GIBS Business School was established in 2014 and offers BBA, MBA and PGDM programs. The MBA program at GIBS is a two-year full-time course, recognised by Bangalore University. In addition to its several accreditations, GIBS is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognised by the Ministry of Education of the Indian government. GIBS Business School admissions are based on entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA and State CET exam. Candidates must have completed graduation in any field with a minimum of 50% marks. The total fees for the MBA program is INR 11,25,000 for two years.

GIBS is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In 2025, GIBS was ranked 3rd among the Best B-Schools in Karnataka by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF). The school also secured the 18th position among the Top 25 Fastest Growing Private B-Schools in India. Further, it is listed in the Diamond Band (A+ Grade) of the World Institutional Ranking's Green Rankings 2023.

XAT 2026 application form was released on 10 July, 2025. XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 4 January 2026. Eligible candidates can register themselves via online mode, as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur at the University Level. XLRI Jamshedpur organises XAT exam once in every year via online (CBT) mode.

GIBS Business School Highlights 2025

GIBS Business School Fees 2025

GIBS offers two courses, which are BBA and PGDM. The total fees for the PGDM program is INR 11,25,000, while the BBA has a total fee of INR 5,50,000. The table below outlines the GIBS Business School fee structure:

GIBS Business School Courses 2025

GIBS Business School offers one PG course in PGDM and one UG course, which is BBA. The institution has AICTE approval. Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board to be eligible for the BBA course. PGDM applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree. Here are the details of every course offered at GIBS:

GIBS Business School Admission 2025

Students who are willing to gain admission to GIBS need to appear for CAT, XAT and other relevant exams for its PGDM course. Further, the eligibility for admission in the course requires 50% marks in graduation in the relevant fields. Here is the complete admission process for GIBS Business School:

GIBS Business School PGDM Program

To be eligible for the PGDM program, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) with at least 50% marks from an AICTE/UGC/AIU-recognised institution. Final-year students can also apply. Admission is based on scores from national-level entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, or State-Level CETs, as per AICTE norms. Candidates with prior work experience or additional qualifications are given added weightage during evaluation. For NRI or company-sponsored candidates, selection is based on academic performance, group discussion and a personal interview.

CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:

• Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on July 27, 2025. Registration Start Date: The online registration window opened on August 1, 2025.
• Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 20 September, 2025.

How to Register:

• Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
• A valid and unique email ID and mobile number are mandatory to begin the registration process.
• Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.

Important Guidelines:

• Candidates can fill the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
• Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
• Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to immediate rejection of the application.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during registration. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.
• A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for limited time.

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
• Online facility is available to submit the fee.
• INR 2,200 is the application fee for all candidates.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) are available.

The following table represents the application fee for various categories:

GIBS Business School BBA Program

Admission to the BBA program is structured to ensure accessibility for both domestic and international applicants. Candidates who have completed their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent (10+2 level) from a recognised board or council are eligible to apply. Students currently awaiting their Class 12 or PUC results are also considered eligible.

GIBS Business School Cutoff 2025

GIBS Business School accepts scores from entrance exams, such as CMAT. MAT, CAT, ATMA and XAT. The 2025 cutoff data has not been released yet. However, here is the 2024 GIBS Bangalore cutoff for the required exams for GIBS PGDM admission:

GIBS Business School Placements 2025

For the 2025 batch, over 260 companies participated in the GIBS Business School placement drive. The highest package offered was INR 16.15 LPA and the average package stood at INR 7.8 LPA. Some of the top recruiters include HDFC Bank, Mercedes-Benz, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Accenture, TCS, Asian Paints, Toyota Kirloskar Motors Pvt Ltd, Jindal Steel & Power, Flipkart, PhonePe, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Kansai Nerolac, McKinley Rice and Indigo. The following table represents the 2025 GIBS Business School placements.

GIBS Business School Top Recruiters

GIBS Business School Rankings 2025

GIBS Business School secured the 3rd rank in Karnataka under the IIRF Best B-School 2025 category. It was also ranked 34th under the 'Best B-School Placements in India' category by Times B-School. Here is a detailed overview of all the GIBS Business School rankings:

GIBS Business School vs IIBS vs ISBR

The following table presents a brief comparison of the top three institutions in the relevant field.

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