Applications are now invited by the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, for its Post Graduate Program (PGP) for the year 2025. Candidates can apply based on the dates specified to apply. Admissions strictly follow a holistic assessment of past academic and professional experience through GMAT/GRE scores.
The application deadline for the I-Venture Immersive program is set for December 21, 2024, for Round 1. Aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply before this date to secure their place.
The Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked #40 globally in the recently released Financial Times (FT) Executive MBA (EMBA) Ranking 2024. ISB was globally ranked #8 in ‘Alumni Network’, #17 in ‘Salary Today’, and #19 in ‘Percentage of Salary Increase’ among other parameters.
ISB Executive Education, Emeritus launch Transforming HR with Analytics & AI programme and graduates or diploma holders with relevant professional experience can register for the programmes starting on December 30. The fee for the programme is Rs 1.4 lakh + GST.
ISB Hyderabad was established in 2001. It offers various postgraduate management programmes and certificate programmes. ISB Hyderabad has received accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). There are a total of 3 ISB Hyderabad courses offered to the students. These are PGP, PGD and Certificate programmes.
ISB Hyderabad admission to these courses is offered through entrance exams and interviews depending on the course applied for. As per the admission process, GMAT/GRE scores are mandatory for PGP admission, whereas GMAT/GRE/NMAT/CAT scores are required for certificate programme. PGD admission is based on scores obtained in GMAT/NMAT. The ISB Hyderabad campus spreads across 260 acres of land and has various infrastructural facilities for the students. The institute has a fully functional auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 students. Library, healthcare, canteen, labs, cafeteria, hostel, etc. are some of the ISB Hyderabad facilities available for the students. As per ISB Hyderabad placement reports of 2024, a total of 394 companies have participated in the placement drive, placing more than 80 students.
Course Name | Short Eligibility | Fees | Apply Now |
Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, minimum of two years of full-time work experience, GMAT/GRE scores, academic transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation. | ₹29,88,000 - 42,13,000 | |
Certificate | Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, minimum of two years of full-time work experience, strong analytical and quantitative skills, proficiency in English | ||
Professional diploma-PGP | Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, Minimum of two years of full-time work experience | ₹42,43,000 |
ISB Hyderabad courses include Post Graduate Program (PGP), Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), and various certificate programmes. Admission to these courses is based on scores from entrance tests such as GMAT, GRE, NMAT, or CAT, depending on the course. The PGP programme, is a flagship course and has a duration of 1 year. ISB Hyderabad fees for this course is Rs. 42,43,000. The PGD course has a duration of 15 months, with fees ranging from Rs. 26,86,000 to Rs. 36,60,000. ISB Hyderabad courses, such as the certificate programmes, have a duration of 1 year.
Course Name | Duration | Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
PGP | 1 year | Rs. 42,43,000 | Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of full-time work experience + GMAT/GRE |
PGD | 15 Months | Rs. 26,86,000 - 36,60,000 | Bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of work experience + GMAT/NMAT |
Certificate | 1 Year | - | Bachelor's degree + GMAT/GRE/NMAT/CAT |
Event | Date |
PGP Round 1 application deadline | September 15, 2024 |
NMAT 2024 registration deadline | October 10, 2024 |
NMAT 2024 exam date | November 5 to December 20, 2024 |
NMAT 2024 result | November 5 to December 31, 2024 |
Applicants must provide the following documents during the ISB Hyderabad admission process:
As per the reports of ISB Hyderabad placements 2024, over 850 students have been placed out of approximately 865 students. The total number of job offers is 1,206, with 394 companies participating in the recruitment process, including over 70 new recruiters. Some of the top recruiters were Genpact, Infosys, Delloitte, and Bajaj among others. Additionally, 25 international offers were made during the ISB Hyderabad placements.
Particulars | Details |
Number of Graduating Students | 865 |
Number of Students Placed | 850+ |
Total Job Offers | 1,206 |
Companies Registered | 394 |
New Recruiters | 70+ |
International Offers | 25 |
Top Recruiters | Axis Bank Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Limited, Genpact, Godrej Industries Ltd., Deloitte USI, KPMG, Wipro Ltd., ZS Associates (India) Pvt. Ltd., DBS Bank, CK Birla Group |
ISB Hyderabad cutoff is based on scores obtained in GMAT, GRE, or NMAT. The expected cutoff ranks for 2024 have been taken based on the analysis of previous year cutoff scores. ISB Hyderabad cutoff 2024 for NMAT is expected to be between 140 and 150. For GMAT, the expected cutoff range is 710 to 720. ISB Hyderabad cut off for GRE is expected to be between 320 and 330.
Exams | Cutoff Marks |
NMAT | 140 - 150 |
GMAT | 710 - 720 |
GRE | 320 - 330 |
In 2024, ISB Hyderabad achieved high rankings globally and regionally. The QS World University Rankings have ranked ISB Hyderabad at 78th worldwide and 14th in Asia for its Global MBA programme. For the Executive MBA (EMBA), ISB Hyderabad is ranked in the 101-110 band globally and 13th in Asia. FT Global MBA Ranking has recognised ISB Hyderabad as the top institution in India and 31st globally.
Ranking Body | Rank (Global) | Rank (Asia) |
QS World University Rankings 2024 | 78th | 14th |
QS World University Rankings 2024 | 101-110 band | 13th |
FT Global MBA Ranking 2024 | 31st | 1st (India) |
ISB Hyderabad campus has high-tech lecture theatres and auditoriums with high-definition video conferencing capabilities. Students have access to digital and online libraries at the campus. There are fully serviced apartments for both students and faculty. ISB Hyderabad campus includes various dining options, such as cafeterias and cafes, alongside sports and recreational facilities. Additional facilities are provided, such as banking, communication, convenience stores, and medical facilities. Other ISB Hyderabad facilities are listed below.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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Prof. Sougata Ray | Strategy and Entrepreneurship | Thomas Schmidheiny Chair Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Practice and Executive Director of the Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise | Not mentioned |
Prof. Kavil Ramachandran | Entrepreneurship | Professor of Entrepreneurship Practice and Senior Advisor Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise | Not mentioned |
Name of alumnus | Course | Batch | Company | Designation |
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Rakesh Bharti Mittal | Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) | 2023-2024 | Bharti Enterprises | Vice Chairman |
Saumya Sindhwani | AMPPP | Not mentioned | Indian School of Business (ISB) | Executive Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy |
Ashwini Chhatre | AMPPP | Not mentioned | Indian School of Business (ISB) | Associate Professor, Economics and Public Policy; Executive Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy |
Prasanna Tantri | AMPPP | Not mentioned | Indian School of Business (ISB) | Associate Professor, Finance; Executive Director, Centre for Analytical Finance |
Sourav Mukherji | AMPPP | Not mentioned | Indian School of Business (ISB) | Professor, Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management |
Anurag Awasthi | AMPPP | 2021-2022 | Electropreneur Park, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association | VP and CEO |
Sudhanshu Shekhar Srivastava | AMPPP | 2021-2022 | Punjab Police | ADGP Security |
ISB Hyderabad scholarships are offered to support students based on merit, diversity, and financial need. The Dean Don Jacob's Memorial Scholarship and the Armed Forces Scholarship both provide a 50% waiver of tuition fees. The ISB Merit Waiver covers between 25% and 100% of the fee. ISB Hyderabad scholarships for women and those from diverse backgrounds also offer up to 50% waiver of tuition fees.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
ISB Merit Waiver | Automatically awarded based on merit. | 25% to 100% of tuition fee |
ISB Merit by Diversity Waiver | For applicants from diverse backgrounds with high merit. | 25% to 100% of tuition fee |
Dean Don Jacob's Memorial Scholarship | Highly meritorious students. | 50% of tuition fee |
Prof. Manasa Mandava Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to highly meritorious female students, distributed in two parts: 25% at the beginning and 25% after core terms. | 50% of tuition fee |
Bridge to India Waiver | For those currently working abroad and planning to return to India. | 25% of tuition fee |
International Diversity Waiver | For international passport holders with high merit. | 25% to 100% of tuition fee |
AIESEC – ISB Waivers | Available to AIESEC members. | 25% of tuition fee |
ISB Need-cum-Merit Waiver | For those with a family income up to Rs 18,00,000. | 25% of tuition fee |
Armed Forces Scholarship | Awarded in honor of armed forces personnel. | 50% of tuition fee |