GIBS Business School — Centre for Corporate Excellence | Bangalore
Est: 2014 | Loc: Bangalore, Karnataka | Affiliation: Bangalore University | UGC | Approval: AICTE | NBA | AIU | Type: Private | Management: Goyal Educational Trust | Promoted by: IIM Alumni | AMDISA member | AACSB Business Education Alliance member | Campus: 4.5–10 acres | Rankings: Times #34 B-School Placements India (2025) | Times #16 Best B-School South India (2025) | IIRF #49 (2025) | CSR #10 B-School Karnataka (2024) | Unique: 70% practical + 30% theory | PGPIRE (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship) program | Mission: “IIM Alumni promoted; innovation + research + entrepreneurship; 70% practical; 260+ recruiters; 100% placement; industry-oriented dual specialization PGDM”
COURSES & SPECIALISATIONS
| Program |
Details |
| PGDM (Flagship PG) |
12 Specializations | Dual Specialization: Marketing | Finance | HR | Operations | Business Analytics | Supply Chain | Entrepreneurship | Digital Marketing + more | Fees: ₹11.25L–12.25L (2-yr) | Admit: CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, Karnataka CET | SOP + OPI | Graduation 50%+ |
| MBA + BBA |
MBA: ₹9L approx | Full-time 2-yr | BBA: UG management | Merit-based | Both Bangalore University affiliated |
| Centre for Corporate Excellence |
PGPIRE (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship integrated program) | CPMP (Certificate in Personal Mastery) | Corporate training | MDPs | IIM Alumni-led industry sessions | 5+ global university tie-ups |
PLACEMENTS & CAREER SUPPORT
| Category |
Details |
| Placement Stats (2025) |
100% Placement Rate (2025) | Highest: ₹20 LPA | Avg: ₹8.4 LPA | 260+ recruiters | 32+ startups | 90+ internship companies | 23% salary hike vs previous batch |
| Top Recruiters |
200+ companies across IT | BFSI | FMCG | Consulting | Analytics | E-Commerce | Healthcare | Startups | Strong Bangalore Silicon Valley placement ecosystem |
| IIM Alumni Advantage |
Promoted by IIM Alumni | AACSB Business Education Alliance | AMDISA member | “IRE Programme — unique innovation focus” | 70% practical + 30% theory learning | 5+ global university partners | Times #34 Placements | #16 South India |
APPROVALS & RECOGNITION
| Authority |
Status |
| AICTE + NBA + AIU + UGC |
AICTE Approved | NBA Accredited | AIU Recognised | UGC | PGDM = MBA equivalent |
| Rankings + Affiliations |
AACSB Business Education Alliance | AMDISA | Times #34 Placements India | Times #16 South India | IIRF #49 | CSR #10 Karnataka | Goyal Educational Trust | IIM Alumni | Est 2014 | Bangalore | gibsbschool.edu.in |
CAMPUS FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Facility |
Details |
| Campus |
4.5–10 acres | Modern student-friendly campus | Bangalore Silicon Valley | Electronic City + major IT hub proximity | “Facilitates frequent industrial visits and networking” |
| Academic |
Smart classrooms | Labs | Library | Innovation Centre | Research facilities | PGPIRE programme | CPMP | 7–8 student clubs + societies |
| Support |
Hostels | Cafeteria | Sports | Medical | Transport | Annual fests | Student clubs | 5+ international university partnerships | Bank loans facilitation |
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
| Scheme |
Details |
| Merit Scholarships |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT high scorers | ₹7,000–75,000 range | Sibling scholarship | Defence/servicemen personnel | Academic excellence | Differently-abled scholarship |
| Education Loans |
Nationalised + private bank partnerships | Full documentation support | Flexible repayment | “Financial challenges do not hinder education” |
| Fee Structure |
PGDM: ₹11.25L–12.25L (2-yr) | 100% placed | ₹20L highest | ₹8.4L avg | 260+ recruiters | IIM Alumni promoted | AACSB Alliance | IRE + CPMP unique programs | Times #34 Placements | Scholarships ₹7K–75K | Goyal Trust |
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Est 2014 | Bangalore Karnataka | AICTE + NBA + AIU + UGC | AACSB Alliance | Bangalore University | PGDM ₹11.25L–12.25L | 12 Specs | Dual Specialization | 100% Placed | ₹20L Highest | ₹8.4L Avg | 260+ Recruiters | 32+ Startups | IRE Programme | CPMP | 70% Practical | Times #34 Placements | Times #16 South India | IIM Alumni Promoted | Scholarships ₹7K–75K | Goyal Educational Trust | gibsbschool.edu.in
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