International Conference on Buddhist Economics 2025

About IIM Bodh Gaya

The Indian Institutes of Management have been the archetype of management schooling in India since their foundation after our independence. IIMs are perceived as the most prestigious and elite B-schools in India, which lay emphasis on practical experience and critical thinking instead of rote learning and a conventional academic schedule. Building on the grand heritage of the IIM brand, IIM Bodh Gaya fosters a culture and curriculum whose sole purpose is to create socially responsible managers and emotionally mature leaders. A dynamic curriculum in consonance with academics and industry experts provides the students with opportunities to master new skills and explore diverse perspectives. Apart from the conventional classroom setup, IIM Bodh Gaya lays emphasis on practical learning as students partake in case studies, sessions with industry experts, live projects, etc. The institute’s thrust on meaningful research is evident through the credentials and accomplishments of its faculty, who have publications in ABDC and Scopus-listed journals of repute. Three of the faculties have been recognized as being among the top 2% of scientists globally across all disciplines, according to the latest publication by Elsevier.' In a short span of time, IIM Bodh Gaya has strengthened its position in the corporate world, with its students contributing to the illustrious business organizations of the country.

IIM Bodh Gaya acknowledges the significance of exposure to global standards and contemporary trends for the enrichment of its students’ learning experience. To bring that international exposure and cultural diversity to the campus, the institute has established collaborations with several reputed institutions in France, Venezuela, Russia, Mexico, Italy and South Korea, while discussions are underway with many other international universities across the globe.

Historically, the eastern part of the country has been an eminent seat of learning with the ancient universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila, where learners from all over the world congregated for the pursuit of knowledge. Having been recognized as a key Buddhist destination, Bodh Gaya attracts millions of tourists every year. An ancient seat of learning that represents one of the prominent paths to enlightenment, Bodh Gaya is home to Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and several other notable temples and monasteries. Nestled in Bodh Gaya is the iconic 80 ft. statue of Buddha and the Indosan Nippon temple that was constructed in 1972 and has a gallery of Japanese art. This land of enlightenment continues to serve as a source of inspiration for IIM Bodh Gaya in its journey to become The Enlightening IIM.

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the first phase of the campus in February 2024. Currently, IIM Bodh Gaya offers a robust portfolio of long-duration, full-time, residential and degree-awarding programs comprising the flagship Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management (MBA-HHM), MBA in Digital  Business Management (MBA-DBM), Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), and the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). The institute now has world-class infrastructure infusing modernity with classical architecture, which reflects the significant improvement of NIRF ranking over the past three years. IIM Bodh Gaya, 73 in 2022, scaled to 53 in 2023 and jumped another 20 ranks to be positioned at 33 in 2024 and moved up to 31 in the NIRF 2025. Hosting the largest number of students among all IIMs, IIM Bodh Gaya also successfully hosted the GLOGIFT Conference on “Flexible Strategies and Management Practices for a Sustainable Future in 2024” and the International Conference on Data Analytics and Cyber Security (DACS).