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GIBS considers exam scores as an indication of a candidate's suitability for an MBA program, while GIBS also evaluates applicants' overall scores (percentile scores) rather than section cut-offs. Applicants who achieve the minimum cut-off (60–65 percentile) will be invited to participate in the next round of selection processes. The exam scores will serve as an initial screen to allow GIBS to assess the academic readiness of its MBA applicants for management studies and to provide a basis for a candidate's assessment via a combination of other assessment methods (group discussion, personal interview, and written assessment). By utilising all three methods of assessment, GIBS can evaluate the candidates' ability to communicate effectively, their levels of self-confidence, analytical capabilities, and motivation. The final selection of students will be made based on a comprehensive assessment of various elements which includes exam scores, academic performance and performance evaluations.

GIBS' PGDM programme offers numerous specializations to assist individuals in customizing their studies based on their professional aspirations. Core specializations offered through the Programme include, but are not limited to: 1) Marketing; 2) Finance; 3) Human Resource Management; 4) International Business; 5) Operations; and 6) Entrepreneurship. In addition to a chosen core specialization, the following elective options are available: Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Retail Management, Supply Chain, and Leadership Development. The combination of a chosen core specialisation and electives provides students with a well-rounded and diverse skillset that prepares them for success upon graduation. This flexible approach provides students with opportunities to develop both depth in their area of expertise as well as exposure to the types of emerging industries that are becoming increasingly important within the current business environment.

The Institute of Management, in comparison to other institutions such as IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta, looks at the overall percentile rather than implementing sectional cutoffs. As such, GIBS has a more flexible admission process and does not exclude potential applicants who may have performed poorly in one section of the CAT, provided they still meet the overall percentile requirement.

The overall cutoff for the CAT at GIBS is considered relatively low, with an average of about 60-65%. As long as a candidate has achieved this overall score, they will be invited to proceed to the next stage of the admission process, which includes group discussions, interviews, and possibly written tests. The performance in these rounds, combined with the candidate's academic background and communication abilities, has a significant impact on the final decision.

By using a more flexible admission model that does not disqualify candidates based on sectional cutoffs, GIBS provides all candidates with an equal opportunity to succeed. This method enables a wide variety of individuals with varying levels of ability to gain admission to their programmes.