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The GIBS Business School placement cell is considered very strong and effective , known for consistently achieving a high (often 100%) placement rate for its PGDM program. It has strong industry connections, with over 260 companies participating in the 2025 placement drive.
Strength of the GIBS Placement Cell
- High Placement Rate: GIBS consistently reports a 100% placement rate for its PGDM students.
- Dedicated Training: The cell provides extensive training programs (over 400 hours) focused on soft skills, CV writing, aptitude tests, group discussions, and interview preparation through its "Finishing School" initiative.
- Strong Corporate Connections: The institute is promoted by IIM alumni and maintains robust relationships with a wide network of over 220-260 recruiters across various sectors.
- Increasing Packages: The placement cell has successfully facilitated an increase in salary packages, with the average package for 2025 placements at INR 7.80 LPA and the highest at INR 16.15 LPA.
- Internship Opportunities: In addition to final placements, over 80 companies offered internship opportunities in the 2025 drive, many of which are paid.
Types of Companies That Visit
A diverse range of companies from over 20 sectors visit the campus, including major multinational corporations and startups. The key sectors include:
- Consulting & IT: Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC, IBM, Wipro, TCS, Capgemini.
- Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI): HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra Finance, Northern Trust, Policy Bazaar, Wells Fargo.
- E-commerce & Retail: Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, PhonePe, Lifestyle, Tommy Hilfiger, Bata.
- Manufacturing & Automotive: Toyota Kirloskar, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bosch, Ultratech, Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac.
- FMCG & Others: Coca-Cola, HCL, Genpact, Zomato, Practo, Cafe Coffee Day, Apollo Tyres.
The placement cell ensures students have opportunities in various roles such as management trainee, business analyst, and marketing executive across these industries.
