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ISSM Business School MBA Courses & Fees 2026

Venkateswara Colony, Chennai

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ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM
What's new?

The TG ICET 2026 registration window is now live for the MBA course. Students can register until Mar 16, 2026, without a late fee. Further, the exam dates are May 13 and May 14, 2026.

The XAT 2026 result has been released on the official portal for the MBA/PGDM course. Students have to log in to the official exam portal to access and download their scorecard.
The TANCET 2026 registration window for the MBA course is expected to be live in Feb 2026.
The CAT 2026 registration window is expected to open in Aug 2026, for the MBA course.
The registration for the Feb session of MAT 2026 for the PBT mode is now closed, with the test scheduled to take place on Mar 1, 2026, for the MBA course. Also, for the CBT mode, Mar 2, 2026, is the last date to register, and the test will be conducted on Mar 8, 2026.

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ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM Highlights 2026
ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM Popular courses
ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM Admission dates 2026
ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM Curriculum
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ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Q: How to apply for MBA at ISSM Business School?

ISSM Business School offers MBA as a 2 year programme at the PG level in full-time mode. Admission to the same is offered on the basis of merit including 50% aggregate in graduation along with valid scores of accepted entrance exams. Candidates must meet the cutoff rank/score to secure a seat at the Institute. Candidates must apply for the same offline, by submitting an application form at the campus directly. After a successful application submission, the selection rounds will be conducted.

Q: Can I get direct admission to ISSM Business School for MBA?

No, direct admission is not available at ISSM Business School for the MBA program. Admission is based on the performance in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, and TANCET, followed by group discussion and personal interview.

Q: Is MBA at ISSM Business School good?

ISSM Business School offers MBA as the most popular programme, ranked by various ranking bodies. The Institute offers MBA for 2 years as a PG level programme on the basis of valid entrance scores/ranks. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation to qualify the first round. Furthermore, candidates must meet the cutoff rank/score by securing valid scores in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA. The Institute offers MBA with a total intake of 215 students.

Q: How can I get admission in ISSM Business School for MBA?

Offered as a 2 year PG level programme, ISSM Business School offers MBA in full-time mode, ranked by various ranking bodies. The Institute offers admission to the respective course, starting with graduation aggregate of 50%. However, the final admission is offered on the basis of valid scores/ranks of accepted entrance exams such as MAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ ATMA and others. Candidates must qualify for the next round of group discussion and personal interview.

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ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Upcoming Events
1 Mar '26	MAT Feb 2026 PBTOngoing
2 Mar '26	MAT Feb 2026 CBT Registration last date
5 Mar '26	MAT Feb 2026 CBT admit card
8 Mar '26	MAT Feb 2026 CBT
12 Feb '26 - 16 Mar '26	TGICET Registration (Without Late Fee)Ongoing

Dates	Past Events
Feb '26	TANCET registration windowTentative
26 Feb '26	MAT Feb 2026 PBT admit card

ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM
Seats

215

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	180
MBA + PGPM	35

ISSM Business School MBA Placements 2024

ISSM Business School MBA placement 2024 has not been released. However, the institute has a dedicated placement cell that is facilitated by the Assistant Placement Coordinator, Placement Coordinator and Student Representatives. Further, ISSM Business School conducts an Industry Awareness Program wherein students are allowed to do nine short-term projects across industries, such as Automobile, Retail, IT, Manufacturing, Banking, Telecom, FMCG, Hospitality and Shipping & logistics.

As per the overall placement data available on the official website, the highest and average package offered during ISSM Business School placements in 2024 stood at INR 29 LPA and INR 13.6 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, the institute has recorded 100% placements during recent placement drives. Apart from this, over 400 companies have visited the campus and 1,998 students were placed in recent years.

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Q: How good are the MBA placements at ISSM Business School?

ISSM Business School is a weel known institute in Chennai for offering placements opportunities to its MBA students. The key highlights of ISSM Business School placements in recent past is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 29 LPA
Average package	INR 13.6 LPA
the lowest package	INR 6 LPA
Placement rate	100%
Students placed (overall)	1,998
Companies visited (overall)	405

Note: The year against the placement data is not mentioned on the official website, hence it is assumed to be of the current year.

ISSM Business School MBA/PGDM
Comparison with similar colleges

Compare MBA/PGDM at ISSM Business School with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
ISSM Business School	-/-	-/-	-/-
AGBS Chennai	-/-	₹ 7.67 L	-/-
FIRM	-/-	₹ 11 L	-/-
Crescent School of Business	-/-	₹ 4.2 L - 7 L	-/-
SRM Ramapuram	₹ 5.1 LPA	₹ 4.6 L	-/-
SRM Vadapalani	-/-	₹ 5 L - 6 L	-/-

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Faculty & Course4.9

Campus Life4.6

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MBA + PGPM - Batch of 2026

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Fully satisfied with the choice I made by choosing ISSM Business School.

Placements: 100% placements are provided for all the enrolled students with a package ranging from minimum of 6 LPA to 20 LPA. Last year, a student placed with the highest package of 29 LPA in the specialisation systems and 10 LPA in finance. We get companies from various industries such as manufacturing, auditing, fintech, IT, etc.

Infrastructure: We have 2 campuses in Chennai with advanced learning technologies and internet access. The campuses are very hygienic and clean with proper necessities. Also, we have a library with famous and must-read management and self-help books. The sports room continues sports like snooker. Carrom helps to learn sportsmanship in professional setting with a blend of fun elements.

Faculty: ISSM has well-qualified faculty members with great experience in both corporate world as well as teaching passion. Teachers are very friendly towards the students and help them well in clarifying their doubts. We also have mentor-mentee sessions which help the students to get guidance from faculty members on both personal and professional issues and support. We also have so many events focusing on personal growth as well as academic and professional growth.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025Read More

Elampirai

MBA + PGPM - Batch of 2026

3.6

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Briefing about ISSM Business School.

Placements: The placement record at ISSM is 100%. Probably most of the students got placements before finishing their degree certification. The highest offer received was 29 LPA. Top companies like Daimler, Nasdaq, and many more recruit here. Roles offered include Product Manager, Management Trainee, and Developer. The highest package offered is 29 LPA, the lowest is 3 LPA, and the average package is 4.5 LPA. 75% of students will get internships before semester 2.

Infrastructure: We have two campuses across Chennai. Campus 1 is located at Venkateswara Colony, Taramani. Campus 2 is located on the first floor of ALG Towers, Perungudi. Note: Campus 1 is the main standalone campus with 3 floors, but Campus 2 is a new campus. All facilities are available at both campuses. There are no hostels or medical support. Yes, there is a sports room in C1.

Faculty: The faculty members are from different types of industries, and they are also experts. They are helpful with the course and placement. They also help you in clarifying your doubts anytime and anywhere. There are a lot of staff members who are very good. There are two types of university affiliations with ISSM: one is ALU, formerly Alagappa University, and the other is Malaysia University. There won't be any difficulties in passing the exam if you study.

Other: There will be enough fests and cultural activities conducted. They collect names from you frequently. Campus life will be good, and there are course scholarships available for you.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025Read More

Joel Jerome S Verified Icon

MBA + PGPM - Batch of 2026

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Best College for students who are focusing on a practical-based MBA programme.

Placements: ISSM Business School had 100% placements and has placed students from 6 LPA to 29 LPA, with an average package of 13.5 LPA. We gain more practical knowledge and are given industry-based internship opportunities in our 2nd semester and this helps us gain more knowledge over management.

Infrastructure: ISSM Business School provides high-speed internet with good coverage, and they also have good sports facilities. ISSM Business School is not only about studies, but they also have many extracurricular activities and help us gain more knowledge with good facilities.

Faculty: ISSM Business School has well-qualified staff with industry experience and they will always help the students in molding them in better ways. The college makes the student industry-ready within their first year, and the semester exams are way easier with the teaching done in ISSM Business School.

Other: ISSM Business School conducts many events, fests, and extracurricular activities, and they provide scholarships for the best students. They also help in availing educational loans without any difficulties.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025Read More

Joel Jerome S Verified Icon

MBA + PGPM - Batch of 2026

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Satisfied with placements and curriculum.

Placements: College has 100% placements, with the top recruiting company Race Link with 29 LPA salary package. The average salary package offered is 13.5 LPA. Every student is offered minimum of 3 internships with an average stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month with great learning and work experience.

Infrastructure: College does not have hostel but they give suggestions to the nearby PGs which is great. Course gives students great exposure over a period of time which gives great learning in English, improves communication, and helps students to motivate them.

Faculty: All faculty members are friendly and help students gain more knowledge about the reality of corporate work. Course curriculum helps students to gain more knowledge with hands-on experience and education with activities and many games.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024Read More

Anonymous

MBA + PGPM - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Satisfied with the teaching and placements.

Placements: 100 percent of students were getting placed every year. The highest package was 20 lakhs per annum and the lowest package was 6 lakhs per annum. Mercedes-Benz, Zoho, TVS Emerald, and TVS Supply Chain are the top recruiters. 100% of students got internships with stipends. Assistant manager is the top role offered.

Infrastructure: In ISSM, Wi-Fi facilities are available on each and every floor. They provide separate PG for both boys and girls; in the canteen, they provide different dishes every day; and the ISSM conducts indoor and outdoor sports every month for the benefit of students .

Faculty: Every faculty member was qualified and an industry expert; they taught 70% through practicals and 30% through theory. The course curriculum is relevant and it makes students get ready to face the corporate world. It's not that difficult to clear the semester exam and the pass percentage is 50.

Other: They provide MBA + PGPM.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2024Read More

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MBA + PGPM - Batch of 2023

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The best place to study MBA is ISSM to get a bright future.

Placements: Placements are really good in ISSM. They give proper training to each and every student before they attend any interview. They guide every student till they are placed in a good company with a good salary. They give placements in top companies like ZOHO, Mobius, Puma, Hitachi, etc.

Infrastructure: We have a very good and a hygienic infrastructure. We have a very good library for reference and taking notes. We also have a very good sports room with carrom, chess, table tennis, snookers, and play station.

Faculty: Every teacher is with years of experience. They make teaching very interesting and fun and make us understand the concepts very clearly. They teach us with lots of examples. We also have out bound training where have lot of fun activities and learning.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2024Read More

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How are the placements at ISSM Business School?

Answered 7 months ago

According to the overall placement data available on the official website, the the highest and average package offered during ISSM Business School placements in 2024 stood at INR 29 LPA and INR 13.6 LPA, respectively. Further, ISSM Business School has recorded 100% placements during recent placement

Jiya Bisht

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How can I get admission to ISSM Business School?

Answered 7 months ago

The Institute offers admission to MBA programme in a full-time mode. Admission to ISSM Business School is conducted in two steps. At first, candidates are shortlisted based on a valid score of any one of the entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, TANCET or MAT. Next, the final admission is done after e

Anshuman Singh

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What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at ISSM Business School?

Answered 7 months ago

ISSM Business School offers MBA as a 2 year, PG level programme on the basis of entrance. However, for initial shortlisting, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation. For further shortlisting, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as MAT/ XAT/ CAT

Aishwarya Sharma

Contributor-Level 8

Who are eligible for ISSM Business School?

Answered 7 months ago

The Institute offers admission to MBA programme in a full-time mode, for which admissions are conducted in two steps. At first, candidates are shortlisted based on a valid score of any one of the entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, TANCET or MAT. Next, the final admission is done after evaluating ca

Mukul Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Does ISSM Business School really provide 100% placements with good average salaries?

Answered a year ago

ISSM Business School offers decent placements annually for its MBA and Certificate courses. The average package offered during ISSM Business School placements between 2024 are tabulated below: