GIBS Business School Eligibility
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
GIBS Business School Bangalore has a very strong and reliable placement record — consistently achieving nearly 100% placements for MBA and BBA students.
Placement Highlights (2025)
- Placement Rate: 100% (final placements + internships).
- the highest Package: ₹20 LPA.
- Average Package: ₹8.2 LPA.
- Recruiters: 220+ companies for final placements, 90+ for internships.
- Top Sectors: Market Research, Edutech, Manufacturing, BFSI.
- Notable Recruiters: Northern Trust, L&T Technology Services, Apollo Tyres, Bajaj Finserv, Policy Bazaar, MedPlus, Gallagher, Commonwealth Bank.
Yearly Placement Numbers
- Students Placed: Nearly all eligible stud
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3 weeks agoBeginner-Level 4
Placement data at GIBS Bangalore (Global Institute of Business Studies) is generally provided as percentages instead of specific numbers.
- Current placement results as at the end of 2025: 100% of students who qualified for placement succeeded in getting positions.
- 95% of those who applied received a job offer from firms participating in the placement process.
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3 weeks agoBeginner-Level 4
GIBS Business School situated in Bangalore acknowledges CAT, MAT, and XAT as authorized admission tests for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Approved Admission Exams
- CAT (Common Admission Test)
- MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Additionally to these Three Tests, GIBS takes all National Admission Tests into consideration when accepting students to their PGDM program. Some examples of additional National Admission Tests accepted by GIBS include CMAT, ATMA, and GMAT among others.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
At Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS Bangalore), students get opportunities with a mix of Indian companies and well-known multinational corporations (MNCs)
- Big MNC recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, Accenture, IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, Wipro, Infosys and more
- Other strong companies include HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank
- E-commerce and startups like Flipkart, Amazon, Zomato, Swiggy, PhonePe, Nykaa also visit
- Consulting firms like BCG and McKinsey-type consulting exposure (through partners/roles)
- Many students also get offers from L&T, Toyota Kirloskar, Jindal Steel, Mahindra Group
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3 weeks agoBeginner-Level 4
GIBS Business School (Applications for academic year of 2025)
Application (including MAT/CMAT) deadline is approximately 16 April 2026.
Following the application date, final admission rounds may continue into June 2026 if space is still available.
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3 weeks agoBeginner-Level 4
GIBS is primarily focused on programs related to management and has various specializations available.
Educational Programs Include:
PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) - 2-year programme is GIBS' flagship program
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Specializations (for PGDM - Double Specialisation):
- Marketing Management
- Finance Management
- Human Resources Management
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- International Business
- Business Analytics or AI
- Digital Marketing
- IT
- FinTech, Healthcare, & Agri-Business (amongst other specializations)
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4 weeks agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, there is an application fee for GIBS admissions, but it is not very high.
- For PGDM/MBA, the application fee is around ₹900–₹1000
- For BBA (UG), it is around ₹600–₹800
- It is just a registration/application fee, not admission confirmation
- You still have to go through eligibility check, interview, and final selection
- The process is simple and smooth for both UG and PG
Overall, the application fee is just a basic step to start your admission process at GIBS.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
The highest package at Global Institute of Business Studies, Bangalore is generally reported in the range of ₹16–20 LPA, depending on the year and student performance.
- the highest package goes up to around ₹16–20 LPA
- Average package is usually around ₹6–9 LPA
- Top offers depend on student skills, internships, and interview performance
- Placement training and practice sessions help students improve chances
- Good participation in activities and communication skills can lead to better offers
- Students also get opportunities in companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Amazon, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
The MBA eligibility at GIBS Business School is simple. You need:
- A graduate degree (any stream) from a recognised university
- Minimum 50% marks (45% for some categories)
- Final year students can also apply
You don't need only CAT — they accept other scores like MAT, CMAT, XAT, KMAT or even direct interview. The main thing is that you have a valid bachelor's degree and you perform well in the selection process.
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