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    IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

    Varunika Verma

    Updated on Aug 26 2026, 05:09 PM IST

    What's New
    • Last date to fill the CAT 2026 application form is September 15, 2026.

    • CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on November 29, 2026.

    IIM Bodh Gaya Admission Process

    IIM Bodh Gaya admissions are offered to MBA, IPM, and PhD programmes. IIM Bodh Gaya MBA admissions are offered to MBA Digital Business Management and MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management. IIM Bodh Gaya admissions are based on CAT/GMAT/GATE/JIPMAT examination.

    • CAT 2026 examination for IIM Bodh Gaya MBA admissions will be conducted on November 29, 2026.
    • Candidates can fill out the IIM Bodh Gaya admission form online through the official website. 
    • Entrance exams accepted by IIM Bodh Gaya are JIPMAT for IPM; CAT for MBA/ PGD; GMAT/CAT/GATE/GRE/UGC-NET for PhD.
    • Candidates must pay admission fees of Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya of Rs 2,500 (Rs 1,250 for SC/ST/PwD) as CAT application fee for MBA; Rs 1,500 (Rs 1,000 for SC/ST) for PhD application.
    • IIM Bodh Gaya admission criteria for MBA programmes specifies that candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, while for IPM, candidates need to have passed 10+2 with 60% marks.

    Candidates must meet the IIM Bodh admissions criteria and appear for the entrance examination before applying to programmes at IIM Bodh Gaya. More details about the IIM Bodh Gaya admission procedure are given below. 

    Also See: IIM Bodh Gaya Placements

    IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2026 Highlights

    Admission at IIM Bodh Gaya is based on entrance examination scores. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for IIM Bodh Gaya admission 2026.

    Entrance Exams Accepted for IIM Bodh Gaya Admissions 2026 

    Course

    Entrance Exam

    IPMJIPMAT

    MBA/PGD Programmes

    CAT

    PhD Programmes

    GMAT/CAT/GATE/GRE/UGC-NET

    How to Apply for IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2026?

    The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya application process varies for PGP and PhD programmes. Below is the IIM Bodh Gaya application process is mentioned below in the table for different programmes.

    IIM Bodh Gaya Registrations 2026 

    CourseIIM Bodh Gaya Application Process

    MBA

    1. Select the IIM Bodh Gaya programme you wish to apply for while registering for CAT examination and select the interview city preference.

    2. Pay the CAT application fees of Rs 2,500 (Rs 1,250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

    3. IIM Bodh Gaya has adopted a Common Admission Process (CAP) and the CAP organising IIM will decide the cutoff scores.

    IPM
    1. Candidates can apply for admissions through the online application form released on the official website.
    2. Fill in the details required and upload the documents.
    3. Submit the application form after paying the application fees of Rs 1,000.

    Ph.D

    1. Candidates must apply through the application form released on the official website of IIM Bodh Gaya and select the area of specialisation.

    2. Upload the documents required and pay the application fees of Rs 1,000.

    Also See: IIM Bodh Gaya Courses

    IIM Bodh Gaya Admissions 2026 for IPM Programme

    The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya offers a dual degree programme with a duration of 5 years. Candidates can check the IIM BG admission criteria for the IPM course below.

    IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Selection Criteria

    CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

    IPM

    60

    10+2 with 60% marks (55% marks for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) + JIPMAT.

    IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Admissions 2026

    The details of IIM Bodh Gaya admission process 2026 for IPM programme is given below. Candidates must appear for JIPMAT examination for IIM Bodh Gaya IPM admissions.

    IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Admission Process 2026 

    • Students must meet all eligibility requirements to enrol in an undergraduate programme at the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya.

    • The qualified students must submit the JIPMAT application.

    • After you've finished filling out the application, please reread it before applying.

    • The final merit list is released based on the JIPMAT cutoff.

    • The selected applicants must do the remaining admissions process, which includes document verification and final fee payment.

    IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2026 for MBA Programme

    The college offers 3 PG programmes mainly MBA, MBA Digital Business Management and MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management with a duration of 2 years. 

    IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Selection Criteria

    CoursesEligibility Criteria

    MBA

    Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category) + CAT.

    MBA Digital Business Management

    MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management

    IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admissions 2026

    The details of IIM Bodh Gaya MBA admissions is given below. Candidates must appear for the CAT examination for IIM Bodh Gaya MBA admissions.

    What is the IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission Process 2026? 

    • Students must meet all the eligibility requirements to enrol in PG courses at the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya.

    • Qualified students must submit the CAT application and should appear in the exam.

    • The candidates selected in the CAT exam need to participate in the Personal Interview.

    • The final merit list is released based on performance in CAT, PI score and Profile score.

    • Finally, the selected applicants need to appear for the document verification round and final fee payment.

    IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission 2026

    Students who have completed masters degree with qualifying marks from a recognised university can apply for the IIM Bodh Gaya PhD admissions 2026. The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya offers only one Ph.D programme with a duration of 6 years.

    IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Selection Criteria

    CoursesEligibility Criteria

    Ph.D

    Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree with at least 60% marks + GMAT/CAT/GATE/GRE/UGC-NET.

    IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission Process 2026 

    • Students must meet all eligibility requirements to enrol in PhD courses at the IIM BG.

    • Qualified students must submit the CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE/UGC-NET application and should appear in the exam.

    • The candidates who qualify for the entrance examination need to fill out the IIM Bodh Gaya Ph.D application form, available on the college website. 

    • Shortlisted candidates need to participate in the Personal Interview rounds.

    • The final merit list is released based on performance in the entrance test, personal interview and research aptitude (second stage of PI), academic qualification and relevant work experience.

    • Finally, the selected applicants need to appear for the document verification round and final fee payment.

    Also See: IIM Bodh Gaya Cutoffs

    Documents Required for IIM Bodh Gaya Admissions

    • Aadhaar Card

    • Entrance Exam Scorecard

    • Class X - Marksheet and Certificate

    • Class XII or Equivalent examination certificates

    • Caste certificate 

    • Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable.

    • Copy of Medical Certificate.

    • Graduate certificates

    • Application form 

    Note: During the document verification round of IIM Bodh Gaya, the applicants should be requested to present all of the necessary documents mentioned above.

    Also See: IIM Bodh Gaya Facilities

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    FAQ’s

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Q: What documents are required at the time of IIM Bodhgaya M.B.A. admissions?
    A:

    Some of the documents required at the time of MBA admissions are CAT score card, qualifying marksheets, photographs, ID cards, and other documents.

    Q: What is the selection criteria for IIM Bodhgaya Ph.D admissions?
    Q: What exams do students have to appear for IIM Bodhgaya MBA admissions?
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    Student Reviews for IIM Bodh Gaya

    Average Rating

    4.4
    Rating given by students

    Total Reviews

    48
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    Overall

    4.4

    Infrastructure

    4

    Placements

    4

    Campus Life

    3.8

    Academics

    4.4

    Value for Money

    3.9

    Showing 3 results of 48 reviews

    Have been a Great experience.

    A
    Arpit Kori Posted on 11 Apr'26
    MBA - Batch of 2026-01-01
    4.6

    Academics

    IIM Bodhgaya being from the land of Great Buddha serves a great purpose of enlightenment, academics to the students helping them reac their desired positions in their companies and goals in the future.

    College Infra

    Infrastructure of the college stands at a significant level of excellence where students get to enjoy all the possible facilitates which will helps in making of students carerr academically strong and prosperous.

    Placements

    University provides 100% placement to the enrolled students making the holistic satisfaction for the students along with the parents providing students with aspiring future and great success in their endeavors.
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    You will really enjoy here your best life

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    Shashaank Dhiman Posted on 17 Sep'25
    MBA - Batch of 2024-01-01
    4.6

    Academics

    The curriculum is always up-to-date and aligns with the latest industry demand making the students ready for the job market. Exams are with a moderate level of difficulty, but students study regularly and handle well with the help of the guidance.

    College Infra

    The hostels are good and have proper study spaces, but the mess food can be average at times. Medical support is available and there is a 24x7 ambulance facility for emergencies. Sports and recreational activities are also available and there are grounds for cricket, football, badminton, and indoor games.

    Placements

    The average pay was roughly 14 LPA, and the highest pay went up to almost 48 LPA. Some of the major recruiters of IIM Bodh Gaya were ICICI Lombard, Asian Paints, HDFC Life, WNS Global, Tata Power, Bain Capability Network, and L&T Financial Services.
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    It is a great experience, spectacular life.

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    Shubhangi Gupta Posted on 13 Jul'25
    3.4

    Academics

    IPM course is made to do a holistic development of the student. The course if varied and diverse which includes all commerce. Along with this, humanities subjects like history, geography, sociology, psychology are also taught. It also includes courses like dance, drama, and music.

    College Infra

    It's great, the networking, the campus life, hostel life, the infrastructure, the faculty, facilities; it's splendid. Although it's a baby IIM and stil needs to grow more, the city life also gets boring after a point of time, but career wise, you can think about taking an admission here.

    Campus Life

    Campus life is amazing.

    Placements

    Placement record is around 100%. Big companies take part including median companies as well. The highest domestic package offered was INR 48.58 LPA, and the average package for the 2022-23 academic year was INR 14.96 LPA. In 2025, 77 recruiters visited the campus, and BFSI emerged as the top recruiting sector.

    Value For Money

    Although ROI is less but the experience is great. It has been growing over the years and is growing fast, so who knows the ROI may get better in the near future. It is value for money when it comes to the networking and growth.
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    How was the placement of the first batch at IIM Bodh Gaya?

    Hello aspirant

    The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM-BG) is an autonomous public business school in Bodh Gaya, Bihar in India. It is the 16th Indian Institute of Management (IIM). The institution was mentored by Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

    IIM Bodhgaya has a great placement record. Almost Every

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    18 Dec'21
    I got shortlisted for IIM Bodh Gaya SAP this year and its official site states that registration shall be done in February and more details will be available soon Will they really conduct SAP admission process ? If so, whats the intake ratio from this SAP process?

    Hello,

    For MBA admission SAP meand supplimentary admission process. In addition to the common process as mentioned, IIM Bodh Gaya may  be conducted Supplimentary admission process  (SAP 2021). The performance of the candidate in WAT & PI of CAP 2021 and SAP 2021 would be considered for preparing the merit

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    What is the SAP round that IIM Bodhgaya conducts? Is it different from the CAP round ?

    Hey!

    Yes, Sap is different from Cap. IIM Bodhagaya and other 8 IIMs has started a new admission proces which not only includes CAP (common admission process) but also SAP (supplementry admission process). CAP is done  by WAT and PI conducted by IIM Raipur. SAP will include performance of the

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