Five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) launched at IIM Bodh Gaya

IIM Bodhgaya is starting a five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) from academic session 2021. The objective of the IPM programme is to prepare candidates from a foundation level for taking up leadership positions in corporates/government organizations. Candidates who successfully complete the course requirement of IPM would be awarded Bachelor of Business Management and Master of Business Administration by IIM Bodh Gaya.

Eligibility criteria for IPM at IIM Bodh Gaya

The eligibility criteria for the IPM course to be offered by IIM Bodh Gaya are as follows:

1. Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more in the year 2019, 2020 or appearing in 2021. 
2. Candidates must have passed the class 10th examination with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more in the year, not before 2017.

Note: The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the 10th and 12th standards would be calculated based on the Board’s regulation. If there is no such regulation regarding aggregate marks from the concerned board, then the aggregate marks of all the subjects that appear in the grade sheet should be considered for calculating the passing percentage.

The number of seats available for IPM 2021-26 batch at IIM Bodh Gaya would be 50 and additional 10 supernumerary seats for female candidates. Reservation would be applicable as per GoI regulations after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria.

Course structure, fess and admission procedure of IPM

The important details regarding the course structure of the IPM are as follows:

1. The first three years of the IPM programme would be based on the semester system and the last two years would be based on the trimester system (as per the prevailing MBA course structure). 
2. At the end of 2nd year, students will have an option to undertake either a Rural and Social Immersion Project or a research-based project, or a business internship. 
3. During the sixth semester of the program, students will have the option to select a sector-specific specialization. 
4. The course structure after the sixth semester would follow the MBA course structure.

The fee inclusive of the hostel would be INR 4.5 lakhs per year for the first three years. Note that the candidates will have to bear the mess charges as per prevailing rates of IIM BG. The tentative tuition fee for the 4th and 5th year would be INR 7.5 lakhs per year (approximately equivalent PGP fee for batch 2024-26). Also, the candidates opting for international immersion would have to pay the applicable fee.

The admission process for the IPM at IIM Bodh Gaya is as follows:

1. The admission is through JIPMAT 2021 which is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). 
2. Marks obtained in JIPMAT, 10th score and 12th score are computed for preparing the final merit list in the following ratio - JIPMAT Score: 70%; 10th Score: 15%; 12th Score: 15%. 
3. The expected date of application for the same is 1st April, 2021 and the expected date for the JIPMAT exam is 20th June, 2021

Which other IIMs have launched the IPM programme this year?

Keeping the growing need for trained managerial talent in consideration, at least three IIMs of the country will be launching this five-year course from academic session 2021. The three IIMs include IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. The programme will be a blended course of business studies from undergraduate to postgraduate level (Integrated BBA-MBA).

Vinita Sahay, IIM Bodh Gaya director said, "The number of opportunities for students interested in entering the corporate world is significantly less, especially at the undergraduate level. IPM will be a gateway for 'fresh out of school' students interested in corporate without waiting to reach the postgraduate level to study."

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