Should I join IIM Bodh Gaya or sit for the CAT next year?

As IIM Bodh Gaya enters its 7th year, it is clear that the institution is progressing at a very good rate. Joining IIM Bodh Gaya is a wise choice, as opposed to taking a gamble by retaking the CAT exam the following year. Let's take a closer look at some areas where IIM Bodh Gaya excels:

• Placement: IIM Bodh Gaya has maintained a 100% placement rate since its inception. The highest package offered was INR 48.58 LPA, and the average and median packages were INR 15.92 LPA and INR 15 LPA, respectively. Approximately 70 companies participated in the IIM Bodh Gaya placements of 2023, offering 97 job opportunities. The BFSI sector emerged as the top sector with the highest number of offers.
• Infrastructure: In July 2019, IIM Bodh Gaya moved to its own academic block, comprising 5 classrooms, faculty chambers, a computer lab, a library, and an auditorium. The infrastructure is good, and great facilities are available. The campus offers games, sports, and a canteen. Additionally, the campus is Wi-Fi enabled. The library has journals for every student, and the hostel has an inbuilt basketball court, tennis court, football court, and volleyball court, among others.
• Academics: As a mentee of IIM Calcutta, IIM Bodh Gaya places a high emphasis on academics. Currently, there are 15 permanent faculties and this number is expected to increase in the coming months. Various clubs in Marketing, Finance, Operations, Strategy and Consulting, HR, and Data Science are active throughout the year, arranging guest lectures and competitions.
• International Relations: IIM Bodh Gaya is making great strides in establishing International Relations and student exchange programs. We have signed MOUs with SolBridge International School of Business, South Korea, and Montpellier Business School, France. Talks are ongoing with many other business schools in Mexico, Vietnam, and other countries. 
• Events: Throughout the year, students are engaged in celebrating various festivals, events, and sports-related activities. Some of the major events celebrated on the campus are Janmashtami, Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, Diwali, Christmas, Yoga Day, National Sports Day, and others. The sports contingent visits different colleges like XLRI and IIM Ranchi to participate in their events. IIM Bodh Gaya celebrates its annual management, cultural, and sports fest ELEGANTE every year. 

Bodh Gaya is a center of enlightenment and a popular tourist destination. The town is well-maintained and is developing rapidly. The Gaya airport is just 7km from the campus and the railway station is around 16km away. Overall, choosing to join IIM Bodh Gaya is a decision you will not regret, and the brand of IIM will stay with you forever.