Business Management Studies

At Lovely Professional University, the dress code for MBA students is designed to instill professionalism and prepare them for corporate environments. The university expects students to wear formal or semi-formal attire during classes, presentations, seminars, workshops, and corporate interactions. For male students, this generally includes formal shirts paired with trousers, ties if required, and polished closed shoes. Grooming, including neat hair and trimmed facial hair, is also emphasized to maintain a professional appearance. For female students, formal or semi-formal outfits such as shirts with trousers or skirts, salwar suits, or business suits are recommended, along with minimal accessories and modest styling. The dress code is not merely about appearance; it reflects the university's focus on creating a professional mindset among management students. Formal attire helps students develop confidence, discipline, and a sense of responsibility, all of which are essential for thriving in corporate roles. During group discussions, presentations, guest lectures, and placement activities, adhering to the dress code ensures students make a positive impression on faculty, industry experts, and recruiters. While formal attire is mandatory for most academic and official occasions, LPU allows smart casual clothing for informal events, extracurricular activities, or cultural programs, as long as it remains neat and presentable. Students are encouraged to maintain personal hygiene, polished shoes, and tidy grooming at all times. Overall, LPU's MBA dress code emphasizes professionalism, confidence, and readiness for the corporate world. By following these guidelines, students not only enhance their appearance but also internalize workplace standards, helping them succeed during internships, placements, and their future careers.

GIBS supports student projects, research projects, and entrepreneurial ventures on their new campus through a multi-layered approach that integrates academic mentoring with experiential learning through industry interaction and exposure to real world situations.

Project and Research Mentoring – Faculty members serve as mentors for students in their areas of expertise. Mentors work with students to formulate research questions, develop the methodology for projects, gather data, analyze their findings, and present them in research papers and presentations. Mentors provide regular feedback on student projects and oversee the progress of students through their thesis review and research review processes. Many times the outcome of these projects can result in a published paper or participation in a research conference.

Live Industry Projects – GIBS partners with corporations to provide students with actual business challenges and problems to solve through their industry studies. Live industry projects develop a range of skills including analytical reasoning, decision-making, and execution skills. GIBS follow-up on all projects by allowing students to present their findings to an audience of industry experts.

IRE Platform (Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship) – IRE is GIBS's flagship initiative that provides students with hands-on learning opportunities. The IRE platform enables students to conceptualize their business ideas, test their business plans, develop and construct their minimum viable products, and receive feedback on their projects from industry experts. Activities related to IRE include bootcamps, ideate challenges, pitching events and workshops on entrepreneurship tools and methods.

Entrepreneurial Events and Competitions – GIBS hosts numerous entrepreneurial events (i.e., hackathons, pitch days, and IRE Talks) that provide opportunities for students to connect and interact with founders, investors and leaders in the industry to gain insight into their startup ideas and receive real-time feedback.

Industry Connections and Networking - GIBS provides students with multiple opportunities to connect to the business community on campus.

The GIBS Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) Ecosystem is one of the most significant features of GIBS because it combines start-up incubation, entrepreneur's real-life industry problems, and academic learning in a single location. Students work on IRE projects directly with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and faculty mentors to develop a real business solution for today, prototype a startup idea, conduct market research, and even launch their venture while they are still students. Innovation is incorporated into students' daily learning through the IRE Ecosystem because it provides an integrated approach that cannot be easily replicated in other environments. A unique and supportive environment, as provided by the Mind Valley campus, contributes to this integrated approach through frequent founder talks, various

Competitions and hands-on mentorship opportunities. Creating an ecosystem that actively supports experimentation and entrepreneurial efforts requires strong industry networks, faculty engagement, and an institutional mindset that fosters innovation and experimentation within learning environments.

GIBS places a high value on the active involvement of its participants in their academic programs by encouraging them to become consistently present in class. Since GIBS uses an experiential approach to teach its courses, being present each week means being actively involved in the discussion of case studies, working as a team on projects, participating in simulations, and providing feedback on projects while they are being developed, among other things. Participation in these activities is part of the overall assessment process of the student's coursework and is closely monitored at GIBS. This is because how a student participates in class provides insight into their ability to think analytically, to communicate effectively, to be able to work with others, and their potential to lead. So, just like much of the curriculum at GIBS is delivered through discussion and problem-solving practices, missing out on attending classes will, in turn, affect the results of the student's learning and development. In summary, GIBS is committed to ensuring that its graduates have the skills and ability to take on the responsibilities associated with professional careers and the importance of being accountable for one's actions and decisions.

The following are some recent ratings and accolades that illustrate the level of GIBS in the Field of Management Education:

Current Rankings as of 2025:
• 31st out of 70 Top BBA Institutes in India in the Times BBA Education Ranking Survey.
• 21st place among Top Private Colleges in India & 25th place in placement success nationally.
• 10th place among Regional BBA Institutes in South India.
• In IIRF rankings for 2025, GIBS placed 3rd B-School in Karnataka, 5th B-School in South Zone, and 34th place for placement success in India.
• In the 2024 surveys, GIBS received A+ national ranking for Business Education, had the highest position in Karnataka and South India, demonstrated excellence in placement, and received regional recognition.
• In the 2024 surveys, GIBS received A+ national ranking for Business Education, achieved the highest position in Karnataka and South India, demonstrated excellence in placement, and received regional recognition.
These rankings and accolades indicate that GIBS represents Academic Excellence, Placement Success, Statewide and Regional Recognizability, and Industry Relevance among Business Schools in India

In the latest episode of GIBS IRE / GIBS Talks Podcast, Deepak Saini speaks on transformational leadership, entrepreneurship, and inner mastery. Through total commitment, Purpose, discipline, and clarity, he explains how you can develop your daily work into something that has significance and leads you to feel confident and balanced within your career.

Some of the insights discussed in this now unavailable episode include:
• Purpose and discipline shape your success and personal growth.
• Mastery of the mind is essential for leadership effectiveness.
• How age-old wisdom (eg. Bhagavad Gita) can help leaders navigate real issues such as stress, decision-making, teamwork and productivity.
• Deepak Saini shares true stories of his entrepreneurial experiences and what he has learned along the way.

Where to find the episode:
You may watch and/or listen to the episode on GIBS Business School's channel and other channels, including:
• GIBS IRE/GIBS Talks Podcast Channel on YouTube
• LinkedIn & Instagram Video Posts from GIBS
• Occasionally, the episode may be available on Spotify or other podcast providers (Search for either "GIBS IRE Talks" or "GIBS Talks Podcast")

The newest placement trends for both the PGDM and BBA programs at GIBS Business School reflect strong engagement with the industry and also the strength of GIBS' career services. The PGDM Programme has remained steady with reported statistics on the number of job offers received in recent years.

In terms of PGDM placements:
Companies that recruit for PGDM saw an all-time high of 220+ companies on campus during the last placement cycle.
Companies that recruit for PGDM saw an all-time high of 220 companies on campus during the last placement cycle.
The highest salary packages were reported to be ₹15+ & ₹16 LPA, for the best performing students in the programme.
The highest salary packages were reported to be ₹15+ & ₹16 LPA, for the best performing students in the programme.
There were approximately 80+ internship prospects across over 90 companies, with many providing pre-placement offers (PPO) for students who performed well based on their internship or full-time offer letter.
Many of the roles recruiters offered in the PGDM programme were in the following areas: Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, HR, Operations, and/or Consulting.