IIM Bodh Gaya: Fees Structure, Placements, Packages, Courses Offered

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA College

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, despite being new, in a short span of time has established its position in the corporate world, and its students are now contributing as managers to the illustrious business organisations of the country. IIM Bodh Gaya was established in 2015, and it was set up under the mentorship of IIM Calcutta, which is the oldest IIM in the country. The campus of IIM Bodh Gaya is spread across 119 acres of land at Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The campus has state-of-the-art infrastructure, such as classrooms with audio-visual aids, equipped conference hall, a seminar hall, sports facilities, a well-equipped library and other amenities.

There are over 100 full-time MBA students at IIM Bodh Gaya. All these students are under one roof in the beautiful, sprawling campus in the picturesque place of Bodh Gaya. The campus provides ample opportunities for students to interact and network with each other. The academic block has classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, an auditorium for interactive sessions and a study room for individual students.

Particulars	Information
Year of Establishment	2015
Commonly Known As	IIM BG
City	Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Website	https://iimbg.ac.in/
Popular Courses offered by IIM Bodh Gaya	MBA, IPM, PhD
Ownership	Public and Government
Total Courses	3
Board	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi
Entrance exams (Subject to course selection)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, JRF, UGC (CSIR or equivalent)

IIM Bodh Gaya Placements

In recent years, Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya has improved its foothold in the corporate landscape, among B-Schools, in terms of placements. IIM Bodh Gaya excellent placement record in a short span of time is a result of a combination of factors. While the curriculum is designed to cater to the needs of the industry, the institute also focuses on developing soft skills and personality traits required for a successful career in management. IIM Bodh Gaya offers various internship opportunities to its students across multiple domains, thus helping them develop their skills and providing them with an edge over their peers.

The alumni network at IIM Bodh Gaya is also worth mentioning. The report reveals that 100 students have been placed through the placement drive held on campus. The average salary offered to the batch stood at approximately INR 9.92 lakhs per annum.

Particulars	Statistics
Placement Year	2021
No. of Offers	100+
No. of Companies Visited	86
IIM Bodh Gaya Placements 2019-21 Highest Packages	INR 17.3 Lakhs per annum.
IIM Bodh Gaya Packages	INR 9.92 Lakhs per annum.
Top Job Roles	Financial Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Program Manager, Product Manager, Sales etc.
Top Recruiters of IIM Bodh Gaya	Tata Power, Volvo, Eicher, Indiamart, TVS Credit, TCS, Crompton Greaves etc.

Placements Process of Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya

The placement cell of IIM Bodh Gaya takes care of the following activities:

• Informing the companies about the new profiles.
• Conducting interviews.
• Managing the placement process.
• Checking on the student’s profile and ensuring that everything is in place.
• Hosting the companies and students for a discussion during the campus selection process

The placement cell at IIM Bodh Gaya works closely with the students and companies to ensure a seamless placement process. The cell helps students prepare for interviews and provides them feedback on their performance at the end of each round of interviews. In addition, it also assists companies by organizing campus visits, conducting aptitude tests/interviews, etc., thus making their recruitment process hassle-free.

The industries covered in IIM Bodh Gaya Placements are IT, Finance, Insurance, Consulting, Marketing, and Management. The standard selection procedure for most companies is carried out in two stages. The first stage is for written tests in which the students have to appear for aptitude tests and group discussions. The second stage is a personal interview in which the student has to go through behavioural and technical rounds of the interview.

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IIM Bodh Gaya Placements Trends

Note the table below to get the previous year’s placement trends for the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya.

Particulars	2020 Data	2021 Data
Total Number of Companies	50	86
Number of Students	66	109
Number of Offers Obtained	NA	100+
Average Pay Package	INR 9.57 Lakhs per annum	INR 9.92 Lakhs per annum
Highest Pay Package	INR 16.25 Lakhs per annum	INR 17.3 Lakhs per annum
Top Companies for Recruiting	KPMG, Gartner, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank etc.	McKinsey, SBI General Insurance, Tata Power, Volvo, Eicher, TVS Credit, TCS, Crompton Greaves etc.

IIM Bodh Gaya Sector-wise Placements

The institute saw a rise in first-time recruiters and the covet roles offered to its students. The highest number of students was placed in the EdTech sector, followed by IT Analytics and BFSI. The final placement drive witnessed participation from over 86 companies.

Here is a tabular section of the sector-wise placement details:

Sector-Wise Allocation	% of Placements Allocation
Education & Technology	22.9%
IT/Analytics	13.5%
BFSI	12.5%
Consulting/Management	12.5%
Logistics	11.5%
Manufacturing	10.4%
Others	9.4%
E-commerce	3.1%
Fintech	3.1%

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya Function-wise Placements

After an increased focus on placements, IIM Bodh Gaya has achieved a 100% placement record for the batch of 2019-21. With an average salary package of INR. 9.92 LPA, students of this institute have been recruited by McKinsey & Co, NLMK Steel, Hettich India, IndiaMart, QuessCorp, Volvo Eicher, TVS Credit, SBI GI, Tata AIA and many more. Some of the prominent roles offered include Management Trainee, Associate Manager, Associate Manager, Consultant, etc.

IIM Bodh Gaya Fee Structure

Note the table below to get all the details of Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya Fee Structure.

Course	Fees
MBA (PGP)	INR 12.95 Lakhs
IPM	INR 28.5 Lakhs
PhD	NA

The Need-Based Financial Assistance would be given to the candidates who are eligible for financial aid at the time of admission. The Financial Assistance is provided only to the candidates offered admission to the MBA program on the basis of their overall profile and performance in CAT.

The Financial Assistance would be distributed in two instalments. The first instalment would be disbursed shortly after the commencement of the Academic Session, which is generally in May/June every year. The second instalment would follow during December after the completion of the Third Term Examinations.

The amount of Financial Assistance to each candidate shall not exceed an amount equal to or close to the Tuition Fee during that Academic Year.

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Courses Offered by IIM Bodh Gaya

This institute offers courses at both postgraduate and doctorate levels. It has also recently introduced Integrated Program in Management (IPM). The programs are designed to offer theoretical and practical applications across different functions of management. The programs lay down the foundation to build synergy with the business dynamics and raise future leaders.

IIM Bodh Gaya is a management institute with the facilities to impart the best educational practices. Various reputed institutions have recognized the Institute for its quality of education and research.

Here is a quick overview of the IIM Bodh Gaya MBA courses

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Ph.D. Program In Management
• Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

IIM Bodh Gaya Eligibility Criteria: Course-Wise Details

Note the table below to get updated information related to the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya course-wise eligibility details.

Course	Eligibility Criteria of IIM Bodh Gaya
MBA (PGP)	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of students belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories)
IPM	Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent with a minimum of 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) in the year 2020, 2021 or appearing in 2022 Candidate must have passed class 10th examination with a minimum of 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) in the year, not before 2018.
PhD	Master’s degree in any discipline, with at least 60 per cent marks or equivalent grade point average OR Professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, and CS with at least 60 per cent marks or equivalent grade point average OR Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline, with at least 60 per cent marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent OR Four Year/Eight Semester Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech./ B. Arch.) with at least 65 per cent or equivalent

Seat Intake at IIM Bodh Gaya

Here is an overview of the availability of seats at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya :

Course	Intake
MBA (PGP)	180
IPM	60
PhD	TBD

IIM Bodh Gaya Cut Off

Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination and applying to IIM Bodhgaya will be considered for the admission process. Besides the minimum eligibility criteria, candidates need to meet the sectional, and overall CAT Cut Off in order to be considered further for CAP or SAP.

–	Total Percentile	DILR %ile	VARC %ile	QA %ile
General	92	70	70	70
EWS	70	40	40	40
NC-OBC	74	45	45	45
SC	54	35	35	35
ST	40	25	25	32.5
PWD	40	25	25	32.5

Those who fail to meet the criteria stated in Table 1 can still apply to IIM BG through SAP for admission to its MBA program. The criteria that candidates need to meet in order to become eligible to apply is provided below:

–	Total Percentile	DILR %ile	VARC %ile	QA %ile
General	90	65	65	65
EWS	68	40	40	40
NC-OBC	72	45	45	45
SC	52	35	35	35
ST	37	25	25	32.5
PWD	37	25	25	32.5

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Female candidates meeting the criteria as mentioned in Table 3 will be eligible for supernumerary girl seats only. The process for selection will be conducted through SAP.

–	Total Percentile	DILR %ile	VARC %ile	QA %ile
General	87	65	65	65
EWS	65	40	40	40
NC-OBC	70	45	45	45
SC	50	35	35	35
ST	34	25	25	32.5
PWD	34	25	25	32.5

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya Selection Criteria

The minimum eligibility criteria may vary from the final cut-off decided by the institute, for the given year, for admission to its MBA program.

The criteria determined for the final selection to the program have been provided below:

Component	Weightage (%)
CAT Score	50
Personal Interview	20
Profile	30

Profile breakup

Profile Component	Weightage (%)
Academic Profile	12
Work Experience	16
Diversity (Academic)	2

Work Experience Criteria

Years	Score
Less than 2	0
2	8
3	16
4	8
More than 4	0

Academic Profile Criteria

Component (score of 60% and above)	Score
Class 10th	4
Class 12th	4
Graduation	4

Note: CA/CS/CMA candidates will be awarded 4% of the score regardless of their graduation marks.

IIM Bodh Gaya Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to praiseworthy and meritorious applicants. Indian Institute of Management Bodh GAYA proposes to help members through educational grants, which are restricted to underprivileged and worthy members.

To apply for a grant, candidates must send a grant demand letter alongside their application with their qualification details and application purpose. In light of Institute standards, the Admission Committee will settle on the decrease in the program expense.

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IIM Bodh Gaya Infrastructure and Facilities

Classes are held in state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with modern teaching aids and multimedia support, simulators and computer labs to enrich the learning experience.

Several societies have been formed over the years to promote extracurricular activity on campus. The foremost among them being the “Society for Management Students” (SMM) which has given birth to several other societies like the “Management Society”, “The Computer Society”, and “The Travel Society”.

• Students’ Executive Council (SEC) is one of the most important and powerful societies in IIM Bodh Gaya. It plays a critical role in all aspects of student life, viz., academic, co-curricular, entertainment, etc.
• There are various clubs for students’ leisure & entertainment. These include Bridge Club, Book Club, Dramatics Club, Economics Association, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Finance Association, Foreign Affairs Association (FAA), Hindi Literary Club, Hindi Film Club, Hindi Music Club, History Enthusiasts Society (HES), Kshitij Business Quiz Contest Committee (KBQCC), Law Students’ Association (LSA), Management Quiz Contest Committee (MQCC), Marketing Association, Political Science Association (PSA), Pre-Clinical Sciences Union (PCSU), Rotaract Club, Student Welfare Board (SWB) etc.

IIM Bodh Gaya Hostel Facilities

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya at present is operational from the transit campus offered by the government at Magadh University. The permanent campus for IIM BG is currently under construction. Hostel accommodation for students is being offered at Magadh University itself. The hostel buildings have been refurbished as per the students’ needs. The current campus offers hostels with amenities such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, etc. The property is equipped with a gym, common hall, and indoor games such as table tennis, chess carrom etc. Each room is well connected to the Wifi, and accommodation is available in both single and double occupancy. Allocation is subject to preference and availability.

Faculty and Alumni of Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya

A rich and exuberant student-educator collaboration is at the core of IIM Bodh Gaya prosperity. The faculty brings the subject material to life, energizes basic reasoning, and propositions a more extensive, all-encompassing viewpoint essential to the complex business climate.

Esteemed faculty members include the following:

• Dr Charanjit Das (Service Operations, Supply Chain Modelling, Operations Management
• Dr Vinita S Sahay (Marketing)
• Dr Hemant Kumar Suman (Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques)