Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya was established in 2015 in Bihar and is an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act 2017, mentored by IIM Calcutta. Its permanent campus spans 119 acres at Prabandh Vihar, Uruvela, Bodh Gaya, inaugurated on 20 February 2024 by the Prime Minister of India. In NIRF 2025, IIM Bodh Gaya ranked 31st in Management -- its best position since inception -- up from 73rd in 2022 and 33rd in 2024. The flagship MBA (~300 seats), MBA in Digital Business and AI (MBA-DBAI, ~90 seats), and MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM, ~90 seats) form the postgraduate portfolio.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2015 (16th IIM) |
| Type | Institute of National Importance (Government of India) |
| Location | Prabandh Vihar, Uruvela, Bodh Gaya -- 824234, Gaya, Bihar |
| Permanent Campus | 119 acres (inaugurated February 20, 2024; designed by CP Kukreja Architects) |
| NIRF Management 2025 | Rank 31, Score 59.65 |
| Mentoring IIM | IIM Calcutta (formative phase) |
| MBA Fee (2025-27 batch) | Approximately Rs 19.52 lakh total (Careers360; official PDF inaccessible) |
| Admission | CAT + PI (MBA/MBA-DBAI); JIPMAT (IPM); NMAT or entrance (MBA-HHM) |
| Website | iimbg.ac.in |
| Programme | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (flagship) | 2 years, full-time residential | CAT-based; ~300 seats (CAT) + 51 IPM lateral = ~354 total; general management |
| MBA-DBAI (Digital Business and AI) | 2 years, full-time | ~90 seats; was MBA-DBM (rebranded 2024); digital and AI business focus |
| MBA-HHM (Hospital and Healthcare Management) | 2 years, full-time | ~90 seats; healthcare management focus |
| IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) | 5 years | Via JIPMAT; ~120 seats; BBM exit at Year 3 possible; approx Rs 33 lakh total |
| Executive MBA (EMBA) | ~1 year, online | Rs 10 lakh; for working professionals; 3 campus immersions |
| Executive PhD | Non-residential | For senior executives; 3 on-campus immersions in Year 1 |
| PhD in Management | 5 years, residential | Full-time; stipend provided |
All MBA programmes confer statutory degrees under the IIM Act 2017.
Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA -- Institutional):
Government of India Scholarships (via National Scholarship Portal):
PhD Stipend: Rs 50,000 per month (pre-comprehensive exam); Rs 60,000 per month (post-comprehensive exam); full tuition waiver.
Source: Multiple aggregators citing iimbg.ac.in scholarship page; Careers360 NBFA slab data (confirmed consistent across 3+ sources).
| Framework | Category | Rank | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | 31 | 59.65 | 2025 |
| NIRF | Management | 33 | 56.27 | 2024 |
| NIRF | Management | 53 | 51.28 | 2023 |
| NIRF | Management | 73 | 45.82 | 2022 |
IIM Bodh Gaya has improved its NIRF Management rank every single year from 2022 to 2025 (#73 to #31). The 20-rank jump from 2023 (#53) to 2024 (#33) is the steepest single-year gain in the institute's history. The 2025 rank of #31 is the best in the institute's history and places it within the top-third of NIRF Management institutions.
Source: nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/, /2024/, /2023/, /2022/
IIM Bodh Gaya's 119-acre permanent campus at Prabandh Vihar, Uruvela was designed by CP Kukreja Architects and built at a cost of over Rs 400 crore. It is located 6 km from Bodh Gaya town and 14 km from Gaya Airport (GAY), which has direct flights to Delhi and Patna. Bodh Gaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Mahabodhi Temple Complex) and a significant Buddhist pilgrimage centre, drawing international visitors year-round. The campus has been fully operational since February 2024 after the PM's inauguration. Student clubs cover finance, analytics, marketing, consulting, and social responsibility. The Institute's location in Gaya district connects it to Bihar's administrative and infrastructure growth sectors.
IIM Bodh Gaya is the 16th IIM, established in 2015 under IIM Calcutta's mentorship. It now operates from a purpose-built 119-acre permanent campus at Prabandh Vihar, Uruvela -- 6 km from Bodh Gaya town and 14 km from Gaya Airport -- designed by CP Kukreja Architects at an investment of over Rs 400 crore. The campus was inaugurated in February 2024, replacing its transit home at Magadh University premises. In addition to the flagship MBA, IIM Bodh Gaya offers a 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM, via JIPMAT), an Executive MBA (online, with campus immersions), and doctoral programmes.
42-position improvement in 4 years -- one of the steepest upward trajectories among newer IIMs; reflects growth in Teaching-Learning Resources, Graduation Outcomes, and Research sub-parameters
IIMC-mentored institution; curriculum design, faculty standards, and quality benchmarks aligned with a top-3 NIRF B-school
MBA (general management), MBA-DBAI (Digital Business and AI), MBA-HHM (Hospital and Healthcare Management); each with dedicated placements
Purpose-built campus in a heritage location (Bodh Gaya is a UNESCO World Heritage site); fully operational since February 2024
Income-slab waiver up to 100 per cent of tuition: below Rs 3L annually gets 72-75% waiver; Rs 3-5L gets 50%; Rs 5-8L gets 25%
Honest caveat: IIM Bodh Gaya's NIRF rank of 31 (2025) is the best in its history but it spent 2022 at #73. The fee of Rs 19.52L is from Careers360 (official admission PDF was inaccessible during research -- treat as medium-confidence). The highest CTC of Rs 45.63 LPA (2023-25 batch) is from Cracku citing the placement report; it was not independently corroborated by a second major source. AACSB accreditation is pursued but NOT yet achieved; the iSER (Initial Self-Evaluation Report) phase was active as of 2025.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | 2025 | #31 |
| NIRF | Management | 2024 | #33 |
| NIRF | Management | 2023 | #53 |
| NIRF | Management | 2022 | #73 |
2 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
2-year placement history, latest data from 2025.
| Year | Registered | Placed | Rate | Avg package | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 320 | 100% | ₹14.8L | ₹45.63L |
| 2024 | — | 266 | 100% | ₹13.9L | ₹32.5L |
6 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | OBC | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | SC | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | ST | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | EWS | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | PwD | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | — |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
