Colleges in Karnataka

CAT and MAT scores do matter for scholarships at GIBS, but it's not like only toppers or super high percentile students get considered. It's competitive for sure, but the good part is GIBS looks at the overall profile — not just one exam number. So if someone has decent CAT/MAT scores plus good academics, participation, or even strong interview performance, they still have a fair shot.

 In my batch I've seen people with mid-range MAT scores also getting some scholarship benefit, so it's not limited to the top 1%. I feel GIBS keeps it student-friendly that way. It's competitive but not impossible, and if you perform well in entrance + GDPI + academics, it honestly works in your favour.

Yeah, internships and industry projects are pretty much a core part of how we study at GIBS. It's not like a “nice to have” — it's built into the program. As a student, I felt it makes a huge difference because you're constantly applying what you learn instead of just studying for exams. We had live projects with companies, internships, case work, and even small consulting-style assignments during the trimester. By the time placements start, you already have real work experience to talk about, which honestly gives confidence.

For me, those internships and projects were sometimes more impactful than regular classes because companies give actual feedback and you see how business works in real time. So yeah, it's kind of mandatory but in a good way — it pushes you to be industry-ready instead of just a fresher with theory.

From my experience, the international exposure at GIBS is honestly one of the things that makes the campus feel very different from a regular B-school. It's not just about saying “global exposure” on brochures — they actually bring people from outside. We had MIT alumni, global speakers, and faculty from abroad conducting bootcamps, workshops, and sessions. Some of us even got to work on cross-cultural projects and presentations with them, which really pushes you to think beyond the Indian market. 

GIBS also has academic tie-ups and exchange opportunities, especially for those who want to explore entrepreneurship or international business. It builds confidence because you start seeing how business works in other countries, not just from textbooks. Personally, I feel it helped broaden my mindset and made the whole PGDM journey more global and industry-oriented rather than typical classroom learning.