Academic Qualification
The applicant must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Science, or equivalent qualification with exposure to mathematics and programming.
If candidates are planning to pursue the programme and does not come with the programming language experience, we would suggest starting learning programming languages like Python, Java, C, C++, R, etc.

Work Experience
The applicant must possess a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after graduation (excluding internships) as on the programme start date.

Applications to the programme will be considered by the admissions committee which will review a range of criteria and consider the overall balance of each applicant's qualifications.

• Selection Criteria
  Admission Committee evaluates each applicant on several criteria to ensure that the participants selected for the programme are well-rounded individuals. Each component of the application and the interview is essential, and the selection of the participants for the programme will be made considering a combination of many factors, including:
  • Quality of relevant work experience such as taking significant responsibility.
  • Work experience in Analytics function and the commitment and passion for the function.
  • Evidence of professional success.
  • Likelihood of benefiting from the programme.
  • Business leadership potential, track-record, traits, attitude/mindset.
  • Motivation to participate in the programme.
  • Undergraduate degree performance.
  • Performance in the interview.
  • The criteria mentioned above are not in any specific order of importance.
• Selection Process
  • All applicants are required to take the online admissions test conducted by ISB; Click here to view the sample test paper.
  • An applicant can request for exemption by submitting valid GMAT/GRE/CAT/NMAT scores along with the application. The decision to grant an exemption from the online test will be based on the decision of the admissions committee. In the event the waiver is not granted, the applicant will be required to appear for the online test. The interview may be conducted in person or teleconference.
  • Applicants shortlisted based on the admissions test result will be called for an online interview. The interview may be conducted in person, over a video conference, teleconference.
  • The shortlisting and interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
• Admission Notification
  Selected applicants will be given a period of 5 to 7 days to make a partially refundable payment of INR 108,500 plus applicable taxes, towards the admission fees and pre-term fees, to confirm their participation in the programme. The payment link and fees schedule will be sent along with the admission offer.
• How to Apply
  • Only applications submitted online would be accepted.
  • Please apply for the programme by clicking here.
  • Kindly fill in the relevant sections of the application form. Self-sponsored candidate can ignore the payment, HR and company application sections.
  • Please attach your updated professional resume, last 2 month’s payslips & passport size photograph (colour) at the relevant sections when prompted.
  • In case of any assistance during the application process, you may write to ampba@isb.edu.
  • Kindly note: Upon submission of the online application, an acknowledgement email along with the application number is sent out. If you do not receive any acknowledgement, please reach out to assist.
  • Do quote the application number for any queries.
  For any escalations please write to:
  - Level-1: Afifa Ismath - afifa_ismath@isb.edu
  - Level-2: Giri Dommalapati - Giri_Dommalapati@isb.edu

• Programme Start Date: Commencement of Foundation Term: January 31, 2026.
• Application Fee (Non-Refundable): Rs. 2,000/- inclusive of applicable taxes.
• Admission Offers: Are rolled out on a rolling basis. If the seats are filled in earlier rounds, the candidates are offered deferred admissions to the next batch. We encourage you to apply in earlier rounds to ensure your application is being considered for the current class.
• Support Letters: Are required only for the company-sponsored candidates. The self-sponsored candidates may choose to ignore the support letters/HR letters for the purpose of the application.
• References: ISB would not be soliciting the references in the normal course. They are to be used in case of emergencies or when the situations warrant the same.

Note: While every effort will be made not to change the dates of application and/or class start date, ISB reserves the right to modify the schedule in case of extenuating circumstances.