What is the reservation policy for CAT and MAT candidates at GIBS?

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    Ahmedbasha | Contributor-Level 8

    5 days ago

    At GIBS Bangalore, the admission process for CAT and MAT candidates is kept simple and transparent.

    GIBS follows a general merit-based admission approach. This means selections are mainly based on:

    • Entrance exam scores (CAT/MAT)

    • Academic background

    • Personal interaction and overall profile

    There is no rigid or complex reservation system like government colleges. Instead, GIBS focuses on giving equal opportunity to all students based on merit and potential.

    Overall, the idea at GIBS is to keep admissions fair, flexible, and student-friendly, ensuring deserving candidates get the right opportunity.

     
     
  • GIBS Business School's Admissions Policy emphasizes fairness, equity, and merit throughout the admissions process. Accordingly, GIBS Business School does not maintain an official reservation policy based on a candidate's entrance examination score (CAT, MAT, etc.) when allocating seats for its various programs; rather, the school has established a process for making its admission decisions based on the merit of every candidate.
    GIBS Business School does not provide preferential treatment to any group or individuals of any category (e.g., SC/ST/OBC/EWS). Therefore, regardless of how candidates apply (e.g., CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, etc.), the

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  • GIBS does not have an additional reservation policy for students applying through CAT or MAT. Admission is based entirely upon merit, and students can apply using their scores from the national level entrance exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT and GIBS 's own entrance exam. Each student will be assessed equally, through group discussions and personal interviews following their qualifying exams. The institution does not adhere to a set quota for any particular entrance exam; therefore, a student's overall performance and aptitude, as well as communication skills, will be taken into consideration. A wide range of applicants from diff

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