Bodh Gaya, Bihar
IIM Bodh Gaya: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IIM Bodh Gaya’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 90 overall and 65 in each section for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 31 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹17,96,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹12,12,000 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about IIM Bodh Gaya at a glance?
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya |
| Location | Bodh Gaya, Bihar |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 31, score 59.65Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does IIM Bodh Gaya require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2026-28 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 90 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90 · 65 / 65 / 65 | 38 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| EWS | 75 · 50 / 50 / 50 | 38 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| NC-OBC | 75 · 45 / 45 / 45 | 38 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| SC | 60 · 40 / 40 / 40 | 38 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
| ST | 38 · 25 / 30 / 30 | 38 · 25 / 30 / 30 |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: EOI Percentile Cut-offs for CAP 2026 - IIM Bodh Gaya MBA, MBA (DBM), MBA (HHM) 2026-28 (dated 21/01/2026)· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Stage: shortlisting (CAP 2026 invitation to submit EOI / PI, Gender-Neutral seats). CAT 2025, CAP 2026 (IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Sirmaur; CAP portal cap2026.iimj.ac.in). Supernumerary Girls (SNG) cut-offs are lower: General 65/65/65, 85; EWS 50/50/50, 70; NC-OBC 45/45/45, 70; SC 40/40/40, 55; ST 25/30/30, 35; PwD 25/30/30, 35. The MBA Admission Policy 2026-28 PDF listed an earlier 'for reference only' table (GEN 75/75/75, 95; EWS 55/55/55, 81; NC-OBC 52/52/52, 81; SC 45/45/45, 66; ST/PwD 25/25/30, 42) to be 'finalized after the CAT 2025 result'; the EOI document is the finalized one. Academic eligibility: 'UG with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), Indian Citizens.'
- Stage: shortlisting (CAP 2026 invitation to submit EOI / PI, Gender-Neutral seats). CAT 2025, CAP 2026 (IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Sirmaur; CAP portal cap2026.iimj.ac.in). Supernumerary Girls (SNG) cut-offs are lower: General 65/65/65, 85; EWS 50/50/50, 70; NC-OBC 45/45/45, 70; SC 40/40/40, 55; ST 25/30/30, 35; PwD 25/30/30, 35. The MBA Admission Policy 2026-28 PDF listed an earlier 'for reference only' table (GEN 75/75/75, 95; EWS 55/55/55, 81; NC-OBC 52/52/52, 81; SC 45/45/45, 66; ST/PwD 25/25/30, 42) to be 'finalized after the CAT 2025 result'; the EOI document is the finalized one. Academic eligibility: 'UG with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), Indian Citizens.' PwD/DAP row: the document gives a single PwD row (not split by social category); recorded here with category 'General', pwd=true.
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What does IIM Bodh Gaya cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Post Graduate Program in Management
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹17,96,000Course total for 2026-28; excludes caution deposit (INR 25,000) and mess/laundry deposit.Source: IIM Bodh Gaya Fee for the MBA 2026-28 (12th Batch), dated 08 May 2026· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 300 seatsSeats for MBA 2026-28 (reservation per GoI rules; 70% gender-neutral plus supernumerary girls provision).Source: IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission Policy 2026-28 Batch· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | ₹12,12,000 per yearMedian Maximum Earning Potential, MBA 2023-25 (graduating 2025), audited final report (scanned; figure read from the page image).Source: IIM Bodh Gaya Final Placement Report MBA/MBA-DBM/MBA-HHM 2023-25 (Audited by B2K Analytics, Nov 20, 2025)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Bodh Gaya?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, IIM Bodh Gaya's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 90 overall and 65 in each section. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does IIM Bodh Gaya accept?
IIM Bodh Gaya's official admission documents list CAT for its MBA admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the MBA at IIM Bodh Gaya?
IIM Bodh Gaya states a total programme fee of ₹17,96,000 (₹17.96 lakh). Course total for 2026-28; excludes caution deposit (INR 25,000) and mess/laundry deposit.
What is the median salary at IIM Bodh Gaya?
₹12,12,000 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is IIM Bodh Gaya's NIRF ranking?
IIM Bodh Gaya is ranked 31 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 59.65 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IIM Bodh Gaya.
- IIM Bodh Gaya Fee for the MBA 2026-28 (12th Batch), dated 08 May 2026 (2026)
- IIM Bodh Gaya MBA Admission Policy 2026-28 Batch (2026)
- IIM Bodh Gaya Final Placement Report MBA/MBA-DBM/MBA-HHM 2023-25 (Audited by B2K Analytics, Nov 20, 2025) (2025)
- EOI Percentile Cut-offs for CAP 2026 - IIM Bodh Gaya MBA, MBA (DBM), MBA (HHM) 2026-28 (dated 21/01/2026) (2026)
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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