Management Department

Admittance to any of GIBS Business School's PGDM/MBA programs is open to all students, and depending on which national-level examination (s) available for admissions you have taken (eg. CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT), your application will be evaluated. This provides you with flexibility in applying with multiple exam scores and will allow you to apply with your best overall score. Also, students with state-level or other approved management entrance exam scores will be considered, but if you have not taken one of the above mentioned entrance examinations, GIBS may administer its own examination or evaluate applicants based on their overall academic results, personal interview and group discussion.

GIBS Curriculum's High Degree of Flexibility in Incorporating Emerging Market Conditions

• Continually Updating: Curriculum is consistently modified to reflect the ever-changing nature of business industries/markets.
• Industry Participation: Developed in conjunction with members of the business community.
• Inclusion of New Trends: Includes topics such as artificial intelligence, business analysis, digital marketing, fintech, etc.
• Innovative Learning Programs: Examples include Institute for Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE), which encourages creativity and hands-on experience.
• Skill-Focused Approach: Provides the fundamentals for critical analytical thinking, management and actual skill development that is needed for a successful career in the corporate world.
• Worldwide Business Orientation: Current content reflecting worldwide trends and practices in business will be included in the curriculum.

The assessment methods at GIBS Business School are different from the typical assessment methods of writing tests. Instead, the institute uses practical and continuous evaluation techniques for measuring students' actual abilities and readiness to work in the industry.

Assessment Methods Other Than Written Tests

• Students completing 'live' projects and internships will be assessed on their actual work with a company and how they performed in that work.
• Students will have to give presentations and participate in seminars to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively, their level of confidence, and how well they understand the subject matter.
• Students will have to analyze actual business cases and will be graded on how they solved the problem in the case.
• Students will complete group projects and team-building assignments where they will be assessed on their teamwork and leadership abilities.
• The CPMP is a continual evaluation of students' soft skills, such as communication, personality, and professionalism.
• Through role playing and simulating different business situations, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their decision-making skills.
• Classroom participation and activities will include classroom discussions, quizzes, and other interaction-based methods of evaluation.
• Students will complete written assignments and research projects as a means of assessing their ability to learn from their analytical and research experience.

These methods of evaluating are used in most business schools today to assess students' practical skills, ability to work with others, and their ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations, rather than just through theoretical means.

Through its combination of skills development, practical sessions, and continuous mentoring, GIBS Business School builds the confidence and professionalism of its students. Students receive communication training, personality development, aptitude programs, and corporate etiquette workshops that prepare them for presentations, body language, and how to behave in the workplace as part of their academic study.

When students participate in group discussions, practice interviews, and deliver presentations on a regular basis, they will develop confidence and have less fear of public speaking. Group activities, clubs, events, and leadership roles expose students to teamwork, decision-making, and being accountable for their actions.

The combination of internships, live projects, and exposure to professionals working in different industries will prepare students for the corporate environment and to understand what is expected of them as professionals. All of this will provide students with confidence and a positive, professional attitude.

The GIBS Business School has a structured ecosystem in place to support students interested in entrepreneurship (i.e. innovation, mentoring, and practical experience with a startup). The programme is called the Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship Program (IRE) and involves studentsʼ working with faculty and industry mentors on their entrepreneurial business ideas/research projects/startup ideas.

Students in IRE have the ability to attend workshops on entrepreneurship, attend mentorship sessions for startups, participate in business plan competitions, and network with successful entrepreneurs & investors (i.e. GIBS creates an environment to help students connect with other entrepreneurs and learn from them).

In addition, GIBS encourages students to participate in live projects, internships at startups, and incubation-style activities so they can test their ideas.

By supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in this manner, GIBS helps students develop problem-solving skills, leadership skills, and gain experience launching and managing a business before they even graduate.