Overview
Global Institute of Business Studies, popularly known as GIBS Bangalore, is a private business school located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The institute is affiliated with Bengaluru University, recognised by AIU, approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA. It is also an associate member of AACSB.
Some of the key highlights of GIBS Bangalore are given below:
- Popular Programmes: GIBS Bangalore offers PGDM, MBA and BBA programmes. PGDM is the institute’s flagship programme.
- Rankings: According to the Times B-School Survey, GIBS was ranked 34th for placements in India, 46th among private institutes and 69th among the leading business schools in India.
- Fees: The total fee for the MBA programme is INR 11.60 lakh, while the BBA programme fee is INR 5.50 lakh.
- Cut-off: For the General All India category, the closing rank for admission to the MBA and PGDM programmes was 29,459.
- Placements: The average package offered to the 2026 batch was INR 8.4 LPA. More than 300 companies participated in placements, while over 90 companies offered internship opportunities. Major recruiters included HDFC Bank, Mercedes-Benz, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv and Accenture.
- Admission Process: Admission to the MBA and PGDM programmes requires a valid management entrance examination score. Shortlisted applicants must also participate in Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
- Accepted Exams: GIBS accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA and Karnataka PGCET.
- International Collaborations: The institute collaborates with international universities such as Lincoln University in Malaysia, the University of Nottingham in the UK and Stevenson University in the USA. These partnerships support international study tours and cross-border learning opportunities.
- Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships of up to INR 75,000 are available for eligible students.
- Learning Model: The academic approach focuses on Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship. Its industry-oriented curriculum consists of 50% practical learning, 20% field study and 30% theoretical education.
- Key Features: GIBS is promoted by IIM alumni and is associated with the AACSB Business Education Alliance and AMDISA. The institute has also conducted more than 50 HR guidance sessions and over 720 online Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship talks.
Courses offered
| Course | Fee | Duration | Eligibility |
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| B.Com | ₹5,00,000 | 3 Years | Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC |
| BCA | ₹5,00,000 | 3 Years | Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC |
| Certificate | ₹3,00,000 | – | Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC |
| BBA | ₹6,00,000 | 3 Years | Exams: CUET, UGAT, IPMAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC |
| MBA/PGDM | ₹11,00,000 | 2 Years | Graduation: 50 %
Exams: MAT, XAT, ATMA, CAT, MAT
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