Does GIBS accept scores from national-level entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, or GMAT for PGDM admissions?

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1. Online Application Submission: Candidates must first complete the online application form available on the official GIBS Business School website. This involves providing personal, academic (10th, 12th, and graduation details), and contact information, and uploading scanned copies of all necessary documents and a passport-size photograph. A non-refundable application fee (e.g., around ₹950 for PGDM) must be paid at this stage.
2. Application Review & Shortlisting: The submitted applications are reviewed by an admissions panel. Candidates are shortlisted based on their academic performance, relevant entrance exam scores (CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.), and other profile details.
3. Statement of Purpose (SOP) Submission: Shortlisted candidates are required to write and submit a detailed Statement of Purpose (SOP), often by answering specific questions within a given timeframe (e.g., 48 hours).
   • Purpose: The SOP helps the admissions committee assess the candidate's motivations, personal profile, career goals, future aspirations, and overall suitability for the program beyond just scores.
   • Evaluation: The quality of the SOP is a crucial evaluation component.
4. Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI): Candidates whose SOPs are shortlisted are called for the final assessment rounds, which include a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. These can be conducted on-campus or online via platforms like Zoom/Skype, according to the candidate's preference.
   • Group Discussion (GD): Candidates are divided into groups and given a topic to discuss. This stage evaluates communication skills, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, leadership qualities, and awareness of the topic.
   • Personal Interview (PI): An expert panel conducts the PI to assess personality traits, academic background, work experience (if any), industry knowledge, and attitude. The interview is recorded for a fair evaluation process.
5. Final Selection & Offer Letter: A final merit list is prepared after evaluating all components:
   • SOP & GD/PI Performance: 40% weightage.
   • Entrance Exam Score: 20% weightage.
   • Academic Performance (10th, 12th, UG): 20% weightage.
   • Work Experience: 10% weightage (not mandatory but beneficial).
   • Sports, Extra-Curricular, Diversity: 10% weightage.

GIBS Business School, Bangalore, is widely regarded for having a diverse and inclusive student community. The PGDM batch at the campus represents more than 24 different states of India, hence presenting a mosaic of cultures and thinking. Approximately 40% of the students are females, thus ensuring gender balance to facilitate equal participation. Academic diversity has also been remarkable, with students hailing from various educational backgrounds such as B.Com, BBA, BCA, and Engineering streams, which enrich classroom discussions and peer learning. Although GIBS welcomes international students, the number remains less. Overall, this is the diversity on which GIBS Business School rests, helping to create a collaborative and multicultural learning environment that prepares students for global challenges.

GIBS Business School, Bangalore, offers a wide variety of academic programs blending theoretical knowledge with practical learning to develop future business leaders. The dual specialisation offered by GIBS in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations & Supply Chain, International Business, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Analytics helps students to pursue the 2-year AICTE-approved PGDM. A 3-year BBA affiliated with Bangalore University specialising in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Data Analytics, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and Retail Management is offered alongside. Further value addition to both the programs is done through Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship School, Finishing School, which provides additional certifications, corporate exposure, and Skilling modules and equips the students with industry-relevant competencies and entrepreneurial insight.