GIBS Business School Bangalore Answered Questions

Yes, GIBS has introduced some fresh and unique PGDM specializations that go beyond regular business classes:FinTech Management – focuses on technologies transforming finance: blockchain, AI in banking, digital payments, etc. MarTech Management – blends marketing with tech like AI-driven marketing, analytics, customer targeting, and campaign optimization. HRTech Management – applies data analytics and digital tools in HR to manage talent, engagement, and recruitment through tech. These are quite different from traditional business courses and designed for the tech-driven business environment.

Yes, you can join GIBS Bangalore directly, but you must follow a simple process: apply online, have a valid entrance exam score (like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or KMAT), and attend a group discussion and personal interview. Even with an average score, you are eligible. Sometimes, GIBS accepts students through their own selection process or management quota, especially if you meet their academic requirements.PGDM total tuition fee: INR 9.5 Lakhs; BBA total tuition fee: INR 5.35 Lakhs.Admissions intake: Approximately 180 students for the PGDM program.Selection is based on entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT, followed by group discussion and personal interview.Cutoff percentiles for 2024 entrance exams for PGDM admission: MAT - 64 percentile, ATMA - 60 percentile.You can apply online through the official website. The application process includes signing up, submitting the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee. Shortlisted candidates go for GD and PI rounds.   

For BBA at GIBS Bangalore, there is no strict cutoff like entrance exams. Normally, if you score around 60% or above in your 12th boards, you are eligible to apply.GIBS mainly looks at your overall performance, confidence, and interest in management during the admission process, not just marks.So, keeping your 12th score above 60% and showing good interest in business studies is enough to get into GIBS.

 Activities like festivals, sports, and student clubs to foster holistic development, while support activities include internships, live projects, industry visits, and a dedicated Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) School for hands-on experience and skill-building. The IRE School offers resources like mentorship and funding for entrepreneurial ventures, and the institute also provides academic guidance, counseling, and career services.

For direct admission to the BBA course at GIBS Business School Bangalore, the basic eligibility is completing 12th grade (PUC or equivalent) from any recognised board in any stream. You should have at least 50% marks in your 12th.Admission is based on your academic performance, personal interview, and overall profile. GIBS looks at your interest and potential rather than just marks, so students from all streams – commerce, science, or arts – can apply.  

The fee for the PGDM in Finance at GIBS Business School is INR 9.5 lakhs for the entire 2-year program.This amount can be paid in three installments, each of INR 3 lakhs, plus an admission processing fee of INR 50,000. Additional charges for hostel, security deposit, or optional global immersion programme may apply.The curriculum is industry-focused, with special emphasis on practical learning and skill development.Scholarships and early-bird discounts may be available for eligible candidates.