GIBS Business School in Bangalore offers a two-year, full-time PGDM, and Marketing is one of its 13 specialisations. AICTE approves the course, NBA accredits it and AIU treats it as equal to an MBA. The course has 300 seats across all specialisations. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs, and the hostel adds INR 1.80 Lakhs a year. You get in with a CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or ATMA score, and then a GD and a PI. GIBS reports an average pay of INR 8.4 LPA and a highest offer of INR 21 LPA in its latest placement season. The 2027 batch will study at the MindValley campus on Bannerghatta Road.
GIBS PGDM Marketing Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 15.20 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 11.10 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs each, after an admission fee of INR 50,000. GIBS fixes this fee. The hostel fee is extra, and the INR 20,000 deposit comes back when you leave.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Admission processing fee
INR 50,000
One time, at admission
Course fee
INR 11.10 Lakhs
Three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs
Security deposit
INR 20,000
One time, refundable
Hostel
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 1.80 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 11.60 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 15.20 Lakhs
Full course
GIBS PGDM Marketing Admission Dates 2027
Applications for the 2027 batch opened on 1 Sep 2026. The first GD and PI round is on 6 Dec 2026 and the last listed round is on 21 Mar 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. You pick one Sunday round in your city after you apply.
Event
Date
Status
GIBS online application opens
1 Sep 2026
Over
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
22 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT 2026 result and score card
Jan 2027
Tentative
GD and PI rounds, city by city
6 Dec 2026 to 21 Mar 2027
Confirmed
Admission fee payment
Apr 2027
Tentative
Document check and reporting
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start, first trimester
Aug 2027
Tentative
GIBS PGDM Marketing Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks. AICTE allows 45% for SC, ST and OBC students. You also need a score from CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA or a state CET. If your final year result is still due, you can still apply.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Bachelor's degree in any subject
Marks
50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and OBC
Exam
CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA or a state CET
Final year students
Can apply before the result
GIBS PGDM Marketing Admission Process
GIBS picks students on a score out of 100. The GD, PI and SOP carry 40% of it, your past marks 20% and the exam score 20%. Work experience and your sports or other interests carry the last 20%. You apply online, sit one GD and PI round, and pay the admission fee if you get an offer.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form and pay the INR 950 form fee
2. Take an exam
CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or ATMA; 20% of the score
3. GD, PI and SOP
One Sunday round in your city; 40% of the score
4. Offer and fee
Pay the admission fee to hold the seat
5. Report
Bring your original papers for the document check
GIBS PGDM Marketing Cutoff
GIBS does not publish a closing percentile. The lowest score it rewards with a scholarship is CAT 60 percentile, a MAT score of 600 or CMAT 80 percentile. A score near these numbers is a fair target, but the GD and PI decide more of your score.
Exam
Lowest scholarship score
What it means
CAT, XAT or GMAT
60 percentile
Gets a scholarship of INR 25,000
MAT or ATMA
Score of 600
Gets a scholarship of INR 25,000
CMAT
80 percentile
Gets a scholarship of INR 35,000
GIBS PGDM Marketing Placements
GIBS reports an average pay of INR 8.4 LPA and a highest offer of INR 21 LPA for its latest season. Over 300 companies came for placements and 90+ took interns. Recent students joined Nykaa, Urban Company, Mahindra Finance and L&T. Flipkart hired the most interns from the 2024 to 2026 batch.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 8.4 LPA
Highest offer
INR 21 LPA
Companies for placements
300+
Companies for internships
90+
Alumni
3,000+
Recent recruiters
Nykaa, Urban Company, Mahindra Finance, L&T, Flipkart for interns
GIBS PGDM Marketing Scholarships
GIBS gives INR 25,000 to INR 75,000 at admission for a good exam score. CAT 90 percentile gets the most, INR 75,000. Students with 80% in Class 10, Class 12 and the degree can also get INR 35,000. You apply for these with your admission form.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount
Admission scholarship, top level
CAT, XAT or GMAT 90 percentile or more
INR 75,000
Admission scholarship, second level
CAT 80 percentile, MAT 700 or CMAT 85 percentile
INR 50,000
Admission scholarship, third level
CAT 70 percentile, MAT 650 or CMAT 80 percentile
INR 35,000
Admission scholarship, fourth level
CAT 60 percentile or MAT 600
INR 25,000
Academic scholarship
80% or more in Class 10, Class 12 and the degree
INR 35,000
Sibling scholarship
A brother or sister already studies at GIBS
INR 20,000
GIBS PGDM Marketing Ranking
GIBS is #185 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and #69 in the Times B-School ranking 2026. The Times survey also puts it #5 in Karnataka and #34 in India for placements. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.
Ranking body
Year
Rank
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2026
#185
Times B-School, India
2026
#69
Times B-School, Karnataka
2026
#5
Times B-School, placements
2026
#34
GIBS PGDM Marketing Course Structure
The course has six trimesters over two years. The core subjects come first, then the Marketing subjects, and you can add a second specialisation. Every student also does the PGPIRE, CPMP and Business Mastery programmes.
Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Services Marketing, Global Marketing
Newer topics
Digital Marketing Analytics, Neuromarketing and customer experience, Omnichannel branding
Extra programmes
PGPIRE, CPMP (placement training) and the Business Mastery Programme
GIBS PGDM Marketing Hostel and Campus
The hostel costs INR 1.80 Lakhs a year and rooms go first come, first served. The girls' hostel is inside the campus and the boys' hostel is a short walk away. The 2027 PGDM batch moves to the 10-acre MindValley campus.
Item
Detail
Hostel fee
INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
Room allotment
First come, first served
Girls' hostel
Inside the campus
Boys' hostel
A short walk from the campus
PGDM campus from 2027
MindValley campus, 10 acres, Bannerghatta Road
Should you pick PGDM Marketing at GIBS Business School?
This course suits students who want a brand, sales or digital marketing job and can pay a private college fee.
Pick it if:
You want a brand, sales or e-commerce job: Flipkart hired the most GIBS interns from the 2024 to 2026 batch, and Nykaa hired recently.
You want internships close to where you study: Bangalore has many tech and start-up offices, and 90+ companies took GIBS interns in the latest season.
Your CAT score is not high: the exam score counts for only 20% of the GIBS score, while the GD, PI and SOP count for 40%.
Your family cannot pay the fee at once: you pay INR 50,000 at admission and then the course fee in three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a top offer: the highest offer was INR 21 LPA, but most offers are close to the INR 8.4 LPA average.
You want a big alumni network: GIBS has about 3,000 alumni, which is small, so fewer seniors can help pick you for a job.
You are paying with a loan: the ROI tile shows a 72% return on the full fee, so the loan takes over a year to repay.
You need a hostel room for sure: rooms go first come, first served, so a late admission may mean renting a room near the campus.
Counsellor's advice
If your CAT score is below 60 percentile, apply early and prepare well for the PI. Pay the INR 50,000 admission fee only after you read the fee and hostel terms.
PGDM Marketing Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree in any subject from a university AICTE, UGC or AIU accepts.
Marks: 50% in the degree. AICTE allows 45% for SC, ST and OBC students.
Exam score: CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA or a state CET. GIBS sets no fixed cutoff.
Final year students: You can apply before your degree result is out.
Papers: Mark sheets, degree certificate, TC, migration certificate and a category certificate if you claim one.
PGDM Marketing Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the GIBS form and pay the INR 950 form fee.
Take an exam: Write CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or ATMA and send the score.
GD and PI: Pick one Sunday round in your city. It carries 40% of your score with the SOP.
Offer and fee: Pay the INR 50,000 admission fee to hold the seat.
Report: Bring your original papers for the document check before classes.
PGDM Marketing Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the official 2027 dates. 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
GIBS online application opens
The form opened on 1 Sep 2026. The form fee is INR 950.
Confirmed
22 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
Register for CAT by 22 Sep 2026 if you want a CAT score for GIBS.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
One sitting on one day. A MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA or GMAT score also works.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result and score card
IIM Indore plans the result for the first week of Jan 2027.
Confirmed
6 Dec 2026 to 21 Mar 2027
GD and PI rounds, city by city
One round each Sunday in a new city. You get the interview letter by email.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission offer after the PI
GIBS sends the offer once your GD, PI and score are added up.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission fee payment
Pay INR 50,000 to hold the seat. The course fee follows in three parts.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Final cycle, last date to apply
Seats left after the Sunday rounds go in this last cycle.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check and reporting
Bring mark sheets, the degree certificate, TC and migration certificate.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start, first trimester
The 2027 batch starts at the MindValley campus.
Tentative
Sep 2027
GIBS online application opens
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
CAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected about two months before the exam.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT 2027 exam
Expected on the last Sunday of Nov.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT 2027 result and score card
Expected in the first week of Jan.
Tentative
Dec 2027 to Mar 2028
GD and PI rounds, city by city
Expected every Sunday, one city at a time.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Admission offer after the PI
Expected soon after your round.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Admission fee payment
Expected with the offer letter.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Document check and reporting
Expected a few weeks before classes.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start, first trimester
Expected in the same month as the 2027 batch.
Source: GIBS GD and PI schedule and the IIM Indore CAT 2026 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GIBS Business School PGDM Marketing Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the hostel fee.
Course fee
Full course, as published, paid in three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs
INR 11.10 Lakhs
Admission processing fee
One time, at admission
INR 50,000
Security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20,000
Add hostel
Hostel
Per year × 2, INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 11.60 Lakhs
2 years · course fee + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 15.20 Lakhs
2 years · course fee + admission fee + hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 19,558
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
72%
average pay INR 8.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 25,628
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
55%
average pay INR 8.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: GIBS fee structure page. The exam fee is extra, as per notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a seat at GIBS?
Pick your category and your degree marks. GIBS sets no fixed CAT cutoff, so the marks rule decides if you can apply.
Category
Degree marks
Yes, you can apply.
You meet the 50% rule. Your seat now depends on the GD, PI and SOP, which carry 40% of the GIBS score.
Not yet.
General students need 50% in the degree. If your final result is still due, ask GIBS before you pay the form fee.
Not this year.
The degree marks are below the rule for every category. Look at a course that takes your marks.
Yes, you can apply.
You meet the rule for every category. Your seat now depends on the GD, PI and SOP, which carry 40% of the score.
Almost there.
You meet the 45% rule only with a valid category certificate. Bring it to the document check or you lose the seat.
Not this year.
SC, ST and OBC students need at least 45% in the degree.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Marks decide only if you can apply. The GD, PI and SOP carry twice the weight of your exam score, so prepare for them first.
GIBS Business School PGDM Marketing Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. MAT, CMAT, XAT and GMAT have their own score levels on each card. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Your exam score
Marks in Class 10, Class 12 and degree
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below names the score or marks it needs.
Admission scholarship, top level
INR 75,000
GIBS Business School
Given once at admission, on your best exam score. Only one score level applies.
Who qualifies: CAT, XAT or GMAT 90 percentile or moreApply by: with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Admission scholarship, second level
INR 50,000
GIBS Business School
Given once at admission, on your best exam score. Only one score level applies.
Who qualifies: CAT 80 percentile, MAT 700 or CMAT 85 percentileApply by: with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Admission scholarship, third level
INR 35,000
GIBS Business School
Given once at admission, on your best exam score. Only one score level applies.
Who qualifies: CAT 70 percentile, MAT 650 or CMAT 80 percentileApply by: with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Admission scholarship, fourth level
INR 25,000
GIBS Business School
Given once at admission, on your best exam score. Only one score level applies.
Who qualifies: CAT 60 percentile or MAT 600Apply by: with the admission form
Not eligible on your answers
Academic Excellence Scholarship
INR 35,000
GIBS Business School
Given once at admission for steady marks. Ask GIBS if it adds to a score scholarship.
Who qualifies: 80% or more in Class 10, Class 12 and the degreeApply by: with the admission form
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 1.10 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 10.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,000
Your net course fee: INR 10.85 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 85,000
Your net course fee: INR 10.75 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 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 25,000
Your net course fee: INR 11.35 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 11.60 Lakhs
GIBS Business School PGDM Marketing vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 11.60 Lakhs
course + admission fee
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Average paylatest batch
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Highest offerlatest batch
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latest season
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SeatsPGDM, all specialisations
300
AICTE intake
Not published
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
72%
on INR 8.4 LPA
51%
21 points lower
73%
1 points higher
74%
2 points higher
79%
7 points higher
In short
ISBR costs INR 3.98 Lakhs more and its average pay is a little lower. If fee and pay decide it for you, GIBS is the better pick.
In short
ISME costs a little less and pays about the same on average. If you get offers from both, pick the one whose marketing recruiters suit you.
In short
IFIM costs less and shows a higher top offer, but its average pay is older and lower. If average pay matters more to you, GIBS is ahead.
In short
ABBS costs INR 2.10 Lakhs less and its average pay is INR 0.9 LPA lower. If the fee is your main limit, keep ABBS as the cheaper backup to GIBS.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GIBS Business School PGDM Marketing
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is PGDM Marketing at GIBS worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you want a sales, brand or digital marketing job in Bangalore. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs and GIBS reports an average pay of INR 8.4 LPA, so the fee takes more than one working year to pay back. If you take a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block above before you decide.
What job will I get after PGDM Marketing at GIBS?▾
Most marketing students start in sales, business development, brand support or digital marketing roles. Recent batches joined Nykaa, Urban Company and Mahindra Finance, and Flipkart hired the most interns from the 2024 to 2026 batch. Build a strong summer internship, because most first offers come from that work.
Who should not take this course at GIBS?▾
Skip it if you want a top brand management offer or a big alumni network. GIBS has about 3,000 alumni, and the average pay of INR 8.4 LPA is far from the highest offer of INR 21 LPA. If you have a strong CAT score, try older schools with larger alumni groups first.
Should I take GIBS if my CAT score is low?▾
Yes, you can still apply, because the exam score counts for only 20% of the GIBS score. The GD, PI and SOP count for 40%, so a clear PI can make up for a weak score. Prepare your SOP and practise speaking about why you want marketing.
Is Marketing better than Business Analytics at GIBS for me?▾
Pick Marketing if you like talking to customers, sales targets and brand work. Pick Business Analytics if you enjoy numbers, data tools and dashboards. The PGDM has a dual specialisation, so you can add the second one and keep both job paths open.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a smaller offer. The batch has up to 300 students across all specialisations, and GIBS reports 300+ companies for placements. Join the CPMP placement training every Saturday and keep a live internship project on your resume to stand out.
Should I wait a year for a better CAT score?▾
Only if you want a college with a higher average pay than INR 8.4 LPA. GIBS scores the PI and SOP higher than the exam, so a better CAT score alone changes little here. If GIBS is your target, apply this year and start the course on time.
Is a PGDM from GIBS the same as an MBA?▾
Yes, for jobs and higher studies. AICTE approves the PGDM and AIU treats it as equal to an MBA, and NBA accredits the course. Keep the AICTE approval letter and the AIU letter ready if an employer abroad asks about it.
How do I get admission to PGDM Marketing at GIBS?▾
Apply online with the INR 950 form fee and send a CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or ATMA score. Then sit one Sunday GD and PI round in your city. If you get an offer, pay the INR 50,000 admission fee to hold the seat and report with your original papers.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 11.60 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel it comes to INR 15.20 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in three parts of INR 3.70 Lakhs, and the security deposit of INR 20,000 comes back when you leave.
Can I get a scholarship at GIBS?▾
Yes, if your exam score or past marks are good. CAT 60 percentile gets INR 25,000 and CAT 90 percentile gets INR 75,000. Students with 80% in Class 10, Class 12 and the degree can get INR 35,000. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your amount.
Is there a hostel for PGDM students?▾
Yes, but rooms go first come, first served. The hostel fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs a year. The girls' hostel is inside the campus and the boys' hostel is a short walk away. Ask for a room as soon as you pay the admission fee.
Admission to this college involves entrance exams like MAT or CAT, followed by an online application and potentially group discussions or interviews. The college is renowned for its Marketing and HR courses, offering exceptional placement opportunities in Bangalore. It has a faculty of 21 core and 32 visiting members who are experienced and often hold PhDs. They conduct workshops and live sessions on market trends. The PGDM course costs Rs 7.25 lakhs, including tuition, while the annual fee, including hostel charges, is approximately Rs 7.6 lakhs.
Exam fees are separate, and a refundable Rs 20,000 is charged for future purposes. Fee transparency is limited. The placement cell is efficient, conducting mock interviews and tests, with top companies like Amazon and Flipkart recruiting. The highest salary package offered was Rs 18 LPA, with an average package of Rs 7.5 LPA. Approximately 90% to 100% of students secure placements. Campus recruitment eligibility starts from the 4th trimester. Internships are mainly unpaid, but companies like Dell and Accenture offer roles such as sales executives.
A post-internship viva assesses students for job placements. Merit-based scholarships are available for top scorers in CAT, MAT, and XAT exams, determined by a telephonic interview and exam results. Loan facilities are offered in collaboration with banks. Overall, the college provides strong placement and internship prospects, with an average salary package of Rs 7.5 lakh per annum.
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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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