GIBS Business School, Bangalore Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

GIBS admission is offered to the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. GIBS Bangalore admission depends on students' performance in the personal interview round and past academic performance, along with several other criteria. 

• GIBS Bangalore admissions 2026 are offered for the BBA and PGDM programmes. PGDM admission at GIBS Bangalore is done on the basis of the CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ State CET tests.
• Entrance exams accepted for GIBS Bangalore admissions include CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ State CET tests.
• XAT exam 2026 for admission to the GIBS Bangalore will be conducted on January 4, 2026.

GIBS Bangalore admissions are done only after the document verification and payment of the GIBS Bangalore admission fee structure. Candidates can refer to the below-mentioned information to know more about the Global Institute of Business Studies Bengaluru admission process.

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Given below are the names of the entrance examinations that are accepted at the time of Global Institute of Business Studies Bengaluru admissions for the academic year 2026. 

Entrance Exams Accepted for GIBS Bangalore Admissions

Given below are the GIBS Bangalore admission dates of the entrance exams that are accepted for admission to the selected courses. 

GIBS Admission Dates

Candidates interested in taking admission to the Global Institute of Business Studies Bengaluru admission need to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to take admission. 

GIBS Bangalore Registration Process

• Click on "Apply Online": Visit the GIBS website and click on the "Apply Online" link.

• Register Yourself: Start by registering yourself on the GIBS admission portal.

• Verify Email: After registration, verify your email to proceed.

• Fill Application Form Online: Complete the online application form with all the required details.

• Pay Application Fee: Make the necessary application fee payment through the available payment options.

• Application fee for PGDM is Rs 950, for MBA is Rs 950, and for BBA is Rs 750.

• Submit Application: Once the form is filled and the fee is paid, submit your application.

GIBS Bangalore Selection Process 

• Application Submission: Begin by submitting your application through the GIBS portal.

• Statement of Purpose (SOP): If candidates' application is shortlisted, they will receive a link to submit their SOP, which must be completed within 48 hours.

• Online Personal Interview (OPI): Upon shortlisting of candidates SOP, they will be scheduled for an Online Personal Interview (OPI). The schedule and Zoom link for the OPI will be provided via email and WhatsApp.

• Interview Scoring: Interviews will be recorded for evaluation purposes, and scoring will be conducted by the interviewer and evaluator.

• Final Decision: The GIBS Selection Committee will make the final decision based on the interview evaluations.

• Result Announcement: The results will be communicated via email.

• Admission Process: If selected, candidates must complete the admission process and pay the required fees within the given deadline. Failure to do so may result in your seat being allocated to another candidate.

GIBS BBA admission is offered for the duration of 3 years across specialisations. Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria of GIBS Bangalore BBA courses.

GIBS Admission Eligibility Criteria

GIBS Bangalore BBA Admission Process

• Meet the required eligibility criteria for GIBS Bangalore BBA course

• Visit the official website and fill the required information

• GIBS Bangalore BBA admission is offered based on candidates' performance in the 10+2 examination

• Candidates are shortlisted based on their last qualifying exam

• Final admission to GIBS Business School Bangalore is confirmed after verification of documents and payment of GIBS Business School Bangalore fees

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GIBS Bangalore offers admission to the PGDM and MBA programmes, which are two-year programmes. Mentioned below is the GIBS Bangalore PGDM eligibility criteria.

GIBS Admission Eligibility Criteria

Mentioned below is the stepwise admission process of the PGDM programme at GIBS Bangalore. 

GIBS PGDM Admission Process

• Candidates should meet the GIBS Business School PGDM eligibility criteria for PGDM admission

• Visit the official website and fill out the application form with all the required information

• Appear for the entrance exam CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA or any State CET test

• NRI/company-sponsored candidates can seek admission based on their prior record, group discussion and personal interview. In order to obtain admission for the two-year full-time PGDM programme applicants need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

• To confirm the admission, selected candidates are required to pay the GIBS Bangalore admission fees. 

The detailed admission process for the MBA programme at the GIBS Bangalore for the academic year 2026 is mentioned in the stepwise manner below. 

GIBS Bangalore MBA Admission Process 

• Meet the required eligibility criteria.

• Fill out the GIBS Bangalore application form online.

• Admissions to the GIBS Bangalore MBA programme will be done based on candidates' performance in the CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA or any State CET test examination.

• NRI/company-sponsored candidates can seek admission based on their prior record, group discussion and personal interview. In order to obtain admission for the two-year full-time MBA programme applicants need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

• Confirmation of admission to the MBA Programme will be done only after document verification and GIBS Bangalore admission fee payment. 

Also Read: GIBS Bangalore Facilities

• SSLC/ 10th Mark Sheet
• 12th/ PUC Mark Sheet
• Graduation Marks Sheets (All the Semesters/ Years)
• Score Cards of CMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ GMAT exams
• Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC)
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate/ Income Certificate (If claiming any exemption)
• Passport-size photographs

Note: Students need to submit documents before the commencement of the GIBS Bangalore classes.