BBA Eligibility

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At GIBS Business School, Bangalore, when applying for PGDM / MBA programs, you are required to submit a set of documents during the online application process. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Academic Documents

Entrance Exam Scorecards

Mandatory: Upload a valid scorecard from any accepted exam:

CAT

XAT

MAT

CMAT

GMAT

ATMA

State CET

Ensure that the score is valid for the current admission cycle.

 Work Experience (if applicable)

Experience Certificate / Relieving Letter from current or previous employer

Salary slips or appointment letter may also be required

 Identity & Address Proof

 Passport Size Photograph & Signature

Recent color photograph (JPEG/PNG format)

Scanned signature in required format

 Category / Reservation Certificates (if applicable)

SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate issued by competent authority

Other special category certificates (PwD, etc.)

Statement of Purpose / CV (if required)

Some GIBS programs request CV / Resume and SOP highlighting academic background, work experience, and achievements.

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2025 Placement Highlights

Placement Rate
• 100% placement rate — All eligible students were successfully placed. 

Salary Packages
• the highest Package: ₹16.15 LPA (the highest salary offered) 
• Average Package: ~₹7.8 LPA to ₹8.4 LPA (different official sources report within this range)
• the lowest Package: ₹4.7 LPA reported in the 2025 season.

Recruiter Participation
• Total Recruiters (Final Placements): ~220+ to 260+ companies participated in the 2025 placement drive.
• Internship Recruiters: ~90+ companies offered internship roles.

Startups & Other Highlights
• Student Startups Recorded: ~32+ startups/entrepreneurial engagements reported.

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Campus Size

 The GIBS campus in Bangalore is spread over about 10 acres of land. This green, fully-residential campus is designed to blend academic spaces with recreational and wellness facilities. 

Key Academic Zones

The campus is structured to support teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement:

Classrooms & Learning Spaces

Smart classrooms with tech-enabled teaching aids

Digital and traditional classrooms for lectures and interactive sessions

Seminar halls and conference rooms for workshops and guest sessions 

Library & Labs

Well-equipped library with books, journals, and e-resources

Computer labs, language labs, and specialised labs like the IRE (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) Lab

Study areas and research support spaces 

Auditorium & Event Spaces

Large duplex or main auditorium for seminars, talks, and events

Additional halls for guest lectures, corporate talks, and academic activities 

Recreational & Wellness Zones

GIBS focuses on holistic student development, reflected in its recreational and lifestyle facilities:

Sports & Fitness Areas

Outdoor fields and courts — football, cricket, badminton, basketball

Jogging tracks, outdoor fitness spaces

Indoor games, table tennis, and other leisure sports areas

Yoga and meditation hall for mental wellness 

Creative & Cultural Spaces

Amphitheatre for performances, cultural gatherings, and student events

Dance studio, music or creative rooms

Common recreational zones for social interaction and relaxation 

Leisure & Social Areas

Cafeteria and mess areas serving students daily

Lounges, waiting areas, and common rooms for informal meetups

Outdoor zones that support student clubs and activities 

Student Living & Support Facilities

Since GIBS is a residential campus, it includes:

Hostels for boys and girls with essential living amenities

Wi-Fi enabled campus everywhere

Medical support, security, CCTV coverage

Parking and transport support services.

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Number of Companies Offering Internships

 According to the GIBS placement statistics for 2025, there were around 80 – 90+ companies that participated in the internship placement drive and offered internship opportunities to students.

This includes participation from a mix of large corporates and emerging startups across sectors such as consulting, FMCG, IT/ITES, finance, retail, and logistics. 

Percentage of Students Getting Internships

The most recent reports suggest that close to 100% of eligible students secure internships through the GIBS placement process. This means essentially all students in the batch who are expected to do internships get at least one internship offer.

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According to the school's own “Rankings & Awards” page (2024–2025) and recent media:

Ranked 3rd Best Private B-School in Karnataka (2025)

Ranked 5th Best B-School in South India (zone ranking, 2025)

Ranked 16th Best B-School in South India (by Times B-School 2025) 

In 2025 IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework) Best B-School (Private) list: GIBS is among top in Karnataka / South Zone. 

For its BBA (undergraduate) program, in the Times BBA Education Ranking Survey 2025:

31st among Top 70 BBA Institutes in India

21st among Top Private BBA Institutes in India 

25th nationwide for BBA Institutes (Placement success) 

10th among Top Regional BBA Institutes in South India

In 2024, GIBS was ranked among the “Top B-Schools in India” by a reputed survey (Open Survey) — labelled as “10th Best B-School in India” in that edition.

In 2023, recognised as “Top B-School in Bangalore” by a national survey — reflecting its local prominence. 

Several awards: e.g., rated “A+” by a business-education ranking publication, and “Best Educational Institute in Management 2023” by ET Ascent.