Which institute is better, IIM Sirmaur, HP or IIM Bodh Gaya, Bihar, for a student from Agra, UP who is from an engineering background with zero experience?

Both IIM Sirmaur and IIM Bodh Gaya are comparable in terms of infrastructure, faculty, academics, and placements. However, I personally know Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri, who was the Director of IIM Trichy and has now become the Director of IIM Sirmaur and I believe that he has excellent administrative capabilities and connections in the government to get things moving fast. Dr. Agnihotri played a significant role in establishing a permanent campus for IIM Trichy quickly, which is why I’m willing to bet more on IIM Sirmaur than IIM Bodh Gaya.

However, this answer is biased and I recommend you do thorough research and connect with ex-students, faculty, and acquaintances connected to both institutes to make an informed decision.