IIM Bodh Gaya has received the prestigious AACSB International accreditation, becoming the sixth among India's 22 IIMs to achieve this global recognition. With this milestone, IIM Bodh Gaya joins the top 6 per cent of AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide, highlighting its commitment to excellence in management education.
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Located in Bodh Gaya, a globally recognised centre of learning and enlightenment, IIM Bodh Gaya is home to more than 1700 students enrolled in its fully residential programs. These include the flagship MBA, MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management, the MBA in Digital Business and AI, the five-year IPM, PhD in Management and the Executive MBA program. The institute stands out for integrating mindfulness into its academic approach to develop ethically driven, socially responsible and emotionally mature future leaders.
Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the world’s leading business education network, recognised globally for setting high standards in management education. AACSB accreditation is widely regarded as the global benchmark for quality in business education. IIM Bodh Gaya's accreditation journey involved a rigorous evaluation process that began with the visit of AACSB South Asia Head Mr Prathap Das in August 2025 to assess the institute's infrastructure and quality standards. The process concluded with the final Peer Review Team visit in March 2026.
Speaking on this achievement, Dr Vinita S Sahay, Director of IIM Bodh Gaya, said that receiving AACSB accreditation marks a significant milestone in our journey of academic excellence. This achievement reflects the strength of our institutional processes, the vision of our Board of Governors, the commitment of our faculty and staff and the dedication of our students. Together, we have created a learning ecosystem that meets the highest global standards.
As an AACSB-accredited institution, IIM Bodh Gaya is set to strengthen its international presence through expanded research collaborations, dual-degree opportunities and student exchange partnerships with leading institutions across five continents.
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