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The most recent awards GIBS has received for academic excellence or innovation are.

• A+ Business Education Ranking (2025): Awarded the A+ Business Education Ranking in India for 2025 by Business India.
• Top 25 the fastest Growing B-Schools (2025): Recognized by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 as one of the Top 25 the fastest Growing Private B-Schools in India.
• Academic Excellence Recognition (2023-2025): Received the "Diamond Band: Academic Excellence" award from the R. World Institutional Ranking in 2023. The PGDM programme also achieved National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
• Digital Transformation Award (2025): Awarded by Digii for the use of their technology platform in implementing L&D solutions.
• Best Educational Institute in Management (2023): Recognized by ET Ascent.
• Top 10 B-School in Bangalore (2024): Awarded 10th rank by the Open Magazine Survey 2024.

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GIBS recognize faculty and students separately through annual awards or recognition ceremonies.

• Multiple Award Categories: Students are recognised for diverse achievements beyond academics, including leadership, research, innovation, and extra-curricular activities.
• Prestigious Awards: Specific awards include the J.P. Goyal Memorial Award (Student of the Year), the Shakuntala Devi Award (Academic Topper), the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Award, and the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award (Research & Publication).
• Public Ceremony: The event features cultural performances, esteemed guests, and a formal awards presentation, allowing students to be recognised in front of their peers, faculty, and family. 

• IRE Conference & Awards: Faculty, along with industry experts and researchers, participate in the annual GIBS Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) Conference & Awards, where research contributions are likely recognized.
• Institutional Recognition: The institution recognizes its faculty and staff as integral to achieving institutional honors and rankings (e.g., A+ rankings, NBA accreditation) through internal communications and institutional events.
• Convocation Ceremony: Faculty members are present at the annual convocation ceremony where they honor individual student achievements, implicitly highlighting their role in student success. 

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There are many notable alumni of GIBS who have received external awards or recognition in industry.

An MBA alumna of GIBS (Bangalore), Nolo Thobejane, the Chief People, Culture & Purpose Officer at KFC Africa, was honored with the Transformation & Empowerment Award at the CHRO Awards. This award recognizes her people-first leadership approach and dedication to transforming the business. 

• Suresh Kocheruvu: CEO and Director of Ipsilon Solutions Pvt Ltd.
• Syed Faisal N: Founder of the real estate platform PropertyPistol.com.
• Nikhil Rathod: Founder of the company ClothGems.
• Ravi Rajput: Founder and CEO of RRNR BRIJWASI Foundation.
• Navis Jhon Benson Robin: Co-Founder of Mud Cups Bangalore.
• Rony Tom Raj: Co-Founder of the 90 Plus My Tuition App

The common reasons for rejection in GIBS admission rounds generally pertain to gaps in eligibility criteria, poor performance in selection stages, or overall mismatch with the needs of the selection process. Many applicants are rejected for not fulfilling the minimum prescribed academic eligibility or failing to submit valid entrance examination scores. Others fail at the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds due to their weak communication skills, lack of clarity regarding career goals, poor subject knowledge, or an unconvincing Statement of Purpose. Sometimes, candidates fail to present an overall strong profile with academic consistency, extracurricular engagement, or relevant experience, which gets them rated poorly against other candidates.

GIBS follows a well-structured and industry-oriented campus placement process for enabling students to secure good career opportunities. The placement season is conducted in different stages, starting with pre-placement preparation to final job offers. Students undergo training, assessments, interviews, and networking sessions—all to make them industry-ready.
Pre-Placement Training: The students go through sessions on aptitude, soft skills, communication, resume building, GD/PI practice, and knowledge about the industry.

• Company Orientation & Pre-Placement Talks: The recruiters give presentations regarding job roles, salary packages, growth opportunities, and expectations.
• Company-specific registration: The student selects and registers for the companies they are interested in applying to, based on their eligibility and interest.
• Aptitude & Skill Assessments: A lot of companies conduct written tests, online assessments, or case-study challenges to shortlist candidates.
• Group Discussions: Students are shortlisted for GD rounds, wherein their teamwork, communication skills, and analytical skills will be tested.
• Technical or Functional Interviews: Companies conduct interviews in regard to the specialisation to test for subject knowledge, problem-solving skills, and domain expertise.
• HR Interview: Final HR round of assessment for attitude, confidence, cultural fit, and overall suitability to the organization.
• Internship/Final Offer Selection: The selected students receive either a full-time employment offer (FTE), pre-placement offer, or internship offer, as per the company.
• Continuous Support: GIBS has a well-established placement cell that provides feedback, mock interviews, and even post-selection assistance.

Students at GIBS engage in active peer learning through a highly collaborative academic environment. Group discussions, casestudy analysis, team presentations, and live projects are in-built in the curriculum for continuous interaction and sharing of knowledge. Students are working in diverse teams on a regular basis, which will enable them to exchange ideas, solve real-world business problems, and learn from the strengths of others. Mentorship circles, club activities, and faculty-guided project groups also create a platform through which students brainstorm, plan, and execute in teams. Such a collaborative culture strengthens not only their teamwork and communication but also prepares them for corporate environments where coordination and collective decision-making are required.

Extracurricular activities, clubs, and events in GIBS are vibrant, aim to enrich student life, and help in all-round personality development. Students can join various academic clubs like Marketing, Finance, HR, and Entrepreneurship, or creative clubs for arts, dance, music, and drama. The sports clubs, fitness activities, and intercollegiate tournaments add to the best standards of health and fitness on campus. GIBS also celebrates a number of cultural festivals, management events, talent shows, guest lectures, industry visits, and leadership camps throughout the year. Such events and activities will help in the building up of confidence, teamwork, communication, and exposition among students, thereby making life on campus energetic and engaging.