IIM Bodh Gaya Admissions 2025
"Sabbe Bhadrani Passantu"
Nurturing Mindful and Socially Responsible Leaders
Established in 2015, IIM Bodh Gaya is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education, research, and innovation in the land of enlightenment.
About the Institute
IIM Bodh Gaya, one of the newest IIMs, was established in 2015. It is one of the most prestigious institutes in the country, currently being mentored by IIM Calcutta. The institute is located in Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
The institute is a member of prestigious organisations like the Business Education Alliance, the Business Graduates Association, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). IIM Bodh Gaya offers MBA, IPM, PhD, and other programmes, including specialized MBAs for working professionals.
Key Highlights 2025
- Established:2015
- Type:Government
- NIRF Rank '24:33 (Management)
- Exams Accepted:CAT, JIPMAT
- Website:iimbg.ac.in
Admission Process & Cutoffs 2025
MBA, MBA-DBM, & MBA-HHM Admissions
The admission process for the two-year MBA programs is a multi-stage process designed to select the most promising candidates.
- CAT Examination: Candidates must appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 and achieve the minimum required percentile scores.
- Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI): Candidates are shortlisted for the PI process through two channels based on their CAT scores.
- Final Merit List Calculation: The final selection is based on a composite score calculated with the following weights:
- CAT Score: 45%
- Personal Appearance (PI + WAT): 25%
- Profile (Academics, Work Ex, etc.): 30%
- Offer Acceptance: Selected candidates first pay an Expression of Interest (EoI) fee of ₹20,000. Upon receiving a final offer, an Offer Acceptance Amount of ₹80,000 is required to confirm the seat. Both amounts are adjusted against the Term I fee.
PI Shortlisting Cutoffs (CAT 2024 Percentile)
Table 1: Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025 Cutoffs
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
| EWS | 55 | 55 | 55 | 81 |
| NC-OBC | 52 | 52 | 52 | 81 |
| SC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 66 |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
| PwD | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
Table 2: Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) 2025 Cutoffs (Gender-Neutral)
| Program | Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA & MBA-DBM | General | 72 | 72 | 72 | 92 |
| EWS | 50 | 50 | 50 | 80 | |
| NC-OBC | 46 | 46 | 46 | 80 | |
| SC | 44 | 44 | 44 | 63 | |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 30 | 38 | |
| PwD | 25 | 25 | 30 | 38 | |
| MBA-HHM | General | 68 | 68 | 68 | 87 |
| EWS | 48 | 48 | 48 | 75 | |
| NC-OBC | 46 | 46 | 46 | 75 | |
| SC | 40 | 40 | 40 | 58 | |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 30 | 36 | |
| PwD | 25 | 25 | 30 | 36 | |
IPM (Integrated Program in Management) Admissions
Admission to the five-year residential IPM program (BBA + MBA) is conducted through the JIPMAT exam.
- Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Class 10th & 12th with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender).
- JIPMAT 2025: Candidates must appear for the Joint IPM Admission Test (JIPMAT) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Merit List Preparation: A merit list is prepared based solely on the JIPMAT 2025 scores. Candidates must clear a minimum sectional percentile of 30 to be eligible. The final offers are made based on the overall score cutoffs.
- Offer Acceptance: Candidates receiving a provisional offer must deposit an EoI Fee of ₹15,000 to express interest. To accept the offer, a fee of ₹60,000 is required, which is adjusted against the first semester fees.
Fee Structure (2025-27)
The total fee for the MBA program is ₹17.96 Lakhs, and for the MBA-DBM and MBA-HHM programs, it is ₹16.70 Lakhs. Below is the term-wise breakdown.
MBA Program Fees
| Particulars | Term I | Term II | Term III | Term IV | Term V | Term VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
| Hostel Rent | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹41,000 |
| Academic Charges | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Term Total (Approx.) | ₹3,10,000 | ₹2,94,000 | ₹2,94,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹2,94,000 | ₹3,04,000 |
MBA-DBM & MBA-HHM Program Fees
| Particulars | Term I | Term II | Term III | Term IV | Term V | Term VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
| Hostel Rent | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Academic Charges | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Term Total (Approx.) | ₹2,89,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,79,000 | ₹2,73,000 | ₹2,83,000 |
Note: Fees for other components like Admission, Registration, Student Activity, etc., are included in the term totals. A one-time refundable Caution Deposit of ₹25,000 and a Mess/Laundry deposit are also required.
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Join NowDetailed Placements 2025
IIM Bodh Gaya concluded a highly successful placement season for the PGP Batch of 2023-25, with 403 students placed from a batch of 462. The season saw participation from over 208 recruiters, including 105+ new companies.
Program-wise Placement Statistics
MBA
- Highest CTC ₹22.00 LPA
- Average CTC ₹13.05 LPA
- Median CTC ₹12.00 LPA
- Top 25% Avg. ₹18.42 LPA
- Top 50% Avg. ₹15.71 LPA
MBA-DBM
- Highest CTC ₹21.00 LPA
- Average CTC ₹13.18 LPA
- Median CTC ₹12.00 LPA
- Top 25% Avg. ₹19.72 LPA
- Top 50% Avg. ₹16.54 LPA
MBA-HHM
- Highest CTC ₹20.00 LPA
- Average CTC ₹10.34 LPA
- Median CTC ₹10.00 LPA
- Top 25% Avg. ₹13.40 LPA
- Top 50% Avg. ₹12.42 LPA