Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives
PGPWE at IIM Bodh Gaya
A 30-month weekend & evening programme for working executives who want the IIM edge without pausing their paycheck.
NIRF Rank 2024 (Management)
Among Indian B-schools
Key numbers
Total Intake
60 seats
Duration
30 months
Total Fees
₹12,00,000
Recognition
UGC Recognized
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Entrance exams
Weekend Format, No Hostel
Classes run on weekends and evenings, so the programme is built around a full-time job. There is no on-campus hostel facility — you'll need your own arrangements if you're not based in or near Gaya.
Low Public Transparency
We have low confidence (40%) in the currently published data. Placement statistics and detailed batch profiles are not publicly available, so speak directly with the admissions team to understand ROI and career support before you commit.
The verdict
Worth considering
PGPWE works best if you're a working executive in the Bihar/Jharkhand belt who wants an IIM credential while staying employed. The UGC recognition and weekend format are genuine pros. However, the lack of published outcomes, hostel options, and scholarships means you need to verify fit and ROI directly with the institute.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Weekend flexibility while working
- ✓ IIM brand & UGC recognition
- ✓ Regional access near Gaya
Doesn't match
- ✗ On-campus residential experience
- ✗ Scholarship support
- ✗ Published placement track record