GIBS Business School

A modern campus is equipped with cutting-edge technology like air conditioning, Wi-Fi everywhere on campus (including classrooms), auditoriums equipped with audio-visual equipment, labs with computers and advanced analytical tools, as well as creative and collaboration space, which all contribute to a very professional environment that helps students develop skills and competencies similar to those required to work in an actual business. A digital classroom allows students to participate in interactive learning opportunities (i.e., presentations, simulations, and case studies), while a high-speed connection to the Internet allows students to conduct research, use online tools, and connect with others around the globe. The auditorium hosts industry speakers, conferences, and leadership talks, which help to promote confidence and exposure among students. The computer and analytics labs provide students the opportunity to develop practical analytical and technical skills, while the creativity rooms support innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving. Collectively, all of these modern facilities contribute to students' ability to focus, conduct themselves professionally, learn through experience, and to be fully prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.

Through initiatives like IRE Talks, AI Feast, and similar student-led industry initiatives sponsored by GIBS, students who may be shy and reserved start their journey toward becoming successful leaders through the development of confidence through an incremental, structured, and realistic exposure to the business world, creating their confidence and skills as individuals.

Instead of putting students in high-pressure situations as soon as they enter college, these types of events provide a comfortable and supportive environment in which students interact with leaders, company founders, and professors on a more informal but still meaningful level. Students are encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone through participation in panel discussions and listening to the entrepreneurial experiences of others, asking questions during Q&A sessions, and even hosting and/or moderating various segments of events. The experiential exposure gained from attending these events helps students develop communication skills, a clear thinking ability, and a professional presence, as shy students realise their opinions are valuable and performance requires effort and participation, rather than being perfect.

The experience of working behind the scenes on event planning, content preparation, and presenting with a group provides students with the tools they need to develop their organisational skills, experience working together as a team, and gain a sense of achievement for the roles they are responsible for filling. Almost as importantly, the new campus environment – with its collaborative area, mentorship from faculty members who are approachable, and regular interaction with representatives from various industries – facilitates these transformations by allowing students to learn in environments that are meaningful, relevant, and visible. With time, these shy students become confident communicators.

GIBS Business School, Bangalore, offers the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme. All applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for admission to the PGDM programme at GIBS Business School:

Education: Applicants must have completed their Bachelor's Degree from a recognised college/university.

Minimum Mark Requirement: Applicants must typically have achieved a minimum of 50% overall marks in their Bachelor's Degree (or 45% for applicants in a reserved category).

Final Year Students: Final year students can also be considered if they will complete their Bachelor's Degree and meet the minimum eligibility criteria before the start of the programme.

Entrance Examination Score: GIBS accepts valid scores from the national level management entrance examinations, such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, and GMAT, as part of the selection process. While entrance examination scores are not the sole determining factor for this programme, they play a significant role in the selection process.

In addition to these basic criteria, GIBS will also consider each candidate's overall profile, academic history, communication skills and personal interview performance when making their admissions decisions.

GIBS provides a supportive environment for introverted or non-marketing oriented students to develop their placement potential through a focus on personalized mentoring and emphasising strengths rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Students will be assisted by the placement team and faculty in finding appropriate career paths in analytics, finance, human resources, operations, research, back-end consulting or corporate support functions where communication skills are crucial but aggressive sales techniques are not required. Mock interviews, aptitude training, resume development, domain-based skill development and one-to-one mentoring will help students to gain confidence at their own pace and develop industry-specific skills. By interacting with industry professionals regularly, working on real-life projects and having access to internships, students have the opportunity to expose themselves to real-world experience in a low-pressure environment. Mentors provide continuous encouragement and support to help students overcome their self-doubt. The support system provided to students ensures that they will be placement-ready and placed into positions that align with their personalities and strengths.