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Indian School of Business accepts admissions based on some national-level entrance exams like GMAT/ GRE and other course-specific selection rounds. Candidates who seek to get admission at ISB Hyderabad must secure a valid score in the GMAT/GRE exams.
The Indian School of Business is open for all the PGP-Max, Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA), and Advanced Management Programme for Healthcare (AMPH) programs.
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Indian School of Business – ISB Admission Process
The admission to Indian School of Business (ISB) is accepted based on national-level entrance exams, including GMAT/ GRE and other course-specific selection rounds. Students who want to get admission at ISB Hyderabad must have a valid score in the GMAT/GRE exams.
The applications for PGP-Max applications are open and the last date for them is 17, 2024. Followed by the PGPpro applications, whose applications are accepted until May 19, 2024.
Also, you can apply for the ISB Hyderabad, Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA) and Advanced Management Programme for Healthcare (AMPH) program, 2024 till Mar 17, 2024, and Apr 14, 2024, respectively.
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Important ISB Admission Dates
The GRE exam, whose scores are accepted to get admission at ISB is conducted five times a year and below is the table for the dates of the exam, 2024. The GMAT exam will also be conducted on different dates at different centres in India. You can get the details of the exam dates in Hyderabad below.
| GMAT Exam Dates 2024 | |
| GMAT Focus Exam Dates Hyderabad 2024 | Feb 2024: 9,11,15,17,18,20,22,25,26,27,28 March 2024: 1,2,3,4,7,12,16,19,22,23,26,28,29,30 April 2024: 1,2,3,4,6,7,9,11,14,15,17,29,22,25,27,29,30 |
| GRE Exam Dates 2024 | |
| February 2024 | 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29. |
| March 2024 | 04, 05, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. |
| April 2024 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 08, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30. |
| May 2024 | 02, 06, 07, 08, 09, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30. |
| June 2024 | 03, 04, 05, 06, 10, 11, 12, 13. |
ISB Application Process
The ISB application process for the Indian School of Business (ISB) can be found below. Following are the important steps to be followed to secure admission at the university.
- Firstly, you need to choose the course and apply online for that particular course.
- Secondly, you need to clear the required entrance exams like GMAT & GRE for PGP and FPM courses.
- If you are a PGP student, then you need to clear the GDPI round for final selection. Also, ISB conducts its own entrance exam followed by an interview for Advanced Management Programme admission.
- Additionally, to secure admission into Executive FPM and AMP courses, a merit list of the last qualified exam and pre-defined eligibility is considered.
- The last step of the ISB application process, is to lock the seat, shortlisted students need to pay the admission fee.
Important Documents for ISB Admission Process
Below is the list of documents required for the ISB admission process. It is better to keep the following documents handy while applying for the course at the Indian School of Business (ISB).
- Colored passport-size photograph
- Copy of passport
- Class 12, UG, PG, and other qualification mark sheets and certificate
Ranking of Indian School of Business (ISB)
The Indian School of Business (ISB) is one of the top private universities and secures a decent ranking by QS World ranking. Below is the data on the Indian School of Business (ISB) ranking for the past three years.
| Indian School of Business (ISB) Rankings | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| QS World University ranking | #951-1000 | #801–1000 | #750-1000 |
Course and Fees of Indian School of Business (ISB)
The Indian School of Business (ISB) offers Post Graduate Programmes, Advanced Management Programmes, and Doctoral Studies courses. The duration of these courses varies from course to course. Also, the tuition fee also differs from course to course.
Other than these courses, there are also certificate courses offered at the university. These courses are offered in face-to-face mode, online mode, and also in distance mode. You can check out the list of all the courses in the given section of the blog.
We have stated the list of courses along with their duration and also the list of courses along with fees available at ISB Hyderabad and Mohali. You can explore all the course-related information in the below section.
Post-Graduate Programmes
Here is a list of all the Post Graduate Programmes offered at the Indian School of Business (ISB) along with their duration. The duration of these courses majorly lies from 12 months to 18 months.
| Post Graduate Programmes | Course Duration |
| PGP – Post Graduate Programme in Management | 12 Months |
| PGPpro – Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals | 18 Months |
| PGPMAX – Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives | 15 Months |
| PGP MFAB – Post Graduate Programme in Management for Family Business | 15 Months |
Advanced Management Programmes
Below is the list of all the Advanced Management Programmes offered at the Indian School of Business (ISB) along with their duration. The duration of these courses is majorly 12 months.
| Advanced Management Programmes | Course Duration |
| Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) | 12 Months |
| Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain (AMPOS) | 12 Months |
| Advanced Management Programme for Infrastructure (AMPI) | 12 Months |
| Advanced Management Programme for Healthcare (AMPH) | 12 Months |
| Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA) | 12 months + 3 months of Capstone Project |
Doctoral Studies
Below is the list of all the Doctoral Studies offered at the Indian School of Business (ISB) along with their duration. The duration of these courses is majorly lies between 3 years to 5 years.
| Doctoral Studies | Course Duration |
| FPM – Fellow Programme in Management | 5 Years |
| EFPM – Executive Fellow Programme in Management | 3 Years |
List of Indian School of Business (ISB) Courses and Fees
Below is the list of all the Doctoral Studies, Advanced Management Programmes, Post Graduate Programmes, and certificate courses offered at the Indian School of Business (ISB) along with their tuition fees. The tuition fees for these courses majorly lie between INR 375,000 and INR 3,898,000.
| Courses | Tuition Fees |
| MBA/PGDM | 24.6 L |
| Certificate | 3.8 L – 39 L |
| FPM | – / – |
| Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics | 10.9 L |
| Post Graduate Programme in Management | 24.57 L |
| Advanced Management Program for Healthcare | 13.2 L |
| Advanced Management Programme in Operations & Supply Chain | 9.63 L |
| Post Graduate Programme in Management for Family Business | 38.98 L |
| Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals | 26.86 L |
| General Management Programme (GMP) | 8 L |
| Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy | 13.86 L |
| Advanced Management Programme for Infrastructure | 9 L |
| Emerging Leadership Programme | 3.75 L |
| Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives | 38.63 L |
| The Future CHRO | 6 L |
| Fellowship Programme in Management (FPM) | – / – |
| Advanced Management Programme for Manufacturing and Operations | 12.03 L |
Scholarships and Financial Aid
To support the financial situation of an ISB student, the scholarships at the institute are supported in three ways:
- Scholarships by ISB
- Scholarships Supported by Donor
- Scholarships are given to graduating students of ISB
You can explore the scholarships that are supported by ISB and donor below:
Scholarships by ISB
Here is the table inclusive of all the details of the scholarships offered by the Indian School of Business (ISB). It includes details like Category, Name of the scholarship, Description, How to apply, Scholarship as % of Tuition Fee, and Mode of disbursal.
| Scholarship | Details | How to apply | Scholarship % | Type |
| Dean Don Jacob’s Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to an applicant high on merit | No separate application required | 50% | Waiver |
| Prof.Manasa Mandava Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a woman applicant high on merit. It will be awarded in two tranches, the first tranche 25% of the tuition fee at the start of the programme and the second after completion of the core terms. | No separate application required | 50% | Waiver |
| ISB Merit Waiver | All applicants will automatically be considered for the available merit-linked tuition waivers. | No separate application required | 25%-100% | Waiver |
| ISB Merit by Diversity Waiver | The applicants coming from diverse backgrounds in education or profession and high on merit will be considered. | No separate application required | 25%-100% | Waiver |
| International Diversity Waiver | Applicants with international passports and high on merit will be considered. | No separate application required | 25%-100% | Waiver |
| ISB Need-cum-Merit Waiver | Family income not more than INR 18,00,000 (including applicant’s pre-ISB income) | Applicants with international passport and high on merit will be considered. | 25% | Waiver |
| AIESEC – ISB Waivers | The applicants who are also AIESECers can apply for this waiver. | Essay and proof of AIESEC | 25% | Waiver |
| Bridge to India Waiver | Applicants who are currently working abroad and are planning to come back to India can apply. | Essay | 25% | Waiver |
| Armed Forces Scholarship | Offered in honour of the armed forces personnel, who while risking their lives, are continuously at the helm of keeping our nation safe. | No Separate application required | 50% | Waiver |
Scholarships Supported by Donor
Here is the table inclusive of all the details of the Scholarships Supported by Donor. It includes details like Category, Name of the scholarship, Description, How to apply, Scholarship as % of Tuition Fee, and Mode of disbursal.
| Name of the scholarship | Description | How to apply? | Scholarship % of Tuition Fee | Amount in Lakhs | Mode of disbursal |
| Bajaj Auto Scholarship | Bajaj Auto sponsors three merit-based scholarships. The awardees of this scholarship are known as “Bajaj Auto Scholar”. | No separate application required | 100% | N/A | Waiver |
| Deepak Parayanken Tuition Waiver | Deepak Parayanken, alumnus of PGP Class of 2011 sponsors two merit-based scholarships and at least one of these is awarded to a female student. | No separate application required | N/A | 15 | Waiver |
| Need-cum-Merit Scholarship (Anonymous Donor) | The donor has sponsored need-based scholarships for PGP programme. The scholarship amounts will be paid into the awardees’ accounts after enrolment. ISB Need-cum-merit based criteria. | ISB Need-cum-merit based application | 25%-100% | N/A | Paid to student’s account |
| Anonymous Donor | The donor has sponsored need-based scholarships for PGP programme. ISB Need-cum-merit based criteria. | ISB Need-cum-merit based application | 25% | N/A | Waiver |
| Alumni Endowment Fund Tuition Waiver | The Alumni Endowment Scholarship awards two merit-based scholarships to the students of PGP programme every year. | No seperate application required | 25% | N/A | Waiver |
| Visiting faculty Scholarship | The visiting faculty scholarship is awarded to an international student of PGP programme every year. | No seperate application required | 25% | N/A | Waiver |
| Ramesh C. Khanna Nurture India Scholarship | Amit Khanna, alumnus of PGP Class of 2004, has instituted this need- based scholarship and it is awarded to student who is the sole earning member of her/his family. An essay needs to be submitted, based on which the donor would select the candidate. ISB Need-cum-merit based criteria | Essay and supporting documents | 25% | N/A | Waiver |
| Ishwar Prakash Agarwal Scholarship | Alok Aggarwal, alumnus of PGP Class of 2004, has instituted a scholarship for differently/specially abled. If none qualifies, this scholarship will next be offered to Women returning back to work after sabbatical/raising family. | Essay and supporting documents | N/A | 6 | Waiver |
| Aakash Tuition Grant | Aakash Chaudhry, alumnus of PGP Class of 2004, has instituted a need /merit-based scholarship for PGP Programme. | No seperate application required | N/A | 5 | Waiver |
| Jagannath Arora Scholarship | Neeraj Arora, alumnus of PGP Class of 2006 sponsors a need- based scholarship in the name of his father Mr. Jagannath Arora. The awardee of this scholarship is known as “Jagannath Arora Scholar”. ISB Need-cum-merit based criteria. | ISB Need-cum-merit based application | N/A | 5 | Waiver |
| PGPMAX Co 2012 Scholarship | Sponsored by the Alumni of PGPMAX Class of 2012, this need-based scholarship is awarded to applicants coming from the social sector. The applicants will have to submit an essay on “Giving back to the society”, based on which the awardee would be selected. ISB Need based criteria. | Essay and supporting documents | N/A | 5 | Waiver |
| Vidula Jalan Scholarship | Instituted in memory of Late Vidula Jalan, an alumna of the School from the PGP Co2003, the scholarship is a generous gift by the Anshuman and Vidula Jalan Foundation, which will be awarded on a need-cum merit basis to two PGP students (one female and one male), commencing from the Class of 2025 | ISB Need-cum-merit based applicationEssay and supporting documents | 100% | N/A | Waiver / Refund |
Scholarships are given to graduating students of ISB
Here is the table inclusive of all the details of the Scholarships given to graduating students of ISB. It includes details like Category, Name of the scholarship, Description, How to apply, Scholarship as % of Tuition Fee, and Mode of disbursal.
| Name of the scholarship | Description | How to apply? | Scholarship as % of Tuition Fee | Mode of disbursal |
| ISB’s Develop India Scholarship | This scholarship has been instituted by the school to help graduating students of ISB venturing into social impact start-ups, Non-Profit / NGO and Development sector or are returning back to PSU/Govt Sector and have Educational loan | Application with SOP | EMI upto 24 months | Paid to the student’s Loan account |
FAQs
Indian School of Business accepts admissions on the basis of some national-level entrance exams like GMAT/ GRE and other course-specific selection rounds
Below is the list of documents required for the ISB admission process. It is better to keep the following documents handy while applying for the course at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Colored passport-size photograph, Copy of passport, and Class 12, UG, PG, and other qualification mark sheets and certificate.
The GRE exam date are 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, and 29.
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