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Overview: IIM Bodh Gaya Admissions 2026–28
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya offers three flagship management programs for the 2026–28 batch, all admitting students through the Common Admission Process (CAP 2026):
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MBA
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MBA in Digital Business Management (MBA-DBM)
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MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM)
Important update for candidates:
After cross-verification, CAP 2026 sectional and overall cutoffs are the SAME for all three programs.
CAP 2026 Process for IIM Bodh Gaya
IIM Bodh Gaya follows the Common Admission Process (CAP 2026) jointly with:
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IIM Bodh Gaya
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IIM Jammu
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IIM Sirmaur
CAP 2026 is coordinated by IIM Jammu, and the Personal Interview (PI) is conducted in offline mode.
Admission Stages
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CAT 2025 examination
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Shortlisting based on CAP 2026 cutoffs
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Personal Interview (PI)
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Final Merit List based on composite score
IIM Bodh Gaya CAP 2026 Cutoffs (Same for All 3 Programs)
The following sectional and overall CAT percentile cutoffs apply to:
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MBA
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MBA-DBM
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MBA-HHM
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
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| General | 75 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
| EWS | 55 | 55 | 55 | 81 |
| NC-OBC | 52 | 52 | 52 | 81 |
| SC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 66 |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
| PwD | 25 | 25 | 30 | 42 |
These cutoffs are used for shortlisting to PI and are finalized after CAT 2025 results.
Eligibility Criteria (Program-Wise)
Common Eligibility (All Programs)
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Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
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Indian citizenship
MBA (General)
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Open to all academic backgrounds
MBA-DBM (Digital Business Management)
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Open to all graduates
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Preferred disciplines include Engineering, IT, Mathematics, MCA
MBA-HHM (Hospital & Healthcare Management)
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Eligible backgrounds include:
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Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical
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Healthcare Management
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Engineering, Science, Law (Healthcare-related)
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BA / BCom / BBA (non-healthcare) are NOT eligible
Final Selection Criteria & Weightage (Composite Score)
For all three programs, final merit list weightage is identical:
| Component | Weight |
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| CAT 2025 Score (scaled) | 50% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 25% |
| Profile | 25% |
Candidates must meet the Minimum Performance Requirement (MPR) in PI to be considered.
Profile Score Breakdown (Key Differences Explained Simply)
MBA (General)
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Academic Profile: 15%
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Work Experience: 10%
MBA-DBM
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Academic Profile: 10%
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Preferred Discipline: 5%
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Work Experience: 10%
MBA-HHM
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Academic Profile: 10%
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Preferred Discipline (Healthcare): 5%
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Work Experience: 10%
Preferred discipline gives extra advantage, but is not mandatory except eligibility restrictions in HHM.
Work Experience Scoring (All Programs)
| Work Experience | Score |
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| < 1 year | 0 |
| 1–2 years | 5 |
| 2–4 years | 10 |
| > 4 years | 5 |
Strict verification rules apply (salary slips, bank statements, EPF/NPS, no cash or UPI salaries).
Seats & Gender Diversity Policy
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70% seats are gender-neutral
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Remaining seats may include Supernumerary Girls (SNG) seats if required to improve gender ratio
Offer Acceptance & Withdrawal Policy
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Expression of Interest (EoI): ₹20,000
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Offer Acceptance Fee: ₹80,000
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Adjusted against Term-I fee
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Refund allowed with ₹1,000 deduction if withdrawn within deadline.
Conclusion: What Should CAT Aspirants Know About IIM Bodh Gaya CAP 2026?
For the 2026–28 batch, IIM Bodh Gaya has maintained a uniform and transparent admission framework across all its flagship programs — MBA, MBA in Digital Business Management, and MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management.
The CAP 2026 cutoffs remain identical across all three programs, making CAT performance the primary gateway for shortlisting. However, aspirants must carefully evaluate program-specific eligibility and profile weightage, especially for MBA-HHM, which has strict academic background requirements.
While CAT score and PI performance together carry 75% weightage, profile and work experience can play a decisive role at the final selection stage. Candidates meeting the CAP cutoffs should therefore focus not only on CAT percentile but also on interview preparation and accurate documentation.
Overall, IIM Bodh Gaya offers a well-structured CAP-based admission process, and candidates eligible for multiple programs should apply strategically based on background, career goals, and profile strengths.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the minimum CAT cutoffs for IIM Bodh Gaya in 2026?
IIM Bodh Gaya requires candidates to meet category-wise CAT cutoffs in overall and sectional scores for MBA, MBA-DBM, and MBA-HHM.
2. Does IIM Bodh Gaya use CAP (Common Admission Process)?
Yes, admissions for all programs are done through CAP rounds conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell.
3. Are cutoffs different for MBA, MBA-DBM and MBA-HHM?
Yes. Cutoffs and shortlisting norms vary slightly across MBA, Digital Business Management (DBM) and Healthcare & Hospital Management (HHM).
4. What is the next step after meeting CAT cutoffs?
Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion (GD) / Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
5. Does academic profile matter for final selection?
Yes. Final admission depends on CAT score, academic record, PI performance, and CAP merit rules.
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