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Which entrance exams are accepted for admission to the PGDM and MBA programs at GIBS Bangalore?

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Asked by Guna

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    Answered by

    Ahmedbasha | Contributor-Level 9

    2 weeks ago

    At GIBS Bangalore, admission to the PGDM (MBA-equivalent) and MBA programs is quite student-friendly. They accept all the major national management entrance exams, so you have multiple options.

    GIBS accepts scores from:

    • CAT

    • MAT

    • XAT

    • CMAT

    • ATMA

    • GMAT

    What I personally like about GIBS is that they don't judge you only on exam scores. Along with entrance exams, they also look at your overall profile, communication skills, and interest in management, which makes the process fair and practical for students.

    That's one of the reasons GIBS is a good choice for students who want quality management education without unnecessary pressure.

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    Answered by

    heena agrawal try to give best solution.. | Scholar-Level 18

    3 weeks ago

    Hi.

    At GIBS Business School, Bangalore, admission to PGDM and MBA programs is based on scores from multiple national-level entrance exams, along with a personal interview (PI) and/or group discussion (GD).

    Accepted Entrance Exams

    GIBS considers scores from the following exams:

    ExamTypeNotes
    CAT (Common Admission Test)NationalConducted by IIMs, widely accepted for MBA/PGDM
    XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)NationalConducted by XLRI, accepted by top B-schools including GIBS
    CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)NationalConducted by NTA, used for PGDM admissions
    MAT (Management Aptitude Test)NationalConducted by AIMA, multiple sessions per year
    KMAT (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test)State / RegionalAccepted mainly for Karnataka-based management institutes
    GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)InternationalOptional for candidates with international exposure

    Admission Process

    1. Apply with valid entrance exam score (CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/KMAT/GMAT)

    2. Shortlisting based on exam percentile & academic performance

    3. Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI) to assess personality, communication, and leadership skills

    4. Final Selection based on entrance score + GD/PI + academics.

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