GIBS Business School: A Legacy of Experiential Learning
Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS), located in Bangalore, is one of the distinguished business schools in India to have successfully combined academic learning and rigorous industry training. GIBS is well known for the innovation in its PGDM program, which has been AICTE approved and is aimed at emerging career options, and incorporates practical learning through initiatives like the Finishing School (CPMP), IRE School (Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship), and Practice-Based Learning Modules. These unique programs ensure robust industry-academic integration so that students are industry-ready as well as future-ready.
The PGDM students of the 2024-26 batch have once again proven GIBS’ commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance by securing remarkable internship offers across leading national and international companies. The internship drive this year saw diverse sector representation, attractive stipends, and a record number of placements.
80+ Major Companies Offer Internships to PGDM Students
The internship placement for GIBS PGDM students featured an impressive line-up of over 80 companies. Students were placed across domains including finance, FMCG, healthcare, fashion retail, logistics, IT, education, infrastructure, automotive, and more. Notable brands participating in this year’s internship program include:
KPMG, Flipkart, ITC Limited, Tata Steel, Bosch, Britannia, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Zomato, Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Wildcraft, Maruti Suzuki, Omega Healthcare, Novotel Ibis, Kids Chaupal, UBQ Technologies, Pepsales, Hinduja Leyland Finance, Sakthi Renewable Energy, among others.
This impressive corporate participation speaks volumes about the trust and credibility GIBS has built within the industry ecosystem. With constant efforts to connect students to corporate opportunities, GIBS has ensured that internships aren’t just a requirement, but a launchpad for professional success.
KPMG Offers the Highest Stipend – ₹54,000/Month
KPMG, one of the Big Four global consulting firms, stands out as the largest stipend-paying company with a whopping ₹54,000 per month for the interns they select. This opportunity not only increases the exposure of Students to consulting, auditing, and business advising but also shows that global brands are increasingly confident about the GIBS PGDM talent pool.
Students, on average, managed to get internships with an average monthly stipend of ₹15,000. This places GIBS among the few business schools in India offering high-value internships even in the first year.
Flipkart Emerges as the Leading Recruiter with 26 Intern Selections
GIBS students certainly do not need any external motivation in terms of doing internships, and this was exemplified when it came to their first internship drive of the year with Flipkart, which was single-handedly the biggest gainer during the drive, choosing no less than 26 GIBS students, which was the highest from any single company. This milestone is a testimony to GIBS students' digital readiness and competence in deployable skills as well as their role-ready profiles in appreciable fields such as supply chain, operations, marketing, and business development.
Our students’ internship placement results underscore the shift in internship recruitment patterns from e-commerce and tech-focused firms who are actively seeking students from progressive B-Schools like GIBS.
Internship Roles Across Diverse Domains and Locations
Students were placed in various roles as business analysts, digital marketing executives, finance interns, HR executives, research associates, operations trainees, project coordinators, client servicing executives, and supply chain analysts.
Internship locations covered all major business hubs such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, and remote/hybrid positions, depending on company policy. This variety allowed students to experience different work settings and enhance their understanding of functional roles in the real world.
Core Sectors Represented in Internship Placements
The internship companies covered a wide range of industries, giving students deep insights into their specialization choices. Some of the major sectors included:
Finance & Investment: Agile Capital Services, Mirae Asset Sharekhan, Hinduja Leyland Finance, Berrywise, Care Health Insurance, Dhanmantra Investment Solution LLP
FMCG & Retail: Britannia, Fab India, Chai Point, Wildcraft, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
Consulting & Advisory: KPMG, Absolute Brands (BSA Corporation), Moat Global, Right Horizons
E-Commerce & Technology: Flipkart, Zomato, Internz Valley, ODOO, Doumein, HYI.AI
Healthcare & Pharma: Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Aster DM Healthcare, Emcure Pharma
Hospitality & Lifestyle: Novotel, Ibis, The Man Company, GRT Jewellers
Automotive & Infrastructure: Maruti Suzuki, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, BOSCH, Hombale Constructions
This sectoral diversity reinforces GIBS’ mission to equip students with the knowledge and adaptability needed in a fast-evolving job market.
Career Readiness Through GIBS' Unique Learning Ecosystem
What makes GIBS students stand out in the job market is not just classroom learning but the career-centric ecosystem built on continuous training, mentoring, and industry interaction. Through regular IRE Talks, industry conclaves, simulation-based learning, domain-specific training, and grooming sessions under the CPMP model, students undergo a transformation that aligns academic learning with corporate expectations.
The focus on experiential learning, live projects, and simulation activities prepares students to confidently take up internships and transition into full-time roles.
Internship Success Reflects GIBS' Leadership in Management Education
The extraordinary success of GIBS’ PGDM internship placements is a powerful validation of the school’s academic quality, industry integration, and student-centric approach. The combination of the highest stipend from KPMG, mass selections from Flipkart, and diversified corporate participation positions GIBS as an undisputed leader among MBA/PGDM colleges in Bangalore.
As GIBS continues to raise the bar in business education, it remains committed to nurturing capable, confident, and ethical future leaders who are equipped not only to meet industry demands but to redefine them.
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