Updated on Jan 08 2025, 03:29 PM IST
GIBS Business School Bangalore offers admission to BBA and PGDM programmes. Students can apply for GIBS Business School Bangalore admission either through an online application form or by sending the hard copy of the application form which will be scrutinised by the admission team. Candidates who applied for GIBS Bangalore admission need to write an essay stating the purpose of the SOP interweaving the profile with future aspirations and goals.
GIBS Bangalore BBA admission is done based on candidates' merit in the past qualifying exam. GIBS Business School PGDM admission is done based on candidates performance in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA and state CET tests, followed by group discussion and personal interview. Candidates with work experience and/or additional educational qualifications will receive extra weightage during GIBS Business School PGDM admission. NRI/company-sponsored candidates can seek admission to the PGDM programme based on their prior record, group discussion, and personal interviews. The detailed admission process at GIBS Business School Bangalore is mentioned below.
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Visit gibs.edu.in for online application.
Register yourself on the GIBS admission portal
Verify your email to proceed
Fill out the online application form with all the required details
Application fee payment of Rs 850 (PGDM) and Rs 600 (BBA)
Once the form is filled and the fee is paid, submit your application
GIBS Bangalore offers admission to the BBA programme at the undergraduate level. GIBS Business School Bangalore BBA course is the flagship degree programme of GIBS Business School Bangalore.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Completion of HSC (10+2 level) any recognised Board or Council in any discipline. Students appearing in their PUC / 12th /+2 can also apply. |
Meet GIBS Business School Bangalore BBA eligibility criteria.
Eligible candidates have to fill out the GIBS application form and pay the application fee of Rs. 600 (BBA).
GIBS Bangalore BBA admission is offered based on candidates' performance in the 10+2 examination.
Candidates are shortlisted based on their last qualifying exam.
Final admission to GIBS Business School Bangalore is confirmed after verification of documents and payment of GIBS Business School Bangalore fees.
Note: For NRI candidates the process is bit different, where they need to show their school records and also join a group chat and personal interview. This extra step checks if the candidates is fit for the programme beyond grades, like how well he/she can talk and share ideas.
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GIBS Bangalore offers admission to the PGDM programme. It is a two-year full-time programme in the field of management.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
300 | Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 4) with minimum 50% marks in any discipline from Universities/Institutions recognised by AICTE/UGC/AIU. Valid scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA and State CET tests. Applicants with work experience and/or additional educational qualifications will receive extra weightage. Candidates who have appeared for their final year examinations may also apply. |
Candidates should meet the GIBS Business School PGDM eligibility criteria for PGDM admission.
Appear for the entrance exam- CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA or any State CET test.
Fill out the GIBS Business School Bangalore application form, pay the application fee of Rs. 850 and submit it along with the Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Candidates who qualify the entrance exam are required to appear for the Group Discussion followed by a Personal Interview.
However, candidates with work experience and/or additional educational qualifications will receive extra weightage.
Final selection will be based on factors like entrance test score, statement of purpose, past academic performance, performance in group discussions and personal interview rounds, extracurricular activities, and work experience.
Candidates who have cleared the GIBS Business School Bangalore PGDM selection process and personal interview will be granted admission to GIBS Business School.
To confirm the admission, selected candidates are required to pay the admission processing fee by the deadline.
Particulars | Weightage |
Score in the Common Admission test | 20% |
The score for academic performance in Xth Std, XIIth Std, Under Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate | 20% |
Statement of Purpose and GD/ Interview | 40% |
Weightage for participation in Sports, Extra-Curricular activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity | 10% |
Work Experience | 10% |
Total | 100% |
Particulars | Dates |
XAT registrations closing | November 30, 2024 |
XAT admit card download | December 20, 2024 |
XAT exam date | January 5, 2025 |
SSLC/ 10th Mark Sheet
12th/ PUC Mark Sheet
Graduation Marks Sheets (All the Semesters/ Years)
Score Cards of CMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ GMAT exams
Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC)
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Migration Certificate
Caste Certificate/ Income Certificate (If claiming any exemption)
Passport-size photographs
GIBS Bangalore publishes semester-wise or year-wise admission results on its official website: gibs.edu.in. Applicants can access the results on the website by entering the necessary login details.
The entrance exams required for admission to GIBS Bangalore are CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA and State CET tests.
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HI,
The MAT cutoff for Gibs banglore is around 480
GIBS provides good placements. Campus Environment is Very good and providing with all facilities what the students requires. ... GIBS is n't an AICTE approved Institute. You will be getting MBA either from Mysore University or Bharathiar University.
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Hi Eswar,
Thanks for asking, I would give you a comprehensive answer:
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