The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya and Automation Anywhere, a global leader in intelligent automation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 19 Jan 2026 to collaborate mutually on advancing AI and automation education. The MoU was signed in the distinguished presence of Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, Director, IIM Bodh Gaya, and  Mr. Deven Deshpande, Principal Product Manager, Automation Anywhere.  Mr. B G Nagaraja, Academic Alliance Manager, Automation Anywhere, and Dr. Charu Naithani, Chairperson, IT Committee, IIM Bodh Gaya, were also present.                                                    

Under this strategic partnership, Automation Anywhere will provide IIM Bodh Gaya students with access to its SaaS platform for academic and research purposes, along with process automation certification opportunities. The collaboration will integrate automation technologies into existing courses whilst Automation Anywhere assists the institute in building sessions and courses based on artificial intelligence. Students will gain valuable industry exposure through insights from Automation Anywhere's global client base.

Following the MoU signing, Automation Anywhere conducted an interactive session on agentic process automation for first-year students as part of the Professional Responsibility initiative. Faculty members engaged in discussions on collaborative course development, reinforcing the institute's commitment to preparing future-ready business leaders equipped with cutting-edge technological capabilities.

Building on the grand heritage of the IIM brand, IIM Bodh Gaya, currently in its 10th year,  fosters a culture and curriculum aimed at creating socially responsible managers and emotionally mature leaders. In addition to classroom learning, the institute emphasises hands-on experience through live projects, industry interactions, and research-driven pedagogy. With a rapidly growing reputation, IIM Bodh Gaya has consistently improved its standing in national rankings and continues to produce professionals who make significant contributions across industries.