International School of Management Excellence Sarjapur Road Bangalore Answered Questions

There are a number of major specialisations for ISME PGDM students which are grouped under Marketing, Business Analytics, HR Management, Finance and International Accounting. Some specialisations include Marketing Communication & Brand Management, Python for Business Analysts, Indian Financial System & Financial Markets and Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR).

The first year hostel fee is INR 1.65 lac for (11.5 months). This covers food, laundry, water and electricity charges. Annual health insurance coverage of INR 50,000 is also included in this. This is mandatory because all ISME hostellers will be issued an insurance health card.

As you enrol, you get trained by ISDC at ISME campus for 7 courses. This course is very beneficial for those who plan to become a Chartered Certified Accountant, Since ACCA is the fastest growing global professional accountancy body, chances of employment in Middle East and Europe also increase. Due to the MOU between ISME and ISDC, IFRS certificate and exam fee for 6 out of 9 papers is exempted.

There are other expenses that PGDM students have to pay: Cost of Books & Administrative Expenses: INR 15,000 per yearRefundable Security Deposit: INR 15,000International Accounting (US CPA): INR 75,000 (optional)If you plan to enrol in a 3-month exchange programme in Germany, you will not pay any tuition fee. However, all living expenses are borne by the student.

The average package offered to the PGDM batch 2023-25 was INR 7.5 and  to INR 8 LPA. Earlier, the average package offered to the PGDM batch 2022-24 was INR 7.45 LPA. During 2023 placements, the average salary offered was INR 7.48 LPA. 

The institute has released te placement rate and average salary for PGDM batch 2023-25. The placement rate recorded was 100%. Additionallt, the average salary was between INR 7.5 LPA and INR 8 LPA. Earlier, 100% of students were placed in 2024 and 2023 PGDM placements. The highest and average package offered during ISME Bangalore PGDM placements 2024 was INR 10.47 LPA and INR 7.45 LPA. 

The ISME Bangalore placements 2025 concluded with 100% PGDM students placed. The average package offered to PGDM batch 2023-25 was between INR 7.5 LPA and INR 8 LPA. The list of recruiters included names such as FirstSource, IDC, TCS, Mu Sigma, Landmark Group, Timken India, TATA ELXSI,  Hector Beverages (Paper boat), Kantar, etc.