IIM Bodh Gaya – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process
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IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2026
IIM Bodh Gaya Latest Update
- IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission 2026 is now open. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website iimbg.ac.in on or before March 31, 2026.
- The IIMB Test 2025–26 (Round 2) for PGPEM and PhD admissions will be conducted on February 1, 2026. The last date to apply for Round 2 is January 23, 2026.
IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission Process 2026
IIM Bodh Gaya conducts admissions through national-level competitive exams such as CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, and JIPMAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI). For MBA admissions, candidates are shortlisted for the PI round primarily through the Common Admission Process (CAP).
The overall CAT cutoff for CAP 2026 at IIM Bodh Gaya is 95 percentile.
Note: In addition to CAP, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu also conduct the Supplementary Admission Process (SAP). SAP rounds are held when seats remain vacant after CAP. These rounds usually have lower cutoff percentiles and may include special provisions for women candidates to enhance gender diversity.
IIM Bodh Gaya Admission 2026 – Important Dates Table
| Programme | Admission Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| MBA / PGPEM (2026–28) | CAT 2025 Registration | August – September 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam | November 30, 2025 | |
| CAT 2025 Result | December 2025 | |
| Shortlist for WAT/PI (CAP) | January 2026 | |
| WAT/PI Process | February – March 2026 | |
| Final Admission Offer | May 2026 | |
| PGPEM & PhD | IIM Bodh Gaya Test 2025–26 (Round 2) – Application Deadline | January 23, 2026 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya Test 2025–26 (Round 2) – Exam Date | February 1, 2026 | |
| Round 1 Admission & Waitlist | Released | |
| PhD | PhD Admission 2026 – Last Date to Apply | March 31, 2026 |
| IPM | JIPMAT 2026 Registration | January – February 2026 (Expected) |
| JIPMAT 2026 Exam | April – May 2026 (Expected) |
IIM Bodh Gaya MBA / PGP Admission 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | MBA / PGP (General) |
| Total Fees | ₹19.52 Lakhs |
| Seat Intake | 300 Seats |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Entrance Exam | CAT 2025 (valid score required) |
| Selection Process | CAP 2026 shortlisting based on CAT score & profile → Personal Interview → Final merit list based on CAT, PI, academics, and diversity |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| PI Shortlist (CAP) | Late January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Final Admission Result | May 2026 (Tentative) |
IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission 2026
IIM Bodh Gaya offers MBA, MBA in Digital Business Management (MBA-DBM), and MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM). Admission to all MBA programmes for the 2026 intake is conducted through the Common Admission Process (CAP 2026).
IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Seats & Fees 2026
| Course | Total Fees | Seat Intake | Eligibility & Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | ₹19.52 Lakhs | 300 Seats | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks + CAT score + Personal Interview + Profile evaluation through CAP |
| MBA – Digital Business Management | ₹18.26 Lakhs | 90 Seats | Same as MBA (CAT + CAP process) |
| MBA – Hospital & Healthcare Management | ₹18.26 Lakhs | 90 Seats | Same as MBA (CAT + CAP process) |
IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission Process 2026
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration | Candidates must register for the CAT exam and select IIM Bodh Gaya as a preferred institute |
| CAT Examination | Appear for CAT and score above the minimum cutoff percentile (95 overall for General category under CAP) |
| Shortlisting through CAP | Candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on CAT scores via CAP 2026 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | Shortlisted candidates are invited for PI. Vacant seats after CAP are filled through the Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) |
| Final Merit List | Prepared based on CAT score, PI performance, academic background, work experience, and gender diversity |
Note: SAP rounds are conducted if seats remain vacant after CAP. These rounds generally have lower cutoffs and aim to improve diversity, including higher representation of women candidates.
IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Admission 2026
IIM Bodh Gaya introduced the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) in 2021. On successful completion of the programme, students are awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree by IIM Bodh Gaya.
IPM Course Details
| Course | Seat Intake | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IPM (BBA + MBA) | 120 Seats | ₹28.50 Lakhs |
IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Admission Process
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Candidates must apply through the JIPMAT portal |
| JIPMAT Examination | Entrance test of 150 minutes covering QA, DILR, and VARC |
| JIPMAT Result | Scorecards are released a few days after the exam |
| Merit List | Prepared based on JIPMAT scores and eligibility criteria |
IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Eligibility Criteria
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Minimum 60% marks in Class 12 or equivalent
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55% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories
IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Selection Criteria
Selection is based on JIPMAT, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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Candidates must meet sectional and overall cutoffs
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Class 10 and Class 12 marks are also considered while preparing the final merit list
IIM Bodh Gaya EMBA Admission 2026
IIM Bodh Gaya also offers a 2-year Executive MBA (EMBA) programme, delivered online, specifically designed for working professionals.
EMBA Course Overview
| Course | Total Fees | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| EMBA | ₹10 Lakhs | ₹2,000 |
EMBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and at least 3 years of post-qualification managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience |
| Selection Test | IIM Bodh Gaya entrance test assessing quantitative, verbal, logical, and data interpretation skills |
EMBA Admission Process
Candidates qualifying the screening examination are invited for a Personal Interview. Final selection is based on a composite score including entrance test performance, interview feedback, academic profile, and work experience.
EMBA Final Selection Weightage
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview | 50 |
| Academic Profile | 25 |
| Work Experience | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission 2026
IIM Bodh Gaya offers a PhD in Management for candidates interested in academic teaching and research careers. Applicants must be below 40 years of age at the time of admission. Upon selection, candidates are required to pay a commitment fee of ₹30,000 to confirm their admission.
Eligibility Criteria for PhD Admission 2026
Candidates must meet any one of the following eligibility requirements:
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Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA
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Professional qualifications such as CA / ICWA / CS with minimum 60% marks
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Five-year integrated Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (after 10+2)
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Four-year / eight-semester Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) with minimum 65% marks
Selection Criteria for PhD Admission
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Candidates qualifying in CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, JRF (UGC/CSIR or equivalent), or IIM Bangalore RAT are eligible to apply in relevant specialisations
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Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview (PI)
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The final merit list is prepared based on:
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Research aptitude
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Academic qualifications
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Relevant work experience
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Performance in the Personal Interview
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IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Cutoff (Expected)
Shortlisting for the Personal Interview is based on valid scores in national-level examinations.
| Test | Category | Minimum Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | General | Overall: 80, Sectional: 70 |
| NC-OBC / EWS | Overall: 75, Sectional: 65 | |
| SC / ST / PwD | Overall: 65, Sectional: 55 | |
| GRE | All Categories | Sectional: 70 / 65 / 55 |
| GMAT | General | Overall: 80, Sectional: 70 |
| NC-OBC / EWS | Overall: 75, Sectional: 65 | |
| SC / ST / PwD | Overall: 65, Sectional: 55 | |
| GATE | All Categories | All GATE-qualified candidates eligible |
| JRF (UGC/CSIR) | All Categories | All JRF-qualified candidates eligible |
Weightage for Final PhD Merit List
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview & Research Aptitude | 60% |
| Academic Profile | 25% |
| Relevant Work Experience | 15% |
| Total | 100% |