ISB Admissions Counseling by ISB Grads

Ranking consistently among top B-schools of the world, the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad and Mohali, is a popular choice among B-school aspirants looking for world-class management programs within India. With an annual intake of about 1000 students, ISB admissions, especially into its flagship PGP program is quite challenging. ISB MBA eligibility includes high GMAT/ GRE scores and a minimum work experience of 2 years.

It is hardly a surprise but the Indian School of Business is straight-up one of the most coveted B-schools in India and is ranked 92nd on the QS Global MBA Rankings 2022. ISB has an average faculty-to-student ratio of 1:5, which implies that there is one teacher for every five students at ISB’s Hyderabad campus.

ISB is also one of the most expensive among all the best MBA colleges in India, with the total ISB Hyderabad fees touching INR 39, 63,000 inclusive of the tuition fee of INR 36.63 lakhs but wait till you hear this!

The average package offered to the PGP batch during ISB Hyderabad placements 2022 was a whopping INR 34.07 LPA, which also happens to be more than most of the best MBA colleges in India, thus justifying the ISB MBA fees. In return, ISB selection criteria dictate a fool-proof application strategy and essay content that showcases your profile to your best advantage.

Our premium program for ISB admissions offers you complete application support with profile review and improvement, interaction sessions with ISB graduates for application strategy, essay guidance, and mock interviews by our top ISB MBA admission specialists. Take the first step towards ISB Hyderabad admissions with the most trusted admissions counselling team that has consistently given a record number of ISB admits year after year.

Program-wise ISB MBA Eligibility

Can you prepare for GMAT and not think of ISB? If you are an Indian student preparing for GMAT, ISB is almost instinctively on your mental vision board. ISB is at the crest of top colleges accepting GMAT in India. In this section, we will discuss all the courses you can apply to with a GMAT score in the Indian School of Business, along with their duration and eligibility. Please note that all of the below-mentioned programs do not necessarily require a GMAT score, PGPMAX, for example (since it is for seasoned professionals with 10-15 years of work experience) but the scores are accepted nevertheless.

1. ISB Post Graduate Program for Management (PGP)

Location- Hyderabad, Mohali

The 1-year transformative program is for young professionals with a minimum of 2 years of experience. PGP is designed to enhance business management skills with a research-based curriculum, multidisciplinary perspectives, and global exposure.

ISB PGP Eligibility:

1. Bachelors or equivalent degree

2. Valid GMAT / GRE score

3. Minimum 24 months of full-time work experience

2. ISB Young Leaders Program (PGPYLP)

Location- Hyderabad, Mohali

ISB YLP ranks #23 in Financial Times Ranking and is a highly sought-after 2-year program among current undergrad students. YLP acts as a foundation of management education before students begin the full-time MBA (PGP).

ISB Young Leaders Program Eligibility:

1. In the pre-final or final year

3. ISB Post Graduate Program for Management (PGPpro)

Location- Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore

PGPpro is an 18-month learning experience for working professionals and entrepreneurs with 5+ years of experience. It helps them arrive at deep strategic and leadership insights that empower them to become global leaders.

4. ISB Post Graduate Program for Management for Senior Executives (PGPMAX)

Location- Hyderabad, Mohali

PGPMAX is a 15-month program designed for experienced professionals, senior executives, and business owners having 10-25 years of work experience. PGPMAX is also the only EMBA to rank in the global Economist’s Top 50 Executive MBA Rankings.

ISB Application

Your ISB application form has six important sections apart from the personal details and statement of integrity/ declaration sections, these are:

1. Academics: Mention your X, XII, graduation, post-graduation (if any), additional certifications in this section, etc. in this section.

2. Work Experience:Mention your top job responsibilities, initiatives, and achievements.

3. Awards & Activities: Arrange your awards, achievements, and hobbies in the order of importance, and mention them in the awards, activities and hobbies sections.

4. GMAT/GRE Test Score: Provide a valid GMAT or GRE score. GMAT and GRE scores are valid for five years from the date you take the test. Since we require the GMAT or GRE for admission, you must take the test before submitting your application. The scores you report must be valid as of the deadline date of the round in which you apply.

5. Essay: Reflect on your experiences and let your thoughts flow. Focus on uniqueness and leadership. Mind the word Limit.

6. Recommendation: You will have to provide details of one recommender who can be your reporting manager/ previous manager/ senior colleague/ current client/ previous client/ business partner/ supplier/ auditor etc. Go by the quality of the evaluation rather than the seniority of the designation.