Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders 

at ISB Hyderabad, Gachibowli

The ISB, Hyderabad highest package offered during 2024 placements is yet to be released officially. As per the official website, 80% of the PGP batch 2024 received a package of more than INR 35 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

The number of students placed or the placement rate achieved during the ISB placements is yet to be released. However, 405 companies registered for the ISB placements 2024 and presented 1,208 job offers to the Class of 2024. Check out the key highlights of ISB Hyderabad placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 from the table below:

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.

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. 

Consulting, Technology, Finance, Sales & Marketing were the top 4 sectors during the recent placement drive. Consulting and Technology were the top two sectors, with placement distribution of 50%. 

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

Admission to the flagship PGDM at ISB can be secured via one of the following modes on the basis of the academic background and experience level of the students. The eligibility criteria for all the three modes is as follows:

• PGP: Bachelors or equivalent degree + a valid GMAT, GRE, CAT score + Not more than 24 months of full-time work experience
• EEO - PGP deferred: Bachelors or equivalent degree + a valid GMAT and GRE score + less than 24 months of full-time work experience
• YLP - PGP deferred: A current college student in the pre-final or final year + no full-time work experience

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. 

The admission process of ISB Hyderabad varies with each course. The same is as follows:

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

2: At the second step, candidates need to qualify one of the required exams, among GMAT & GRE for PGP and FPM courses. CAT score is also accepted for PGP in Management for Young Leaders.

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. The requirement may vary for different AMP courses.

4: For final admission, shortlisted students must pay the admission 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.

Yes, ISB Hyderabad has a decent record of placements for its PGPM courses. As per the latest report, 405 companies registered for the ISB placements 2024 and presented 1,208 job offers to the Class of 2024. Check the key insights of ISB Hyderabad placements 2023 and 2024 from the table below:

NOTE: ISB has an integrated placement process for the MBA programme across both Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. Hence, the details given above are combined data.