MBA/PGDM

The GIBS Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) Ecosystem is one of the most significant features of GIBS because it combines start-up incubation, entrepreneur's real-life industry problems, and academic learning in a single location. Students work on IRE projects directly with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and faculty mentors to develop a real business solution for today, prototype a startup idea, conduct market research, and even launch their venture while they are still students. Innovation is incorporated into students' daily learning through the IRE Ecosystem because it provides an integrated approach that cannot be easily replicated in other environments. A unique and supportive environment, as provided by the Mind Valley campus, contributes to this integrated approach through frequent founder talks, various

Competitions and hands-on mentorship opportunities. Creating an ecosystem that actively supports experimentation and entrepreneurial efforts requires strong industry networks, faculty engagement, and an institutional mindset that fosters innovation and experimentation within learning environments.

The GIBS Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) Ecosystem is one of the most significant features of GIBS because it combines start-up incubation, entrepreneur's real-life industry problems, and academic learning in a single location. Students work on IRE projects directly with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and faculty mentors to develop a real business solution for today, prototype a startup idea, conduct market research, and even launch their venture while they are still students. Innovation is incorporated into students' daily learning through the IRE Ecosystem because it provides an integrated approach that cannot be easily replicated in other environments. A unique and supportive environment, as provided by the Mind Valley campus, contributes to this integrated approach through frequent founder talks, various

Competitions and hands-on mentorship opportunities. Creating an ecosystem that actively supports experimentation and entrepreneurial efforts requires strong industry networks, faculty engagement, and an institutional mindset that fosters innovation and experimentation within learning environments.

The following are some recent ratings and accolades that illustrate the level of GIBS in the Field of Management Education:

Current Rankings as of 2025:
• 31st out of 70 Top BBA Institutes in India in the Times BBA Education Ranking Survey.
• 21st place among Top Private Colleges in India & 25th place in placement success nationally.
• 10th place among Regional BBA Institutes in South India.
• In IIRF rankings for 2025, GIBS placed 3rd B-School in Karnataka, 5th B-School in South Zone, and 34th place for placement success in India.
• In the 2024 surveys, GIBS received A+ national ranking for Business Education, had the highest position in Karnataka and South India, demonstrated excellence in placement, and received regional recognition.
• In the 2024 surveys, GIBS received A+ national ranking for Business Education, achieved the highest position in Karnataka and South India, demonstrated excellence in placement, and received regional recognition.
These rankings and accolades indicate that GIBS represents Academic Excellence, Placement Success, Statewide and Regional Recognizability, and Industry Relevance among Business Schools in India

The newest placement trends for both the PGDM and BBA programs at GIBS Business School reflect strong engagement with the industry and also the strength of GIBS' career services. The PGDM Programme has remained steady with reported statistics on the number of job offers received in recent years.

In terms of PGDM placements:
Companies that recruit for PGDM saw an all-time high of 220+ companies on campus during the last placement cycle.
Companies that recruit for PGDM saw an all-time high of 220 companies on campus during the last placement cycle.
The highest salary packages were reported to be ₹15+ & ₹16 LPA, for the best performing students in the programme.
The highest salary packages were reported to be ₹15+ & ₹16 LPA, for the best performing students in the programme.
There were approximately 80+ internship prospects across over 90 companies, with many providing pre-placement offers (PPO) for students who performed well based on their internship or full-time offer letter.
Many of the roles recruiters offered in the PGDM programme were in the following areas: Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, HR, Operations, and/or Consulting.