Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at IIM Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya must take the CAT exam as IIM Bodhgaya inducts candidates based on their scores in the CAT exam. Candidates on the basis of their CAT scores will be selected for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Candidates who score more than or equal to the Minimum Performance Requirement (MPR) in the Personal Interview (PI) round will be considered for the final merit list and those who scored less than the MPR will not be considered for the final merit list.

Given below are the criteria for preparing the final merit list for admission to the MBA programme:

• CAT score: 50%
• Personal Interview (PI): 20%
• Profile: 30%

Those who make it to the final merit list will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Bodhgaya for document verification and tuition fee payment for final seat allotment.

Yes, it is compulsory to meet the sectional as well as overall percentile cut-off for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya must have their section-wise and overall percentile above the closing percentile/ rank mentioned in the cut-off list for IIM Bodhgaya MBA admission.

Candidates having a 90 percentile in both sectional and overall categories will be selected for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify for the PI round will be considered in the final merit list followed by document verification and fee payment.

IIM Bodhgaya offers an MBA across three specialisations. The MBA specialisations offered at IIM Bodhgaya are given below:

1. MBA (General)
2. MBA (Healthcare Management)
3. MBA (Digital Business Management)

Candidates seeking admission to any of the aforesaid MBA domains at IIM Bodhgaya must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Also, candidates should have a valid score in the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be selected for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify for the PI round will be considered in the final merit list followed by document verification and fee payment.

Here is the list of documents required while filling out the CAT application form.

• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 mark sheet
• UG degree
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)
• Adhaar Card
• Date of Birth proof
• Address proof
• Caste category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned images of photograph and signature
• Credit/Debit card or Internet banking details for fee payment.

The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya is inclusive of many factors such as admission fee, caution deposit, industrial visit, and charges for many other facilities offered at the institute. The total tuition fee for the MBA programme is collated from various unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative. The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya ranges somewhere between INR 9.1 lakh to INR 32.6 lakh. Candidates looking can refer to the IIM Bodhgaya official website for more details on the same.

The minimum CAT overall and section-wise percentile required for admission to the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya is 92. The minimum CAT percentile for both overall and section-wise categories has been the same for the years 2021 and 2022. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya must meet the minimum CAT percentile criteria for final seat allotment. Hence, students are advised to prepare well for the CAT exam.

The CAT 2024 application process has begun for 2025 admission, candidates seeking admission to any of the IIMs including IIM Bodhgaya must fill out the CAT 2024 application form at the earliest. Follow the steps given below to complete the CAT application process.

Visit the official website of CAT.

Click on 'new registration' and enter the mandatory fields to get the login credentials.

Log in with the ID received in the email to fill out the application form.

Enter the required personal and academic details.

Upload scanned images of the candidate's photograph and signature.

Select preferred courses and IIMs.

Select test city preference for exam centre allotment.

Pay the application fee via credit/debit card or net banking for final submission.

Take the print of the acknowledgement slip for future reference.

No, IIM Bodhgaya accepts only CAT score for admission in MBA programme. Candidates willing to take admission in MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya should have a UG degree in any domain with a minimum of 50% aggregate along with a valid score in the CAT exam based on which they will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify the Personal Interview (PI) round will be required to report to the admission cell at IIM Bodhgaya for document verification and fee payment.

Yes, IIM Bodhgaya offers a two-year full-time MBA programme. MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Bodhgaya. Candidates willing to take admission in MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya must take the CAT exam because IIM Bodhgaya MBA admission is based on valid CAT score. Candidates shortlisted based on their CAT score will have to qualify the personal interview (PI) round followed by document verification and fee payment to lock their seat in the said programme.

Admission to IIM Bodhgaya is contingent upon a candidate's performance in a number of selection procedures, including:
For IPM, Candidates can get admission through JIPMAT. For MBA, all applicants must have a legitimate score on the Common Admission Test (CAT). The Indian Institutes of Management administer the CAT, which is a national-level management entrance exam.

Application and Shortlisting: Interested candidates must complete the application form and submit it with the required materials. The institute will shortlist candidates for the next round of the selection process based on their CAT score, academic qualifications, work experience, and other relevant factors.

Written Ability Test (WAT): Candidates who have been shortlisted will be required to take the Written Ability Test (What), which evaluates their ability to write and express ideas clearly.

Personal Interview (PI): Those who pass the What will be invited to a Personal Interview (PI). The PI evaluates the candidate's communication skills, potential for leadership, and other pertinent factors.

Final Selection: The final selection is based on the candidate's performance on the CAT, What, and PI, as well as their academic record, work experience, and other pertinent factors. Every year, the application process for admission to IIM Bodhgaya begins between August and September. Visit the official website of IIM Bodhgaya for more information about the admissions procedure and eligibility requirements.