IIM Bodh Gaya Eligibility criteria for PhD admission are:

• Academics: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications to apply for IIM Bodh Gaya’s doctoral programme: Master’s degree in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade point average, or Professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, CS with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade point average, or Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent, or Four Year/Eight Semester Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech./ B. Arch.) with at least 65 percent or equivalent
• Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT). Alternatively, those who have qualified GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. The exam must have been taken during last three years.
• Citizenship Requirement: Admission to the programme is open to Indian citizens only
• Exemptions: Candidates who have already passed two year fulltime PGP completed in last 5 years from IIMs with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score and can apply directly. 
• Age Limit: Candidate must not be more than 40 years 
   

Eligible candidate should submit application online. A candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas

IIM Bodh Gaya’s Ph.D. program admission is offered to the individuals with exceptional academic background, strong motivation, and discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at international level. It is expected that research students will come from a variety of disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering. Applicants are evaluated on their past academic achievements, motivation and preparation for the programme, letters of recommendation, scores on standard tests, and a personal interview with the faculty. Step by Step process for IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission is as below:

• Submit application with required documents
• Take relevant Admission Entrance Test CAT/GATE/GRE/ GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) to apply in the relevant area of specialization.
• The candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the entrance exams. The minimum overall cut off is 80 percentile and minimum sectional cut off is 70 percentile.  
• Shortlisted candidates will be called to IIM Bodh Gaya for a personal interview for final selection. The PI process will be of two stages. The first stage will be of qualifying nature. Those who will qualify in the first stage, will be asked to appear in the second stage of the process. In the second stage, the selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. The committee will look into a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments, research interest, research aptitude
• Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview & Research Aptitude (second stage of PI), Academic Qualification and Relevant Work Experience. 
• Successful candidates will receive offers by May end of that year
• A candidate receiving admission offer from IIM Bodh Gaya and accepting the offer within the stipulated date needs to send the commitment fee of Rs. 30,000 (The date of submission will be mentioned in admission offer letter) along with Offer Acceptance Form. The commitment fee will be adjusted against the caution/security deposit. 

• Apply online at https://ao.iimbg.ac.in/phd2024/
• A candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas  
• Relevant Test Scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/JRF should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form 
• Required documents to be enclosed are Self-attested copies of Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Self-attested copies of mark sheets or transcripts of grades obtained in Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Transcripts in languages other than Hindi and English must be submitted along with certified translations; Two references with their contact details and Email IDs from academicians who have taught the candidate or with whom the candidate has worked closely on scholarly work. Self-attested Copies of Work Experience Certificate (if any); Self-attested Copies of Caste Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of DAP Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of EWS Certificate (if applicable)
   

IIM Bodh Gaya’s Ph.D. program admission is offered to the individuals with exceptional academic background, strong motivation, and discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at international level. It is expected that research students will come from a variety of disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering. Applicants are evaluated on their past academic achievements, motivation and preparation for the programme, letters of recommendation, scores on standard tests, and a personal interview with the faculty. Step by Step process for IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission is as below:

• Submit application with required documents
• Take relevant Admission Entrance Test CAT/GATE/GRE/ GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) to apply in the relevant area of specialization.
• The candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the entrance exams. The minimum overall cut off is 80 percentile and minimum sectional cut off is 70 percentile.  
• Shortlisted candidates will be called to IIM Bodh Gaya for a personal interview for final selection. The PI process will be of two stages. The first stage will be of qualifying nature. Those who will qualify in the first stage, will be asked to appear in the second stage of the process. In the second stage, the selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. The committee will look into a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments, research interest, research aptitude
• Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview & Research Aptitude (second stage of PI), Academic Qualification and Relevant Work Experience. 
• Successful candidates will receive offers by May end of that year
• A candidate receiving admission offer from IIM Bodh Gaya and accepting the offer within the stipulated date needs to send the commitment fee of Rs. 30,000 (The date of submission will be mentioned in admission offer letter) along with Offer Acceptance Form. The commitment fee will be adjusted against the caution/security deposit.