Bodh Gaya: The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya held its 8th annual convocation on Saturday, awarding degrees to 579 students across multiple programmes, including the institute’s first batch of doctoral graduates.
The ceremony was addressed by Ashishkumar Chauhan, managing director and chief executive of the National Stock Exchange of India, who attended as chief guest.
Of the graduating cohort, 328 students received MBA degrees, 86 completed MBA in Digital Business Management (DBM), 101 graduated in Hospital and Healthcare Management (HHM), 60 were awarded BBA degrees under the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), and four students received PhDs — marking the institute’s first doctoral cohort.
In his address, Chauhan reflected on Bihar’s historical legacy while emphasising the need for mindful decision-making in today’s fast-paced financial markets, particularly in the face of global disruptions.
The convocation was formally declared open by L Ramkumar, chairperson-in-charge of the board of governors, who addressed the gathering virtually. Director Vinita S Sahay presented the institute’s annual report, describing the academic year 2025–26 as one of “unprecedented achievements”.
She said the institute had expanded its global partnerships to 43 international institutions, facilitating student exchange, joint research and collaborative programmes across Europe, the United States and Asia.
Placement outcomes remained strong, with 409 students securing final offers through campus recruitment. More than 180 recruiters participated in the placement process, including over 100 first-time recruiters.
Consulting, IT services and analytics emerged as the dominant sectors, collectively accounting for over 130 offers, followed by the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector with 110 offers.
The highest domestic package stood at Rs 30 lakh per annum, while international offers reached up to Rs 45.63 lakh per annum.
Major recruiters included companies such as Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys, Axis Bank and HSBC, among others across consulting, technology, finance, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Officials said the convocation marked a year of expansion for the institute, with a record batch size, increased recruiter participation, the introduction of international placements and deeper global integration.
Established over a decade ago, IIM Bodh Gaya continues to position itself as a leading management institution focused on developing socially responsible and globally competent leaders through a combination of academic rigour and industry engagement.
