GIBS Business School Eligibility

The campus of GIBS Mind Valley stretches over 10 acres of beautiful green land and provides a tranquil and refreshing atmosphere for students to decompress, concentrate, and have an enjoyable college experience each day. Being surrounded by ample green space and nature makes it convenient for students to relax between their periods of classes and gives them a break from both city noises and academic pressure. Furthermore, walking paths, grassy lawns and nature can help ease tension, enhance concentration, and boost overall mental health. The layout of the campus is open and promotes students to be outdoors with their friends, brainstorm or just relax after a busy day. In addition, the fresh air and quiet surroundings make it easier for students to concentrate during classes as well as while studying alone. Lastly, the facilities of the campus create an overall conducive environment for balanced college life through various community events, activities, and social skills in a pleasant and inviting environment. Overall, GIBS Mind Valley creates an educational environment through a combination of nature and study, resulting in students feeling re-energized, motivated and happy during their academic careers.

The events at GIBS, the flagship events (such as the IRE Conference, startup competitions, and network evenings), play a fundamental role in providing the opportunity to form relationships with industry leaders through practical and personal means. Those who attend will have the opportunity to hear about the experience that the CEO, founder, investor, senior manager has experienced; to hear about current trends in the industry; and to receive tips for their career—this is very different from reading about them in a textbook and is invaluable to students' education. At startup competitions, students can pitch their ideas and receive real-time feedback from industry professionals; these experiences provide students an understanding of how real businesses are assessed of value. Networking evenings give students access to professionals in an informal environment where they can interact with them on a one-on-one basis, ask them questions, and potentially exchange contact information and explore possible internship opportunities. Through regular attendance at these events, the students develop confidence and communication skills and create strong professional contacts. Many students have developed new contacts which lead to mentorship opportunities, project work, or job interviews through attendance at these events. Overall, these flagship programs ensure that our students gain exposure and develop relationships with professionals through their attendance at many of these events, allowing them to be prepared for the industry and develop connections before they graduate .

When an international student wants to join GIBS, the admissions team guides them step by step. They help with understanding the admission process, required documents, and eligibility so the student knows what to prepare. The team also gives information about visa requirements, fees, and important dates, making it easier for students from other countries to plan ahead.

GIBS provides support in communication too, so if a student has questions or needs help filling out forms, the staff is available to explain things clearly. Once the student is admitted, GIBS helps with orientation, settling into the campus, and accommodation, so international students can adjust well to college life in Bangalore.

The GIBS Faculty incorporates significant industry relevance in the classroom by utilizing real business experience with academic theory. Most faculty members have worked in corporate or consultancy roles prior to joining GIBS, allowing them to frequently use current business examples (both live and case studies), current business practices, and demonstrate industry trends in class. Classes typically have a combination of simulations, role play, live-case projects, and corporate assignments from real-world businesses. Additionally, the Faculty has a regular practice of hosting guest speakers from industry, alumni, and/or CXO's to provide students with an understanding of the practical challenges of working in a business environment beyond their textbook studies. Faculty also work closely with their students through mentoring, providing guidance for work experience, and providing project feedback to ensure all students are prepared for new jobs and can successfully apply their classroom knowledge to real-world business situations upon graduation.

When I relate an experience in visiting the newly built GIBS campus, the three features of the campus that would leave a lasting impression upon my first visit are:

•  A beautiful green campus providing a tranquil and positive environment for students to relax in and to focus on studying between classes.
• Modern laboratories and digital classrooms that are designed to create the same environment that students will encounter once they enter the business world.
•  Well-designed dormitories that promote a healthy lifestyle on the GIBS campus by providing opportunity for students to participate in a wide range of fitness and sports activities, as well as comfortable accommodations to assist students in achieving academic success.

The GIBS Business School faculty possess a diverse combination of both academic achievement and experience in a variety of industries that enhances learning and gives it practical applicability. Many of the core and full-time faculty have earned advanced degrees (Ph.D.; MBA; PGDM; M.Phil.; or master's degree) from distinguished universities and management schools as well as spending time at some of the world's the finest institutions, such as the IIMs and NITs. In addition, a number of the professors have had extensive teaching and professional experience — typically between 10 and 30 years, with a focus on roles in marketing, finance, analytics, HR, strategy, entrepreneurship, etc., therefore providing a connection between theoretical concepts and application in the market. The faculty also works closely with visiting faculty, international trainers and guest speakers who are CEOs, CXOs or owners of their companies, which provides another dimension to the education being offered by offering real-time business expertise and practical information for implementation in the marketplace. Overall, faculty members connect academic research with industry experience, allowing students to benefit from both theoretical and practical perspectives of learning.

The new GIBS campus gives students lots of good facilities to live, study, and have fun. There are big smart classrooms with Wi-Fi, a large library full of books and online resources, and computer and innovation labs for practical work. Students can relax and eat in the cafeteria and hang out in common areas.

The campus has hostels for boys and girls with comfy rooms, gym, games and activities, plus sports grounds for cricket, football, basketball, badminton and even a swimming pool. There's also a big auditorium, seminar halls, dance and yoga rooms, and medical help if needed. Everything is built to help students learn, grow and enjoy college life.