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Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
Mottoसब्बे भद्राणि पस्सन्तु
Motto in English
Let all be witnesses of all good happenings
TypePublic Business School
Established2015; 9 years ago (2015)
ChairpersonUday Kotak
DirectorDr. Vinita S. Sahay
Academic staff
40+
Students660+
Location
Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India
CampusUrban, 119 acres (0.5 km2)
Websitewww.iimbg.ac.in

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.[1]

History[edit]

Originally named IIM Bihar,[2] IIM-BG was one of five Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) set up by the 2014 Union budget of India.[3] The academic session for the first batch was inaugurated by HRD Minister, Smriti Irani on 31 August 2015.[4]

In 2018, Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, professor of marketing at the Indian Institute of Management Raipur, was appointed by the Government of India as the first director of IIM Bodh Gaya. Dr. Vinita S. Sahay is only the second woman in the country to lead an IIM. Top leaders and industrialists like Uday Kotak (Chairperson & MD & CEO, Kotak Bank Ltd.), Janmajeya Sinha (Chairman, Boston Consulting Group India), Falguni S. Nayar (Founder & CEO, Nykaa.com) and many other eminent personalities constitute the Board of Governors of IIM Bodh Gaya.[5]

Campus[edit]

Students Hostel

IIM Bodh Gaya is located in the temple city of Bodh Gaya, the most sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Bodh Gaya was once the center of learning in the known world and students came from as far as Central Asia, Mongolia, Korea, China, Afghanistan, and Iran to learn not only Buddhism but science, mathematics, administration, etc. IIM Bodhgaya has its own hostels, with all the necessary amenities for different sports like cricket, volleyball, football, table tennis, basketball, badminton, etc., and a fully equipped gymnasium. The permanent campus of IIM Bodhgaya designed by CP Kukreja Architects was recently inaugurated by the PM.[6]

The Prime Minister inaugurated various education and skill development projects at a cost of over Rs 13,300 crore at a function held in Jammu. In this series, he inaugurated Bodhgaya IIM online.[7]

Startup Hub Incubation Center-INSPIRE[edit]

The IIMBG INSPIRE (IIM Bodh Gaya-Incubation Centre To Support Innovation Research And Entrepreneurship) was established in the IIM BG campus with the purpose of supporting entrepreneurial endeavors at IIM Bodh Gaya.[8] It encourages students studying at IIM Bodh Gaya to make use of the incubation center. INSPIRE has played a pivotal role in incubating three campus startups initiated by IPM students of IIM Bodh Gaya, including Discorso, a podcast developed by students of Envision, Can3 on wheels, a fast food kiosk, and Drinks Exchange, a specialized kiosk offering a range of juices and shakes.[9]

Academics[edit]

Academic programmes[edit]

Master of Business Administration (MBA)[edit]

The Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) is a two-year, regular, full-time residential program. Admission to the PGP course of IIM Bodh Gaya is conducted each year through the Common Admission Test (CAT). The PGP course consists of six trimesters spread over the two years. The first year constitutes the fundamental courses which lay the premises for various management roles. Between the first and second years, students are expected to go through an eight-week summer internship. The second-year constitutes the elective courses that provide diverse opportunities for students to study and specialize in their specific fields of interest.[10]

IIM Bodh Gaya follows the same pedagogy of its previous mentor, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.[11]

Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)[edit]

The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is a five-year, full-time residential program that combines undergraduate and postgraduate management studies.[12] Admission to the IPM course of IIM Bodh Gaya is based on the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and academic profile. The IPM course consists of six semesters (3 years) and six trimesters (2 years), dividing the program into two halves.[12]

After the completion of the second year, students will have to undergo a compulsory Rural and Social Immersion internship.[13] In the sixth semester, students are required to choose a sector-specific specialization. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded the Bachelors of Business Management (BBM) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree by IIM Bodh Gaya. Additionally, candidates who opt to exit the program after completing the requirements of the first three years will be awarded the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.[13]

MBA (Digital Business Management)[edit]

The MBA in Digital Management is a two-year, full-time residential program offered by IIMBG.[14] Admission to the program is conducted annually through the Common Admission Test (CAT). The curriculum is structured into six trimesters spread over the two years, with the first year focusing on fundamental courses. Students get the opportunity to participate in an optional 21-day immersive learning module at a foreign institute. Additionally, the program includes a 4-month intensive industry internship, where students actively engage in live project implementation.[15]

MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management)[edit]

The MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management is a two-year, full-time residential program offered by IIM Bodh Gaya. Admission to the program is conducted annually through the Common Admission Test (CAT).[16] The curriculum is structured into six terms over the two years, with the first year dedicated to core courses. In the second year, students can choose elective courses from two specialization tracks: "Hospital Management" and "Healthcare Management." At the end of the first year, students have the opportunity to engage in an industry immersion program lasting 4 months. Additionally, in the 5th term, students participate in a community project that involves conducting a field study to understand various public health issues and effectiveness of public health schemes run by the government.[17]

Ph.D. Program In Management[edit]

The Doctoral Programme in Management at IIM Bodh Gaya is a 5-year full-time residential program offered by IIM Bodh Gaya. The program aims to train researchers, thinkers, and academic professionals in the field of management. It provides an opportunity for students to engage in multidisciplinary research within the domain of management education.[18]

Scholarship[edit]
  • Stipend till Comprehensive Exam: Rs. 32,800/- per month
  • Stipend post Comprehensive Exam: Rs. 35,400/- per month
  • Stipend post approval of Thesis Proposal: Rs. 39,300/- per month[18]

Student Exchange Program[edit]

IIM Bodh Gaya is one of the top B-schools in India and has further strengthened its position through meaningful and mutually beneficial collaborations with different esteemed institutions around the globe. This step was taken with the intention of providing the students with a broader and better view of strategic development in the global era by responding effectively to rapid changes in the social, economic, legal, technological, cultural, and political environments.[10] IIM Bodh Gaya has collaborated with ESC Clermont Graduate School of Management (France), Montpellier Business School (France), Alba Graduate Business School (Greece), SolBridge International School of Business (South Korea), Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (Venezuela), the University of Florence (Italy), Universidad De Monterrey (UDEM, Mexico), and few more under process.

Rankings[edit]

Institute rankings
Business/Management – India
NIRF (2023)[19]53


IIM Bodhgaya was ranked 53rd among business/management schools in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Decks cleared for IIM in Bodh Gaya: Bihar minister – The Times of India. The Times of India. (8 January 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-31.
  2. ^ IIM Bihar to be renamed as IIM Gaya: Admission process begins for the maiden PGP batch of 140 students. Mbauniverse.com (26 June 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-31.
  3. ^ Union Budget 2014-15: Five more IIMs, IITs to come up. businesstoday.in (10 July 2014). Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  4. ^ HRD minister inaugurates academic session at IIM-Bodh Gaya. The Times of India (31 August 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-31.
  5. ^ Chopra, Ritika (29 January 2018). "Govt appoints Professor Vinita Sahay as head of IIM Bodhgaya". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  6. ^ IIM Bihar may use Magadh University plot at Bodhgaya as its campus. www.india.com. (18 November 2014) Retrieved 2017-08-17.
  7. ^ "PM Modi inaugurated IIM Bodh Gaya". Prabhat Khabar. 20 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Maintenance Page". INSPIRE. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  9. ^ "YES! 2023 – Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya". Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  10. ^ a b "International Exposure – Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya". Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  11. ^ New chapter for IIM in Bodhgaya- Hope to make up a 2-month delay. telegraphindia.com. (1 September 2015). Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  12. ^ a b "Integrated Programme In Management [IPM] From IIM Bodh Gaya, Gaya". CollegeDunia. 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) – Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya". Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  14. ^ "IIM-Bodh Gaya to launch MBA in digital business management". The Times of India. 28 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  15. ^ "MBA (Digital Business Management) – Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya". Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Master Of Business Administration [MBA] (Hospital & Health Care Management) From IIM Bodh Gaya, Gaya". 2023.
  17. ^ "MBA – Hospital & Healthcare Management) – Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya". Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  18. ^ a b "Ph.D. Program in Management – Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya". Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  19. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Management)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
  20. ^ "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". www.nirfindia.org. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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