Yes, you can join GIBS Business School even without XAT. GIBS accepts many other entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or even its own entrance process. So, not having XAT is not a problem. As a student, I feel GIBS is flexible and supportive, giving every deserving candidate a fair chance to join and grow.
Can I join GIBS Business School without XAT?
Asked by Nishar Ahmed
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Yes, you can join GIBS Business School without XAT
- As the institute accepts multiple entrance exams for PGDM admission, including CAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA, and State CET scores.
- Admission is based on any of these valid exam scores along with SOP and personal interview. So, XAT is not mandatory if you have a valid score in one of the other accepted exams
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Yes, you can totally join GIBS Business School without XAT!
GIBS accepts many entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, and even its own internal process if needed. So, if you haven't taken XAT, no worries at all — as long as you've written any one of the accepted exams and meet the other basic criteria, you're good to go. Just focus on your overall profile and the interview part!
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Yes, you can join GIBS Business School without XAT. GIBS Business School accepts various entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, etc., for admission. Candidates who have appeared for these exams or are eligible through other means can apply. Additionally, the school also considers applicants based on their performance in the personal interview.
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Yes, it is possible to join GIBS Business School Bangalore without XAT. GIBS Business School offers alternative paths to join MBA/PGDM programs without relying on CAT. It is possible to get admission in GIBS, Bangalore without giving any entrance exam like CAT, XAT, etc. However, admission criteria may vary depending on the programme and specialization. Admission to GIBS Bangalore is granted based on academic merit and provides information on the admission process, cutoffs, eligibility, exams, selection criteria, and dates for various courses.
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