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{{Infobox university<br />
| name = Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya<br />
| image = IIMBG LOGO With Space.png<br />
| motto = {{lang|sa|सब्बे भद्राणि पस्सन्तु}}<br />
| mottoeng = Let all be witnesses of all good happenings<br />
| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2015}}<br />
| type = [[Public]] [[Business School]]<br />
| chairperson = [[Uday Kotak]]<br />
| director = Dr. Vinita Sahay<br />
| faculty = 31 <br />
| students = 401<br />
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]], {{convert|119|acre|km2|1|abbr=on}}<br />
| website = {{URL|https://www.iimbg.ac.in/}}<br />
| location = [[Bodh Gaya]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]<br />
| accreditation = [[AACSB]]<br />
}}<br />
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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]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Decks-cleared-for-IIM-in-Bodh-Gaya-Bihar-minister/articleshow/45802638.cms Decks cleared for IIM in Bodh Gaya: Bihar minister – The Times of India]. ''The Times of India''. (8 January 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-31.</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
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Originally named IIM Bihar,<ref>[http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/8697/IIM-Bihar 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.</ref> IIM-BG was one of five [[Indian Institute of Management|Indian Institutes of Management]] (IIMs) set up by the [[2014 Union budget of India]].<ref>[http://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget-2014-15/budget-news/budget-2014-15-five-more-iims-iits-to-come-up/story/208015.html Union Budget 2014-15: Five more IIMs, IITs to come up]. businesstoday.in (10 July 2014). Retrieved 2017-08-19.</ref> The academic session for the first batch was inaugurated by HRD Minister, [[Smriti Irani]] on 31 August 2015.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/HRD-minister-inaugurates-academic-session-at-IIM-Bodh-Gaya/articleshow/48745398.cms HRD minister inaugurates academic session at IIM-Bodh Gaya]. ''The Times of India'' (31 August 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-31.</ref><br />
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In 2018, Dr. Vinita Sahay, professor of marketing at [[IIM Raipur]], was appointed by the Government of India as the first director of IIM Bodh Gaya. Dr. Vinita Sahay is only the second woman in the country to lead an IIM. Top leaders and industrialists like [[Uday Kotak]] (Chairperson & MD & CEO, [[Kotak Mahindra Bank|Kotak Bank Ltd]].), Falguni S. Nayar (Founder & CEO, [[Nykaa]].com) and many other eminent personalities constitute the Board of Governors of IIM Bodh Gaya.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chopra|first1=Ritika|title=Govt appoints Professor Vinita Sahay as head of IIM Bodhgaya|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/education/govt-appoints-professor-vinita-sahay-as-head-of-iim-bodhgaya-5044030/|access-date=22 February 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=29 January 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Campus==<br />
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[[File:Student Hostel, IIM Bodhgaya.jpg|alt=|thumb|Students Hostel]]<br />
IIM Bodh Gaya is located in the temple city of Bodh Gaya, the most sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Bodh Gaya was once the centre 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. The institute moved to its transit campus, which has all the facilities, in July 2019. It has its own hostels, Aryabhatta and Bhaskara with all necessary amenities for different sports like cricket, volleyball, football, table-tennis, basketball, badminton, etc and a fully equipped gymnasium.<ref>[http://www.india.com/education/iim-bihar-may-use-magadh-university-plot-at-bodhgaya-as-its-campus-1586865 IIM Bihar may use Magadh University plot at Bodhgaya as its campus]. www.india.com. (18 November 2014) Retrieved 2017-08-17.</ref><br />
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==Academics==<br />
===Academic programmes===<br />
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.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}<br />
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IIM Bodh Gaya follows the same pedagogy of its previous mentor, [[IIM Calcutta]].<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150901/jsp/bihar/story_40038.jsp New chapter for IIM in Bodhgaya- Hope to make up a 2-month delay]. telegraphindia.com. (1 September 2015). Retrieved 2017-08-19.</ref><br />
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===Student Exchange Program===<br />
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IIM Bodh Gaya is one of the top B-schools in India and has further strengthened its position by meaningful and mutually beneficial collaborations with different esteemed institutions around the globe. This step will two year PGP flagship program students towards 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. 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]]), [[University of Monterrey|Universidad De Monterrey]] (UDEM, [[Mexico]]), and few more under process.<br />
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==Student life==<br />
IIM Bodh Gaya’s committees include Envision-Cell a center for industrial relations & entrepreneurship development, Cultural committee Media & PR committee, Academic committee, IT committee, PGP committee, Alumni committee, social responsibility committee Pragati, Communicacion a communication club, sports club, finance club FINix, marketing club MaSq, Strategy, and Consulting club and operations club OPSIM.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}<br />
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===Events===<br />
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Throughout the year there are several events organized in the campus like futsal, cricket or table tennis tournaments by Sports Club, Village adoption program and other social drives by Pragati, the [[Corporate social responsibility|CSR]] Club of IIM Bodh Gaya, different festivals like Onam, Christmas, Ganesh Puja, etc by the Cultural Committee, Youth Entrepreneurship Summit by E-Cell, Annual Leadership Summit Netritva by Media & PR Cell, HR conclave Gyanodyaya by Placement Committee and last but not the least Elegante, flagship annual event of IIM Bodh Gaya organized in collaboration with all the committees and clubs.<br />
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===Fit India Movement===<br />
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Initiated by our Honorable PM of India Mr. [[Narendra Modi]], a blood donation camp was organized by the Pragati Club of IIM Bodh Gaya in association with [[Magadh]] Medical College, [[Gaya, India|Gaya]]. More than 100 members including students and faculty donated blood to support the noble cause along with 5 Km marathon for creating awareness by showing a great deal of enthusiasm for the greater good.<br />
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===Elegante===<br />
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Started in the year 2016, Elegante is the annual management, sports, and cultural fest of IIM Bodh Gaya organized by the cultural committee in coordination with all the other clubs and committees. It is a two-day event filled with excitement, entertainment, and enjoyment from management quizzes and case study competitions to sports competitions to cultural events and fashion shows.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}<br />
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===Netritva===<br />
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IIM Bodh Gaya organized its maiden leadership summit Netritva in 2019. It hosted personalities like Rajeev Bhaduria (Managing Partner- [[Ebullient]]), Rakesh Singhania (CFO- [[Wellsfargo]]), Gaurav Sangtani (President - Jigyasa Foundation), Amita Karadkhedkar (VP- [[Citi]]) and several other top industrialists and leaders.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}<br />
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===ज्ञानोदय (Gyanodaya)===<br />
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Started in the year 2018, Gyanodaya is the annual HR conclave of IIM Bodh Gaya. It provides a platform where corporate leaders share their valuable thoughts and changing economic constraints with the students. The theme for the 2019 conclave was "Changing HR trends in the modern world" which witnessed the presence of eminent and distinguished HRs and leaders from the corporate world.<br />
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