GIBS Business School Bangalore reported its strongest placement cycle in 2025. The highest offer reached INR 20 LPA, the batch average stood at INR 8.2 LPA, and all eligible PGDM students were placed. The placement drive involved 260+ companies, including 40+ first-time recruiters. These figures are stated in the official placement report published by GIBS on its website.

Placement activity at GIBS is centered on the 2-year PGDM programme, while the institute also offers a BBA programme. Recruiters come from market research, manufacturing, BFSI, consulting, IT, and FMCG. The internship cycle runs alongside the second year and involves 90+ companies, creating a route to pre-placement offers.

GIBS Bangalore Placement Highlights 2025

The headline placement numbers for the PGDM batch are presented below.

Particulars PGDM 2025
Highest Package INR 20 LPA
Average Package INR 8.2 LPA
Minimum Package INR 6 LPA
Placement Rate 100% (eligible students)
Total Recruiting Companies 260+
Internship Recruiting Companies 90+

PGDM Placements at GIBS Bangalore

The PGDM at GIBS Bangalore is a full-time management programme of 2 years and is recognised by AICTE. Companies are invited during the second year for both internship hiring and final placements.

The reported data for the last three placement cycles shows an upward movement in both the highest and average package.

Placement Year Highest Package Average Package Placement Rate
2023 - INR 7.4 LPA 100%
2024 INR 16.15 LPA INR 7.8 LPA 100%
2025 INR 20 LPA INR 8.2 LPA 100%
  • The average package moved from INR 7.4 LPA in 2023 to INR 8.2 LPA in 2025, a rise of 10.8% over two cycles.
  • The highest package increased from INR 16.15 LPA in 2024 to INR 20 LPA in 2025.
  • GIBS reports 100% placement for eligible PGDM students in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The alumni job-function mix shows Business Development at 24% and Operations at 16% as the largest categories, followed by Sales at 12%, Finance at 9%, and IT at 7%. This distribution indicates participation across a broad recruiter base rather than concentration in one vertical.

More than 15 sectors were represented in the 2025 placement season. The published sector-wise share is listed below.

Sector Share of Placements
Market Research 14%
Edutech 13%
Manufacturing 12%
Apparels 7%
Automotive 7%
Engineering 7%
IT and ITES 6%
Insurance 5%
Healthcare 5%
Banking 4%
FMCG 3%
Hospitality 3%
Telecom 3%
Financial Services 3%
Aviation 2%
Other 6%

Internship Placements at GIBS Bangalore

The internship process is built into the PGDM curriculum and takes place before the final placement round. Each year, 90+ companies participate in internship hiring.

Recent internship highlights mentioned in the source include Flipkart selecting 26 GIBS students and KPMG offering a stipend of INR 55,000 per month to selected interns. Strong performance during internships can lead to pre-placement offers and contributes to the final placement outcomes.

Top Recruiters at GIBS Bangalore

The 2025 recruiter pool included premium financial services firms, consulting firms, and major manufacturing companies. The participating companies covered more than 15 sectors.

Sector Notable Recruiters
Financial Services and Banking Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust, Commonwealth Bank, IDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv
Consulting and Audit McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC, Ernst and Young, Gallagher
Technology and IT Wipro, IBM, Amazon, PhonePe, PolicyBazaar
FMCG and Retail ITC, Nykaa, Cafe Coffee Day, MedPlus, Flipkart
Manufacturing and Automotive L&T Technology Services, Saint-Gobain, Bosch, Apollo Tyres
Telecom Airtel

Among the financial services recruiters, Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust, and Commonwealth Bank are identified as the highest-paying cohort. McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC, and Ernst and Young form the consulting group, and these consulting roles usually carry the highest packages in the batch.

GIBS Bangalore Placement FAQs

Ques. What package levels were recorded for PGDM students at GIBS Bangalore?

Ans. For the 2025 PGDM batch, GIBS Bangalore reported an average package of INR 8.2 LPA, a minimum package of INR 6 LPA, and a highest package of INR 20 LPA. The average package rose from INR 7.4 LPA in 2023 to INR 8.2 LPA in 2025.

Ques. Does GIBS Bangalore report full placement for eligible PGDM students?

Ans. Yes, GIBS Bangalore reports 100% placement for eligible PGDM students in the recorded cycles of 2023, 2024, and 2025. In the 2025 drive, 260+ companies participated.

Ques. Which recruiters are associated with the top salary offers at GIBS Bangalore?

Ans. The premium financial services group includes Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust, and Commonwealth Bank, while the consulting set includes McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC, and Ernst and Young. The highest package reported in 2025 was INR 20 LPA, compared with INR 16.15 LPA in 2024.

Ques. Which sectors account for the largest share of placements at GIBS Bangalore?

Ans. In 2025, the largest placement shares came from Market Research at 14%, Edutech at 13%, and Manufacturing at 12%. Apparels, Automotive, and Engineering each accounted for 7%, while IT and ITES contributed 6%. The rest of the placements were spread across BFSI, FMCG, healthcare, telecom, aviation, hospitality, and other sectors.

Ques. How do internships contribute to final placements at GIBS Bangalore?

Ans. The institute runs a structured internship programme with 90+ participating companies. In a recent cycle, Flipkart selected 26 students and KPMG offered INR 55,000 per month as an internship stipend to selected candidates. Good internship performance can convert into pre-placement offers and supports the final placement outcome.