GIBS Business School

GIBS MindValley Campus is built in a way that makes learning feel more experiential than just academic. It's not only about sitting in classrooms — we had corporate sessions, workshops, simulations, bootcamps, and a lot of activity-based things that made concepts easier to absorb.

But honestly, what I liked the most was how they balance it with well-being. The campus has quiet corners, green spaces, sports zones, and chill areas where you can reset your mind when things get hectic. Even events like Mindfulness sessions, fitness activities, and student clubs help us stay in a better headspace.

Overall, the vibe is more like “learn, explore, and grow” rather than just “study and score.” It definitely helped us feel more confident, more active, and more balanced as students.

Honestly, when I was going through the admission process at GIBS, I felt like they don't only look at marks or entrance scores. They try to understand the student as a whole — like how we think, how we communicate, how curious we are, and how serious we are about learning. They look for people who have clarity about why they want PGDM, who are willing to put in effort, and who can fit into a very active and practical learning environment.

For me, attitude mattered more than academic scores. If someone is open-minded, confident, willing to explore, ask questions, and take responsibilities, I feel they get more preference. GIBS is big on participation, teamwork, and leadership, so those qualities help a lot too.

Overall, it's not just about numbers — they look for students who actually want to grow.

Honestly, I felt GIBS helps quite a lot during the whole entrance + application phase. Even before joining, their admission team guides you properly about what exams to take, how the scoring works, and what matters more for PGDM.

For students like us, they also clear doubts about CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT etc., cutoffs, scholarship criteria, timelines, and even how to fill applications without messing up. It makes the process way easier and less stressful.

Most of us didn't come with a “perfect plan, ” so having someone explain everything in simple language helps. They also conduct webinars and counseling sessions for clarity. It's not spoon-feeding, but it's definitely a good support when you're figuring out MBA/PGDM admissions.

Yeah, GIBS does have a management quota, but it's not like how people imagine it. It's basically an alternate route for students who may not have strong entrance scores but are still genuinely interested and capable. The process is almost the same — you still have to go through interviews, screening, and discussions.

One thing I noticed as a student is that GIBS doesn't compromise on the quality part just because someone comes through management quota. They still make sure the person has clarity, confidence, and the right mindset for the PGDM environment. It just gives more flexibility for students who want to join but don't want to depend solely on exams.

For GIBS, the eligibility part is honestly not too complicated. For BBA, you basically just need to have passed Class 12 from any stream — commerce, science, arts, whatever. The admission mainly depends on academics + interview, and they focus more on interest and attitude than just marks.

For PGDM, it's graduates from any field (even non-commerce — like in my case) and you need to have written at least one management entrance like CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. After that, they take you through GD/PI where they actually check your fit, communication, and clarity about why you want to do PGDM.

One thing I liked personally is that they don't reject people just because they don't come from a business background — they actually guide you properly and make sure you settle into the curriculum. It feels more supportive than gatekeeping.

From my experience, GIBS doesn't treat these new-age areas like optional topics — they're actually built into how we learn. Digital marketing, analytics, fintech, consulting, and all these emerging roles come through workshops, case studies, tools training, and even internships. For example, we've had industry sessions on SEO/ads, analytics tools, financial modelling, consulting frameworks, etc.

The good part is that it's not textbook-heavy, it's more skill-based, so by the time placements start, people already have exposure to how these domains work in real companies. That mix of classroom + live projects + corporate talks actually makes the newer roles feel accessible instead of overwhelming.

Even I wasn't from a commerce or management background, so honestly I was a bit nervous in the beginning about the PGDM subjects. But at GIBS they actually make the transition easy. They start with a Foundation Program where they cover all the basics like accounts, marketing, economics and analytics, so by the time the regular classes start you don't feel lost.

Also, the way they teach is very application-based, so even if you're hearing business terms for the first time it makes sense quickly. Plus, a lot of peer learning happens through group projects and case studies, so you learn from different perspectives. After the first month itself I felt settled into the curriculum, so it really helped.