Indian School of Business (ISB)

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Indian School of Business (ISB)

Established in 2001, ISB is known for its flagship PGP program and is ranked #32 in the world and #1 in India in FT Rankings. ISB operates through two campuses Hyderabad (600+ students) and Mohali (300+ students). The allotment of location is based on luck of draws. The admission and placement process is the same throughout the school.

Vision: To be an internationally top-ranked, research-driven, independent management institution that grooms future leaders for India and the world.

The ISB is committed to creating leaders through its innovative programmes, outstanding faculty and thought leadership. It provides a plethora of programs for students, professionals and executives. Some of the programs include Flagship PGP program, PGPpro, PGPMax, PGPMFAB and other advanced management programs.

For it’s MBA equivalent PGP program, the school boasted the highest average package of INR 34.07LPA, which is higher than any other B school in India- compared to IIM Bangalore INR 33.82 LPA and FMS 32.4 LPA, but IIM Calcutta recorded marginally higher average package of INR 34.2 LPA. Check Out ISB Mohali Placements

ISB is a not-for-profit organization, funded entirely by private corporations, foundations and individuals from around the world. ISB is the only school in India to receive triple crown accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

With Wharton and Kellogg as founding associate schools, ISB subsequently partnered with London Business School & MIT Sloan School of Management to strengthen its curriculum.

ISB Mohali Quick Facts
- Ranking: ISB Hyderabad is ranked #1 in India, #5 in Asia, and #23 globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings (2021).
- Collaboration: ISB Hyderabad has academic alliances with many foreign universities such as Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, LBS, etc.
- Scholarships: ISB Hyderabad provides scholarships on the basis of students’ academic performance and financial requirements in terms of waivers, grants, and awards.
- Placements: ISB Mohali Placements 2022 recroded an average package of INR 34.07 LPA. The highest package offered was INR 60 LPA. Students received 2072 placement offers.

ISB Mohali Rankings

School	FT Rank	QS Rank	Economist rank
ISB	32	92	75 (Global)
IIM-A	62	46	99 (Global)
IIM-B	53	50	–
IIM-C	67	76	–

ISB Mohali Admission

Choose the admissions round to which you want to apply. In a given application year, the ISB admissions process is divided into three admission cycles, typically in September, December, and January. A candidate may only submit one application during the admissions period.
Make a calculation based on the application deadline you’ve selected, and allow at least 40 to 45 days for the application essays and GMAT or GRE preparation.
Planning for the online application submission for ISB admission is the next stage.
The application form for ISB admissions in 2023 asks applicants to provide personal information, proof of identity, etc.
In addition to a passport, the Aadhar card is a recognised form of identification for the ISB admissions process in 2023.
Undergraduate and graduate degrees should be listed on the ISB application form as academic credentials.
To the online application, add the employment details, including term, tasks and responsibilities, and accomplishments.
For the ISB admissions process, a valid GMAT or GRE score is required.
The next step is to write two ISB essays. In case of re-applicants an additional essay is required.

Essay topics for Class of 2023 were:

Peer Learning is a major building block of PGP at ISB. Help us in understanding how you will be able to add value to the PGP peer group through your personal and professional qualities/capabilities? (400 words max)
What are your short term and long term career goals? How will the Post Graduate Program at ISB assist you in achieving your goals? (400 words max)

1 letter of recommendation preferably from employer who would know you the best
Scholarship essay if applicable
Finally add your extracurricular activities, awards and achievements, hobbies to the online ISB application.
After submitting the application, your candidature is reviewed and if suitable, you get an interview call.
Final step is the ISB interview. It is usually the alumni of the school conducting the interview in group of 2 or 3. The range of question varies from your work experience, hobbies, and special emphasis on how will ISB help you in your career going forward.

ISB Mohali Cut-off

ISB has no cut off criterion. You can get admission through GMAT/GRE score which could strengthen your overall profile. A candidate with a strong background and average GMAT score has a similar chance of getting in as an average candidate with stellar GMAT scores.

The average GMAT score for ISB Hyderabad and ISB Mohali is expected to be 709, GRE score is 323 (Please note that this is the average GMAT score for ISB and not the minimum score required to secure admission in ISB).

ISB Mohali Courses

Streams	Courses	Eligibility	Fees (INR)
Post graduate programs	PGP	Candidates must have pursued a Bachelors or equivalent degree and 2-year of work experience Acceptance Rate: 15% (Batch size: 929, Number of applications: 6000) Duration: 1-year Selection Criteria: Valid GMAT and GRE score	36.29 Lakhs
	PGPPro	Candidates must have pursued a Bachelors or equivalent degree/experience of full-time work experience for a minimum of 5 years Duration: 18-months Selection Criteria: Valid GMAT/ GRE score	30.46 Lakhs
	PGPMax	Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree/ a minimum of 10 years of work experience is mandatory. Duration: 15-months Selection Criteria: GMAT/ GRE/SHL Scores	39.63 Lakhs
	PGPMFAB	Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree/ a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience Duration: 15-months Selection Criteria: BAT score, Work Experience and Interview	41.98 Lakhs
Advanced management programs	Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics	Bachelors/masters degree in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, statistics/ At least 2 years of full-time work experience. Duration: 15-months Selection Criteria: Valid GRE/ GMAT score	10.9 Lakhs
	Advanced Management Programme for Healthcare (AMPH)		13.4 Lakhs
	Advanced Management Programme for Infrastructure (AMPI)		10.2 Lakhs
	Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain (AMPOS)		10.9 Lakhs
Online Programs	Global Management Programme for Infrastructure (GMPI)	–	10.5 Lakhs
Online Programs	Global Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain (GMPOS)	–	10.5 Lakhs
Doctorate studies	Fellow Programme in Management	4-year UG or 3-year UG and PG degree in the area of business, economics, engineering, computer sciences, mathematics, physics or the arts. Duration: 4-years Selection Criteria: Valid GRE/ GMAT/ CAT/ JRF/ TOEFL/ IELTS score	–
Doctorate studies	Executive Fellow Programme in Management	Bachelor’s degree or an MBA or Business focuses Master’s degree (not mandatory) and a minimum 8-years of professional work experience. Duration: 3-years Selection Criteria: Based on Candidate’s Profile	47 Lakhs

ISB Mohali Vs Other Top B Schools

School	Fees	Average Placement	Batch size	Known for
ISB	INR 39.63 Lakhs	INR 34.07 LPA	930	Consulting/ Product
IIM-A	INR 23 Lakhs	INR 26.13 LPA	400	Finance/ Consulting
IIM-B	INR 24.50 Lakhs	INR 33.82 LPA	480	Product/Tech
IIM-C	INR 31 Lakhs	INR 34.2 LPA	520	Finance
XLRI	INR 12.90 Lakhs	INR 30.73	360	Human Resource
FMS	INR 1.92 Lakhs	INR 32.4 LPA	289	Marketing

The placement highlights of ISB Hyderabad are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placements Statistics (2021)	Placements Statistics (2022)
No. of Companies registered	308	270
No. of Students in the batch	691	929
No. of Offers made	1195	2066
Average CTC	INR 27.13 LPA	INR 34.07 LPA
Increase in Average CTC	8%	21%
Dominating Industry	Consulting	IT/ITES

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