What is the student-to-faculty ratio at GIBS?

The GIBS Business School has developed a large, varied group of corporations that benefit both student internships and final job placements. In terms of final job placements, over 260 companies were represented during the most recent placement periods, demonstrating an extensive range of industries represented by each company. The companies that have selected from over a dozen industries, such as IT & consulting, Banking & Financial Services, FMCG's, E-commerce, Analytic, Motor Vehicles, Manufacturing, Retail, and Fintech, provide students with a scope of options when it comes to their chosen career path. With respect to internships, 80 - 90+ different companies provide valuable internships for students and many companies will subsequently provide pre-placement offers to high-performing students. Additionally, GIBS also facilitates student participation in startups by linking students to new venture opportunities and the entrepreneurial ecosystem, as well as providing resources to help establish more than 30 student-led startups on campus. Overall, GIBS has a broad, active and well-networked corporate network that assists students in finding employment both in traditional organisations and in new startup environments.

Almost all eligible students at GIBS Business School, Bangalore, obtain internship placement indicating the school's commitment to preparing students to be ready to work in an industry setting through hands-on experience. Approximately 80-90 companies come to the institute annually to provide students with internships across all industries, including marketing, finance, IT/ITES, consulting, FMCG, and analytics. The average stipend that students receive each month while completing their internships is approximately ₹15,000; some of the top companies such as KPMG have been paying stipends up to ₹54,000 per month in recent seasons demonstrating the value of these internships and the compensation associated with them.

As a student, a typical day at GIBS Bangalore's 10-acre campus would look something like this:

• Morning: I start the day by reaching campus and attending my first classes of the day. The classrooms are spacious, and the environment is really good for learning. Sometimes, we have group discussions or case studies which make the morning interactive.

• Afternoon: After classes, we usually have a lunch break in the campus cafeteria. The afternoon is again for lectures or practical sessions depending on the subject. We also get time for library study or project work.

• Evening: The evening is for extra activities like sports, cultural clubs, or workshops. On the 10-acre campus, there is enough space for students to relax, walk around, or meet friends. Sometimes, we have guest sessions or seminars as well.

From my experience as a student at GIBS Bangalore, events like the IRE Conference, startup competitions, and networking evenings are really exciting and useful. I remember attending a networking evening where I got to talk directly to company managers and even learned about roles I didn't know existed.

Startup competitions at GIBS give us a chance to pitch our ideas, work with classmates, and get feedback from real entrepreneurs, which really boosts confidence. The IRE Conference is another platform where we hear success stories and challenges from industry leaders, which makes learning practical and inspiring.

Honestly, these events make us feel like we are already part of the industry, not just students. They give us contacts, exposure, and confidence that help a lot during placements and future careers. 

In GIBS, It honestly just feels chill. You don't feel stuck inside buildings all day. Between classes, people just walk around, sit on the grass, talk, or scroll peacefully. The greenery kind of slows you down in a good way, so your head feels lighter.