IIM Bodh Gaya MBA 2026: Eligibility, Fees, Admission Process, and Placements

Gaurav Sahu

Updated on - Sep 18, 2025

IIM BodhGaya MBA Fees & Courses List

Specialization	Duration	Tuition Fees
MBA in Digital Business	2 Years	₹9.60 LPA
MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management	2 Years	₹9.60 LPA

IIM BodhGaya MBA Course Highlights

Course Name	MBA
Course Level	Masters Program
Duration	2 Years
Average Fees	₹ 9,60,000
Mode	Offline

MBA [Master of Business Administration]	Round 1 (Percentile)
Master of Business Administration (MBA	92.00%

IIM BodhGaya MBA Rankings

Publisher	Ranking & Year	Criteria
	#31 in 2025	Management
	#33 in 2024	Management

IIM BodhGaya MBA Important Events And Dates

Exams and Events	Dates
CAT	Aug 2, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 View Timelines

Exams and Events

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CAT

Aug 2, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025

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The IIM Bodh Gaya MBA program, known as the Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP), admits 300 students for its 2026 batch through CAT 2025 scores followed by a Personal Interview under the Common Admission Process (CAP), with eligibility set at a bachelor's degree holding at least 50% marks for general category candidates.

This two-year residential course at the Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya (IIMBG or IIM in Bodh Gaya) focuses on building analytical and leadership capabilities through a curriculum blending core management subjects like finance, marketing, and operations with electives in digital business and healthcare, preparing graduates for roles in consulting, IT, and FMCG sectors amid India's economic growth.

What is the IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Program?

The Bodh Gaya IIM MBA, or PGP, spans two years with six terms, emphasizing case-based learning and industry projects to equip students for dynamic business environments, including specializations in digital business management (DBM) and hospital & healthcare management (HHM) alongside the core MBA track.

Duration: 24 months, full-time residential at the Prabandh Vihar campus in Uruvela, Bodh Gaya.
Curriculum Highlights: Core courses in Term I-II cover economics, accounting, and strategy; electives from Term IV include analytics and sustainability, with mandatory summer internship after Year 1.
Seats: 300 for the 2026 batch, including 90 for MBA-DBM and 30 for MBA-HHM variants under the same umbrella.

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Eligibility Criteria for 2026

Candidates seeking IIM Bodh Gaya MBA eligibility must possess a bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories) from a recognized university, and be Indian citizens; final-year students can apply provisionally if they meet the criteria by June 2026.

Academic Requirement: No specific stream restriction, but strong quantitative background preferred for CAT preparation.
Work Experience: Not mandatory, but up to 24 months considered in profile scoring for diverse cohorts.
Age Limit: No upper age cap, aligning with CAT norms for inclusive admissions at IIIM BG.

International applicants for IIM Bodh Gaya MBA follow separate GMAT-based eligibility via the Study in India portal.

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission Process 2026

The IIM Bodh Gaya MBA admission 2026 begins with CAT 2025 registration in August 2025, followed by the exam in November; shortlisted candidates apply through the CAP portal by January 2026, leading to PI rounds in February-March for final offers by April 2026.

Appear for CAT 2025 and achieve sectional/overall percentiles meeting shortlisting thresholds.
Submit preferences for nine CAP IIMs, including IIMBG, via the official CAP site.
Attend WAT/PI conducted virtually or at designated centers, with results integrated for merit list.

Track your IIM Bodh Gaya admission journey with key dates announced on the official site.

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Selection Criteria 2026

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA selection criteria 2026 allocates 55% weight to CAT 2025 score, 30% to PI performance, 10% to academic profile (10th/12th/graduation), and 5% to work experience and diversity factors, ensuring a balanced evaluation beyond test scores.

CAT Weightage: Scaled score with minimum sectional cutoffs (e.g., 80 percentile overall for general).
PI Assessment: Focuses on communication, ethics, and current affairs during 20-30 minute interviews.
Profile Diversity: Gender and academic diversity points to foster inclusive batches at IIM Bodh Gaya.

Shortlisting for PI uses CAT percentiles: General category requires 91 in VARC, DILR, QA combined for initial call.

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Fee Structure 2026-28

The IIM Bodh Gaya MBA fees for the 2026-28 batch total INR 9,60,000 in tuition alone, structured across six terms at INR 1,60,000 each, with additional one-time fees for hostel (INR 50,000 caution deposit) and mess advances, bringing the comprehensive cost to under INR 16 lakhs excluding personal expenses.

Component	Year 1 (Terms I-IV)	Year 2 (Terms V-VI)	Total (INR)
Tuition Fee	INR 6,40,000 (4 x 1,60,000)	INR 3,20,000 (2 x 1,60,000)	INR 9,60,000
Hostel & Mess (Annual)	INR 1,20,000	INR 1,20,000	INR 2,40,000
Caution Deposit (One-time)	INR 50,000 (refundable)	-	INR 50,000
Library & Other Fees	INR 20,000	INR 10,000	INR 30,000

Note: Fees of IIM Bodh Gaya are subject to revision; the exact IIM Bodh Gaya MBA fee structure details are in the official admission brochure for 2026. For breakdowns, check IIM Bodh Gaya Fees.

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Placements 2025 Highlights

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA placement for the 2023-25 batch achieved 100% placement with all 120 PGP students securing offers, primarily in consulting and IT sectors, as per the official final report released in May 2025.

Participating Recruiters: Over 80 companies, including Accenture, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, and TCS, visited for summer and final placements.
Key Sectors: 40% in consulting, 30% in finance, 20% in IT/ITES, and 10% in operations.
Internship Outcomes: SIP report for 2024-26 batch shows stipends averaging INR 1.5 lakhs per month from firms like KPMG and HDFC.

Metric	2023-25 Batch Data
Placement Rate	100%
Number of Offers	120 (including 84 for specialized tracks)
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Deloitte, EY, ICICI, TCS

View full IIM Bodh Gaya Placements report for recruiter-wise breakdowns.

Scholarships for IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Students

IIM Bodh Gaya offers need-based and merit scholarships for MBA students, including the Central Sector Scheme for SC/ST topping INR 2 lakhs annually, alongside institute-specific awards covering up to 50% tuition for top performers.

Government Scholarships: Merit-cum-Means for economically weaker sections (family income below INR 8 lakhs), providing INR 30,000-50,000 per year.
Institute Scholarships: Based on academic performance and SIP stipends, disbursed to 20% of batch with amounts up to INR 1 lakh.
Category-Specific: Full fee waiver for PwD and single girl child scholarships via external trusts.

Scholarship Type	Eligibility	Amount (INR)
Central Sector Top Class	SC/ST with 50%+ marks	Up to 2,00,000/year
Merit-cum-Means	Family income <8L	30,000-50,000/year
IIMBG Merit Award	Top 10% CGPA	50,000-1,00,000 one-time

Apply for IIM Bodh Gaya Scholarships during admission or post-enrollment.

IIM Bodh Gaya Login for MBA Admission Updates

Access the IIM Bodh Gaya login portal to check shortlist status, PI schedules, and offer letters for the 2026 batch; use your CAT application number and DOB for credentials after CAP registration.

Portal Features: Download admit cards, view merit lists, and submit documents securely.
Troubleshooting: Contact pgpadmission@iimbg.ac.in for login issues related to IIM Bodh Gaya MBA.
International Login: Separate access via https://studyinindia.gov.in/admission/login for GMAT applicants.

IIM Bodh Gaya MBA CAT Cutoff for 2026

The expected IIM Bodh Gaya MBA CAT cutoff for 2026 shortlisting stands at 92-94 percentile overall for general category, with sectional minimums of 80 in VARC, 75 in DILR, and 70 in QA, based on previous trends adjusted for batch size expansion.

General: 92 overall (80/75/70 sectional).
NC-OBC/EWS: 82 overall (70/65/65 sectional).
SC/ST: 60 overall (50/50/50 sectional).

Final cutoffs vary post-CAT; refer to IIM Bodh Gaya Cutoff for historical data.

Student Reviews on IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Experience

Students at IIM Bodh Gaya praise the MBA program's rigorous pedagogy and serene campus fostering focus, with 2025 reviews highlighting strong peer learning and industry exposure despite the developing infrastructure in Bodh Gaya.

Positive Feedback: "The case studies and guest lectures from IIM alumni prepared me for consulting roles," says a 2025 graduate.
Challenges Noted: Limited urban amenities, but compensated by dedicated faculty and 100% placement support.
Overall Rating: 4.2/5 from recent cohorts, emphasizing value for fees of IIM Bodh Gaya in building networks.