PhD in Management

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (India) · Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar Bodh Gaya – 824234, Gaya, Bihar, India

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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.

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

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.

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Institute

Indian Institute of Management

Degree

PhD

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Management

Expense

Living Expenses

INR 60000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

INR 480000

Tuition Fee (International)

INR 480000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

GRE Total

GMAT (Old)

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

07 Apr, 2026

(July-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Certificate

Common Document

Proof of educational qualification (to confirm the eligibility).

Digital Passport Photo

Common Document

SIZE : 200 KB to 500 KB.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Two for application in one area. You have to enter the contact details of both referees in the application. Preferably one of the referees should be the teacher, who has taught you at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The second referee could be your teacher (at UG or PG level) or the person at your workplace, who has managed you directly or indirectly.

Miscellaneous

University Specific

Apart from your personal details, educational details, and experience details, you have to enter the answer to some questions such as: i. Briefly (but clearly) state the research interests that led you to apply to the Doctoral Programme. ii. Why do you think you should be selected, given your career goal, personal attributes and achievement? (300 words) iii. Please list all university-level courses (i.e. papers) taken, which are related to the area of specialization you would like to pursue at IIM Bodh Gaya. iv. In case you have applied for two areas of specialization, please give reasons for doing so: (300 words)

Research Experience

Common Document

Previous research experience (Details of research project/experiment/fieldwork prior to the application) (300 words).

Test Score Report

Common Document

CAT/GATE/ GRE/GMAT or JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent)

Miscellaneous

University Specific

Any publications: (Journals/Conference Proceedings, Conference Presentations/ Books/Book Chapters/Periodicals, etc...) List honours, awards and distinctions you have received. Any other information:

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FAQs

The fee structure for the PhD in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya is $5760 for domestic students and $480000 for international students.
The next available intake for the PhD in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya is in July 2026.
To apply for the PhD in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, you need to submit a Degree Certificate, Test Score Report, Research Experience, Digital Passport Photo, Letter of Recommendation (LOR), and other miscellaneous documents.
For the PhD in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, the GRE Total median range is 70, and the GMAT (Old) median range is 80.
Research experience is crucial for the PhD in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya as it demonstrates your ability to conduct independent research, which is a key component of the program.
To apply for the PhD in Management at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, you need to prepare the required documents, meet the proficiency score requirements, and submit your application before the deadline for the July 2026 intake.

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