ISB Hyderabad is a leading International B-School in India, established in 2001. ISB Hyderabad was ranked 1st among the Indian B-Schools in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2023. ISB has another campus in Mohali which follows a common admission and placement process.

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ISB Hyderabad is known for its flagship 1 year PGP program admission to which is based on the GMAT/ GRE scores, followed by a personal interview. ISB Hyderabad PGP fee is INR 35.45 Lakhs, excluding the Admission & Commitment Fee. ISB Hyderabad placement 2023 has been concluded with 1609 offers. ISB Hyderabad average package stood at INR 34.21 LPA.

ISB Hyderabad Highlights

Particulars Statistics 
Established Year 2001
Campus Size 260 acres
PGP Fees INR 35,45,840
Ranking 2023 Rank 1 in FT Global MBA Ranking
Number of Courses 38
Total Faculty  65
Total Scholarship 25% - 100% tuition-fee waiver scholarship available
Average Package 2023 INR 34.21 LPA
 

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ISB Hyderabad Important Dates 2024

The admission dates for ISB Hyderabad's various courses are mentioned below:

PGP 
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
Application Deadline September 10, 2023 December 3, 2023 TBA
Interview Timelines (Those shortlisted will be informed 5 days prior to the interview date) September - November, 2023 October, 2023 - February, 2024 February 2024 - March 2024
Final Results  November 2023 February 15, 2024 (Tentative) March 2024
Acceptance Due Date 15 days from the offer date 10 days from the offer date 5 days from the offer date
Program Commencement for PGP 2024 April 20, 2024
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PGPpro
Events Dates
Round 1 Application deadline for Delhi and Hyderabad January 29, 2024 (Tentative)
Round 2 Application deadline for Delhi and Hyderabad April 02, 2024 (Tentative)
Final Round Application deadline for Delhi & Hyderabad May 29, 2024 (Tentative)
Round 1 Application deadline for Mumbai and Bengaluru (Early Decision) April 2, 2024 (Tentative)
Round 2 Application Deadline (Mumbai & Bangalore) November 26, 2023
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ISB Hyderabad Fees

Courses Fees
PGP INR 35,45,840
PGPpro INR 35,90,680
PGPMAX INR 41,63,000
PGP MFAB INR 41,98,000

ISB Hyderabad Courses 

ISB Hyderabad offers around 38 courses in postgraduate, executive, and doctorate levels. The highlights of some of the major courses are listed below:

Courses Program Details 
PGP Duration: 12 months
Intake: 900
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of work experience.
Selection Criteria: GMAT/ GRE 
PGPpro Duration: 18 months
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree and more than 5 years of work experience.
Selection Criteria: Interview
PGPMAX Duration: 15 months
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of work experience. 
Selection Criteria: Interview 

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ISB Hyderabad Admission 2024

ISB Hyderabad PGP admissions are highly selective and are also done on a rolling basis. ISB Hyderabad PGP admission includes the following stages:

Admission Stage Description 
Registration  The candidates will have to register themselves for the PGP program at the ISB Hyderabad website. 
Interview  The institute has a rolling evaluation process, where the candidates will be called for an interview, after 45 days of completing their application. 
Result  The result will be released 3 weeks after the interview. The selection of the candidates will be based on their academic credentials, leadership potential, and personal attributes. 

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ISB Hyderabad Cut-off 2023

GMAT/ GRE scores are accepted by ISB Hyderabad for its PGP admissions but there is no cut-off for the exam scores. The candidates are expected to have a valid score taken in the last 5 years. Still, the students are expected to score well enough to reach the interview round. 

Exam Score Range  Average score
GMAT 610 - 780 713
GRE 311 - 335 -

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ISB Hyderabad Placements 2023

ISB Placement 2023 has been concluded. A total of 324 recruiters visited and made 1609 offers to the 865 students, with an average package of INR 34.21 LPA. 

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
Class Size 865
Total Recruiters  324
International Offers 31
Total Offers 1609
Average Package  INR 34.21 LPA

Check: ISB Hyderabad detailed Placement Report

ISB Hyderabad Ranking 2023

ISB Hyderabad has been ranked 1st in India, by Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking 2023. The other ranking is mentioned below:

Ranking Body Year Rank
Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Custom Ranking 2023 1 in India
29 Globally
Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Open Ranking 2023 3 in India
65 Globally

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ISB Hyderabad Vs IIM Ahmedabad Vs XLRI

Particular  ISB Hyderabad IIM Ahmedabad XLRI 
NIRF Ranking 2023 - 1 9
Established Year 2001 1961 1949
Campus Area 260 acres 102 acres 50 acres
Admission Process GMAT/ GRE CAT + AWT + Personal Interview  XAT + Personal Interview 
Cut-off No Cut-off required CAT: 80 percentile XAT: 92 - 95 percentile
MBA Fees INR 35,45,840 INR 24,61,000 INR 13,70,000 per annum 
Average Package 2023 INR 34.21 LPA INR 34.36 LPA INR 32.7 LPA
Scholarship  25% - 100% tuition-fee waiver scholarship available 14 Merit-based and Need-based scholarship available 23 scholarships offered 

Life at ISB Hyderabad 

ISB campus is spread over 260 acres and has several facilities and an aesthetically pleasing environment. According to the students, living in ISB is like living in a luxury resort, but is challenging at the same time. 

ISB hostels are called Student Village, which is air-conditioned and fully furnished service apartments. There are 4 student villages, each having a capacity of 150 - 200 students. Students can opt to stay in Quad, where 4 students share a flat, but will have a separate bedroom. The married students can opt for a 1 BHK apartment. Both the studio and Quads are well equipped with fully-furnished living rooms, bedrooms, modular kitchen, and bathroom. 

The cleanliness and hygiene are maintained by the housekeeping staff, who clean the apartments and also change the bedsheets on demand, allowing students to channel all their time and energy toward their studies. 

ISB campus also offers recreation options to the students. There is a recreation center with top-class facilities for badminton, squash, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, football, gym, and swimming pool. Students can also participate in the activities like running across the campus or weekend trekking. ISB Super League is one of the biggest events at ISB which includes multiple sports.

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ISB Hyderabad FAQs 

Ques. What is the fee for ISB Hyderabad?

Ans. ISB Hyderabad PGP fee is INR 35.45 Lakhs, excluding the Admission & Commitment Fee.

Ques. How hard it is to get into ISB Hyderabad?

Ans. Admission at ISB is highly selective. The institute has a holistic approach and therefore only exceptional and talented students can make it to the ISB. 

Ques. What is the average salary in ISB Hyderabad?

Ans. The average salary in ISB Hyderabad is INR 34.21 LPA, according to the 2023 placement data.

Ques. What is the salary of IIM Vs ISB?

Ans. The average salary in ISB Hyderabad is INR 34.21 LPA, whereas the average salary of IIM Ahmedabad is INR 34.36 LPA in 2023.

Ques. How much GMAT score is required for ISB?

Ans. The candidates should have a GMAT score above 713 to make it to the interview round. 

Ques. Who are eligible for ISB Hyderabad?

Ans. The candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 2 years of work experience, and have appeared for GMAT/ GRE are eligible for the PGP program at ISB Hyderabad.

Ques. Does ISB have 100% placement?

Ans. Yes, ISB had 100% placement. In 2023, a total of 1609 offers were made to the 865 students,

Ques. Can I apply to ISB without GMAT?

Ans. No, GMAT scores are mandatory for admission into ISB. If not GMAT, then the candidates should appear for GRE.

Ques. Does ISB take freshers?

Ans. Yes, The freshers who have a work experience below 24 months or no work experience can apply through the Early Entry Option. 

Ques. How many students apply to ISB every year?

Ans. Around 4,100 applicants apply every year and ISB accepts only 22% of them to draw a class of about 770 students.

Ques. How many times can I apply for ISB?

Ans. The Candidates who submitted an application and were not offered admission that year can re-apply one more time. Transcripts, GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL scores from the previous application may be used, if still valid.

Ques. Can I get into ISB without work experience?

Ans. The candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of work experience to apply for PGP. But if they don’t have then they can apply through Early Entry Option. 

Ques. Can I get into ISB with a 750 GMAT score?

Ans. While any score above 710 can help you get an interview call from ISB, a GMAT score of 730 or higher will increase your chances remarkably of receiving the final admission letter.

Ques. Can I stay with family at ISB?

Ans. Yes, married students can stay with their families at ISB. There are 1BHK flats available for the family. 

Ques. What exams are accepted by ISB?

Ans. ISB accepts scores of the GMAT/ GRE exam for admission into the PGP program at ISB.

Ques. How long is GMAT valid for ISB?

Ans. The GMAT scores of the last 5 years will be considered by ISB.

Ques. Does ISB provide a full scholarship?

Ans. Yes, there are scholarships available that can offer around 25% - 100% tuition-fee waiver.

Ques. What is the average experience for ISB?

Ans. The average age of the class is 27 years, and the average work experience is 4.07 years at ISB.

Ques. How many seats are there in ISB?

Ans. The intake for the ISB PGP is around 900.

Ques. Is it compulsory to stay on campus at ISB Hyderabad?

Ans. Yes, the PGP program is a residential program, therefor it is compulsory for the students to stay in ISB Hyderabad hostels The ISB students can choose from a variety of four-bedroom and studio-serviced apartments

Ques. What is the application fee for the Early entry option?

Ans. The application fee for ISB Early Entry Option is INR 5,000 (for Round 1), and INR 7.500 (for Round 2 and Round 3).

Ques. Are 12th marks considered in ISB?

Ans. Yes, 12th marks are considered along with the graduation, postgraduation, and certification grades for selecting students for the final selection. 

Ques. What is the average age of students at ISB?

Ans. The average age of students at ISB is around 26 - 27 years of age. 

Ques. When do the placements start at ISB?

Ans. Placements usually start in the second week of November/December every year. While a few international companies start coming in from October onwards, the placements continue till the end of March.

Ques. Does ISB have reservations for ST/ SC/ OBC?

Ans. No. ISB doesn't give any reservations or quotas. However, they encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Ques. Will the work experience in a family-owned business be considered by ISB?

Ans. If the experience is full-time and can be supported with relevant documents in the application, then it is valid. The quality and relevance of your experience in your business will be critical. Though recommendations would be important. 

Ques. How important are extracurricular activities in ISB application?

Ans. ISB would like to admit well-rounded students. Extra-curricular activities add that extra dimension to your personality.

Ques. What is the duration of FPM at ISB?

Ans. The FPM program at ISB is a 4-year program.

Ques. Can I do part-time FPM, along with my full-time job at ISB?

Ans. No. FPM is a full-time, residential program and is unavailable in a part-time or distance learning format.

Ques. Does ISB offer a Students Exchange program to MBA students?

Ans. Yes, Students may opt for an international exchange program depending upon the mutual schedules of ISB and their partner school. This period can range from 1 to 2 ISB elective terms, generally terms 7 and 8. However, some participants do prefer to go for the international exchange module at ISB Hyderabad in terms 5 and 6.

Ques. How many students are admitted to ISB FPM every year?

Ans. The College admits approximately 2 to 3 candidates for each research area of specialization each year. It is difficult to predict the candidate’s chances of admission as competition for the seat varies from year to year. ISB accepts a variety of aspirants from different educational and professional backgrounds.

Ques. If I withdraw my admission from ISB, then will I get a refund of my tuition fees?

Ans. The tuition fee gets refunded if the candidate withdraws his admission within a period of time. It depends on the timing of his decision. The refund is governed by the ISB refund policy prevailing at that time. The candidate is suggested to check the refund policy section for details, given on the official website of the college.

Ques. What is the application fee for FPM offered by ISB?

Ans. Indian School of Business charges INR 3,000 for the application fee for Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). This is a fully residential program offered in seven specializations.

Ques. How is life at ISB Hyderabad?

Ans. ISB Hyderabad understands the importance of a cultural and learning environment and helps its students to maintain both balances at the campus of ISB Hyderabad. Various student clubs and competitions are initiated by the institute every year to help the students excel in diverse categories.

Ques. How is the faculty at ISB?

Ans. ISB Hyderabad has a very diverse portfolio faculty model that accommodates a mix of accomplished resident faculty and visiting faculty from our associate schools, namely the Wharton School, the Kellogg School of Management, and the London Business School, as well as other schools. Permanent faculty schools. Professors at ISB have graduated from the best universities, primarily in the USA, Europe, and Singapore, and have published in leading academic journals in their respective fields. The faculty is very dedicated and hardworking.

Ques. What is the selection process at ISB Hyderabad?

Ans. The selection process varies from course to course . For PGPMAX, EFPM, and PGPpro selection process is application based. For courses like PGP and FPM, score reports like GMAT scores, are required. For MFAB, Business Aptitude Test (BAT) is required.

Ques. Is there any financial assistance provided at ISB?

Ans. There are many kinds of waivers that are provided by ISB Hyderabad like Merit Waivers, Need-cum-Merit Waivers, ISB Merit by Diversity, AIESEC - ISB Waivers, etc. to help the students. Other than this, there are several scholarships also which are provided at ISB Hyderabad. Ramesh C. Khanna Nurture India Scholarship is awarded to students who are the sole earning members in their families, Jagannath Arora Scholarship, Ishwar Prakash Agarwal Scholarship etc.

Ques. What are the facilities available at the ISB campus?

Ans. The facilities provided at the ISB campus are as follows:

  • Subway, SipZ, Country Oven and TFNK 
  • Canteen services by Green Park
  • ICICI Bank, ICICI, and SBI ATMs
  • A full-fledged Post Office
  • Daily Needs store- Sampoorna in Hyderabad
  • Infirmary – Branch of Care
  • Recreation Centre – Equipped with a Squash, Swimming pool, Basketball ground, Tennis, Table Tennis, Gymnasium, Toddler’s room, etc. 
  • House Keeping 
  • Washing machines in addition to laundry service