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2 months agoBeginner-Level 4
The Global Institute of Business Studies has set a moderate cut-off for its CAT exam, far lower than those of the premier IIMs.
Expected CAT Cutoffs
- Minimum Requirement - Approximately 60 Percentile
- Safe Range - Approximately 60 to 65 Percentiles
- Good Chance of Admission - Approximately 65 to 70 or greater Percentiles
Important Notes
While CAT scores will greatly impact acceptance, GIBS also uses many factors to determine if you will be accepted.
These include:
- SOP
- GD
- PI
- Your prior educational achievements
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 4
During my internship at the Global Institute of Business Studies, I gained an exceptional educational experience through their hands-on experiences in a real-world business environment.
- REAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Through working on actual projects, I gained knowledge of how businesses operate.
- SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: By using my communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills while collaborating with mentors, I became a better communicator, team member and problem-solver.
- APPLICATION OF CLASSROOM LEARNING: I was able to use things I learned in class (such as marketing strategies, human resources practices and financial basics) to real-world sit
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
At GIBS Bangalore, placement support and training is actually a big focus. They don't just wait for companies to come — they prepare you properly for interviews and jobs from the start of the course.
You get things like resume building, aptitude training, mock interviews, communication practice, group discussions, and personality development classes. They also run workshops, guest lectures, and industry sessions so you understand how real companies work.
- Full placement support from college side
- Training for interviews (GD, PI, aptitude, etc.)
- Resume building + communication training
- Mock interviews and personality development sessio
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2 months 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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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
| Criteria | GIBS Bangalore | Christ University | Alliance University | Jain University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 100% (2025) | ~95% | ~90% | ~92% |
| the highest Package | ₹20 LPA | ₹87.5 LPA (PG) / ₹15.75 LPA (UG) | ₹18 LPA | ₹17 LPA |
| Average Package | ₹8.2 LPA | ₹7 LPA | ₹6.8 LPA | ₹6.5 LPA |
| Recruiters | 220+ companies | 200+ | 180+ | 150+ |
| Industry Exposure | IRE Labs, TEDx, corporate immersion | Alumni network, internships | Corporate tie‑ups | Entrepreneurship focus |
| Ranking | Top 40 placements (TOI 2023), A+ by Business India | Top 20 private B‑schools | Top 50 | Top 60 |
| Fees (MBA/PGDM) | ₹8.9 lakh | ₹4.8–8.6 lakh | ₹7–8 lakh | ₹6–7 lakh |
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2 months 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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2 months agoBeginner-Level 4
GIBS Business School offers students an integrated curriculum of traditional management programs and vocationally oriented specializations that reflect the expectations of employers.
- The different courses offered at GIBS include:
- PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) – the flagship program
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) – the Bachelor's degree program
PGDM Specializations:
- Marketing Management – sales management, brand management, and digital marketing
- Finance Management – investment management, banking, and financial forecasting
- Human Resource (HR) Management – recruitment, training, and leadership
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 4
GIBS Business School gathers and uses feedback to develop quality
GIBS Business School collects and uses feedback to improve the quality of their programs. They gather feedback through student surveys, faculty evaluations, scheduled in-person meetings, and recruiter feedback about skills and performance. The feedback is used to improve the curriculum, enhance teaching practices, upgrade facilities, and develop training based on what industries want.
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 4
GIBS Business School offers an exceptional placement programme compared to other PGDM/BBA schools due to its holistic approach – combining training, results, and industry experience.
- We have a 100% placement rate with over 220 recruiters visiting our campus.
- Average salary outcomes of ~8 LPA + (the highest salary of 20 LPA).
- Access to finishing schools where students receive continuous training (interview preparation, communication, and skill development).
- Internships and live projects (90+ companies provide interns).
- We have strong relationships with the industry and provide students with corporate exposure.
- Studen
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2 months 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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