Can a candidate apply for both PGDM and BBA programs simultaneously?
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, allow students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously. The crucial condition is that the class timings for the two programs do not overlap, which may be possible if one is in a regular physical mode and the other is an online or distance learning program.However, the BBA is an undergraduate program, and the PGDM is a postgraduate program. They are designed as sequential steps in business education: candidates typically complete their BBA (or another bachelor's degree) before pursuing a PGDM.While it...more
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- Dedicated Process for NRI/International Candidates: GIBS has a specific admission pathway for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and international applicants. Admission is granted based on prior academic records, performance in a Group Discussion (GD), and a Personal Interview (PI).
- Equivalency Guidance: The admissions team assists students who have completed their education from f
Expected minimum percentile cut-offs in national-level entrance exams for the General category at GIBS Business School, Bangalore, for admission into the PGDM/MBA programs:
- CAT / XAT / ATMA: ~ 60 percentile.
- MAT: ~ 64 percentile (observed for 2024)
- CMAT: ~70 percentile (according to estimation)
Note: The cut-offs provided above are indicative and may vary every year, depending on the volume of applications, difficulty level of the entrance test, academic profile of applicants, and available seats in GIBS.
Yes, GIBS has an industry-specific placement drive and a structured placement policy. The college conducts sector-focused recruitment processes wherein companies from sectors such as Consulting & IT, BFSI, Marketing & Sales, HR, Analytics, FMCG, Manufacturing, and E-commerce participate in separate drives. Domain-specific placement rounds enable the students to target roles of their choice related to their specializations and career goals. In addition, GIBS conducts domain-specific pre-placement talks, live projects, and industry panels weeks in advance so that students are well-prepared before facing such sectoral recruitment drives.
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GIBS prepares the students for placements through well-structured, industry-focused training systems that help in building professional skills, confidence, and corporate readiness. They start preparation from the first semester in the GIBS Finishing School (CPMP-Complete Placement & Personality Development Program), which trains students on a weekly basis in communication, aptitude, group discussions, interviews, corporate etiquette, and resume building. It also offers domain-specific skill training, certifications, and workshops on current industry needs.
The internships, live projects, Industrial Visits, Case Study-based Learning, and
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