ISB aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and educational experiences. The common denominators are superior academic credentials and a consistent display of intellectual prowess. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

To be eligible, candidates must hold a university degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants should typically have a 4-year undergraduate degree, or a 3-year undergraduate degree followed by a postgraduate degree in areas such as business, economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or the liberal arts.

Regardless of their field of study, applicants must possess a strong academic record and demonstrate creativity, self-motivation, and ingenuity in their prior academic and work experiences. They must also have a keen interest in pursuing a research and teaching career in academia.

Above all, candidates must demonstrate the ability to engage in high-quality research and the commitment to be an academician at an international level.

Candidates will be assessed based on their outstanding intellectual ability, motivation, faculty recommendations, and personal characteristics required for an international academic career. There is no specific requirement concerning fields of study at the undergraduate level. However, standard postgraduate entry tests (GMAT, GRE, CAT, JRF) will be used to assess general ability and, if necessary, proficiency in English.

Test Requirements
All applicants are required to take one of the following tests before submitting their application. Applications will not be considered without a valid test score.

• Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, USA.
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) administered by Pearson VUE, Bloomington, USA.
• Common Admission Test (CAT).
• JRF-qualified score report of UGC NET.
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering conducted by IITs and IISc.

All applications must be submitted online. A complete application must include the following:

• Photograph
• Statement of Purpose
• Certified copies of all university degrees or diplomas
• Official transcripts of grades
• Valid GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF qualified score report of UGC NET
• TOEFL score report for applicants whose language of instruction at the undergraduate level is not English
• Three letters of recommendation from faculty or scholars regarding the applicant’s academic ability and potential for research and teaching
• Application fee: INR 5,000/- (to be paid according to the guidelines in the online form)

Please note the following details for admission to the FPM programme, commencing in August 2025. Once you have submitted your completed application, shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the admissions process.

Financial aid is typically awarded for a duration of five years. In line with other leading international institutions, ISB may offer additional funding for selected students who have not completed their dissertations within this period. This extension is at the discretion of the Faculty Advisor/Dissertation Chair and the FPM Director. Students on leave are not eligible for financial aid.

Tuition Fees
All students will be offered Tuition Fee waiver.

Living Expenses
In addition to the living expenses in the form of monthly scholarship (@ INR 65,000/- per month), On campus fully furnished free accommodation (shared accommodation for unmarried and studio for married students) will be provided subject to availability. In case "on campus accommodation" is not available additional stipend(@ INR 25,000/- per month) will be given towards house rent as per the existing policy.
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