile cut-off and sectional cut-offs. After qualifying, the candidate goes through a Personal Interview (PI) round. Due to the pandemic, the GD round has been removed from the selection criteria, giving PI more weightage. Other factors are considered while determining the final merit list, such as:
IIM Bodhgaya offers an MBA across three specialisations. The MBA specialisations offered at IIM Bodhgaya are given below:
- MBA (General)
- MBA (Healthcare Management)
- MBA (Digital Business Management)
Candidates seeking admission to any of the aforesaid MBA domains at IIM Bodhgaya must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Also, candidates should have a valid score in the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be selected for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify for the PI round will be considered in the final merit list followed by document verification and fee payment.
GMAT scores can be sent in two ways to B-schools. In the case of the test centre GMAT exam, students can select up to 5 programmes to which they wish to apply without any additional cost. After this, every additional GMAT score report is chargeable at $35 each. In the case of an online GMAT exam, a candidate can send his/her scores to 5 B-Schools within 48 hours of receiving the official GMAT score. If he/she wants to send his/her GMAT scores to more B-Schools or programmes, every additional GMAT Score report shall be chargeable at $35 each. It is important for the candidates to select the right courses/programmes beforehand. In order to do this, it is advised that research different programmes, their GMAT cut offs, career outcomes, etc.
- Work Experience
- Gender Diversity
- Course Variety
- Class 10 score
- Class 12 score
International students need to take the GMAT instead of the CAT for admission to the institute. To be eligible for admission into the program, the applicant must have completed the GMAT within four years. The rest of the process is the same.
Fee Structure
Students from within the country pay tuition fee set by the college, which changes annually. The tuition fee for the class of 2021 was around INR 12.95 L plus a caution deposit, with a 10% tuition fee increase subject to management approval. The tuition fee for international students is USD 35,000 plus a caution deposit and is subject to annual inflation and exchange rate changes.
Placements/Professional Growth
India has created a brand known for its management excellence, IIM. As a result, Indian students have numerous job options. For example, the Placement Committee of Bodh Gaya's LinkedIn page shows that the average package is around INR 12.31 LPA, with the highest being around INR 30 LPA. Students can also participate in industrial projects and internships.
Integrated Management Program (IPM)
IPM is the flagship course offered by IIM BG under which the institute offers BBA+MBA, with a total course duration of five years. For IPM, the candidate must have completed class 12 in any subject and earned a grade point average of 60 per cent in the previous three years. The total number of students, who can be accommodated is 50, with government-approved reservations being accepted. Initially, the classes are for BBA students, but after that, students enrolled in this course study alongside MBA students. The NTA's JIPMAT test score is taken into consideration for admission and is used in the finalisation of the merit list.
PhD Program in Management
The PhD Program in Management at IIM BG is a full-time residential program. As of now, this program is only open to citizens of the Indian subcontinent. To be considered for a PhD program, a candidate must have completed a master's degree or its equivalent in any field and earned an average grade point of at least 60 per cent. Furthermore, the following are the specifics of the stipend:
| Monthly Stipend |
|
|---|---|
| Till Comprehensive Exam |
INR 32,800 |
| Post Comprehensive Exam |
INR 35,400 |
| Post-approval of Thesis Proposal |
INR 39,300 |
| Contingency Grant (for 4 years) |
INR 25,000/year |
| Laptop Grant |
INR 50,000 |
| Conferences Grant |
INR 1,75,000 |
At IIM BG, PhD specialisation can be done in the following domains:
- Marketing
- Economics
- Finance and Accounting
- Information Technology and Systems
- Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques
- Human Resource management and OB
- Business Communication
- Strategy Management
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Cited below is the detailed comparison between IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Amritsar and IIM Kashipur on two important factors; one is the total tuition fees and average package offered during campus placements:
MBA Colleges | Total Tuition Fees | Average Package |
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MBA at IIM Bodhgaya | INR 9.6 lakh | INR 15.92 LPA |
INR 12.5 lakh | INR 16.51 LPA | |
INR 12 Lacs – INR 17.5 lakh | INR 18.1 LPA |
Note: The tuition fee mentioned is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative. Candidate
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A comparison of all the IIMs for their MBA programmes based on multiple components, such as NIRF ranking, fee and salary packages are tabulated below:
| Comparison Factors | NIRF Ranking'24 | the highest Package (2023) | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 26 | INR 32.65 lakh | INR 17.22 lakh |
| IIM Sambalpur | 50 | INR 64.61 lakh | INR 10.50 lakh |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 33 | INR 48.58 Lakh | INR 9.60 lakh |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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No, the admission fee for all the IIMs is different. Once the candidates clear the IPMAT exam, they will be allotted the colleges based on their rank and scores obtained in the IPMAT exam. The fee of IIM Indore is INR 35 Lacs and that for IIM Rohtak is INR 17.66 lakh.
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The total cost of tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM Bodh Gaya can vary depending on the specific programme you choose. However, the total tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM Bodh Gaya falls somewhere between INR 9.1 Lacs and INR 32.6 lakh.
It is important to note that the official IIM Bod
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IIM Bodhgaya offers various management courses in MBA, MBA in Digital Business Management, MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management. Find below the following table for a course-wise seat intake for IIM Bodhgaya:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 300 |
| MBA in Digital Business Management | 90 |
| Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) | 60 |
| MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management | 60 |
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Answered a year ago
IIM Bodh Gaya has a hardworking placement committee that provides good placements for all students. In 2023, the average salary increased by 33% to 16 LPA, and the highest salary increased by more than 100% to 48.58 LPA.
In 2023, some of the companies that offered placements at IIM Bodh Gaya include
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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 progr
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Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission to the programme.
The batch size will probably be close to 1801. The following steps make up IIM Bodh Gaya's admissions process: Shortlisting applicants for the Personal Interview (PI) process using the results of the CAT exam.
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CAT is the common entrance test for a range of post management courses offered by the Indian Institute of Management. The CAT score is accepted for admission to PGP, MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D. and FPM courses.
Here is the list of courses offered by every IIM.