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GIBS Business School, Bangalore Admission Process

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.
  • CAT exam 2025 for admission to the PGDM/ MBA at GIBS Bangalore will be conducted on November 30, 2025. 
  • XAT 2026 registrations are ongoing. The last date to apply is December 5, 2026.

GIBS Bangalore admissions are done only after the document verification and admission fee structure. Candidates can refer to the below-mentioned information to know more about the GIBS Bangalore admission process.

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GIBS Admissions 2026 Highlights

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

Courses

Entrance Exams Accepted

PGDM/ MBA

CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA or any State CET test

GIBS Bangalore Admission Dates

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

GIBS Admission Dates

Events

Dates

The deadline to apply for MBA/ PGDM and BBA programmes December 5, 2025

How to Apply for GIBS Bangalore Admissions 2026?

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 Bangalore BBA Admission 2026

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

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

BBA

Class 12th 

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 Business School Bangalore Admission 2026 for PGDM and MBA

GIBS 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

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

PGDM

Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
+

Valid marks in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ State CET tests

MBA

Bachelor's degree with 50% marks + CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA and State CET tests where applicable, and as per AICTE guidelines.

GIBS Bangalore PGDM Admissions 2026

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 fulfil the following eligibility criteria.

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

GIBS Business School Bangalore MBA Admissions 2026

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

GIBS Bangalore MBA Admission Process 

  • Meet the eligibility criteria.

  • Fill out the 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.

  • 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 program applicants need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria.

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

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Documents Required for GIBS Bangalore Admissions

  • 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. 

GIBS Business School, Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What weightage criteria are followed for PGDM admission at GIBS Bangalore?

GIBS considers factors such as entrance exam scores (20%), academic performance (20%), GD/interview (40%), and other factors like work experience (10%).

2: What are the documents required for PGDM admission at the GIBS Business School Bangalore?

The documents required for PGDM admission at the GIBS Business School Bangalore are SSLC/ 10th Mark Sheet, 12th/ PUC Mark Sheet, Graduation Marks Sheets (All the Semesters/ Years), Competitive/ Entrance Exam Score Card (CMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ GMAT), Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC), Transfer Certificate (TC), Migration Certificate, Caste Certificate/ Income Certificate (If claiming any exemption) and Passport-size photographs.

3: What is the registration process for GIBS Bangalore?

Candidates need to visit the official website, fill out the application form, pay the application fee, and take a printout for future reference.

4: What is the GIBS Business School Bangalore admission process for the PGDM programme?

GIBS Business School Bangalore PGDM admission is done on the basis of candidates' performance in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA and State CET tests followed by a group discussion/ personal interview.

5: Which entrance exams are accepted for PGDM admission at GIBS Bangalore?

GIBS Bangalore accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, and State CET tests for PGDM admissions.

6: What is the admission process for the BBA programme at GIBS Bangalore?

GIBS Business School Bangalore BBA admission is done based on candidates' performance in the 10+2 examination.

Student Reviews for GIBS Business School, Bangalore

College Infrastructure: 4.5/5
Academics: 4.5/5
Placements: 4.6/5
Value for Money: 4.5/5
Campus Life: 4.5/5

Good and value for money and it's very good college for st

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Academics

All teachers are highly qualified and great experience and they support for students in career guidance and it's is so helpful and placement cell also give full support for the students Subject are according to corporate

Overall,is a good experience so far.

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Academics

Currently I'm studying various concepts of management across HR, MARKETING and FINANCE.The quality of teaching is good, Yes the curriculum is updated and includes all the recent in the field.Yes the different concept being taught help me be prepared to be job-ready.

Day by day I am learning better

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Academics

1.I am studying PGDM for good position in corporate. The teaching quality is excellent because we have well qualified and experienced teachers.. 2. Yes. I believe our curriculum is fairly updated. Because Many of subjects include current industry situation.

Have a question related to GIBS Business School, Bangalore ?

What is the cut off of CAT or XAT or CMAT for applying in GIBS Banglore? What is the fee structure?

Hello Aspirant,
                         I would like to inform you GIBS, Bangalore accepts scores for CAT and XAT.So the cutoff for 2019 is
CAT :60%
XAT :60%
            Since you also want to know the Fees so
Fee structure for the MBA programme is
First year :     255000
Second year: 360000
Total:              615000
Hope the information is helpful!
Best of luck!

What is the Mat cutoff marks for Gibs Bangalore college?

HI,

The MAT cutoff for Gibs banglore is around 480 

GIBS provides good placements. Campus Environment is Very good and providing with all facilities what the students requires. ... GIBS is n't an AICTE approved Institute. You will be getting MBA either from Mysore University or Bharathiar University.

Good luck

I selected for gibs Bangalore business school is it good COLLEGE or not how will be the placement pls help me suggestion.

Hi Eswar,

Thanks for asking, I would give you a comprehensive answer:

Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS), An Institute of International educational standards, has successfully built its own reputation as one of the best Business Schools in Bangalore in terms of pioneering refined quality of learning, moral upkeep and intellectual support across the all-encompassing span of advanced education in India. As a top MBA institute in India, GIBS transforms its students into leaders of the future & provide a congenial atmosphere for studies with our 4.5 acres world-class Lush Greenery Residential campus with world-class facilities. GIBS Offers an Industry-Oriented PGDM approved by AICTE / World Class MBA from Bangalore University, Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Recognized by UGC, Govt. of India

GIBS take pride in its excellent track record in placements ever since its establishment. Some of the best brands have found GIBS students to be ‘Industry ready’ and some of the companies are regular for campus recruitment.

GIBS offers 100% Summer Internships & Placements to all students.

Good Luck!

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GIBS is conducting a webinar on marketing conclave 2025 in an era of borderless trade on November 28, 2025. 

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The last date to apply for MBA/PGDM and BBA programmes at GIBS Bangalore is December 5, 2025. 

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