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GIBS Business School in Bangalore offers a two-year, full-time PGDM with 300 seats across its specialisations. AICTE approves the course and NBA accredits it. The school started in 2014 and stands #185 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs for the 2027 cycle, and INR 15.20 Lakhs with hostel. You apply with a CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KMAT or Karnataka PGCET score. GIBS then holds an online personal interview and sends an offer letter. The Class of 2026 averaged INR 8.4 LPA and every eligible student was placed. Market research, edtech and manufacturing firms hired the most students.
GIBS Business School PGDM Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 15.20 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs. The programme fee, which is the tuition fee, is INR 11.10 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 50,000 when you accept the offer. The rest is paid in three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs each. The hostel is optional and costs INR 1.80 Lakhs a year.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Admission fee
INR 50,000
One time, when you accept the offer
Programme fee
INR 11.10 Lakhs
Three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs
Hostel
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 1.80 Lakhs a year, 2 years, optional
Total, no hostel
INR 11.60 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 15.20 Lakhs
Full course
GIBS Business School PGDM Admission Dates 2027
The 2027 form opened on 1 Sep 2026 and the CAT exam is on 29 Nov 2026. Interview rounds are held from Oct 2026 to Jun 2027, and classes start in Aug 2027. Apply early, because GIBS fills seats round by round.
Event
Date
Status
Application form opens
1 Sep 2026
Over
CAT registration, last date
22 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT admit card
4 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT result
Jan 2027
Tentative
Online personal interview rounds
Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
Tentative
Offer letter and admission fee
Jun 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
GIBS Business School PGDM Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any stream with 50% marks, or 45% for reserved categories. You also need a valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or another accepted exam. Final-year students can apply before their result comes. Work experience is not a must.
You fill the form and pay INR 950, then send your exam score and SOP. The interview and SOP together carry 40% of the final score. GIBS sends the offer letter 5 to 7 days after the interview. Pay the admission fee in time, or you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form and pay INR 950
2. Send your score
Add your CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or other score
3. Write the SOP
A short essay on why you want the course
4. Online interview
Talk to the panel about your goals and your SOP
5. Final score
Interview and SOP 40%, exam 20%, marks 20%, work experience 10%, other 10%
6. Offer letter
Comes 5 to 7 days after the interview; pay INR 50,000 to take the seat
GIBS Business School PGDM Cutoff
The usual cutoff for an interview call is 60 percentile in CAT or CMAT. A score of 65 to 70 percentile or more makes your case stronger. The exam carries only 20% of the final score, so the interview matters more.
Exam
Cutoff for a call
Year
CAT
60 percentile
2025
CMAT
About 60 percentile
2025
Stronger case
65 to 70 percentile or more
2025
GIBS Business School PGDM Placements
The Class of 2026 averaged INR 8.4 LPA, and every eligible student was placed. The highest offer was INR 20 LPA and the lowest was INR 6 LPA. Market research, edtech and manufacturing firms hired the most in 2025. The average has gone up every year since 2023.
Metric
Value
Average pay, Class of 2026
INR 8.4 LPA
Highest offer, Class of 2026
INR 20 LPA
Lowest offer, Class of 2026
INR 6 LPA
Eligible students placed
100%
Average pay, Class of 2025
INR 8.2 LPA
Average pay, Class of 2024
INR 7.8 LPA
Average pay, Class of 2023
INR 7.4 LPA
Top hiring sectors, 2025
Market research 14%, edtech 13%, manufacturing 12%
Recruiters
HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Northern Trust, Amazon, EY
GIBS Business School PGDM Scholarships
Merit scholarships take INR 25,000 to INR 75,000 off the fee. A score of 90 percentile or more gets the most, INR 75,000. Sibling and differently-abled students can get INR 20,000. Ask the admission office if two awards can be added.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount
Merit scholarship
90 percentile and above
INR 75,000
Merit scholarship
80 to 89.99 percentile
INR 50,000
Merit scholarship
70 to 79.99 percentile
INR 35,000
Merit scholarship
60 to 69.99 percentile
INR 25,000
Sibling scholarship
A brother or sister studied at GIBS
INR 20,000
Differently-abled scholarship
Students with a disability certificate
INR 20,000
GIBS Business School PGDM Ranking
GIBS stands #185 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and #41 in the IIRF ranking 2026. India Today placed it #97 in 2024. Each body ranks on its own mix of placements, teaching and fees. NBA accredits the PGDM course.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2026
#185
IIRF
2026
#41
India Today
2024
#97
GIBS Business School PGDM Hostel and Campus
The hostel costs INR 1.80 Lakhs a year and you take it only if you want it. Rooms are shared by 2 to 3 students, with separate hostels for men and women. You also pay a INR 20,000 security deposit, which comes back when you leave.
Item
Detail
Hostel fee
INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
Rooms
Shared by 2 to 3 students
Hostels
Separate for men and women
Security deposit
INR 20,000, returned when you leave
Should you pick PGDM at GIBS Business School?
This course suits students who want a business job in Bangalore and are happy with a steady first salary.
Pick it if:
You want a sales, research or banking job: market research, edtech and manufacturing firms hire the most, and HDFC Bank hires here too.
You want a course whose pay keeps rising: the average went up every year, from INR 7.4 LPA for 2023 to INR 8.4 LPA for 2026.
You have a CMAT, MAT or PGCET score, not CAT: GIBS takes all of these, so a score you already have is enough to apply.
You want to study in Bangalore: the city has many IT, bank and start-up offices, so internships and interviews are close to the campus.
Skip it if:
You want a big alumni network: the school started in 2014, so its alumni are few and still early in their careers.
You are counting on a top offer: the highest offer was INR 20 LPA, but most offers are close to the INR 8.4 LPA average.
You are paying by loan: the fee is INR 11.60 Lakhs and the average pay INR 8.4 LPA, so repaying takes over a year.
You will apply only after your CAT result: GIBS fills seats round by round from October, so apply early with any score you already have.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 60 percentile or more and a way to pay, apply in the first rounds. If you want a top finance job, keep a bigger college above it.
PGDM Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university.
Degree marks: 50% in total. 45% for reserved categories.
Exam score: A valid CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KMAT or Karnataka PGCET score.
Final-year students: You can apply before your degree result comes.
Work experience: Not needed, but it adds to your final score.
PGDM Admission Process▾
Write an entrance exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or any other exam GIBS accepts.
Apply online: Fill the GIBS form, pay the form fee and add your score.
Send your SOP: SOP (Statement of Purpose) is a short essay on why you want the course.
Online interview: GIBS talks to you online. The interview and SOP carry the most weight.
Accept the offer: Pay the admission fee within the time on the offer letter or you lose the seat.
PGDM Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the 2027 dates. A date marked Tentative is an estimate. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
1 Sep 2026
Application form opens
The 2027 form opened on 1 Sep 2026. Apply early, as seats fill round by round.
Confirmed
22 Sep 2026
CAT registration, last date
The last date to register for CAT 2026 is 22 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
4 Nov 2026
CAT admit card
Download it from the CAT website and check your centre.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT exam
One of the scores GIBS accepts. XAT, CMAT and MAT scores also count.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT result
The CAT body says the result comes in the first week of Jan 2027.
Tentative
Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
Online personal interview rounds
GIBS calls you for an interview once your score and form are in.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Offer letter and admission fee
The offer comes 5 to 7 days after the interview. Pay the INR 50,000 fee in time or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
The 2026 form closed on 14 Aug 2026, so expect a similar date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your degree marksheets, score card and ID proof.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes for the 2027 batch are expected to start in Aug 2027.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Application form opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
CAT registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT exam
Expected on a Sunday near the end of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT result
Expected in the first week of the month.
Tentative
Oct 2027 to Jun 2028
Online personal interview rounds
Expected to be held round by round, as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Offer letter and admission fee
Expected within a week of each interview.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected a few weeks before classes.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: GIBS admission notice and the CAT 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GIBS Business School PGDM Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel.
Admission fee
One time, in year 1, when you accept the offer
INR 50,000
Programme fee
Full course, as published, paid in three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs
INR 11.10 Lakhs
Add hostel
Hostel
Per year × 2, INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Hostel security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20,000
Total course fee
INR 11.60 Lakhs
2 years · programme + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 15.20 Lakhs
2 years · programme + admission fee + hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 19,558
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
72%
average first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 25,628
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
55%
average first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: GIBS fee structure for the 2027 cycle. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a PGDM seat at GIBS Business School?
Pick your exam and your work experience. The cutoff ranges are the percentiles GIBS looks at for an interview call.
Your exam
Work experience
CAT · Fresher
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. A strong SOP and interview matter most for you.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
CAT · With work experience
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. Your work experience adds up to 10% more to the final score.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
XAT · Fresher
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. A strong SOP and interview matter most for you.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
XAT · With work experience
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. Your work experience adds up to 10% more to the final score.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
CMAT · Fresher
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. A strong SOP and interview matter most for you.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
CMAT · With work experience
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. Your work experience adds up to 10% more to the final score.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
MAT · Fresher
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. A strong SOP and interview matter most for you.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
MAT · With work experience
70 percentile and above: a strong case for a call. Your work experience adds up to 10% more to the final score.
60 to 69.99 percentile: you can get a call. Prepare hard for the interview.
Below 60 percentile: a call is unlikely this year. Try another accepted exam.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 60 percentile gets you an interview call, not a seat. The interview and SOP carry 40% of the final score, so prepare them as well as the exam.
GIBS Business School PGDM Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount and whether awards add up with the college.
Your entrance percentile
Also true for you
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies for it.
Merit scholarship, top range
INR 75,000
GIBS Business School
A cut in the course fee, given when you take admission.
Who qualifies: 90 percentile and aboveApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, second range
INR 50,000
GIBS Business School
A cut in the course fee, given when you take admission.
Who qualifies: 80 to 89.99 percentileApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, third range
INR 35,000
GIBS Business School
A cut in the course fee, given when you take admission.
Who qualifies: 70 to 79.99 percentileApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, fourth range
INR 25,000
GIBS Business School
A cut in the course fee, given when you take admission.
Who qualifies: 60 to 69.99 percentileApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Sibling scholarship
INR 20,000
GIBS Business School
A cut in the course fee, given when you take admission.
Who qualifies: a brother or sister studied at GIBSApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Differently-abled scholarship
INR 20,000
GIBS Business School
A cut in the course fee, given when you take admission.
Who qualifies: a disability certificateApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,000
Your net course fee: INR 10.85 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 95,000
Your net course fee: INR 10.65 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 70,000
Your net course fee: INR 10.90 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 35,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.25 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.05 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 25,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.35 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 45,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 11.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.40 Lakhs
GIBS Business School PGDM vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to GIBS Business School. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more students placed.
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GIBS Business School
Bangalore
Compared with
Jagdish Sheth School of Management
Bangalore
Compared with
ISBR Business School
Bangalore
Compared with
Indus Business Academy
Bangalore
Compared with
Acharya Bangalore B-School
Bangalore
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 11.60 Lakhs
programme + admission
INR 15.95 Lakhs
INR 4.35 Lakhs more
INR 15.58 Lakhs
INR 3.98 Lakhs more
INR 10.98 Lakhs
INR 62,000 less
Not published
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.4 LPA
Class of 2026
INR 8.95 LPA
INR 0.55 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less, Class of 2023
INR 7.56 LPA
INR 0.84 LPA less, Class of 2024
Highest offerlatest batch
INR 20 LPA
Class of 2026
INR 23.2 LPA
INR 3.2 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 17.2 LPA
INR 2.8 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 22.26 LPA
INR 2.26 LPA more, Class of 2023
Not published
Placement rateshare of eligible students placed
100%
Class of 2026
Not published
92%
8 points lower, Class of 2025
Not published
Not published
Seatsthis course
300
all specialisations
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
JAGSoM pays a little more on average but costs INR 4.35 Lakhs more. If you get an offer there and can pay the higher fee, weigh it first; if the fee is your limit, take the GIBS seat.
In short
ISBR costs INR 3.98 Lakhs more, and its average pay, highest offer and placement rate are all lower. If both give you an offer, take GIBS.
In short
IBA costs INR 62,000 less and its highest offer was higher, but its average pay is lower and from an older batch. If the fee gap matters to you, keep IBA as a backup below GIBS.
In short
ABBS does not publish one clear PGDM fee, and its average pay is INR 0.84 LPA lower. If both give you an offer, take GIBS unless ABBS offers a much bigger scholarship.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GIBS Business School PGDM
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is PGDM at GIBS worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a steady business job and can pay the fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs and the Class of 2026 averaged INR 8.4 LPA, so the ROI is about 72% in the first year. If you plan to take a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block above before you decide.
What job will I get after PGDM at GIBS?▾
Most students get sales, research, banking and analyst roles. In 2025 market research, edtech and manufacturing firms hired the most, and HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv and Amazon also hired. If you want one of these roles, pick the specialisation that matches it in year 1.
Should I apply if my percentile is just above 60?▾
Yes, apply, but prepare hard for the interview. The usual cutoff for a call is 60 percentile, and the interview and SOP carry 40% of the final score. A score of 65 to 70 percentile makes your case stronger, so write a clear SOP to make up the gap.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a big alumni network or a very high first salary. The school started in 2014, so its alumni are few. The highest offer was INR 20 LPA, but most offers are close to the INR 8.4 LPA average. If either matters most to you, keep a bigger college above GIBS.
Is GIBS good for a finance or consulting career?▾
It can start one, but most students begin in sales, research or banking roles. HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finserv hire here, and the school offers a Finance specialisation. If you want a top finance or consulting firm, aim for a higher offer and keep a stronger college above GIBS in your list.
Should I wait for my CAT result before I apply?▾
No, you do not need to wait. GIBS takes XAT, CMAT, MAT and other scores too, and it fills seats round by round. The CAT exam is on 29 Nov 2026, so apply with any score you have now and add your CAT score later if it is better.
Is a PGDM from GIBS as good as an MBA for jobs?▾
Yes, for most jobs it is treated the same. AICTE approves the course and NBA accredits it, and companies hire PGDM students for the same roles as MBA students. If you plan a government job or a PhD later, check that employer's or university's rules first.
Is Bangalore right for internships during this course?▾
Yes, the city helps. Bangalore has many IT, bank and start-up offices, so internship interviews and company visits are close to the campus. Ask the placement cell early about the internship list, and apply to the ones that match your specialisation.
How do I get admission to PGDM at GIBS?▾
Write CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or another accepted exam. Then fill the GIBS form, pay INR 950 and send your score and SOP. GIBS calls you for an online interview, and the offer letter comes 5 to 7 days later. Pay the INR 50,000 admission fee in time or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 11.60 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel it comes to INR 15.20 Lakhs. The hostel costs INR 1.80 Lakhs a year and is optional, so switch on the toggle in the fee block above to see both totals.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay INR 50,000 when you accept the offer, and the rest in three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs each. If you need a loan, the EMI tile in the fee block shows a 7-year loan on the full fee.
Which scholarships can I get at GIBS?▾
Your entrance percentile decides most of it. A score of 90 percentile or more gets INR 75,000, and 60 to 69.99 percentile gets INR 25,000. Sibling and differently-abled students can get INR 20,000. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your total.
Admission to GIBS requires applicants to submit valid scores from exams like CMAT, MAT, XAT, CAT, or KMAT through their online application system. The selection process evaluates academic qualifications, work experience, management exam scores, and performance in group discussions and personal interviews to determine eligibility for the MBA program. The college's placement cell is notably strong in supporting students, particularly in marketing and HR roles, with many securing jobs in Bangalore due to the college's strategic location.
Prestigious companies such as Amazon, IBM, Infosys, and Berger Paints recruit directly from GIBS, and the placement cell offers extensive interview training. While the placement cell helps in securing internships, students are also encouraged to independently find opportunities, especially during term breaks. GIBS offers a scholarship of 20,000 INR and provides necessary documentation to assist students in applying for educational loans.
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GIBS Bangalore: 1 Answered Question
How is the GIBS Business School in Bangalore for a PGDM or MBA full-time program for courses and placements??
Manish VarmaMaster of Business Administration Degrees & Marketing, GIBS Business School (2017)
One of my seniors had opted for GIBS and is very happy regarding his experience. At the end of the course, he was placed in a company with 11 LPA. GIBS has been recognized by other foreign institutes and countries regarding its curriculum and approach towards the course.
It is considered that it has the best placements among other B Schools situated in Bangalore. Here are the recent placement statistics.
Average CTC
6 LPA
Highest CTC
13 LPA
Placement Average
100%
No of recruiting companies
600+
Moreover, it has well-experienced faculty. It not only teaches the theory but also gives practical knowledge and hands-on experience. It has big and a lush green campus with a perfect environment to study.
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