GIBS Bangalore 2027 admissions open for BBA, MBA, PGDM programs; apply now

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GIBS Bangalore commenced applications for its 2027 academic session on September 1, 2026, for BBA, MBA, and PGDM programs.
The application fee is INR 950 for PGDM/MBA programs and INR 750 for the BBA program.
Eligibility for PGDM and MBA requires a minimum of 50% in graduation, while BBA requires 60% in 10+2 with English.
Accepted entrance exams for PGDM/MBA include CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and State CET scores.
The academic session for the 2027 intake is expected to begin in July 2027, with document submission open until September 2027.

The Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS), Bangalore, has opened its admission cycle for the 2027 academic session, inviting applications for its BBA, MBA, and PGDM programs. Applications officially began on September 1, 2026, with an early bird window that concluded on September 30, 2026.

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Prospective students can apply for various management programs, with the PGDM and MBA programs for the 2027 intake scheduled to be conducted at the institute’s 10-acre MindValley Campus. The admissions panel at GIBS aims to review applications and connect with candidates within 48 hours of submission.

Programmes Offered and Eligibility Criteria

GIBS Bangalore is offering three primary programmes for the 2027 intake: the two-year PGDM, the two-year MBA, and the three-year BBA. The PGDM program is AICTE-approved and holds MBA equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Both the MBA and BBA programs are affiliated with Bangalore University.

For admission to the PGDM and MBA programs, candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. The BBA program requires candidates to have passed their HSC (10+2 level) with at least 60% marks in any stream, with English as a compulsory subject.

Course	Eligibility	Duration	Accepted Exams
BBA	Must have passed HSC (10+2 level) from any recognized Board or Council in any discipline. Candidates appearing in their PUC /12th/+2 can also apply.	3 Years	–
PGDM	Must have a Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 or 4) with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline from Universities/Institutions recognized by AICTE/UGC/AIU. Must have a valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT /ATMA/KCET/NMAT	2 Years	CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT /ATMA/KCET/NMAT

The PGDM program offers dual specialization, while the MBA program provides specializations in Finance Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Banking, Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS), Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, Startups & SMEs Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. The BBA program includes specializations in Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Finance Management, Data Analytics, and International Business.

Application Process and Fees

The application process for GIBS Bangalore’s 2027 admissions is conducted online. The application fee for PGDM/MBA programs is INR 950, while for the BBA program, it is INR 750. Candidates for PGDM/MBA programs are required to submit scores from accepted entrance exams, which include CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and State CET.

The selection process for all programs involves a thorough evaluation, including the entrance exam score, academic profile, a Statement of Purpose (SOP), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). The institute has outlined specific weightages for each component in its selection process.

Particulars	Weightage
Score in the Common Admission test	20%
The score for academic performance in X Std., XII Std., Under Graduate Degree / Post Graduate	20%
Statement of Purpose & GD / Interview	40%
Weightage for participation in Sports, Extra-Curricular activities, Academic diversity & Gender diversity	10%
Work experience	10%
TOTAL	100%

The total fee for the PGDM program is ₹8,90,000, which includes an admission processing fee of ₹50,000. For the BBA program, the total fee is ₹4,60,000, with an admission processing fee of ₹35,000. International students are subject to an additional fee of ₹1,00,000.

Key Dates and Campus Information

While applications opened on September 1, 2026, the academic session for the 2027 intake is expected to commence in July 2027. The last date for document submission is anticipated to be September 2027. Important dates for various entrance exams relevant to GIBS admissions, such as CAT and XAT, are also ongoing or approaching.

Event	Date/Timeline
GIBS Business School Application Opens	September 1, 2026 (Ongoing)
CAT 2026 Registration	August 3 – September 15, 2026 (Ongoing)
MAT 2026 Admit Card	September 10 – September 13, 2026
MAT 2026 Exam Date	September 13, 2026
MAT 2026 Result	September 28, 2026 (Expected)
CAT 2026 Admit Card	November 4 – November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Date	November 29, 2026
GIBS Cycle 1 – Last Date to Apply	December 2026 (Expected)
XAT 2027 Registration	July 15 – December 6, 2026 (Ongoing)
XAT 2027 Admit Card	December 20, 2026 (Expected)
CAT 2026 Results	December 21, 2026 – January 2, 2027 (Expected)
XAT 2027 Exam Date	January 3, 2027
CMAT 2027 Registration	December 2026 – January 2027 (Expected)
GIBS Cycle 2 – Last Date to Apply	March 2027 (Expected)
GD/SOP & Personal Interview	Rolling, post-shortlisting
GIBS Cycle 3 – Final Admission Cycle	April – July 2027 (Expected)
Academic Session Begins	July 2027 (Expected)
Last Date to Submit Documents	September 2027 (Expected)

The PGDM and MBA programs will be hosted at the 10-acre GIBS MindValley campus, designed to support learning beyond traditional classroom settings. GIBS has been ranked 10th best business school in Bangalore by a Business Today survey and 4th among the best emerging BBA institutions in India by the Times of India B-School Survey.