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

      Pratham Chugh

      Updated on May 10 2026, 12:50 AM IST

      What's New
      • On 6 May 2026, GIBS Bangalore conducted an online IRE Talk on Emerging Markets & Global Opportunities.

      • The last date to apply for BBA & PGDM/MBA courses at GIBS Bengaluru is May 15, 2026. 

      GIBS Business School, Bangalore Admission Process

      Global Institute of Business Studies, Bengaluru admission 2026 is offered to the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. GIBS Bengaluru admission depends on students' performance in the personal interview round and past academic performance, along with several other criteria. To enrol in the required GIBS Bengaluru  programmes, students are required to meet the minimum admission eligibility criteria before applying.

      • GIBS Bengaluru admissions 2026 are offered for the BBA and PGDM programmes. PGDM admission at GIBS Bengaluru is done on the basis of scores of the candidates in the CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ State CET tests.
      • GIBS Bengaluru application fees for the BBA course is Rs 750 and Rs 950 for the PGDM programme.

      The confirmation of students' admission will be done only after document verification and GIBS Bengaluru fee payment. Applicants can refer to the below-mentioned information to know more about the Global Institute of Business Studies Bengaluru admission process.

      Also Read: 
      GIBS Bengaluru Placements

      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 Bengaluru Admissions

      Courses

      Entrance Exams Accepted

      PGDM/ MBA

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

      How to Apply for GIBS Bengaluru Admissions 2026?

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

      GIBS Bengaluru  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 Bengaluru Selection Process 

      • Application Submission: Begin by submitting your application through the GIBS portal.
      • Statement of Purpose (SOP): If a candidate's 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 Bengaluru BBA Admission 2026

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

      GIBS Admission Eligibility Criteria

      Courses

      Eligibility Criteria

      BBA

      Candidates should have passed class 12 with

      GIBS Bengaluru BBA Admission Process

      • Meet the required eligibility criteria for GIBS Bengaluru BBA course

      • Visit the official website and fill the required information

      • GIBS Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru is confirmed after verification of documents and payment of GIBS Business School Bengaluru fees

      Also Read: GIBS Bengaluru  Courses

      GIBS Business School Bengaluru Admission 2026 for PGDM and MBA

      GIBS Bengaluru offers admission to the PGDM and MBA courses, which are two-year courses. Mentioned below is the GIBS Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru PGDM Admissions 2026

      Mentioned below is the stepwise admission process of the PGDM programme at Global Institute of Business Studies, Bengaluru for the academic year 2026.

      Global Institute of Business Studies Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru admission fees. 

      GIBS Business School Bengaluru MBA Admissions 2026

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

      GIBS Bengaluru MBA Admission Process 

      • Meet the required eligibility criteria.

      • Fill out the GIBS Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru admission fee payment. 

      Also Read: GIBS Bengaluru Facilities

      Documents Required for GIBS Bengaluru Admissions 2026

      • 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 Bengaluru classes. 

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      Q: What weightage criteria are followed for PGDM admission at GIBS Bangalore?
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      GIBS considers factors such as entrance exam scores (20%), academic performance (20%), GD/interview (40%), and other factors like work experience (10%).

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      Student Reviews for GIBS Business School, Bangalore

      Average Rating

      4.6
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      31
      Verified Reviews
      5
      25
      4
      5
      3
      1
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      Overall

      4.6

      Infrastructure

      4.5

      Placements

      4.6

      Campus Life

      4.6

      Academics

      4.6

      Value for Money

      4.6

      Showing 3 results of 31 reviews

      Very bad college do not join

      S
      Sourav Pasi Posted on 1 May'26
      PGDM - Batch of 2025-01-01
      3.6

      Academics

      The course curriculum of pgdtm is industrial oriented and practical it given exposure to students it is helpful for placement they give application based questions ready for for placement opportunities

      College Infra

      The infrastructure is very bad it is not proper very small space no ground nothing they just show add and make it big look like but it is not actually so infrastructure need to be improved it nis not that great

      Placements

      The placement is very bad no one support us the average is 4lpa the senior are not placed till now and very bad reviews they give about the college it is good only for studying nothing u expect from college
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      Overall the experience is average

      Sujan Posted on 1 May'26
      PGDM - Batch of 2027-01-01
      3.4

      Academics

      The pgdm structure is well maintained and updated with the currently structure regular assessment lecture and assignment is given practical exposure is more sometimes schedule is more hectic but is good for student

      College Infra

      The infrastructure is ok the campus is clean and well maintained with good classroom having projector the libarary is decent but it need improvement and there are space for presentation and group discussion overall it is good for study

      Placements

      The overall placement is average not so good nor bad it provide a decent placement the internship for marketing people is good from industry point of view overall if you work hard you will get placed in good company
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      Gibs college has good infrastructure and faculties.

      Kartik Posted on 27 Feb'26
      PGDM - Batch of 2027-01-01
      5

      Academics

      Currently I'm studying first year PGDM at gibs college. Reason i choose PGDM is have great practical exposure. And faculties are so supportive. Many of them have great industrial experience.and every year courses are upgraded as per market Trends. Our college have special programs like IRE and CPMP.these programs are mandatory and they conducting weekly. These kind of programs helps students for industry ready. Great campus ????.

      College Infra

      The college have well maintained infrastructure. College provides good classrooms, library, wifi.and also provides clubhouse, indoor games,gym for students activities. Overall campus provides good infrastructure.

      Placements

      The Placement performance has been consistent.Nearly 98% of this students got placed. The highest package is around 21lpa While the average package is 9 lpa. The average package is around 6lpa.overall students who actively participate in internships, training have a good roles.

      Value For Money

      The fees for 2years is around 11.25lakh .its actually a reasonable fees compared to other colleges.considering industry exposure, internships,trainings, I personally feel it is worth joining.
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      GIBS Business School, Bangalore Students Question asked

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      Have questions 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
      17 Feb'19
      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

      28 Mar'19
      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

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