Admission Essays

GIBS Business School accepts several national entrance tests for its PGDM admission processes such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA and GMAT. The educational institution does not have a particular cut-off score every year, as many things can vary from year to year, such as the number of applicants, the amount of seats available and the profile of applicants, apart from many things. The most recent published trends regarding cut-off scores are as follows:

CAT: Approximately a score of 60 percentile

MAT: A score of 64 percentile on the most recent admission cycle CMAT: A score of 60 percentile

 ATMA: A score of 60 percentile Important to know Just because one meets the cut-off score, does not mean that he/she will be admitted to the program.

GIBS uses a holistic approach to identify the best candidates, taking into consideration: Score of entrance exam Past academic records Statement of Purpose Personal Interview Previous working experience and other factors about overall candidate.

The PGDM and MBA programs at GIBS Business School include several dual specializations relevant to industry practices that allow students to customize their academic paths according to their career plans. The first phase of the studies includes learning the basics of management, which is followed by selecting specializations based on students' personal strengths, aspirations, and needs of the sector in which they want to work and the recommendations of faculty and mentors. The dual specialisation concept gives students knowledge and skills in two disciplines, enhancing their employability and adaptability.

List of specializations at GIBS

• Marketing Management
• Finance Management
• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• International Business
• Information Technology (IT)
• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• FinTech Management
• MarTech Management
• HRTech Management

List of steps in specialisation selection process performed by students:

• Finish the first year of studying management fundamentals,
• Analyze personal career objectives and skills,
• Consider the needs of the industry,
• Ask for advice from faculty, professionals, and career advisors,
• Select two specializations that fit career goals best.

For me, GIBS Bangalore never felt like a college where you just attend classes and go back home. There was always something going on, so college life stayed interesting and you were constantly learning something new.

What I enjoyed the most was:

• Internship opportunities.

• Guest lectures.

• Industry visits.

• Workshops and fun learning activities.

• Placement training.

• Friendly faculty and a good campus atmosphere.

I think the biggest difference for me was the confidence I gained. I became more comfortable talking to people, working in teams, and trying new things. Looking back, I feel I learned a lot beyond academics, and that's what made my experience at GIBS really special.

For me, GIBS Bangalore never felt like a college where you just attend classes and go back home. There was always something going on, so college life stayed interesting and you were constantly learning something new.

What I enjoyed the most was:

• Internship opportunities.

• Guest lectures.

• Industry visits.

• Workshops and fun learning activities.

• Placement training.

• Friendly faculty and a good campus atmosphere.

I think the biggest difference for me was the confidence I gained. I became more comfortable talking to people, working in teams, and trying new things. Looking back, I feel I learned a lot beyond academics, and that's what made my experience at GIBS really special.