Can a candidate apply for both PGDM and BBA programs simultaneously?
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At GIBS, candidates can apply simultaneously for both the PGDM and BBA programme, each with different entry requirements. The BBA programme is open to anyone who has completed their 12th grade, whereas the PGDM programme requires applicants to possess a bachelor's degree and maintain a minimum score of 50%. Candidates who meet both requirements may apply for both programmes individually, with their applications assessed based on entrance exam results and academic performance as well as an interview. With this dual application process, students are able to evaluate more than one option prior to making their final decision; however, once
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The candidate can apply to both the PGDM as well as the BBA programs. However, they are dealt with separately because each of them has different eligibility criteria, different selection processes, and differences in academic requirements. Students who fulfill the respective eligibility criteria can send applications for both courses. Each course will have its respective evaluation, like academic screening, entrance exam scores in the case of PGDM, interviews, or any other evaluation. However, the final admission will depend upon the choice of the programme the candidate would like to pursue after receiving offers.
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The key campus and hostel facilities that GIBS provides to PGDM/MBA students.
Full‑fledged academic infrastructure: GIBS has smart classrooms equipped with audio‑visual systems, digital classrooms, computer labs, and other labs (including specialised labs such as innovation / research / marketing / IT labs depending on course).
Library & study resources: There is a library (with both print and digital resources, including e‑journals, open‑access repositories, business‑studies resources) for student and faculty use.
IT & WiFi connectivity: The campus is WiFi‑enabled and supports online access for learning / research / assign
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GIBS reports a 100% placement rate for its PGDM/management batches (i.e. according to their published “placement‑statistics” page, for the latest batch all students were placed in the campus drive)
Recent annual placement data (2024/2025) shows: the highest package ~ ₹ 16.15 LPA, average package ~ ₹ 7.8 LPA.
GIBS claims it has a broad recruiter base — “220+ recruiters” participated in placements in 2025.
For internships (pre‑placement internships), they report 80+ companies offering internships.
Among top‑20% of the batch, average package reportedly rises (~ ₹ 9.2–9.4 LPA as
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The highest package offered in the most recent placement drive was ₹ 16.15 LPA.
The average package offered was ₹ 7.8 LPA.
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Based on the most recent placement data publicly available for GIBS Business School (GIBS), here are the main sectors in which most GIBS graduates (PGDM / MBA / BBA) find jobs — i.e. which industries hire from GIBS most.
GIBS offers very diverse placement opportunities — graduates are not confined to conventional MBA/PGDM sectors (like banking, IT, or consulting). If you join GIBS, you have a good chance of entering manufacturing, retail, supply‑chain, automotive, research, market‑research, consumer‑goods or other industries, not just “white‑collar” corporate jobs.
GIBS has provided a significant level of placement support and established strong relationships with employers, resulting in impressive salaries for recent graduates. The average salary for new graduates is approximately 16.15 LPA and the average salary for recent graduates is about 7.8 LPA, which reflects the high amount of support provided and the strong relationships GIBS has established with employers. The number of recruiters who take part in GIBS's placement processes exceeds 200, fulfilling multiple sectors including Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Technology, etc. Both internships and final job offers have been emphasized throu
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