Colleges in Karnataka

Honestly, one thing I noticed at GIBS is that classes never feel like just theory dumps. Most of our faculty either already come from corporate backgrounds or are still actively connected with the industry, so the examples they give are super relevant. They keep linking topics to current market scenarios, cases, and real business problems — which makes it easier to understand how things actually work in companies.

Plus, we get a lot of guest sessions and IRE talks from industry people, so whatever we learn in class connects with what's happening outside. Even assignments are more like “solve this situation” instead of “write definitions.” As a student, it really helps because by the time internships and placements come, you're not blank — you've already practiced how to think like a professional, not just a student.

GIBS MindValley Campus is built in a way that makes learning feel more experiential than just academic. It's not only about sitting in classrooms — we had corporate sessions, workshops, simulations, bootcamps, and a lot of activity-based things that made concepts easier to absorb.

But honestly, what I liked the most was how they balance it with well-being. The campus has quiet corners, green spaces, sports zones, and chill areas where you can reset your mind when things get hectic. Even events like Mindfulness sessions, fitness activities, and student clubs help us stay in a better headspace.

Overall, the vibe is more like “learn, explore, and grow” rather than just “study and score.” It definitely helped us feel more confident, more active, and more balanced as students.

From what I experienced, placement support at GIBS doesn't just suddenly start in final year — it begins right from the first week. In the first year itself, they focus more on building skills instead of directly talking placements. We had personality development sessions, communication training, certifications, and resume-building workshops early on so that by the time companies start visiting, we're prepared.

Second thing is exposure — live projects, internships, talks, company visits, and mock interviews. All this helps us understand what the market wants. By the final year, the placement process feels more like execution rather than confusion because we already have experience + clarity.

Also, the placement team keeps pushing us with multiple opportunities and keeps us updated. Internships, pre-placement talks, and corporate interactions are handled properly. Honestly, it makes a difference because placement becomes a journey instead of last-minute rush.

Honestly, when I was going through the admission process at GIBS, I felt like they don't only look at marks or entrance scores. They try to understand the student as a whole — like how we think, how we communicate, how curious we are, and how serious we are about learning. They look for people who have clarity about why they want PGDM, who are willing to put in effort, and who can fit into a very active and practical learning environment.

For me, attitude mattered more than academic scores. If someone is open-minded, confident, willing to explore, ask questions, and take responsibilities, I feel they get more preference. GIBS is big on participation, teamwork, and leadership, so those qualities help a lot too.

Overall, it's not just about numbers — they look for students who actually want to grow.

Honestly, I felt GIBS helps quite a lot during the whole entrance + application phase. Even before joining, their admission team guides you properly about what exams to take, how the scoring works, and what matters more for PGDM.

For students like us, they also clear doubts about CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT etc., cutoffs, scholarship criteria, timelines, and even how to fill applications without messing up. It makes the process way easier and less stressful.

Most of us didn't come with a “perfect plan, ” so having someone explain everything in simple language helps. They also conduct webinars and counseling sessions for clarity. It's not spoon-feeding, but it's definitely a good support when you're figuring out MBA/PGDM admissions.

Yeah, GIBS does have a management quota, but it's not like how people imagine it. It's basically an alternate route for students who may not have strong entrance scores but are still genuinely interested and capable. The process is almost the same — you still have to go through interviews, screening, and discussions.

One thing I noticed as a student is that GIBS doesn't compromise on the quality part just because someone comes through management quota. They still make sure the person has clarity, confidence, and the right mindset for the PGDM environment. It just gives more flexibility for students who want to join but don't want to depend solely on exams.

For GIBS, the eligibility part is honestly not too complicated. For BBA, you basically just need to have passed Class 12 from any stream — commerce, science, arts, whatever. The admission mainly depends on academics + interview, and they focus more on interest and attitude than just marks.

For PGDM, it's graduates from any field (even non-commerce — like in my case) and you need to have written at least one management entrance like CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. After that, they take you through GD/PI where they actually check your fit, communication, and clarity about why you want to do PGDM.

One thing I liked personally is that they don't reject people just because they don't come from a business background — they actually guide you properly and make sure you settle into the curriculum. It feels more supportive than gatekeeping.

From what I've seen at GIBS, internship opportunities are actually pretty active. Every year a lot of companies come for both summer and long-term internships — easily over a hundred plus options across domains like marketing, finance, HR, analytics, consulting, etc. It's not like 2–3 companies only.

Sometimes you literally get multiple internships across different terms (like IRE projects + summer + corporate assignments), so it feels like we're always doing something industry-related. And because of this volume, most of us don't struggle to find one — it's more about choosing what suits your interest.

For me, this part genuinely helps in placements because we enter with some experience instead of being blank.

From my experience at GIBS, the live projects and corporate assignments are not just for the sake of adding to the CV, they actually make you apply things. We had projects with companies in areas like marketing campaigns, digital branding, analytics, finance research, HR processes, etc., depending on the specialization. Most of them come through corporate tie-ups or guest companies visiting for IRE talks.

For example, we did assignments related to market surveys, competitor analysis, sales pitch strategy, social media projects, business model studies and even product feedback surveys for real companies. The best part is each company gives a proper brief and expects submission and presentations, so it feels like real work.

This helped me personally get clarity about roles and how industry actually functions. I feel this part really bridges the gap between theory and what companies expect in placements.