ISB Hyderabad Course Admissions 2024 (Open): Last Date, Fees, Entrance, Eligibility Criteria

The total tuition fee for PGP is INR 34.13 Lacs as per an unofficial source. Candidates who will qualify for all the selection rounds for PGP admission will be required to pay for the course to confirm their seat in the institute. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Aspirants also need to pay an application fee of INR 5,000 for R1 and INR 7,500 for R2 and R3. Re-applicants need to pay a fee of INR 2,500. With the above fee structure, exceptional participants can complete this globally-ranked PGP that’s on par with the best B-schools in the world at a fraction of the cost, with up to 100% scholarships based on their merit scores mentioned in the graduation.

The PGPMAX is the only EMBA equivalent course from India to be ranked in the Global Top 50 in The FT EMBA 2022 Ranking. The course is designed for experienced professionals, senior executives, and business owners having 10 to 25 years of work experience. Admission to PGPMAX is based on an interview and profile review. Candidates who have qualified GMAT can also provide their score along with the application. Experienced professionals, senior executives, and business owners with 10 to 25 years of work experience are eligible to apply for ISB PGPMAX. 

According to media reports, the institute conducted its placement drive of 2023. The average package (mid-80%) offered during placements stood at INR 33.26 LPA. More than 1,500 job offers from 222 companies were made to the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) batch of 2023. Further,  36 international offers were also made during the ISB Hyderabad placement 2023. Consulting emerged as the top function with the highest percentage of offers. Some of the prominent recruiters that were part of ISB placements in recent years include Genpact, KPMG, DBS Bank and Deloitte USI, among others.

The institute offers PGP, Advance Management and doctoral-level courses, namely Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (E-FPM) across different specialisations. Interested students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to apply for the course of their choice.

• For postgraduate courses, such as PGP, PGP Pro, PGP MAX and PGP FABM, candidates must complete their graduation degree with a minimum specific aggregate. Additionally, they must have a valid score in the accepted entrance exam or a valid work experience to secure admission
• Candidates who wish to apply for FPM and E-FPM must have completed a postgraduate/ undergraduate degree for admission along with relevant experience/ entrance exam scores

 Yes, Executive FPM is a three-year course offered by the institute. Admission to the Executive-FPM is merit-based. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree to fulfil the minimum eligibility. An MBA or business-focused master’s degree is a plus but not mandatory. Candidates must have a minimum of eight years of professional work experience to be eligible. All applicants shortlisted for the course are required to go through an interview round with the admission committee before being able to get the offer. Additionally, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential with a strong interest in pursuing academic research. Candidates who are seeking admission to this must build an application file with the following:

• A complete application form
• A scanned copy of passport
• Two letters of recommendation
• Academic transcripts from all institutions of higher learning that they attended
• Application fee (payable by credit card)