22 Sep, 2025 CAT 2025 Exam will be held on November 30, 2025, for MBA/ PGDM admission. CAT 2025 registrations have closed, and the admit cards will be available for download @iimcat.ac.in from November 5, 2025. For more details, click here.
27 Aug, 2025 IIMB Test 2025-2026 Round 1 & Round 2 for PGPEM & PhD admission at IIM Bodh Gaya will be conducted on Oct 12, 2025 & Feb 1, 2026 respectively. The last date to apply is Oct 8, 2025 (Round 1) & January 23, 2025 (Round 2). Check details here.
IIM Bodh Gaya conducts the admission through competitive exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/JIPMAT, followed by a Personal Interview. The candidates are shortlisted for the MBA PI, based on CAP and SAP scores. The IIM Bodh Gaya cut-off percentile for CAP is 94 percentile (Overall) and for SAP is 91 (Overall). The CAT cut-off for the Phd program is 80 percentile. If the candidates have not appeared for CAT, then the candidates can submit their GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR) scores for PhD admissions.
The 8 IIMs (IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy and IIM Udaipur) have decided to adopt a common admission process (CAP 2025 process) of PI through Offline Mode and to be coordinated this year by IIM Bodh Gaya.
Some important dates for IIM Bodh Gaya Admissions 2025 are-
Events | Dates |
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CAT Registration | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA] | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 |
CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
IIM Bodh Gaya offers MBA, MBA-DBM (Digital Business Management), and MBA-HHM (Hospital and Healthcare Management). Admission to these programs will be done through CAP 2025.
The total fees, seat intake, eligibility, and selection criteria for the MBA are mentioned below-
Course | Total Fee | Total Intake | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
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MBA | Rs 17 Lakhs | 300 Seats | UG with 50% + CAT Scores + Personal Interview + Profile |
MBA Digital Business Management | Rs 16.28 Lakhs | 90 Seats | |
MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management | Rs 16.28 Lakhs | 90 Seats |
The admission process for the MBA at IIM Bodh Gaya is-
IIM Bodh Gaya Admission Stage | Description |
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Register for CAT | The candidates will have to register for CAT and also select IIM Bodh Gaya as one of their preferences. |
CAT Examination | Appear for the CAT and clear the minimum cut-off percentile. |
Shortlisting for PI through CAP and SAP. | Candidates will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on the CAT scores, through CAP and SAP. |
Personal Interview | The candidates who have cleared the minimum cut-off for CAP 2025 or SAP 2025 will be called for a personal interview. |
Final Merit List | The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s CAT score, PI score, academic qualification, work experience, and gender diversity. |
There will be a cut-off percentile in the three sections and the total CAT percentile for shortlisting to the PI process across different categories of students, which are given below:
Categories | Overall Percentile | QA Percentile | DILR Percentile | VARC Percentile |
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General | 94 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
EWS | 75 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
NC-OBC | 77 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
SC | 60 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
ST | 40 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
PwD | 40 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
The academic qualifications and the work experience of the candidates will also be considered for selection of PI. The academic data and the work experience data will be taken for the CAP and SAP.
The candidates who scored more than the Minimum Performance Requirement (MPR) in the PI will be considered for the final merit list. The criteria for preparing the merit list are as follows:
Criteria | Weightage | Overall Weightage |
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CAT score | Overall CAT - 45% | 45% |
Personal Interview | 25% | 25% |
Profile | Academic profile - 14%, Work Experience - 16% | 30% |
IIM Bodh Gaya will shortlist the candidates for the Personal interview, based on their CAT percentiles. IIM Bodh Gaya has adopted a common admission process (CAP) for PI and an additional supplementary admission process (SAP) to shortlist the candidates for PI based on the CAT percentile.
The minimum overall CAT cut-off and the sectional cut-off or three sections for CAP 2024 have been mentioned in the table below:
IIM Bodh Gaya CAP Cutoff 2024 | ||||
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Categories | Overall Percentile | QA Percentile | DILR Percentile | VARC Percentile |
General | 94 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
EWS | 77 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
NC-OBC | 77 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
SC | 60 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
ST | 40 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
PwD | 40 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
The candidates who were not shortlisted through the CAP 2024 can apply for SAP 2024. The minimum CAT cut-off for SAP is mentioned in the table below:
IIM Bodh Gaya SAP Cutoff 2024 | ||||
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Categories | Overall Percentile | QA Percentile | DILR Percentile | VARC Percentile |
General | 91 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
EWS | 76 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
NC-OBC | 76 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
SC | 58 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
ST | 35 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
PwD | 35 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
IIM Bodh Gaya has started a five-year integrated program in management (IPM) from the academic session 2021. Candidates successfully completing the course requirement of the integrated program in management would be awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration by IIM Bodh Gaya.
Course | Seat Intake | Fees |
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IPM (BBA+MBA) | 120 | INR 28.5 lakhs |
The admission process for IIM Bodh Gaya is-
Admission Stage | Description |
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Application Form | The candidates who want to apply for the IPM program at IIM Bodh Gaya should fill out the application form at www.jipmat.nta.ac.in |
JIPMAT Exam | They will have to appear for the JIPMAT exam of 150 minutes, which will consist of QA, DILR, and VARC sections. |
JIPMAT Results | The scorecards will be released a few days after the exam. |
Merit list | The JIPMAT scores will be used to prepare a merit list of the selected candidates. |
To be eligible for admission at IIM Bodh Gaya for the IPM program, candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks (55% in the case of the reserved categories) in 10+2 or an equivalent board.
IIM Bodh Gaya will select the candidates for IPM based on JIPMAT, conducted by NTA. The JIPMAT percentile will be used to prepare the merit list. The candidates will have to score equal to or more than the sectional and overall minimum cut-off. The candidate’s 10th and 12th marks will also be considered to prepare the merit list.
IIM Bodh Gaya offers EMBA, which is a 2-year MBA program. It is conducted online and is especially designed for working professionals. The total course fee is INR 10 lakhs. For the application process, you have to pay a fee of INR 2000.
The course fee, eligibility, and selection criteria are mentioned below.
Course | Fee | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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EMBA | INR 10 lakhs | Graduation with 50% (45% in the case of reserved categories) At least three years of post-qualification managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience. | The entrance test aimed at assessing managerial aptitude, IIMBG, consists of questions evaluating quantitative, verbal, logical, and data interpretive abilities. |
Candidates who qualify in the screening examination will be called for a personal interview by IIM Bodh Gaya. The final confirmation shall be made using a combination of criteria - the marks of the entrance test, feedback of the personal interview, the profile of the learner, and his/her work experience. A category-wise merit list will be prepared, and offers will be made according to the merit ranks in the merit list. The weightage of these parameters area as follows: -
Parameters | Personal Interview | Academic Profile | Work Experience | Total |
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Weightage | 50 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
IIM Bodh Gaya offers PhD in Management for academic scholars. The candidate must not be more than 40 years of age. On admission, selected candidates must send a sum of INR 30,000 as a commitment fee to IIM Gaya.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates with the following criteria are eligible for admission:
Selection Criteria:
The CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR) percentile of the candidates will be used to shortlist them for the personal interview round. The expected minimum cut-off for all the exams is mentioned below:
Test | General | NC-OBC/ EWS | SC/ ST/ PwD | |
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CAT | Overall | 80 | 75 | 65 |
Sectional | 70 | 65 | 55 | |
GRE | Sectional | 70 | 65 | 55 |
GMAT | Overall | 80 | 75 | 65 |
Sectional | 70 | 65 | 55 | |
GATE | All GATE Qualified | |||
JRF (UGC/ CSIR) | All JRF Qualified |
The merit list will be prepared based on the Personal Interview & Research Aptitude, Academic Qualifications, and Relevant Work Experience. The weightage of all the factors required to prepare the merit list is mentioned below:
Parameters | Weightage |
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PI & RA | 60% |
Work Experience | 15% |
Academic Profile | 25% |
Ques. How can I get admission to IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. To get admission into IIM Bodh Gaya, the candidate must appear for CAT and clear the minimum cut-off for CAP or SAP. Then, if shortlisted, they will have to appear for a personal interview. The final selection will be based on factors like their performance in the CAT, performance in personal interviews, academic qualification, work experience, and academic diversity.
Ques. What is the CAT cut-off for IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. The CAT cut-off for CAP 2024 is overall 94 percentile and the sectional is 73 percentile. The CAT cut-off for SAP 2024 is overall 91 percentile and sectional is 72 percentile.
Ques. How many MBA seats are there in IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. There are 300 MBA in IIM Bodh Gaya. And if we look at the MBA-DBM seats, then it is 90, and for MBA-HHM is 90.
Ques. How can I get admission into IIM Bodh Gaya for PhD 2025?
Ans. For PhD admissions at IIM Bodh Gaya, the candidates have to appear for any of the exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR). They will be shortlisted based on the scores of these exams and will be called for an interview. The final selection will depend on various factors like Personal Interview & Research Aptitude, Academic Qualifications, and Relevant Work Experience.
Ques. How can I get admission into the IPM program at IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. The candidates can get admission to the IPM program at IIM Bodh Gaya by appearing for JIPMAT, conducted by NTA.
Ques. If I don’t qualify for CAP, then would I be able to get admission at IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. IIM Bodh Gaya shortlists the candidates for PI, through CAP, but it also shortlists the candidates through SAP. So, if the candidates couldn’t qualify through CAP, then they can try applying through SAP. The cut-off for SAP is slightly lower than CAP.
Ques. Who can apply for IPM program at Bodh Gaya?
Ans. The candidates who have passed 10+2 with 60% marks and class 10th with 60% marks are eligible for IPM Program at Bodh Gaya.
Ques. What are the exams accepted by IIM Bodh Gaya for PhD admission?
Ans. IIM Bodh Gaya accepts exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/CSIR for PhD admissions.
Ques. What is the pattern for JIPMAT?
Ans. JIPMAT is a computer-based test of 150 minutes duration. It consists of 3 sections, QA, DILR, and VARC. There are a total of 100 questions, and each question consists of 4 marks, and each wrong answer would deduct 1 mark.
Ques. Is there an age limit for applying for PhD program at IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. Yes, the candidates should not be more than 40 years to apply to PhD at IIM Bodh Gaya.
Ques. What is the percentage of reservations for the reserved category at IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. IIM Bodh Gaya strictly follows the Government of India's Reservation Policy:
Category | Reservation |
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EWS | 10% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
OBC-NCL | 27% |
PwD | 5% |
Ques. How is the final merit list prepared for the selection of MBA candidates at IIM Bodh Gaya?
Ans. The final merit list of MBA candidates is based on factors like CAT Score, Personal interview, and profile. The weightage of all these factors are mentioned below:
COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
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PG Program in Management Finance, PG Programme in Business Communication, PGP-HR, PG Programme in Quantitative Methods & Operations Management, PGPB Business Analytics for Decision Making, PG Program in IT & Decision Science, PGP-PPM, PG Programme in Marketing, | Admission Link |
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Events | Dates |
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CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT Registration | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA] | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT Registration | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 |
Date for Round-I Personal Interviews Session 2025 [Ph.D] (Management) | Apr 25, 2025 |
Last Date to Apply For Admission [Ph.D] (Management) | Apr 07, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT Registration | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 |
Last Submission Date of Online Application for Admission 2025 [EMBA] | Apr 15, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT Admit Card | Nov 05, 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT Registration | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA] | Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025 |
JIPMAT 2025 result | May 24, 2025 |
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Anyone who can get 93.26 percentile without any preparation is bound to get 97 or 98 with proper preparation. So why give away the chance easily when you can aim for a better institute? It’s best you prepare for the CAT sincerely this time and target the top B Schools in India.
However, if you are planning to sit for CAT again, you need to be certain about some things. Like you will have to tolerate tremendous pressure and a hectic schedule. You will have a non-existent social life and all your energy will be invested in preparing for CAT. Most importantly you have to remain consistent throughout your preparation. Without consistency, all your efforts will go in vain. You should also make research the colleges you are planning to target next year and study their respective admission criteria.
But if you are not confident enough to sacrifice so much just to risk a year, you can always go for IIM Bodh Gaya or Sambalpur. Both these IIMs are new but will provide the necessary means to start your career. Basically, you need to be sure of what you are expecting from your MBA degree and you will have the answer.
It is possible to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification in conjunction with an MBA degree from IIM Bodh Gaya, as well as other certifications such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Certified Business Continuity Analyst (CBCA), Certified Market Surveillance Analyst (CMSA), National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), and National Stock Exchange's Certification in Financial Markets (NCFM).
Whether or not it is preferable to pursue the CFA certification alongside an MBA in Finance is a matter of personal preference. Like other IIMs, IIM Bodh Gaya has a rigorous curriculum and pedagogy. If you are able to make time outside of committee and club activities and studies and are willing to sacrifice some sleep, pursuing these certifications can greatly enhance your resume and increase your marketability in the job market. However, it is also a high-risk, high-reward decision. Even if you do not pursue these certifications, IIM Bodh Gaya will still provide you with attractive job offers if you put in the effort.
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Admission to IPM course is done on the basis of JIPMAT entrance exam which is conducted by NTA for IPM admission at IIM Bodh Gaya. The assessment for final selection is done on Class 10th, 12th and entrance test scores.
Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) is process which is conducted for students who have not received any call from during the CAP round.