How to get a seat at ISB Hyderabad for the Executive FPM course?

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)

Can I apply to ISB without GMAT?

Yes, having one of the GMAT/ GRE scores is compulsory for MBA admission at ISB Hyderabad. Candidates can also get admission in PGP for Young Leaders based on CAT score. While the institute offers PGP course to the students, it is sometimes commonly referred to as MBA. The application can be submitted along with the test centre/ unofficial score report but the official score from Pearson VUE (GMAT)/ ETS (GRE) must reach ISB admissions team within three weeks of application submission. As per the data collated from various sources on the internet, candidates were admitted to the 2021 cohort with scores as low as 580, and as high as 780. So the GMAT score range for ISB is 580-780. However, students can reach out to the admission office of ISB Hyderabad to get the correct range of minimum cutoff.

What is the salary after MBA from ISB Hyderabad?

As per the latest report, 80% of the PGP batch 2024 received a package of more than INR 35 LPA. The table below depicts the ISB Hyderabad placement package offered between 2022 and 2023: Particulars Placement Statistics (2022) Placement Statistics (2023) Median package of mid-80% INR 31 LPA INR 32 LPA Average package of mid-80% INR 32.76 LPA INR 33.26 LPA NOTE: ISB has an integrated placement process for the PGP programme across both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. Hence, the details given above are combined data.

What is the hostel fees of ISB Hyderabad?

ISB Hyderabad hostel fees depends on the type of accommodations. It also depends on the duration of the course you get admission to. For MBA and PGDM courses, the hostel fees ranged between INR 2.89 Lacs and INR 3.95 Lacs for a duration of 12 to 20 months. Please note that this hostel fee is for previous years, and the actual amount might vary.

Does ISB Hyderabad offer scholarships to its students?

Yes, ISB grant tuition waivers, loans, are discounts on the fee. The same is communicated in the admission offer while scholarships are generally granted by other organisations and dependent on students' performance in the course. Additionally, the institute offers living expenses in the form of a monthly scholarship, i.e., INR 55,000 per month to PhD students along with fully furnished free accommodation (shared accommodation for unmarried students and studio for married students) on campus subject to availability. In case on-campus accommodation is not available, an additional allowance of INR 25,000 per month is given towards house rent as per the existing policy.

Does ISB Hyderabad provide merit waiver?

ISB Hyderabad provides merit waiver to students pursuing a course. All applicants are automatically considered for the available merit-linked tuition waivers. A waiver of 25%-100% is offered in the tuition fee to the selected students.

What are the courses that ISB Hyderabad offers?

Courses offered by Indian School of Business, Hyderabad are MBA/PGDM, Certificate, FPM. These courses are in the stream of Business & Management Studies. Indian School of Business, Hyderabad offers specializations such as Certificate specializations in Family Business, Business Analytics, HealthCare & Hospital, Infrastructure, Operations, Public Policy.

Which major specializations are available at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad?

Indian School of Business, Hyderabad offers Postgraduate, Doctoral and Certificate courses. These programmes are offerred across different specialisations. Some of the course specialisations are mentioned below: Family Business Business Analytics HealthCare and Hospital Infrastructure Operations Public Policy IT and Systems Supply Chain, etc.

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ISB Hyderabad admissions 2026 are open. Other latest updates are as follows:

The NMAT 2025 retake registrations are open for admission to MBA/PGDM courses until Dec 16, 2025, for the academic session 2026-28. Also, the NMAT 2025 exam has started and will conclude on Dec 19, 2025.
The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on Jan 4, 2026.
PGP/PGP-Max Batch 2026 applications are open, and the last date for Round 2 is Dec 7, 2025.
PGP Batch 2026 applications are open, and the last date to apply is Jan 25, 2026.
PGP YL Batch 2026 applications are open, and the last date is Feb 22, 2026.
Post Graduate Programme in Management for Family Business (PGP MFAB) 2026 applications are open, and the deadline is Mar 8, 2026.

ISB Hyderabad Admissions

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ISB Hyderabad Admission Process 2025

ISB Hyderabad admission is completely entrance-based. ISB Hyderabad also offers Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (E-FPM) courses across different specialisations in addition to PGP courses. ISB accepts national-level entrance exams, such as GMAT/ GRE/ CAT followed by other course-specific selection rounds. The institute has already started the admission process for its flagship PGP course for the academic year 2025. Candidates seeking admission in ISB Hyderabad must have a valid score in the GMAT/ GRE exam to secure admission.

ISB Hyderabad Admission 2025: Eligibility & Selection Criteria

As per the ISB Hyderabad admission criteria for FPM and PGP courses, candidates must have a valid score in any of the entrance exams. More details on ISB Hyderabad courses, their eligibility and selection are tabulated below:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
PGP	UG/ PG degree in any discipline + work experience	GMAT/ GRE/ CAT (PGP for Young Leaders) + Personal Interview, BAT (MFAB)
AMP	Relevant experience	GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ NMAT or ISB Test + PI/ Work Experience (varies course-wise)
FPM	4-year UG/ or a 3 year UG and PG degree	GMAT/ GRE/ CAT or JRF

Steps for ISB Hyderabad Admission Process 2025

The admission process of ISB Hyderabad varies with each course. The selection is based on the score in the entrance exam. Below are the steps to get a seat in ISB Hyderabad:

Step 1: The first step for admission to every course is the application process. Candidates are required to apply online for the course.

Step 2: In the second step, candidates need to qualify for one of the required exams, among GMAT & GRE for PGP and FPM courses. The institute also accepts CAT scores for PGP in Management for Young Leaders.

Step 3: For PGP, candidates will also need to qualify GDPI round for final selection. ISB conducts its own entrance exam followed by an interview for Advanced Management Programme admission.

Step 4: Additionally, admission to Executive FPM and AMP courses is based on merit in the last qualifying exam and pre-defined eligibility.

Step 5: For final admission, shortlisted students must pay the ISB Hyderabad fee and confirm their seats.

None of the courses at ISB Hyderabad offers direct admission as per the official information released. However, students are advised to check the same with the admission office.

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Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Why is ISB Hyderabad so costly?

Considered equivalent to an E-MBA, ISB Hyderabad also offers an 18-month PGPpro course to the students. The course is similar in content and rigour to an Executive MBA course globally. The content is trimmed to the needs of the profile and seniority of the class. PGPpro allows working professionals to complete a world-class course without any opportunity cost as they continue to earn while learning, thereby enabling them to apply their learnings in the workspace. 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 PGP batch of 2023.

Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by ISB Hyderabad?

The entrance exams accepted by ISB Hyderbad for course admissions are mentioned in the table given below:

Popular Courses

Selection Criteria

PGP

- PGP Pro

- PGP Max

- PGP MFAB

GMAT/ GRE + Personal Interview

AMP

UG degree performance + ISB conducted test + Interview or Interview or Eligibility-based

FPM

GMAT/ GRE/ CAT or JRF

ISB Hyderabad PGP Admissions 2025

5 courses 12 - 20 months

ISB Hyderabad offers a Post Graduate Programme or PGP as a full-time one-year residential Management programme. The PGP programme is equal to a two-year full-time MBA programme offered by global business schools. The difference is that the PGP programme is offered for professionals who have a minimum of two years of experience as a full-time employee. In addition to the PGP, the institute also offers PGPpro, PGPMAX and PGP MFAB programmes to the students. More details about the ISB Hyderabad PGP programme are given below:

Total Tuition Fees₹ 18.6L - 46.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CAT

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
14 Dec '25	MBA/PGDM (PGP in Management for Young Leaders) (R1) Application deadline
Dec '25	MBA/PGDM (PGP-Pro) R1 InterviewOngoing
Dec '25-Jan '26	MBA/PGDM (PGP-Max) R2 InterviewTentative
Dec '25-Jan '26	MBA/PGDM (PGP-MFAB) R1 InterviewTentative
Jan '26	MBA/PGDM (PGP-Pro) R1 Final Decision NotificationTentative

Dates	Past Events
7 Dec '25	MBA/PGDM PGP (R2) application deadline
7 Dec '25	MBA/PGDM (PGP-Max) R2 application deadline
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 exam

Commonly asked questions
On MBA/PGDM Admissions

Q: Does ISB accept CAT score for MBA?

Yes, ISB Hyderabad accepts CAT score for admission to its PGP in Management for Young Leaders programme. There is no course at ISB Hyderabad named as MBA. The institute offers PGP course to the students, it is sometimes commonly referred to as MBA. To get admission to the MBA programme offered at ISB Hyderabad candidates must have completed graduation from a recognised university along with a valid GMAT/ GRE/ CAT score.

Q: Is ISB Hyderabad MFAB programme good?

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Family Business (PGP MFAB) is a 15-month PGP MFAB course which is designed to equip family business leaders with a specific skill set to enhance their competencies and condition them to capitalise on opportunities and challenges. Candidates who have completed a UG degree or an equivalent are eligible to apply for the PGP MFAB course. The candidate should be a member of a family business intending to carry it forward. Admission to PGP MFAB is based on performance in Business Admission Test (BAT) followed by PI round. The institute also considers the academic performance of the candidates for final selection. The entire course duration has two terms of international Immersion. The first international immersion is at the world-renowned Kellogg School of Management (Chicago) campus. The second international immersion is at a top-ranked business school from emerging markets

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ISB Hyderabad
Certificate Admissions 2026

20 courses 2 days - 15 months

Total Tuition Fees₹ 95K - 13.9L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CAT, NMAT

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
14 Dec '25	Certificate (AMPBA) Application submission end date
11 Jan '26	Certificate (AMPH) Application deadline
1 Feb '26	Certificate (AMPI) Application submission end date
1 Feb '26	Certificate (AMPPP) Application submission end date
15 Feb '26	Certificate (AMPOS) Final Application deadline

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ISB Hyderabad FPM Admissions 2025

1 courses 5 years

ISB Hyderabad offers admission to an FPM programme through GMAT/ GRE/ CAT or JRF score. The duration of this course is four years. Candidates who have completed a UG /PG degree can apply for admission to ISB Hyderabad. Find below more details about the ISB Hyderabad FPM course:

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CAT

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
15 Oct '25 - 30 Jan '26	FPM Application 2026 start and end dateOngoing
Mar '26	FPM InterviewsTentative
Apr '26	FPM OffersTentative
Aug '26	FPM Programme CommencesTentative

Dates	Past Events
30 May '25	FPM (Executive) R2 final application deadline
28 Feb '25	FPM (Executive) R1 final application deadline

Commonly asked questions
On FPM Admissions

Q: Is work experience required for FPM at ISB Hyderabad?

Work experience is not mandatory for FPM at ISB Hyderabad. However, having work experience is an added advantage. Besides, candidates must pass four-year UG degree or three year UG or PG degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Arts.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for FPM programme at ISB Hyderabad?

The eligibility criteria for FPM at ISB Hyderabad is that candidate should have passed a four-year UG/ PG degree. Moreover, the entrance exams accepted for the FPM course include GMAT/ GRE/ CAT or JRF. The duration of the course is for five years. Candidates who want Indian School of Business Hyderabad admission can apply online.

Q: How to get admission to the FPM course offered at ISB Hyderabad?

FPM is a four-year course offered at the doctoral level. Admission to FPM is based on Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, USA or GMAT administered by Pearson VUE, Bloomington, USA OR Common Admission Test (CAT)/ JRF scores. Applicants should have a four-year UG degree or a three-year UG and PG degree or equivalent in areas such as Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Arts to apply for the FPM course. Click here to check out the detailed admission process for FPM.

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