IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2024: CAT, Application Date & Process, Eligibility

K Krishna Priya K Krishna Priya | Dec 21, 2023
K Krishna Priya
K Krishna Priya

Updated on - Dec 21, 2023

IIM Bodh Gaya admission 2024 will be offered for postgraduate, integrated postgraduate, and doctoral courses. The MBA batch size is likely to be 300, and the central pillar of the IIM Bodhgaya admission is the CAT exam score obtained by the applicant. The CAT 2023 result has been announced on December 21, 2023.

Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for the respective courses for IIM Bodh Gaya course admissions. Detailed information on the IIM Bodh Gaya selection procedure is covered below.

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IIM Bodh Gaya Admission: Important Dates

The upcoming admission dates of IIM Bodh Gaya are provided in the table below.

Events Dates
CAT 2023 Result
December 21, 2023
Last Date for CAP Registration Last Week of January 2024 (Tentative)
Intimation regarding Personal Interview
First Week of February 2024
Personal Interview Week 1
Second Week of February 2024
Personal Interview Week 1
Third Week of February 2024
Personal Interview Week 1
Last Week of February 2024
Final Admission List for IIM CAP 2024
April/May 2024

IIM Bodh Gaya PG Admission 2024

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya admission is offered to a two-year MBA programme based on the CAT exam score. More details on the IIM Bodh Gaya PG admission 2024 requirements are elaborated in this section. 

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission 2024

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA admission is granted to candidates holding a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate score in any discipline for the general category. Indian applicants can apply by securing a relevant rank in the CAT exam, while international applicants can apply by holding a valid GMAT score.

During the IIM Bodh Gaya selection process, candidates are further shortlisted based on various parameters like Personal Interviews (PI), WAT (Writing Ability Test), work experience, academic profile, and more.

Furthermore, applicants will undergo the Common Admission Process (CAP 2023) which will be coordinated by IIM Udaipur. IIM Bodh Gaya will conduct a Supplementary Admission Process (SAP 2023) for the students who don't get any call from CAP.

Read More: IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission 2024

Check the table below for detailed information on IIM Bodh Gaya eligibility requirements, selection process, and course fee. 

Course Total Fee Eligibility & Selection
MBA

INR 17 Lakhs

Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate marks

Selection Process: CAT + Personal Interview (PI) + Educational Background + Gender Diversity + Work Experience

MBA-DBM

(MBA in Digital Business Management)

INR 16.28 Lakhs

Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate marks

Selection Process: CAT + Personal Interview (PI) + Educational Background + Gender Diversity + Work Experience

MBA-HHM

(MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management)

INR 16.28 Lakhs

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (preferably in Medical Science) with 50% marks

Selection Process: CAT + Personal Interview (PI) + Educational Background + Gender Diversity + Work Experience

IIM Bodh Gaya Dual Degree Admission

IIM Bodh Gaya offers a 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). In the first three years of IPM, a semester system will be followed, and the last two years will be based on the trimester system (per the prevailing MBA course structure). 

Note that the IIM Bodhgaya admission is based on the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT), which is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency) for 5-year IPM courses. 

Further details on the IIM Bodh Gaya selection criteria are given below.

Course Total Fee Eligibility & Selection
IPM

-

Eligibility: Class 10+2 in arts/commerce/science with 60% (55% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender)

Selection Process: JIPMAT (with more than sectional/overall minimum cutoff + Academic scores + Interview

IIM Bodh Gaya Doctoral Admission

IIM Bodh Gaya admission is offered to a 3-year PhD programme to candidates qualifying for the selection process.

Below are more details on the IIM Bodh Gaya eligibility criteria, selection process, and course fee details. 

Course Total Fee Eligibility & Selection
PhD

-

Eligibility: Master’s Degree/Integrated Master Degree in any discipline with 60% marks

Or CA / ICWA / CS degree scoring at least 60% aggregate marks

Or 4-year Bachelor’s degree with a 65% aggregate  

Selection Process: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR) + PI & Research Aptitude (60% weightage) + Academic Profile (25% weightage) + Work Experience (15% weightage)

IIM Bodh Gaya Application Process 2024

To participate in the IIM Bodh Gaya admission 2024, the candidates shall register and fill out the online form available on the university’s official website. Applicants holding a relevant entrance exam score will be admitted to the selection process. The final merit is primarily shortlisted based on factors like academic scores, entrance exam cutoff, work experience, and overall profile score. 

Once shortlisted in the final round, students must pay the IIM Bodh Gaya admission fee to reserve their seats on time. The IIM Bodh Gaya Courses and Fee page covers detailed information on the fee structure. 

Steps to Apply for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2024

The following are the steps to complete the IIM Bodh Gaya application form on the official portal. Students are advised to check the IIM Bodh Gaya admission criteria to avoid any rejections.

  • Step 1: Go to the college’s official website
  • Step 2: Check the detailed IIM Bodh Gaya admission process for your chosen course
  • Step 3: Find the admission button at the very top of the page 
  • Step 4: Register yourself there
  • Step 5: Pay the application fee
  • Step 6: Submit the application form

IIM Bodh Gaya Selection Process 2024

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their overall performance and score obtained in the IIM Bodh Gaya selection process, which will be held in stages. Detailed information, including the expected sectional cutoff, is given below. 

Phase I: Shortlisting to PI Process

Based on the sectional cutoff score in CAT, applicants will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. All 9 IIMs follow the Common Admission Process (CAP 2023 process) for PI. In conclusion, applicants must either qualify this round based on CAP or SAP 2023.

IIM Bodh Gaya CAT expected sectional cutoff 2023 is tabulated below for the reference of the candidates.

Category/ Section
VARC DILR QA Total Percentile
General 70-72 70-72 70-72 92-94
NC-OBC 45-47 45-47 45-47 74-76
SC 35-37 35-37 35-37 54-56
ST/ PwD 25-27 25-27 32.5-34.5 40-42
EWS 40-42 40-42 40-42 70-72

Read More: IIM Bodh Gaya Cutoff 2023

Phase II: Checking Academic Scores and Work Experience

The information about the academic scores and work experience will be collected from candidates during the CAP 2023 and SAP 2023. Applicants must provide accurate details in CAP/SAP.

If it is later discovered that any information or documents provided were fake, the admission could be cancelled, without any refund.

Phase III: Preparing the Merit List

The IIM Bodhgaya admission committee will prepare the final merit list based on the overall performance of the candidates. The table below provides the parameters and the respective total marks allocated to each criterion. 

Applicants holding higher scores will be offered Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya admission in the academic year 2024. The table below provides the IIM Bodh Gaya final shortlisting criteria and their respective weightage for the MBA course. 

Parameters Weightage
 CAT Scores 45 marks
VARC Scores 5 marks
Personal Appearance 20 marks
Academic Profile (Class 10, 12, UG, Professional degree) 12 marks
Work Experience  16 marks
Academic Discipline Diversity (except for BE/BTech) 2 marks

Documents Required for IIM Bodhgaya Admission 2024

Below are the documents to be submitted to complete the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya admission process.

  • Class 10th and 12th mark sheet or certificate
  • Graduation certificate
  • Work experience certificates
  • Entrance exam scorecard  
  • Passport photograph of the candidate
  • Proof of age
  • Proof of identity
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Any other document of proof like birth certificate, AAADHAR card, etc.

IIM Bodh Gaya Entrance Exam

The table below provides the accepted IIM Bodh Gaya entrance exam for various courses.

Courses Offered Exams Accepted
MBA CAT
MBA - DBM CAT
MBA - HHM CAT
IPM JIPMAT
PhD CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR)

IIM Bodh Gaya Admission Helpline

The contact details of the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya admission department can be found in the table below.

IIM Bodh Gaya Admission Contact Details
Address Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar Bodh Gaya – 824234, Gaya, Bihar, India
Phone Number 0631-2200239
Email ID director_office@iimbg.ac.in

IIM BodhGaya Admission FAQs

When is the CAT 2023 exam?

The CAT 2023 exam was held on November 26, 2023.

Can I get direct admission to IIM Bodh Gaya?

No. IIM Bodh Gaya admission is based on entrance exam scores and the final score obtained by students in the selection process. The final merit list is drawn in the selection process, which includes academic scores, personal interview scores, work experience, and more. Read the above article for more details.

What are the IIM Bodh Gaya eligibility criteria for MBA admission?

Graduation with 50% aggregate marks and appearing for CAT is mandatory. The selection will be based on various factors like academic scores, CAT scores (45 marks), VARC (5 marks), Personal appearance (20 marks) and student's overall profile scores (30 marks). Refer to the above article for more details.

What are the entrance tests accepted by IIM Bodh Gaya?

CAT is compulsory for MBA, MBA-DBM and MBA-HHM courses. Other accepted exams include CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JIPMAT/ JRF (UGC/CSIR). Refer to the above article for more details on course-specific exams.

How can I get admission to IIM Bodh Gaya without CAT?

No, it is not possible. CAT scores are mandatory for admission to MBA courses at IIM Bodh Gaya. However, applicants can apply to other courses like IPM and PhD without CAT provided applicants have appeared for other relevant entrance exams.

Does IIM Bodh Gaya consider class 12 marks?

Yes. Class 10, Class 12 and UG degree marks are taken into consideration during the IIM Bodh Gaya selection process.

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