ICBM-School of Business Excellence Upperpalli Hyderabad Answered Questions

No, MAT scores are not compulsory for admissions to the PGDM course at ICBM-SBE, because the college also considers several other entrance exam scores for admissions to the PGDM course. The names of the accepted entrance exams are-  CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT/ State level entrance test. Thus, applicants with valid scores in MAT can get admission to the PGDM course. However, it is not compulsory.

At the time of the ICBM-School of Business Excellence PGDM course comparison with other similar colleges/ institutes,  firstly, candidates should consider their concerns about which they want to compare the courses and colleges. For example, if the candidate is more considerate of the affordability of the course, they should compare the courses on the basis of the fee structure of the colleges' MBA/ PGDM courses. In the same way, the colleges/ institutes can be compared on these parameters:Faculty Admission ProcessLocation SeatsSpecialisations, and many more. 

After filling out the application form for the PGDM course at ICBM School of Business Excellence, applicants are required to pay the application fee, which is non-refundable in any scenario. The application fee for the PGDM course is INR 2000. The mentioned fee amount is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The PGDM programme is a USP programme offered at ICBM-SBE, and after completing this course, graduates have various job roles according to the specialisation they have pursued. Some of the fields that are famous for PGDM graduates are banking, consulting, IT, media, FMCG, and startups. Moreover, the names of some of the recognised job roles are as follows:HR ManagerFinancial AnalystMarketing ManagerBusiness Development ExecutiveOperations Manager, etc. 

ICBM SBE assures the placement for each and every PGDM student, subject to 85% attendance. Now, giving 100% placements is hard to prove for certain reasons. Sometimes a student does not attend an adequate number of classes, which affects their placement drive. Moreover, many times PGDM students start their own start-ups, become entrepreneurs, choose further studies, etc. Thus, achieving 100% placements from any institute is tougher than it seems. 

PGDM students who achieve good scores in the AB-KBC Scholarship test get the financial benefits. The more a student achieves, the higher the amount. Check out the scores and the scholarship amounts in the table below:Test Score SecuredScholarship AmountAbove 90INR 1 lakh 81 to 90INR 75,00071 to 80INR 50,00061 to 70INR 25,000  

Admissions to the PGDM course at ICBM School of Business Excellence are completely entrance-based. The school accepts several entrance examinations for admission to the PGDM. The names of the entrance exams are CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT/ State-level entrance test. Applicants with valid scores in any of the mentioned entrance exams can enrol for the course. However, before applying for the entrance exam, candidates must complete the minimum eligibility criteria of the course. 

ICBM-SBE offers triple specialisations in the PGDM course. Moreover, the names of the offered specialisations are, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operation Management, Information Technology, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Pharma Management, Agri Business, Insurance & Banking, ERP, Insurance & Banking, EDP, Hospital Administration, Event Management, Nutrition & Health Care, and Business Analytics and AI. The PGDM programme at ICBM-SBE has triple specialisation, with Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence as a mandatory specialisation. The first two trimesters are the same for all the streams. The candidates have to select the stream and specialisation at the commencement of the third Trimester.

Yes, ICBM-SBE does offer scholarships to PGDM students on the basis of their scores secured in the scholarship test, i.e., AB-KBC Merit Scholarship for deserving students. To get this scholarship, students are required to apply for the scholarship through the official website of the institute. This scholarship aims to reward students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong aptitude for business management.

The recent ICBM-School of Business Excellence MBA/PGDM Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, as per the previous three academic years, the institute has given a minimum percentile required to get admission for the course. To know the exact scores/ percentile required for admission to the PGDM course, see the following:Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) (Triple Specialisation) - ICBM-SBE : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)Section202220232024Overall505050Quants252525VA-RC252525DI-LR252525