GIBS Business School

The student enrollment at GIBS Business School is really based on the programme and the type of student being enrolled, but as an average number you can expect:

• PGDM: Between 240–300 a year (most commonly reported numbers are either 240 or 300)
• BBA: Approximately 180

When you add these together, the average number of students admitted to both programs every year is:

• PGDM: 250–300
• BBA: 180

The size of these admissions allows GIBS to have a good level of involvement in the classroom, as well as allowing the students access to an adequate amount of exposure to business through industry visits, club activities, internships and placements while still ensuring an adequate level of interaction with the teaching faculty.

I did my studies at GIBS Bangalore, and one thing I noticed was that you don't realize how much you've changed until you look back after a year or two.

When I joined, I was mainly focused on academics. But over time, because of the different activities, interactions, events, and opportunities on campus, I started becoming more confident and comfortable around people.

There were many chances to participate, take responsibility, work in teams, interact with professionals, and try things that were completely new to me. Those experiences taught me a lot about myself.

 I didn't join thinking I would change so much, but by the end of the course, I felt more confident, more independent, and much better prepared for the next stage of my career. That's what I feel helped me grow beyond the classroom at GIBS.

GIBS in Bangalore aims to prepare their students for employment by giving a structured placement training programme throughout all courses offered through GIBS. Some of the key areas of development that GIBS provides for their students include:  

•  Skill Development, Practical Learning, and Continuous Career Guidance
•  Consistent practice in Aptitude, Reasoning, and Verbal Ability through Regular Training
•  Mock Interviews and Group Discussions to Develop Confidence and Improve Communication Skills
•  Resume Building Workshops and LinkedIn Profile Guidance
•  Programs Designed to Develop Personality and Leadership Skills
•  Corporate Mentoring from Industry Professionals and Alumni
•  Opportunities for Real-World Business Experience through Live Projects and Internships
•  Guest Lectures and Workshops by Recruiters/Business Leaders that Provide Examples of Industry Expectations
•  Case Study Discussions and Business Simulations to Develop Analytical and Problem Solving Capabilities
•  Soft Skills Training in Presentation Skills, Teamwork Skills, and Professional Etiquette
•  One on One Career Counseling and Placement Assistance Programs to Aid Students in Identifying Career Paths Suitable to Them.

Over the past few years, GIBS Bangalore's placement salary trend has remained positive (experience, as GIBS is developing new relationships with industries, focus on preparing students to be career orientated). The average salary package has improved over the current placement cycle, as has the highest salary package, along with growing numbers of recruiting companies in all industries.

 Placement Growth:

• The average salary package for the recent placement cycle is now approximately ₹8.2 LPA compared to the ₹7.4-7.8 LPA received by students who graduated in previous placement cycles.
• The highest salary package received by the most successful students is now ₹20 LPA compared to approximately ₹16.15 LPA, as a result, the number of available job opportunities for the best students has increased.
• Recently more than 220 recruiters engaged in placement activities offering jobs in the areas of consulting, IT, banks, manufacturing, edtech, etc.
• As a result, the institute has placed 100% of its eligible students and has had over 90 internship recruiters, creating strong career prospects for students.

I did my studies at GIBS Bangalore, and honestly, I never felt there was any shortage of faculty support. There were regular professors for academics, and quite often we also had sessions from industry professionals and guest faculty.

I may not know the exact number because faculty members and visiting experts can change over time, but there was always someone available to guide students, clear doubts, and share practical knowledge.

For example;

• Experienced faculty members for regular subjects

• Industry experts visiting for special sessions

• Guest lectures from corporate professionals

• Good support for projects, presentations, and placements

What I liked was that we got the best of both worlds—academic learning from professors and practical insights from people who were actually working in the industry. 

GIBS Bangalore has been included in several regional and national B-School rankings lists regularly. Various organizations, such as IIRF, India Today, Times B-School, Business Today, Fortune India, and GHRDC conduct B-School surveys throughout the country.

In addition to these surveys, GIBS has also been awarded a number of accolades either based on the types of programs offered or the overall success of GIBS graduates. 

GIBS Rankings in Different Categories:
1. National MBA/PGDM Rankings - GIBS has appeared in national rankings for MBA and management educational programs by Times of India, India Today, IIRF, and Business Today.
2. Best B-Schools in South India - Included in national rankings for top B-Schools according to Times B-School and IIRF in South India.
3. Placement Rankings - A number of rankings exist that provide placement rankings and corporate partnership rankings for B-Schools.
4. Best B-Schools in Karnataka - (Ranked in state-level rankings among the top B-Schools in Karnataka) GIBS also has been recognised in state-level rankings as one of Karnataka's top B-Schools.
5. National, State and South India BBA educational rankings - GIBS is ranked as one of the best programs in South India.
6. Private B-School Rankings - Included in many rankings analyzing private management schools across the country.
7. Business Education Ratings and Surveys - GIBS has received business education ratings A+ and AAA from numerous ranking and evaluation firms as well as different education surveys across both business and non-business education institutions.

GIBS Business School believes that to be successful; students should have more than an academic foundation. Therefore, as part of its overall focus on developing the personalities of its students, the Institute has developed ways to combine classroom-based learning with an emphasis on the development of leadership skills, professional development, and "hands-on" practical activities.

Ways to Further Develop Students' Personalities:

•  The School of Youth Leadership (SoYL): This programme through promoting conditions for developing leadership abilities such as teamwork, good decision making, and the concept of social responsibility.
• Communications Skills Program: In addition to the SoYL program, the Institute also provides its students with regular interactive sessions that improve students' public speaking, presentation skills, business communications ability and self-confidence.
•  Career Progression and Management Program (CPMP): This programme focuses on developing students' aptitude, enhancing their soft skills, preparing for and presenting themselves in interview situations, and overall professional development.
•  Exposure to Business: The Institute provides students the opportunity to build the necessary level of practical exposure to find their own ways to gain the confidence to achieve success.
•  Student Clubs and Activities: Engaging in various cultural, sports, management, and entrepreneurship clubs allows for the enhancement of creativity and developing teamwork and leadership skills.
• Mock Interviews and Group Discussions: The various activities available to GIBS students help to develop their abilities to communicate, critically analyze marketing concepts, and develop confidence in their overall professional presence.
•  Event Management Opportunities: Working to organize and participate in a variety of events allows for GIBS students to enhance their leadership, organizational, and coordination abilities needed to achieve personal success.

GIBS Business School sees producing graduates with strong capabilities in both academics and personal development as a matching objective. The institute successfully employs a well-rounded approach to teaching, so students gain not only knowledge of their subjects but they develop skills to be leaders, communicate effectively, and are equipped to enter the workplace as professionals somewhere they will be successful.

 Components That GIBS Uses to Balance Academics and Holistic Development:

•  High-Quality and Rigorous Academic Curriculum.  The students are given knowledge and understanding of management short-term through classroom study, case studies, and projects which provide a solid foundation of all management principles.
•  Leadership Development Programs - The SoYL initiative is one example of a programme designed to help develop and build students' abilities in the areas of leadership, teamwork, and decision-making.
•  Learning through Industry Exposure - Students are exposed via guest speakers, workshops, seminars, visits to companies within the industries they have studied and completing live projects connected directly to what they have learned in their classes.
•  Developing Skills - GIBS prepares students for their eventual entry into the workforce by providing training in communication skills, presentation skills, aptitude development, and personality development.
•  Student Clubs and Events - Providing students with the opportunity to participate in cultural, sports, management and entrepreneurship clubs gives them the chance to establish their own unique talents and interests away from academics.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiatives - Programs such as IRE (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) advocate creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving.
•  Community Engagement - Programs that enhance students' social responsibility through service-based community engagement provide each student the opportunity to look at the world with empathy and a broader frame of reference.

Rather than evaluating only academic achievement, we will consider candidates as a whole, including how prepared they are both to succeed in college and to contribute in the workplace.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate candidates:

• Academic Performance
  Academic history as well as proficiency in the specific subject area.
• Communication Skills
  Ability to articulate ideas clearly and definitively.
• Technical/Domain Knowledge
  Specific knowledge of a given discipline (e.g. Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or Business Analytics).
• Analytical/Problem Solving Skills
  Ability to make decisions based on logical reasoning.
• Leadership Experience
  Participation in campus clubs/activities/committees and in leadership roles.
• Work/Internship Experience
  Experience from internships, live projects, or case studies.
• Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork
  Ability to work well with others.
• Professionalism
  Confidence; A positive attitude; A willingness to learn; and Adaptability.
• Evaluation in the Selection Process
  Aptitude tests; Group Discussion (GD); Personal Interview (PI).