Student Life, Committees & Clubs
Creating Mindful Leaders for a Sustainable Future
Flagship events
Orientation Week
Before stepping into a classroom, incoming students undergo a mandatory Outbound Team-Building & Experiential Program, including LEGO Strategic Construction, Relay-Based Problem Solving, and Collaborative Water-Transfer rotation challenges designed to build trust and break down social barriers.
Annual Convocation (8th Edition)
Graduated 579 students overall, with 328 receiving degrees for the flagship Full Time MBA program. The Managing Director & CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE India) served as Chief Guest.
Gyanodaya 5.0
Annual Management Conclave mapping “Leading Transformation: People, Performance, and Technology in the New Era of Management.”
Elegante X
10th Anniversary Management, Sports, and Cultural Fest themed around the five elements (Air, Water, Earth, Fire, Space). Launched by District Magistrate Shri Shashank Shubhankar Singh, hosting teams from IIM Ranchi, NIT Patna, IMI Kolkata, and St. Xavier’s Patna.
MBA-Students
Other events & student bodies
- Suryotsav 2026: Cross-cultural festival celebrating regional harvest traditions (Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bhogi, Pongal), hosting international students and delegates from 21 countries.
- Pitch Perfect 7.0: Organized by the Envision Cell (Entrepreneurship and Industrial Relations Cell), allowing student startups to pitch before industry panels.
- Project Pankhudi: Pragati CSR Committee’s student-run community health campaign driving menstrual hygiene education across local rural schools and villages.
- CFA Level I Wall of Fame: Spotlights students clearing the CFA Level I exam: Rahul Ranjan, Aditya Dongre, K Pratyush, Nitin Agrawal, Ayush Y., Aditya Chandel, and Jayashree Chakrapani.
- National Sports Day: A 3-day multi-tier championship across Futsal, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, and Volleyball.
Curriculum-linked student life
AI-Driven Courses
AI is woven into core and elective coursework, from AI-lending and marketing-funnel masterclasses to data analytics electives, reflecting the institute’s strategic focus on AI.
Internships & Summer Internship Programme (SIP)
An 8-week SIP between the first and second year gives every student hands-on industry experience that feeds directly into final placements.
Industry Advisory Boards
Curriculum updates and flagship initiatives are shaped by inputs from industry advisory boards, keeping the program responsive to evolving corporate needs.
Student achievements
Partnerships & international conferences
International Delegations
Hosted delegates from the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO and scholars from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
MoU with Tarleton State University, Texas
Signed to expand international academic collaboration.
CIEMC 2.0 with RUDN University, Russia
Joint international conference on emerging market economies.
Student Exchange Programme
Runs through the International Relations Committee (IRC), placing students with partner universities abroad.
Student Accreditation
AACSB accreditation and CFA Institute UAP membership underpin the institute’s academic credentials.
Student committees & institutional initiative cells
Committees & cells
Academic Committee
Represents student academic interests and liaises between students, faculty, and the Academic Office.
Admission Committee
Student team supporting the institute’s admissions process.
Alumni Committee
Acts as a bridge between IIM Bodh Gaya and its alumni, maintaining connections and fostering engagement.
Cultural Committee
Promotes cultural and social awareness, celebrating the institute’s values and traditions through festivals and events.
CSR Committee (Pragati)
Drives social responsibility initiatives: community service, health camps, and outreach programs.
DBM Outreach Committee
Promotes and creates awareness about the Digital Business Management (DBM) program.
Envision – E-Cell (Entrepreneurship & Industrial Relations Cell)
Fosters entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and industry interaction, including the Pitch Perfect series.
HHM Outreach Committee
Promotes the Hospital & Healthcare Management (HHM) program.
Hostel Management Committee (HMC)
Oversees hostel-related matters, student welfare, and residential infrastructure.
International Relations Committee (IRC)
Promotes international outreach and global partnerships, and manages the Student Exchange Programme.
IT Committee (ITCOM)
Manages digital infrastructure, IT support, and technology-related initiatives on campus.
MBA Outreach Committee
Promotes the flagship MBA program to prospective students.
Media & Public Relations Committee
Serves as the institute’s communication and branding interface.
Sports Committee
Engages students in sports and fitness activities, promoting a healthy campus culture.
Clubs
Finance Club (FINix)
Platform for members to explore and build knowledge across financial domains.
MaSq (Marketing & Branding Club)
The marketing squad of IIM Bodh Gaya, providing students a platform to engage with branding and marketing practice.
Operations Club (OPSIM)
Promotes interest in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Data Analytics Club
Supports and promotes professional skill development in data analytics.
Communication Club
Provides a platform for students to enhance communication skills.
Eclectica
Focused on tapping and honing effective communication talent among students.
Music & Fine Arts Club
Creates a culture of music and the fine arts on campus.