ISB&M, Bangalore Admission 2026 (Open): Fees, Courses, Applications & Ranking

ISB&M Bangalore does not offer direct admission. Candidates have to appear and pass any of the accepted entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. for admission to PGDM programme. Selected aspirants are further called for a group discussion and personal interview round. Once selected, candidates need to confirm their seat by paying the course fee.

International School of Business and Media Bangalore considers CAT scores for admission to PGDM programme. However, it is not compulsory to pass CAT. Aspirants with any other accepted entrance exams such as XAT, CMAT, GMAT, etc. can get admission. Candidates also need to pass the GDPI round conducted by the institute for final selection.

Aspirants seeking admission in PGDM programme need to pass entrance test for admission. International School of Business and Media Bangalore considers the scores of the candidates in CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. for admission. However, mere passing the entrance test won't get admission. Aspirants also need to pass other selection rounds like GDPI for admission.

The ISB&M - International School of Business and Media, Bangalore cutoff 2024, the CAT cutoff percentile was 60 for admission to the MBA/PGDM course for the General AI category students. 

Yes, candidates appearing for final year bachelor's degree examinations can apply if they complete all degree requirements by September 30 of the admission year. The minimum aggregate required is 50%. Such aspirants must also hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

Candidates seeking admission in PGDM need to complete their graduation. International School of Business and Media Bangalore provides a 5% relaxation in the aggregate to SC/ ST candidates. Those belonging to the reserved category need to complete their graduation with at least 45% aggregate to apply for the PGDM programme.

ISB&M Bangalore has not specified the age limit. Candidates meeting the eligibility can apply for PGDM. Aspirants need to complete their graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category) to apply for MBA programme.

The ISB&M Application fee depends on how early a candidate applies to the course. The date-wise ISB&M Bangalore application fee is mentioned in the table below:

Dates	Application amount
20 Sep '25 to 31 Oct '25	INR 500
1 Nov '25 to 8 Dec '25	INR 700
9 Dec '25 to 31 Dec '25	INR 1,000
1 Jan '26 to 20 Jan '26	INR 1,800

No, students cannot get direct admission in ISBM Bangalore. ISBM Bangalore shortlists candidates for admission to PGDM programme based on their entrance exam scores. Weightage is given to different components for shortlisting candidates during the selection process. Check the table below to know the selection requirement of ISBM:

Selection Process	Weightage
Entrance Test	25%
Academics	25%
GD&PI	40%
Work Experience	10%

ISB&M Bangalore applications are open for 2026 session. Candidates can apply for PGDM till Jan 20, 2026. Aspirants can fill out the application form on the institute's website. The application fees till Jan 20, 2026 is INR 1,800.

Yes, ISB&M Bangalore awards scholarships to meritorious students. The institute offers scholarships up to INR 20 lakh. Students meeting the criteria are offered scholarship. The financial aid is offered to students based on their Class 10, Class 12, graduation and entrance exam scores. A maximum of INR 2 lakh (INR 1 lakh each year) is offered to selected students. 

Yes, candidates with 80 percentile in CAT can get scholarship at International School of Business and Media Bangalore provided they also meet the below requirements:

• 80% in Class 10
• 80% in Class 12
• 75% of equivalent CGPA in graduation
• CGPA of 5 and above in first trimester of PGDM programme

ISB&M - International School of Business and Media, Bangalore provides programmes including MBA/PGDM in streams such as Business & Management Studies, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Sales & Marketing, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain.