Can a candidate apply for PGDM at GIBS without work experience?

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• Structured Processes: Implementing structured, evidence-based practices in academics, administration, and development.
• Continuous Curriculum Review: Utilizing outcome-based education and regular curriculum mapping to keep programs aligned with global expectations and industry needs.
• Feedback and Audits: Systematically collecting and analyzing feedback from students, faculty, alumni, and recruiters. This data informs academic audits and mid-course corrections.
• Faculty Development: Organizing capacity-building programs and encouraging research to enhance teaching effectiveness and scholarly output.
• Data-Driven Planning: Using systematic documentation and performance indicators for data-driven planning and decision-making.
• Regular Meetings: The IQAC meets regularly (at least once per trimester at the Indian institution) to monitor the integrated quality framework. 

• Accreditation Bodies: Institutions hold accreditations from prestigious bodies such as:
  • Gordon Institute of Business Science (South Africa): Holds "Triple Crown" international accreditation from EQUIS (EU), AMBA (UK), and AACSB (USA), which represents the highest standard in post-graduate business education.
  • Global Institute of Business Studies (India): Approved by AICTE and affiliated with Bangalore University, with the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) process underway to further assure quality.
• Review Cycles: Accredited institutions must demonstrate continuous development and growth at regular review cycles, not just maintenance of existing standards. The external review process typically involves:
  1. Self-Study Report: The institution prepares and submits a comprehensive self-study report detailing its operations and quality parameters.
  2. External Peer Review: A panel of peers conducts an on-site visit to validate the self-study report through interactions with stakeholders and review of documentary evidence.
  3. Decision and Monitoring: The external body reviews the report and decides on the institution's accreditation status and grade, which is typically valid for a specific period (e.g., five years), followed by ongoing monitoring.

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• IRE Conference & Awards: An annual event where students, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts converge to share ideas and insights on topics spanning technology, social innovation, and sustainability. Top student teams often present their business ideas during this conference.
• Global IRE Summit: This event brings together global thought leaders to discuss responsible innovation and entrepreneurship, featuring dynamic workshops and networking opportunities.
• GIBS IRE Talks: An ongoing series of talks and workshops (both online and offline) featuring internal and external speakers (including Shark Tank personalities and industry experts) who share their experiences on building brands, scaling startups, and personal development in an entrepreneurial context. 

• Marketing Conclave: This annual event explores innovative strategies in the evolving marketing landscape, focusing on topics like omnichannel shifts, D2C integration, and brand strategies.
• HR Conclave: Focused on the future of Human Resource Management, these conclaves delve into topics like AI-driven strategies in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Finance Conclave: This event focuses on current financial trends, fintech innovations, and strategies for navigating the financial sector, providing a platform for professionals to network and gain expertise. 

• International Conferences: GIBS Bangalore organizes an annual international conference in collaboration with other global institutions (like the Rome Business School, Italy) on themes such as "Employability Outcomes in Higher Education" or "Innovation and Digital Transformation (ICIDT)".
• TEDxGIBS Bangalore: The institution has hosted a highly anticipated TEDx event to inspire innovation and share diverse ideas within the community.
• Annual Conference (Global Interstitial Cystitis Bladder Pain Society - GIBS): This specific medical society, also known as GIBS, holds an annual conference focusing on the treatment and research of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.
• Campus Biz & Enchainer: These are national-level management fests and business plan competitions designed for management students to showcase their skills and entrepreneurial acumen. 

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• Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) School: GIBS has a dedicated IRE school and offers a specialized Post Graduate Program in IRE (PGP-IRE). This initiative aims to transform students from job-seekers into job-creators by offering mentorship, workshops, and incubation support for their business ideas.
• "Finishing School" (CPMP): The Certified in Personal Mastery Program (CPMP) is an integrated "finishing school" that focuses heavily on developing soft skills, communication abilities, emotional intelligence, and overall personality grooming to make students corporate-ready from day one.
• Experiential Learning Model: GIBS employs a "Learning by Doing" (LBD) model with a 50% practical exposure, 20% fieldwork, and 30% theoretical learning structure, ensuring students gain extensive hands-on experience through live projects, internships, and case studies.
• Specialized "Schools": Beyond the traditional curriculum, GIBS offers unique internal "schools" such as the School of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the School of Happiness and Mindfulness (SoHM), which introduce students to cutting-edge technology and focus on mental well-being and emotional intelligence, respectively. 

• Strong Corporate Connections: The institution is promoted and driven by IIM alumni and maintains robust connections with over 600 recruiters, which facilitates extensive internship and placement opportunities.
• "Corporate is Customer" (CIC) Model: GIBS treats corporate expectations as a primary focus, ensuring that its graduates are job-ready and possess the specific skills demanded by the industry, contributing to its consistently high (often cited as 100%) placement record.
• Global Exposure: Students have opportunities for international exposure through global immersion programs, academic conferences, and collaborations with foreign universities (such as MAHSA University in Malaysia), which provides a global business perspective not always available in traditional programs. 

• Holistic Approach: The focus extends beyond academic knowledge to include the holistic development of students' Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), Social Quotient (SQ), and Happiness Quotient (HQ).
• Unique Mentoring Model: GIBS implements a personalized mentoring system where students are paired with experienced faculty and industry experts for guidance on academic, career, and personal issues.
• High Return on Investment (ROI): Despite offering extensive value-added programs and facilities, GIBS is often cited as providing a high return on investment due to its strong placement outcomes and competitive average salary packages. 

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• High Return on Investment: GIBS is recognized as providing a high ROI due to its competitive fee structure and substantial salary packages offered to graduates.
• 100% Placement Record: The institution reports a 100% placement record, a figure frequently cited and acknowledged by publications such as The Times of India.
• Placement Rankings: It has received specific rankings related to placements, including:
  • 40th Rank nationwide for placements in the Times of India B-School Survey 2023.
  • 9th Best Business School for BBA Placement in India by the Times of India B-School Survey 2022.
  • 35th in India for B-School Placements by the Times B-School Survey 2024.
• Media Attention: GIBS has been featured in national media like Outlook, Business Standard, and ThePrint for its "transformative placements" and high internship stipends. 

• IRE School: The dedicated Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (IRE) School is a standout feature, focusing on developing students as job creators rather than just job seekers.
• "Best Startup Incubator" Award: GIBS received the "Students' Choice Award" for "Best Startup Incubator" acknowledging its ecosystem for fostering new business ideas.
• "New Age B-School": Forbes India featured GIBS as a "New Age B-School" in July 2021, a testament to its modern and innovative educational methods.
• Unique Pedagogy: The implementation of the 50% practical, 20% fieldwork, and 30% theory model, along with programs like the Certified in Personal Mastery Program (CPMP), is often highlighted as an innovative approach to management education that prepares students for real-world challenges.
• "Best Emerging B-School": The institution has been widely recognized as a "Best Emerging B-School" by various bodies, including Worldwide Achievers (2019) and Outlook (2022). 

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• Top National Rankings (2024-2025):
  • 34th in India for B-School Placements by the Times B-School Survey 2025.
  • 23rd Best B-School in India by The Week 2024.
  • 18th National Rank (among private B-schools) by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025.
  • 10th Best B-School in India by The Open Survey 2024.
  • 5th Ranked Top BBA College of Eminence in India by GHRDC 2024.
• Major Awards and Ratings (Recent Years):
  • NBA Accreditation: The PGDM program has recently been awarded the prestigious National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
  • Best Educational Institute in Management 2023: Recognized by ET Ascent.
  • Business School of the Year – South 2022: Awarded by Outlook.
  • "New Age B-School": Featured by Forbes India in July 2021.
  • "Sustainable Institution of India": Awarded the Diamond Band (A+ Grade) by R. World Institutional Ranking 2023.

• International Recognition:
  • "Triple Crown" Accreditation: Holds international accreditations from EQUIS (EU), AMBA (UK), and AACSB (USA), placing it among the elite global business schools.
  • Financial Times Executive Education Rankings 2025: Recognized as the highest-ranked South African institution for Executive Education by the UK Financial Times.