A New Chapter Begins at GIBS

GIBS Business School Bangalore had the opportunity to celebrate the grand welcome of the PGDM Batch of 2025 - 2027, which is an important milestone for the 250 students from across India. The registration and documentation began on 3rd July 2025, and the formal inauguration was completed on 4th July 2025, paving the way for this energetic and diverse batch to step into the role of Willing Business Leaders.

The 2025 - 2027 batch comprises students such a wonderful mix of backgrounds, goals, and experiences. The cohorts include young professionals, fresh graduates, and everything in between, so the opportunity for learning is limitless with the great combination of fellow peers. For many of the students, this will be the first step into the journey to hopefully becoming leaders and innovators in their careers of business.

Welcoming Students From All Over India

The welcome on July 3, 2025, marked a fresh start for each individual student and their family. The campus was alive with student energy, as students from megacities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai were arriving, along with fellow students from smaller towns and states like Rajasthan, Assam, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh - all ready to make a start as well.

The friendly faculty and senior students welcomed the students into their new homes and worked to calm worrisome thoughts by engaging in informal conversations. Students completed registration, received ID cards, were shown to their hostels, and were oriented to campus life by the orientation team. Informal networking sessions created an environment for friendships that are sure to flourish over the weeks, months, and years that comprise their PGDM journey.

Inauguration Ceremony With Gathering Dignitaries 

On the 4th of July, 2025, the official inauguration was held in the beautifully decorated auditorium, which demonstrates the spirit of excellence in the school. The inauguration ceremony started with lamp lighting and was enhanced with great speeches. 

The special guest was Prakash Belawadi, a national award-winning actor and director.  Ritesh Goya, the founder and Managing Director of GIBS, gave a motivating talk on innovation and leadership and emphasized that every challenge is an opportunity. Dr. Jayanta Chakraborti, Dean and Principal of GIBS addressed and welcomed the students while encouraging rigor in academics while espousing holistic development. 

To begin the inauguration event, Yudister Narayan, founder of Hungry Shark Media, gave us a powerful message on an entrepreneurial mindset and agility, and what to expect from the years to come.

Sharing Industry Experiences with Future Leaders


The panel discussion “Higher Education as a Launchpad: Turning Learning into Leadership” saw numerous well-known industry leaders, where Mrs. Bina Belani (Jio Platforms), Ms. Thejaswi M. Murthy (Microsoft India), Mr. Joseph Stephen (Citi India), alongside Sriram Sunder (JP Morgan Chase).

They were able to offer direction on career pathways, the significance of lifelong learning, and what graduate business students embody in an AI-enabled, digitally transforming, and sustainable world. Students were engaged, and many requested to explore internship placements and corporate exposure opportunities while studying.

Your Learning Journey is just beginning


Just days into the program, students are swathed in a rich curriculum that incorporates experiential learning and field site visits. New initiatives, including GIBS Finishing School (CPMP) relating to personal branding, Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (IRE) School, and the AI & Business Analytics School, are aimed at providing students with real-world skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, largely future-ready.

Ideally, students will participate in a range of clubs, extra-curricular activities, and industry information sessions, which should nurture them into becoming well-rounded individuals. Students shared their excitement about engaging & inputting their individual perspectives to enliven the GIBS community.

Influencing the Path of Business Executives

GIBS' relatively high achievement as a recruiter-driven institution with a consistent 100% placement record makes it stand head and shoulders above the competition across all sectors and industries. The PGDM Batch 2025-2027 will enjoy mentorship programs, live projects, internships, and global exposure (via partnership with universities globally). 

The elaborate welcome not only signals the onset of academic achievement but ignites the aspirations and considerations of students. GIBS Business School, engaged with this academic cohort, will continue with its purpose of building flexible, future-focused leaders making a difference in the swirling winds of industry and business.