IIM-Bodh Gaya placement: Top package reaches Rs45 lakh

Patna: In a significant development, the Indian Institute of Management-Bodh Gaya (IIM-BG) has secured an impressive placement for its students of the 2024-26 session, the global economic slowdown notwithstanding. As many as 432 eligible and interested students have been placed successfully in different national and international organisations.IIM-BG’s career development cell chairperson Deepika Gupta told this newspaper that for the first time this year, the institute secured four international placements with an overall annual salary package of Rs45.63 lakh. As of date, the highest domestic package for the current batch stands at Rs 30 lakh per annum.“The remarkable achievement of the institute reflects its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, industry relevance and the calibre of its students,” she said.While the top 25% of MBA students have secured an average maximum earning potential of Rs18.20 LPA, the top 50% stand at Rs16.32 LPA. “In the MBA-DBM (digital business management) programme, these figures stand at Rs18.50 LPA and Rs16,04 LPA, respectively,” Gupta said, adding that the top 25% and top 50% of MBA-HHM (hospital and healthcare management) students have secured Rs16.97 LPA and Rs14.97 LPA, respectively.The placement season saw participation from more than 200 recruiters spanning across sectors and industries (comprising 80+ legacy partners and over 110+ first-time participants), the highest recruiter turnout in the IIM-BG’s history. Consulting, IT Services and Analytics emerged as the dominant employers, followed by BFSI, manufacturing, FMCG and Healthcare this season.