GIBS Business School

I studied at GIBS Bangalore, and one thing I found useful was the support available for internships, placements and skill development. Students get help with finding internship opportunities and preparing for placements through training, mock interviews, communication sessions and career guidance. There are also practical activities, projects and industry interactions that help build skills beyond regular classes.

 The GIBS Finishing School is another part of the programme that focuses on making students more confident and job-ready. For me, having this kind of support throughout the course made the transition from college to the corporate world much easier.

GIBS Business School faculty members are celebrated. They promote an interactive and student-centered learning environment. They assist their students through their academic support, career support, research projects—including internships, as well as through industry-based projects both in and outside the classroom.

How Faculty Support Students at GIBS

• By having an open door policy for academic and career guidance.
• Providing one-to-one mentoring programs and support.
• Encouraging students to be participative in class discussions, case studies, and real-life learning.
• Providing guidance for live projects, internships, and research activities.
• Preparing students for their first jobs through resume writing, mock interviews, and career guidance.
• Connecting concepts and theories with real-life situations and practical examples.
• Assisting students in starting their own businesses through IRE.
• Encouraging students to participate in contests and various types of events.
• Offering feedback on students' performance in academic and professional life.

Taking part in various clubs and committees at GIBS Business School provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, teamwork skills, communication skills, and event management skills which employers seek. These activities go beyond academics and assist students in enhancing their resume values, demonstrating practical skills, and differentiating themselves in internships and placements.

Different benefits of clubs and committees for students

• Acquiring leadership skills and decision-making skills by organizing events and leading teams.
• Having practical experience of planning, organizing, budgeting, and executing activities.
• Improving communication and public speaking skills.
• Enhancing teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Gaining self-confidence by networking with professionals, alumni, and successful friends.
• Improving resumes with leadership experience, event management experience, and other successes.
• Making business connections by attending management festivals, business events, and basic lectures.
• Learning time management techniques.
  Having initiative, creativity, and responsibility during final interviews.

The modern infrastructure of GIBS Business School is created in a way so that students get the opportunity of experiencing an environment like that in the industry and gaining hands-on experience to be skilled professionals in future. Various facilities like air-conditioned digital classrooms, high-speed Internet access, huge auditoriums, innovation labs, and creativity rooms are available in the school.

How facilities support the process of studying

• Air-conditioned digital classrooms equip students with a comfortable atmosphere and all necessary tools for interactive learning.
• High-speed Internet connection provides an uninterrupted access to online educational platforms, digital resources, research databases, and joint projects.
• Huge auditoriums allow guest lecturers and business professionals to give lectures and be present at the events organized by GIBS Business School.
• Innovation lab and AI lab give students an opportunity to participate in real projects and conduct research.
• Creativity room allows students to brainstorm and think creatively.
• The library with digital resources provides students with all the necessary educational resources.
• Students improve their communication and collaboration abilities through group discussions, presentations, and project-based learning in collaborative spaces.
• The use of technology on campus introduces students to techniques used in modern business and digital business environments.

The GIBS Business School gives out scholarships based on academic merit to students in the PGDM programme according to their CAT percentiles. The more favorable the CAT score is, the higher the amount of scholarship that a student qualifies for. Scholarships are handed out during the admission process, which is subject to fulfillment of GIBS criteria for eligibility.

• Scholarships are given based on CAT/XAT/GMAT passes. GIBS gives out scholarships to students taking MAT, CMAT, ATMA, and NMAT too, but separately.
• Additional scholarships for excellence in education and for people with siblings in programs, defence/servicemen and for those with physical disabilities are available.
• Eligibility for scholarship is subject to approval from GIBS admissions policies and any required documentation.

Yes, GIBS Business School has a variety of outdoor sports facilities in its 10-acre Mind Valley campus. The campus has been designed to help students work towards a healthy balance between curricular activities and other activities.

• Various Facilities Available on the Campus
• Ground for cricket practice
• Football ground
• Basketball court
• Badminton courts
• Pickleball court
• Ground for Volleyball
• Jogging and fitness area
• Uncovered open ground for conducting various sports activities

Facilities for Indoor and Relaxation

• Table Tennis
• Chess
• Carrom
• Gym
• Yogic practices
• Dance Hall

Student Activities

• Sports meet each year
• Inter-collegiate sports competitions
• Sports competitions within the college
• Activities of the sports club
• Fitness activities

GIBS Business School accepts several national entrance tests for its PGDM admission processes such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA and GMAT. The educational institution does not have a particular cut-off score every year, as many things can vary from year to year, such as the number of applicants, the amount of seats available and the profile of applicants, apart from many things. The most recent published trends regarding cut-off scores are as follows:

CAT: Approximately a score of 60 percentile

MAT: A score of 64 percentile on the most recent admission cycle CMAT: A score of 60 percentile

 ATMA: A score of 60 percentile Important to know Just because one meets the cut-off score, does not mean that he/she will be admitted to the program.

GIBS uses a holistic approach to identify the best candidates, taking into consideration: Score of entrance exam Past academic records Statement of Purpose Personal Interview Previous working experience and other factors about overall candidate.

I'd say GIBS Bangalore focuses a lot on industry-oriented learning, so it's not just about sitting in class and studying theory. I studied there, and there were plenty of opportunities to understand how things actually work in the business world.

• Live projects and practical assignments
• Industry visits and corporate interactions
• Guest sessions by industry professionals
• Case studies and business activities
• Internships and real-world projects
• IRE and CPMP programs for additional practical and career skills

Overall, I liked that GIBS gives importance to learning by doing, which makes it easier to connect classroom concepts with the actual corporate world.

GIBS Business School's PGDM programme is distinctive because it adopts the dual specialisation approach whereby students can learn about two areas of specialisation. This is beneficial to students because dual specialisation allows them to combine traditional business management principles and techniques with new business trends and gain cross functional skills which will enhance their job prospects in the future.

Dual Specialisations Available

• Marketing Management (MM)
• Finance Management (FM)
• Human Resources Management (HRM)
• Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
• International Business (IB)
• Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics (AI and BA)
• Digital Marketing (DM)
• Information Technology (IT)
• FinTech Management
• Product Management
• Agri-business Management
• Healthcare Management
• How students choose their dual specialisations
• Study core management subjects initially.
• Select area of specialisation based on their career objectives, capabilities and job market conditions.
• Seek advice from academic supervisors and industry leaders after having made the choice.
• Make use of internship and placement opportunities later.

GIBS Business School's PGDM programme has a variety of dual specializations that the students can opt for according to their career aspirations and current market trends. The first part of the programme focuses on teaching basic managerial concepts followed by two specializations that provide an understanding of different areas of business.

PGDM specializations GIBS

• Marketing Management
• Finance Management
• Human Resource Management
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• International Business
• Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Information Technology
• FinTech Management
• Product Management
• Agri Business Management
• Healthcare Management
• Benefits of dual specialization
• Gives students knowledge in two areas of management.
• Greater number of career options.
• Includes traditional courses and modern fields like AI, Business Analytics,
• FinTech, and Digital Marketing.
• Students get the opportunity to take specializations according to their
• preference, their chances of success in a career in this sphere, etc.