PGDM Eligibility

As a new PGDM student at GIBS Bangalore, honestly, the faculty don't just teach and leave. They actually prepare you for placements in a very practical way.

Like, we get to work on real projects, not just book stuff. Sometimes it's case studies, sometimes live projects connected to companies. So we start understanding how real business works. It makes you think like a professional, not just a student.

Then there are industry talks where company people come to campus and talk openly about what they expect from students, how interviews happen, what skills matter, and all that. It feels very real and helpful.

Faculty also:

• Help us fix and improve our resumes

• Take mock interviews and GD practice

• Give tips on how to speak confidently

• Guide us on how to act professional

They keep motivating us and correcting us whenever needed. So by the time placements start, we're not clueless or scared. We feel ready.

Overall, at GIBS, they actually focus on making us job-ready, not just exam-ready.

The PGDM programme at GIBS Business School is unique in its focus on practical learning and industry driven methods rather than theory alone. The programme provides dual specialisations so that students can study core areas of Marketing, Finance, HR or Operations and combine them with emerging fields such as Business Analytics, AI, Digital Marketing or International Business. Integration of live industry projects, hands-on learning through fieldwork, internships, corporate visits and case-based learning occur during all four years of the PGDM, meaning students have early real world exposure. Additional initiatives such as the IRE School (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship), CEO talks on a regular basis, mentoring from alumni and skill-building workshops provide students with opportunities to develop leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. The PGDM at GIBS also has strong placement support along with personality development and global exposure opportunities; therefore, students completing the PGDM programme will be job-ready and prepared to become future leaders. Because of these factors, GIBS's management programme is different than other traditional management programs.

The GIBS Business School faculty possess a diverse combination of both academic achievement and experience in a variety of industries that enhances learning and gives it practical applicability. Many of the core and full-time faculty have earned advanced degrees (Ph.D.; MBA; PGDM; M.Phil.; or master's degree) from distinguished universities and management schools as well as spending time at some of the world's the finest institutions, such as the IIMs and NITs. In addition, a number of the professors have had extensive teaching and professional experience — typically between 10 and 30 years, with a focus on roles in marketing, finance, analytics, HR, strategy, entrepreneurship, etc., therefore providing a connection between theoretical concepts and application in the market. The faculty also works closely with visiting faculty, international trainers and guest speakers who are CEOs, CXOs or owners of their companies, which provides another dimension to the education being offered by offering real-time business expertise and practical information for implementation in the marketplace. Overall, faculty members connect academic research with industry experience, allowing students to benefit from both theoretical and practical perspectives of learning.

Using a unique combination of focused academics, continuous training and development of skills, and unwavering placement support, GIBS (Group Institute of Business Studies) has achieved a steady track record of placing 100% of its PGDM and BBA graduates into their desired industries.

Beginning in their first year, students complete intensive coursework in communication, technical capabilities, aptitude assessment, and interview preparation based on specific criteria set forth by employers. Throughout their educational journey, students will benefit from hands-on experience with real-world projects as well as opportunities for internships, case studies, and obtaining any necessary certifications needed prior to entering the workforce.

To assist students with entering today's job market, GIBS maintains long-standing relationships with various companies through its proactive corporate relations and placement office, which works closely with employers to ensure they receive ongoing mock interviews and assessments while providing one-on-one mentors to support each student individually.

In addition to these methods, GIBS offers a variety of different ways for students to find success through alumni mentoring, guest speaker events, and required internship participation. All of these components contribute to developing an individual student's confidence level, skill set, and employability—all leading to a 100% placement rating year after year.