Ancient Wisdom, Modern Knowledge

27 Aug 2024 CW Team

The newly constructed permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This modern educational complex, which began in 2015 with 30 students in its inaugural batch, currently has over 1,110 students from 293 cities and 26 states. Bodh Gaya, the historic global hub of learning that attracted students from across the world to study Buddhism, science, mathematics and administration, continues to fulfil its commitment to academic excellence and inclusive learning. The new campus, which has been developed at an estimated cost of over Rs.4 billion, connects ancient wisdom with modern knowledge and India’s rich past with its dynamic future.

Design elements

Spanning an impressive built-up area of 12,40,000 sq ft, the design of the IIM campus balances scale, proportion and natural light to create an inspiring environment conducive to academic excellence and holistic development. The campus embodies a harmonious blend of traditional and classical architectural vocabulary. Classical colonnades, accentuated cornices, grand entrance foyers and a series of columned pathways create a timeless and majestic built form...

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