Are there any overhead expenses during Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at GIBS Business School Bangalore?

The alumni network at the Graduate Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) plays a highly active role supporting current students with job placements. There is a good number of alumni who work as mentors, sharing career development advice and their wisdom of the industry. There are also good referrals made by alumni to job opportunities at businesses in which they work. GIBS calls on alumni to help in placement drives and events, acting as a bridge between students and industry. Their affiliation provides both credibility and confidence for students. Alumni do not provide placements for all students, but they have a limiting opportunity for students and provide better referral and coaching to prepare for interviews and paths.

Yes, candidates can apply to GIBS Bangalore solely on the basis of their MAT scores. The institute gives admission into its PGDM programme on the basis of scores obtained by candidates in the national level entrance exams like MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT. Though MAT is one of the most commonly used scorecard, good score essentially qualifies you for the selection process. After the MAT score submission, candidates have to go through group discussions and personal interview. The final decision of GIBS is based on the total performance and not just on the score. Thus it can be asserted that one can apply using only the MAT score, however their communication skills, past academic records and personality are aspects that will be including in the final selection.

GIBS Bangalore's core programme is the PGDM programme (AICTE-approved), which focuses on an industry-focused curriculum with international exposure. The PGDM programme offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Business Analytics, and Operations and Supply Chain Management, all of which include a value-added certificate, live project, and training in entrepreneurship. GIBS also offers a BBA programme (Bangalore University-affiliated) that concentrates on the basics of business. Both programs emphasize the importance of experiential learning, leader development, and innovation. GIBS has strong corporate partnerships with the businesses where workshops are conducted, along with guest lectures and various experiential modules, with real-world implications that span various sectors.

GIBS Bangalore has achieved a remarkable placement record with a consistent 100% placement rate in the last few years. GIBS Bangalore has hosted 260+ companies for campus drives, with many of them being reputed companies in the EdTech, market research, manufacturing, and finance sectors. The average packages are around 7.8 LPA, with the highest package going up to 16.15 LPA. Students are also provided internship opportunities with 80+ companies, that includes leadership positions in many start-ups. The placement process includes extensive training and grooming that prepares students to be industry-ready. There are also diverse and internationally diverse placements, as well as sector-wise hiring, contributing to the overall diversity of the placement ecosystem at GIBS Bangalore which is vibrant and career-oriented.