Indian Institute of Management - [IIMBG]

IIM Bodh Gaya was established in 2015 and is one of the newer IIMs in India. It is approved by MHRD and holds AACSB accreditation.

MyKollege ranked IIM Bodh Gaya 56 out of 370 colleges in India in 2025. Admissions are based on CAT scores, and candidates can apply online.

• Popular Programs: MBA
• Total MBA Fees: INR 19.52 Lakhs (MBA General), INR 18.26 lakhs (MBA DBM)
• Selection Criteria: CAT score (50% weightage) + Profile (25% weightage) + PI (25%)
• Minimum CAT Percentile (CAP Counselling): 95 percentile (Overall), 75 percentile (Sectional)
• Total Seat Intake: 300
• Placements 2025: INR 22 LPA (Highest), INR 13.10 LPA (Average)

IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu also have a SAP Counselling process after CAP Counselling. When seats at newer IIMs remain vacant after CAP rounds, a SAP round is conducted to fill the vacant seats.

SAP rounds usually have lower cutoffs and special seats for women candidates to improve diversity.

Some important dates for IIM Bodh Gaya Admissions 2026 are listed below.

CAT Exam Dates 2026

CAP Counselling Dates 2026

CAP counselling dates for 2026 will be announced after the CAT result. Candidates should check the official website for updates.

The table below lists the key dates for CAP, JIPMAT, and IIM Bodh Gaya specific events in 2026.

CAP 2026 Dates

JIPMAT Exam Dates 2026

IIM Bodh Gaya Dates 2026

IIM Bodh Gaya offers MBA, MBA-DBM, MBA-HHM, IPM, and PhD courses. The table below shows the total fee, intake, and selection criteria for each course.

The admission process for IIM Bodh Gaya is outlined below. Candidates must follow the steps as per the course they are applying for.

The admission process for IIM Bodh Gaya starts with CAT registration. Candidates must select IIM Bodh Gaya as one of their preferred institutions during CAT registration.

Candidates then appear for the CAT 2025 exam. They must clear the minimum cutoff percentile to get shortlisted, based on the CAP 2026 cutoff scores.

• Candidates who clear the minimum cut-off for CAP 2026 are called for a personal interview.
• The final merit list is prepared based on the CAT score (50%), PI score (25%), and profile (25%).
• After CAP counselling, remaining seats are filled through SAP counselling.

There is a cut-off percentile in the three sections and the total CAT percentile for shortlisting to the PI process. These cut-offs apply across different categories of students under the CAP 2026 process.

The SAP 2025 cut-off is mentioned in the table below. The cut-offs are given separately for each category and gender.

The key highlights of IIM Bodhgaya Placement 2025 are mentioned below.

The final placement report for IIM Bodh Gaya shows that 428 out of 462 total graduates were placed.

The summer internship placement for the batch of 2024 to 2026 is ongoing for 2025. The highest internship stipend so far is INR 4.5 lakhs per month.

MBA Batch Internship Stipend

MBA-DBM Batch Internship Stipend

MBA-HHM Batch Internship Stipend

The following table shows admission stories from students who got into IIM Bodh Gaya.

IIM Bodh Gaya has been ranked 27th by IIRF 2025 among top management institutes in India. The rankings from different agencies are given below.

Comparison details for IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, and IIM Sambalpur are not provided in the source material.

The table below compares IIM Bodh Gaya with IIM Jammu and IIM Sambalpur on key parameters.

IIM Bodh Gaya Campus

IIM Bodh Gaya is operating from its temporary campus right now. Construction for the Permanent Campus is ongoing and is expected to be completed by March 2023.

The temporary campus has calm surroundings and a beautiful and pollution-free atmosphere. It includes an Academic Block, Sports Activities, Hostel, Mess and other facilities.

IIM Bodh Gaya Hostel

IIM Bodh Gaya Hostel has 3 different hostels named Aryabhatta, Bhaskara and Gargi Girls Hostel. Hostels are co-ed and are usually provided at Single Occupancy.

Gargi Girls Hostel has three floors, each with 30 rooms of both Single and Double allotment. Rooms are well-lit and ventilated and are equipped with Beds, Mattresses, Study Tables, Chairs and Cupboards.

Are direct or management quota admissions available at IIM Bodh Gaya?

No. IIM Bodh Gaya does not offer donation-based or direct admissions for MBA or IPM programs. All admissions are merit-based via official entrance exams (CAT for MBA, JIPMAT for IPM).

Is there a separate application form for IIM Bodh Gaya?

For MBA, you don't apply directly - you apply for CAT and then participate in the Common Admission Process (CAP); shortlists and interview invitations are released later. For IPM, you apply through JIPMAT (no separate college form required after JIPMAT).

What is the campus infrastructure like at IIM Bodh Gaya?

The campus infrastructure of IIM Bodh Gaya is modern and well-equipped with facilities like classrooms, library, auditorium, sports facilities, etc. The hostel facility at IIM Bodh Gaya is spacious, well-maintained and equipped with all modern amenities.

How is the admission process of IIM Bodh Gaya?

The admission process of IIM Bodh Gaya is done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) followed by CAP counselling and Personal Interview (PI).

What is IIM Bodh Gaya reservation criteria?

IIM Bodh Gaya reserves seats for the following categories per the rules of government: