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GIBS Bangalore PGDM: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
GIBS Bangalore Latest Updates and News
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08 Oct, 2026 CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. The admit card will be released on Nov 4, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. Read More.
06 Oct, 2026 GIBS Bangalore Admissions 2027 Early Bird Applications are open till Oct 19, 2026. Apply Now! For more details, click here.
Fee range
INR 11.60 Lakhs to INR 12.60 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel, lowest to highest specialisation
Average pay
INR 8.4 LPA
Class of 2026, whole PGDM batch
Cutoff
60 percentile
CAT, XAT, CMAT or MAT, every specialisation
Placement rate
100%
Class of 2026, eligible students placed
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Specialisations at a glanceEvery specialisation with its fee and rating
03Which specialisation should you pick?Who each specialisation suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to the offer letter
06Admission DatesThe calendar for the next intake
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Which specialisations will your score get you?What each exam percentile range gets you
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10PlacementsWhat this degree paid and how much of it was placed
11How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side
12FAQsStraight answers to what students ask before they decide
About GIBS PGDM
GIBS Business School in Bangalore offers a two-year, full-time PGDM with 300 seats and 12 specialisations. AICTE approves the PGDM and NBA has accredited it, and GIBS stands #185 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs for 11 specialisations and INR 12.60 Lakhs for International Management. You need 50% in graduation and a score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or another listed exam, and a 60 percentile gets you the interview call. The Class of 2026 averaged INR 8.4 LPA, the highest offer was INR 20 LPA, and every eligible student was placed.
GIBS PGDM at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Number of PGDM Specialisations | 12 |
| Total Seats | 300 |
| Admission Through | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or another listed exam, then interview |
| Minimum Eligibility | 50% in graduation, 45% for reserved categories |
| Total Fees | INR 11.60 Lakhs to INR 12.60 Lakhs |
| International Management Fees | INR 12.60 Lakhs |
| Hostel + Mess | INR 1.44 Lakhs a year, hostel |
| Scholarship Available | Up to INR 75,000 as a merit award |
| Average Package 2026 | INR 8.4 LPA |
| Highest Package 2026 | INR 20 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2026 | 100% |
GIBS PGDM Fees
The fees without hostel is INR 11.60 Lakhs for 11 specialisations and INR 12.60 Lakhs for International Management, so International Management costs INR 1 Lakh more. Hostel adds INR 2.88 Lakhs over two years. You pay the INR 950 form fee when you apply. GIBS sets one fee for the whole course, and your specialisation decides which of the two you pay.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Academic fee, 11 specialisations | INR 11.60 Lakhs | Full course, 2 years |
| Academic fee, International Management | INR 12.60 Lakhs | Full course, 2 years |
| Hostel | INR 2.88 Lakhs | INR 1.44 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Application form fee | INR 950 | One time, when you apply |
| Total, no hostel | INR 11.60 Lakhs to INR 12.60 Lakhs | Academic fee only |
| Total with hostel | INR 14.48 Lakhs to INR 15.48 Lakhs | Academic fee + hostel |
GIBS PGDM Admission Dates
Early bird applications for the 2027 intake are open from 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Oct 2026. The CAT 2026 exam is on 29 Nov 2026, and interviews follow in rolling rounds from Jan 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird application window | 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| CAT 2026 registration, last date | 22 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| CAT 2026 exam | 29 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| XAT 2027 exam | 3 Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| CAT 2026 result | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| CMAT 2027 exam | 7 Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
| Online interview rounds | Jan 2027 to Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Final application deadline | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
GIBS PGDM Eligibility
You need 50% marks in any bachelor's degree, or 45% if you are from a reserved category. You also need a score in one of nine exams, and a 60 percentile gets you the interview call. Final-year students can apply and show the marks later. Every specialisation uses the same rule.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 50% in any subject, 45% for reserved categories |
| Final-year students | Can apply before the result |
| Exam | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KMAT or Karnataka PGCET |
| Interview call | 60 percentile or more in your exam |
GIBS PGDM Admission Process
You apply online, pay the INR 950 form fee and write a Statement of Purpose, and a 60 percentile gets you the online interview. GIBS scores you on five things: exam 20%, graduation marks 20%, SOP and interview 40%, work experience 10% and other activities 10%. The offer letter comes within 5 to 7 working days.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Take an exam | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or another exam on the list |
| Apply online | Fill the form, pay INR 950 and write your SOP |
| Online interview | No group discussion or written test; 60 percentile gets the call |
| Get the offer | Offer letter within 5 to 7 working days |
| Hold the seat | Pay the INR 50,000 admission fee |
GIBS PGDM Branches and Fees
Eleven specialisations cost INR 11.60 Lakhs and International Management costs INR 12.60 Lakhs, for two years without hostel. GIBS does not publish seats, cutoffs or pay by specialisation. Students rate every course 4.5 on Collegedunia, and General 5.0. Every name below opens its own course page.
| Specialisation | Full fee, no hostel | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM FinTech | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM Finance | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM Human Resource Management | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM General | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 5.0 |
| PGDM Marketing | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM Digital Marketing | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM Healthcare Management | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM Information Technology | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM International Business | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM International Management | INR 12.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM Operations and Supply Chain Management | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
| PGDM Rural and Agribusiness Management | INR 11.60 Lakhs | 4.5 |
GIBS PGDM Entry routes
A 60 percentile in CAT, XAT, CMAT or MAT gets you the interview call for all 12 specialisations. Your exam score carries 20% of the final score. GIBS also takes NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KMAT and Karnataka PGCET scores, and the SOP and interview decide the seat.
| Route | Specialisations it opens | What decides the seat |
|---|---|---|
| CAT or XAT | All 12 | 60 percentile call, then SOP and interview |
| CMAT or MAT | All 12 | 60 percentile call, then SOP and interview |
| NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KMAT or PGCET | All 12 | A valid score, then SOP and interview |
GIBS PGDM Placements
The Class of 2026 averaged INR 8.4 LPA, the highest offer was INR 20 LPA and 100% of eligible students were placed. These figures are for the PGDM batch as a whole, not by specialisation. In 2025, market research, edutech and manufacturing gave the most offers.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay, Class of 2026 | INR 8.4 LPA |
| Highest offer, Class of 2026 | INR 20 LPA |
| Batch placed | 100% of eligible students |
| Recruiters, Class of 2026 | 300+ companies |
| Average pay, Class of 2025 | INR 8.2 LPA |
| Biggest sectors, Class of 2025 | Market Research 14%, Edutech 13%, Manufacturing 12% |
| Top recruiters | Amazon, Flipkart, Deloitte, EY, HDFC Bank, TCS, Bosch, ITC |
GIBS PGDM Scholarships
The biggest merit award is INR 75,000 for a 90 percentile or more, and a 60 to 69.99 percentile gets INR 25,000. Defence wards, siblings of GIBS students and differently abled students can get INR 20,000. GIBS takes the award off your course fee, and the Admission Cell decides who gets it.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merit award | 90 percentile or more | INR 75,000 |
| Merit award | 80 to 89.99 percentile | INR 50,000 |
| Merit award | 70 to 79.99 percentile | INR 35,000 |
| Merit award | 60 to 69.99 percentile | INR 25,000 |
| Defence ward award | Child of a defence employee | INR 20,000 |
| Sibling award | Brother or sister studied at GIBS | INR 20,000 |
| Differently abled award | Student with a disability certificate | INR 20,000 |
GIBS PGDM Ranking
Collegedunia ranks GIBS #185 in its MBA ranking 2026, and IIRF 2026 places it #41 in India. Times B-School 2026 ranks it #69 in India. AICTE approves the PGDM and NBA has accredited it.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia, MBA | 2026 | #185 |
| IIRF, B-schools | 2026 | #41 |
| Times B-School | 2026 | #69 |
| NBA, PGDM | Current | Accredited |
| AICTE | Current | Approved |
GIBS PGDM Hostel and Campus
Hostel costs INR 1.44 Lakhs a year, or INR 2.88 Lakhs for two years, and it is optional. The campus is on Mylasandra Road, off Begur Koppa Road, in south Bangalore. GIBS opened in 2014 and also teaches a BBA and a Bangalore University MBA.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel fee | INR 1.44 Lakhs a year |
| Campus | Mylasandra Road, off Begur Koppa Road, Bangalore |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Other courses | BBA and a Bangalore University MBA |
GIBS PGDM specialisations
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM]
2 Years · Full Time · 12 courses
Total fees
INR 11.60 Lakhs to INR 12.60 Lakhs
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Average pay
INR 8.4 LPA, Class of 2026, whole batch
Eligibility
50% in graduation and a valid exam score
Interview call
60 percentile in CAT, XAT, CMAT or MAT
Approval
AICTE approved, NBA accredited
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Total fees
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Which PGDM specialisation should you pick at GIBS?
Specialisation
PGDM FinTech (FinTech)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want finance jobs that use technology: HDFC Bank and Axis Bank have hired from the GIBS PGDM batch, and Bangalore has many fintech start-ups.
You want tech subjects at the standard fee: FinTech costs INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years, the same as Finance.
Skip it if:
You do not like working with data and software: FinTech mixes finance with data and software, so pick Finance for money and markets only.
You want a FinTech pay figure before you join: GIBS publishes one average pay for the whole PGDM batch, not one for FinTech.
PGDM Finance (Finance)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want a bank or Big Four job: HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Deloitte, EY and KPMG have hired from the GIBS PGDM batch.
Your CAT percentile is 60 or more: that gets you the interview call for Finance, the same as for every other specialisation.
Skip it if:
You want deep data or software work: FinTech or Information Technology covers that, while Finance stays with accounts, markets and banking.
You expect Finance to pay more than the rest: GIBS publishes one average of INR 8.4 LPA for the whole batch, not a Finance figure.
PGDM Human Resource Management (HR)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want to work with people and hiring: every large company needs HR staff, and IT firms like TCS and Wipro hire many people each year.
You want a second subject too: GIBS teaches PGDM as a dual specialisation, so you can study HR with one more field.
Skip it if:
You want the highest starting pay: GIBS does not publish pay by specialisation, so nothing shows that HR pays as much as Finance or Marketing.
You do not want to deal with people all day: HR work means talking to staff and candidates daily, so pick Operations or Finance.
PGDM General (General)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 5.0 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You are not sure of your field yet: the General course costs the same INR 11.60 Lakhs and covers marketing, finance, HR and operations.
You want the course students rate highest: General is rated 5.0 on Collegedunia, the top rating among the PGDM courses here.
Skip it if:
You already know the field you want: a named specialisation such as Finance or Marketing gives you more subjects in that field.
You want a job in one field from the start: companies hiring for finance or marketing jobs often ask for that specialisation.
PGDM Marketing (Marketing)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want sales, brand or research jobs: market research gave 14% of the Class of 2025 offers, the biggest sector that year.
You like working with customers: Amazon, Flipkart and ITC have hired from the GIBS PGDM batch for sales and brand jobs.
Your CAT percentile is between 60 and 79.99: you get the interview call, and a strong SOP and interview carry 40% of your final score.
Skip it if:
You want a desk job with fixed hours: many first marketing jobs are field sales with targets, so check the job profile before you accept.
You want only online marketing work: pick Digital Marketing, which keeps to online ads and social media.
PGDM Digital Marketing (Digital Marketing)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want online ads and social media jobs: Bangalore has many start-ups and online stores, and Amazon and Flipkart have hired from the GIBS PGDM batch.
You want the standard fee: it costs INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years, the same as Marketing.
Skip it if:
You want a wide marketing base: Marketing covers brand, sales and research, while this course keeps to online work.
You want a pay figure for this course: GIBS publishes one average pay for the whole batch, not for Digital Marketing.
PGDM Healthcare Management (Healthcare)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want to work for hospitals or health firms: Bangalore has many large hospital chains and health tech firms that need managers.
You studied science, pharmacy or nursing: this course puts your first degree to use in hospital and health work.
Skip it if:
You want the widest choice of companies: most of the batch's 300+ recruiters are banks, IT and consulting firms, not hospitals.
You want a general business job: a Finance or Marketing specialisation fits more job openings in banks, IT and consulting firms.
PGDM Information Technology (IT)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want to manage IT projects: TCS, Wipro and IBM have hired from the GIBS PGDM batch, and Bangalore is full of IT companies.
You hold an engineering or BCA degree: any graduate with 50% can apply, and your tech background helps in the IT subjects.
Skip it if:
You do not enjoy technology: this course is about software projects and systems, so pick Marketing or HR instead.
You want a pay figure for IT: GIBS publishes one average pay for the whole batch, not for this course.
PGDM International Business (International Business)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want export, trade or global firm jobs: Bangalore has many global company offices, and Deloitte, EY and PwC have hired from the GIBS PGDM batch.
You want a global subject at the standard fee: it costs INR 11.60 Lakhs, INR 1 Lakh less than International Management.
Skip it if:
You want to stay with sales or finance only: this course adds trade and foreign market subjects that a Marketing or Finance student does not need.
You expect a separate placement record: GIBS publishes one placement figure for the whole PGDM batch, so ask the placement cell which firms took this course.
PGDM International Management (International Management)
INR 12.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You can pay INR 1 Lakh more: it costs INR 12.60 Lakhs for two years, the only PGDM course here above INR 11.60 Lakhs.
You want a career with global companies: Amazon, IBM and Bosch have hired from the GIBS PGDM batch, and all three work in many countries.
Skip it if:
You are on a tight budget: with hostel it costs INR 15.48 Lakhs, INR 1 Lakh more than every other course here.
You expect a separate placement record: GIBS publishes one figure for the whole batch, so the higher fee has no pay number of its own.
PGDM Operations and Supply Chain Management (Operations)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want factory, logistics or supply jobs: manufacturing gave 12% of the Class of 2025 offers, and Bosch and Maruti Suzuki have hired from the batch.
You like planning and numbers: this course covers stock, transport and supply planning, which every factory and online store needs.
Skip it if:
You want an office job in the city centre: many operations jobs are at warehouses and plants on the edge of the city.
You want a pay figure for Operations: GIBS publishes one average pay for the whole batch, not for this course.
PGDM Rural and Agribusiness Management (Rural and Agribusiness)
INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel. Rated 4.5 on Collegedunia.
Pick it if:
You want to work with farm, food or rural firms: ITC has hired from the GIBS PGDM batch, and it buys and sells farm goods.
You come from a farming or rural family: this course uses what you know about villages and crops in business jobs.
Skip it if:
You want many companies to choose from: fewer of the batch's 300+ recruiters work in farming than in banking, IT or consulting.
You want a city job in Bangalore: many agribusiness jobs are in small towns, close to farms and markets.
Counsellor's advice
If you are sure of your field, pick that specialisation first. If you are not sure, take General and keep every field open. Pay the extra INR 1 Lakh only if you want International Management.
PGDM Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 50% in any bachelor's degree. 45% for reserved categories.
Final-year students: You can apply before your result and show the marks later.
Exam needed: A valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KMAT or Karnataka PGCET.
Same rule, every branch: All 12 specialisations use the same marks rule and the same 60 percentile interview call.
Work experience: Not needed, but it adds 10% to your selection score.
PGDM Admission Process▾
Take an entrance exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or any exam on the GIBS list. A 60 percentile gets the interview call.
Apply online: Fill the GIBS form, pay the INR 950 fee and write your Statement of Purpose.
Online personal interview: There is no group discussion or written test. The SOP and interview carry 40% of your score.
Get the offer letter: It comes within 5 to 7 working days of the interview.
Hold the seat: Pay the INR 50,000 admission fee. Your specialisation choice is a branch order on the form; ask the Admission Cell when you can change it.
PGDM Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 intake calendar. These dates hold for every specialisation.
Confirmed
1 Sep 2026 to 31 Oct 2026
Early bird application window
Apply online and pay the INR 950 form fee; a coupon takes INR 250 off.
Confirmed
22 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date
Register for CAT on its own site before this date.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
A 60 percentile or more gets you the GIBS interview call.
Confirmed
3 Jan 2027
XAT 2027 exam
GIBS takes XAT scores on the same 60 percentile rule.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT 2026 result
Add your percentile to the GIBS form once the result is out.
Confirmed
7 Feb 2027
CMAT 2027 exam
GIBS takes CMAT scores on the same 60 percentile rule.
Tentative
Jan 2027 to Aug 2027
Online interview rounds
Interviews happen in rolling rounds; the offer letter comes within 5 to 7 working days.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Final application deadline
Last year the form closed on 14 Aug 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission fee and document check
Pay the INR 50,000 admission fee to hold the seat and bring your original mark sheets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Last year classes started in August to September.
Source: the GIBS admission page and the exam bodies.
GIBS Business School PGDM Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost. The fee differs by specialisation: tap yours.
Specialisation group
Academic fee, 11 specialisations
Full course, 2 years
INR 11.60 Lakhs
Academic fee, International Management
Full course, 2 years
INR 12.60 Lakhs
Add hostel
Hostel
Per year × 2, INR 1.44 Lakhs a year
INR 2.88 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 19,558
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
72%
average first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA, whole batch, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 24,414
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
58%
average first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA, whole batch, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 21,244
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
67%
average first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA, whole batch, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 26,100
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
54%
average first-year pay INR 8.4 LPA, whole batch, vs the full fee
Source: GIBS PGDM course fee pages, 2026.
Which PGDM specialisations will your score get you at GIBS?
Pick your exam and percentile range. Every specialisation uses one cutoff.
Your exam
Your CAT percentile
Your XAT percentile
Your CMAT percentile
Your MAT percentile
CAT · percentile 90 or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 60 percentile interview call and the INR 75,000 merit award.
CAT · percentile 80 to 89.99
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the interview call and the INR 50,000 merit award.
CAT · percentile 60 to 79.99
Almost there: every branch. You get the interview call; your SOP and interview carry 40% of the final score.
CAT · percentile below 60
Not this route: every branch. GIBS calls students from 60 percentile, so use another exam where you score higher.
XAT · percentile 90 or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 60 percentile interview call and the INR 75,000 merit award.
XAT · percentile 80 to 89.99
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the interview call and the INR 50,000 merit award.
XAT · percentile 60 to 79.99
Almost there: every branch. You get the interview call; your SOP and interview carry 40% of the final score.
XAT · percentile below 60
Not this route: every branch. GIBS calls students from 60 percentile, so use another exam where you score higher.
CMAT · percentile 90 or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 60 percentile interview call and the INR 75,000 merit award.
CMAT · percentile 80 to 89.99
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the interview call and the INR 50,000 merit award.
CMAT · percentile 60 to 79.99
Almost there: every branch. You get the interview call; your SOP and interview carry 40% of the final score.
CMAT · percentile below 60
Not this route: every branch. GIBS calls students from 60 percentile, so use another exam where you score higher.
MAT · percentile 90 or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the 60 percentile interview call and the INR 75,000 merit award.
MAT · percentile 80 to 89.99
Yes, you are in: every branch. You clear the interview call and the INR 50,000 merit award.
MAT · percentile 60 to 79.99
Almost there: every branch. You get the interview call; your SOP and interview carry 40% of the final score.
MAT · percentile below 60
Not this route: every branch. GIBS calls students from 60 percentile, so use another exam where you score higher.
EDITOR'S NOTE
GIBS uses one cutoff for every specialisation: a 60 percentile for the interview call. Your exam is only 20% of the final score, so a strong SOP and interview matter more than a few extra percentile points.
GIBS Business School PGDM Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim in any specialisation.
Your entrance percentile
Your profile
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the award.
Merit award, 90 percentile or more
INR 75,000
GIBS Business School
Taken off your course fee. The Admission Cell decides if two awards add up.
Who qualifies: 90 percentile or more in your entrance examApply with your GIBS form
Not eligible on your answersMerit award, 80 to 89.99 percentile
INR 50,000
GIBS Business School
Taken off your course fee. The Admission Cell decides if two awards add up.
Who qualifies: 80 to 89.99 percentile in your entrance examApply with your GIBS form
Not eligible on your answersMerit award, 70 to 79.99 percentile
INR 35,000
GIBS Business School
Taken off your course fee. The Admission Cell decides if two awards add up.
Who qualifies: 70 to 79.99 percentile in your entrance examApply with your GIBS form
Not eligible on your answersMerit award, 60 to 69.99 percentile
INR 25,000
GIBS Business School
Taken off your course fee. The Admission Cell decides if two awards add up.
Who qualifies: 60 to 69.99 percentile in your entrance examApply with your GIBS form
Not eligible on your answersDefence ward award
INR 20,000
GIBS Business School
Taken off your course fee. The Admission Cell decides if two awards add up.
Who qualifies: child of a defence employeeApply with your GIBS form
Not eligible on your answersSibling award
INR 20,000
GIBS Business School
Taken off your course fee. The Admission Cell decides if two awards add up.
Who qualifies: a brother or sister studied at GIBSApply with your GIBS form
Not eligible on your answersDifferently abled award
INR 20,000
GIBS Business School
Taken off your course fee. The Admission Cell decides if two awards add up.
Who qualifies: a disability certificateApply with your GIBS form
Not eligible on your answersNo award matches these answers. Ask the Admission Cell about paying in parts and about education loans.
GIBS PGDM Placements
Figures for the PGDM batch only, not the whole institute.
Class of 2026, the PGDM batch, all specialisations, eligible students.
Average pay
INR 8.4 LPA
Highest offer
INR 20 LPA
Batch placed
100%
Recruiters
300+
Source: the GIBS PGDM placement page on Collegedunia.
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Seatsall specialisations
300
one intake a year
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120
180 fewer
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Specialisationson offer this year
12
dual specialisation
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ISBR averaged INR 8 LPA and placed 92% of its batch, against INR 8.4 LPA and every eligible student here. If both call you for an interview, GIBS has the better published record.
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Kristu Jayanti costs INR 4.20 Lakhs less, but its average pay is INR 5.46 LPA. If the fee decides it for you, weigh that saving against the lower pay.
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Acharya reported an average of INR 7.56 LPA, lower than the INR 8.4 LPA here. It publishes no single PGDM fee, so ask for its full fee before you compare.
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JAGSoM costs INR 4.35 Lakhs more than GIBS. Its latest average pay is not published, so ask for the placement report before you pay more.
FAQs on GIBS Business School PGDM
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is PGDM at GIBS worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you get placed near the batch average. The full fee is INR 11.60 Lakhs without hostel, and the Class of 2026 averaged INR 8.4 LPA with 100% of eligible students placed. At that pay you earn the fee back in under two years of work. If you plan a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block above first.
Which specialisation should I pick at GIBS?▾
Pick the field you want to work in, not the one that sounds newest. Eleven specialisations cost the same INR 11.60 Lakhs, so the fee does not decide it. GIBS publishes one pay figure for the whole batch, so pay cannot decide it either. Read who each specialisation suits in the block above before you fill the form.
Should I pay more for International Management?▾
Only if you want a global career and can pay INR 1 Lakh more. It costs INR 12.60 Lakhs against INR 11.60 Lakhs for every other specialisation. GIBS does not publish a separate placement figure for it. Ask the Admission Cell what the extra fee pays for before you choose it.
Will I get a job after PGDM at GIBS?▾
Most students do. GIBS placed 100% of its eligible Class of 2026 students at an average of INR 8.4 LPA, with 300+ companies taking part. Amazon, Deloitte, HDFC Bank and TCS are among the recruiters. Ask the placement cell which companies hired from your specialisation last year.
Should I apply to GIBS with a 60 percentile?▾
Yes, 60 percentile is the score GIBS asks for before it calls you for the interview. The exam is only 20% of your final score, while the SOP and interview carry 40%. So prepare the interview well, and use the checker above to see what your range gets you.
Who should skip PGDM at GIBS?▾
Skip it if you need a pay figure for your own specialisation before you join, because GIBS publishes one figure for the whole batch. Also think twice if the INR 14.48 Lakhs total with hostel means a big loan. If neither worries you, compare the fee with the INR 8.4 LPA average in the fee block above.
Is a PGDM from GIBS a good choice instead of an MBA?▾
For jobs, yes. AICTE approves the GIBS PGDM and NBA has accredited it, and companies that hire at GIBS take PGDM and MBA students for the same jobs. If you plan a PhD later, check the rules of the university you want to join before you decide.
Does salary differ by specialisation at GIBS?▾
GIBS does not say. It publishes one figure for the whole PGDM batch: INR 8.4 LPA average and INR 20 LPA highest for the Class of 2026. So do not pick a specialisation only for pay. Ask the placement cell which firms hired from it last year.
Should I wait a year and take CAT again?▾
Only if your percentile is much lower than the colleges you want and you can study for a full year. Waiting costs you a year of pay, and GIBS already calls you for the interview at 60 percentile. If your score is 90 or more, you also get the INR 75,000 merit award here.
How do I get admission to PGDM at GIBS?▾
Take CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT or another exam on the list and apply online with the INR 950 form fee. Write your SOP, then attend the online interview if your percentile is 60 or more. The offer letter comes within 5 to 7 working days, and the INR 50,000 admission fee holds your seat.
Is the fee the same for every specialisation?▾
Almost. Eleven specialisations cost INR 11.60 Lakhs for two years without hostel, and International Management costs INR 12.60 Lakhs. Hostel adds INR 1.44 Lakhs a year. Tap your specialisation in the fee block above to see its full total.
What scholarships can I get at GIBS?▾
GIBS gives merit awards by entrance percentile: INR 75,000 for 90 or more, down to INR 25,000 for 60 to 69.99. Defence wards, siblings of GIBS students and differently abled students can get INR 20,000. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your amount.
Can I apply before my final-year result?▾
Yes. Final-year students can apply with their current marks and show the final mark sheet later. You still need 50% in graduation, or 45% for a reserved category, by the time you start. Send the mark sheet to the Admission Cell as soon as it comes out.
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