University Interview Experience at IIM Bodh Gaya

2 mins readUpdated on Jul 3, 2022 15:34 IST

Questions that are asked during the personal interview round mainly come from the candidate's resume.

When it comes to placements, the interview experience at IIM Gaya is fascinating. From the beginning of the recruitment process to getting placed in dream companies, the journey throughout is an amazing and lifelong learning lesson for all candidates appearing for it. For some companies, the placement process consists of multiple rounds, whereas for others, it is completed only in a limited number of rounds.

The Human Resources Department of the company conducts the vast majority of the interviews. In addition to this, one or two members of the relevant department (the department for which a company hires a candidate) sit in as panel members during the interviews. In most cases, the Head of the Department (HOD) is present in the panel; else, senior managers are there to judge a candidate. Most companies in the Consulting domain have three rounds: first is the Group Discussion (also known as GD), followed by a Quantitative Aptitude Test and finally the Personal Interview (PI) round.

Questions that are asked during the personal interview round mainly come from the candidate's resume. This is because the HR representatives want to learn about the candidate's behavioural knowledge and determine whether or not the candidate is well-versed in his or her field. In addition to that, when hiring for the consultant role, HR primarily asks behavioural questions pertaining to Management. The panellists also inquire about the candidate's experiences, including the work completed and lessons learned during the Summer Internship Program. Some of the companies also ask for current trends in their respective domains.

Q:   When will CAT 2023 take place for admission to IIM Bodh Gaya?
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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.

Q:   How can candidates join IIM Bodh Gaya?
A:

IIM Bodhgaya provides various Management courses to its students at undergraduate and post graduate level. To be eligible to enroll in its 5 year integrated IPM course that provides a collective degree of BBA and MBA together, the student need to facilitate the scores of entrance examination IPMAT.

 however similar procedures are followed to be applicable for its post graduate courses in management . the scorecard of entrance examination CAT is required for the application. the process is  then followed by various rounds such as group discussions and personal interviews.

 the final merit is also based upon the past Score in graduation as well as the work experience of the student.

Q:   What documents do I need for the MBA application at IIM Bodhgaya?
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Candidates can check the list of documents required for admission below:

  • Marksheets- Class 10 and Class 12 
  • Graduation degree
  • Adhaar Card
  • Birth certificate
  • Address proof
  • Caste category certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned images of photograph and signature
  • Credit/Debit card or Internet banking details for fee payment.

There were approximately 184 students in this year's batch who participated in final placements. The remaining students either chose to participate in off-campus final placements or are currently on sabbatical. These 184 students have received over 200 job offers from a variety of companies. Out of these, Marketing was the most requested by the batch, as has been the case since the inception of IIM Bodh Gaya.

The length of the personal interview varies from company to company; for example, some companies have a limit of not exceeding the interview timings for more than 20 minutes, while other companies have no such limit. The shortest interview that was conducted lasted approximately 8 minutes, and the longest interview that was conducted lasted approximately 32 minutes. This information can be gleaned from previous experience. However, the consulting interviews typically last a long time and take up a significant portion of the total time allotted for selection process.

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Answered a year ago

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

MBA at IIM Bodhgaya

INR 9.6 lakh

INR 15.92 LPA

MBA at IIM Amritsar

INR 12.5 lakh

INR 16.51 LPA

MBA at IIM Kashipur

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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Himanshi Pandey

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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 FactorsNIRF Ranking'24the highest Package (2023)Total Tuition Fee
IIM Visakhapatnam26INR 32.65 lakhINR 17.22 lakh
IIM Sambalpur50INR 64.61 lakhINR 10.50 lakh
IIM Bodh Gaya33INR 48.58 LakhINR 9.60 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Bhumika Yadav

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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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Saumya Jain

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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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Anushka Mendiratta

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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:

CoursesSeats
Master of Business Administration (MBA)300
MBA in Digital Business Management90
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)60
MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management60

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Bhumika Khandelwal

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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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Sneha Sarkar

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Answered 2 years ago

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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Bhavana Pandey

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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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