Indian School of Business: Admission to Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals, 2026

Indian School of Business

Gachibowli, Telangana

Admission to Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals, 2026

Indian School of Business (ISB)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Admission to Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals, 2026

Mode: Modular Format
Duration: 18 Months
Work experience: 5+ years
Location: Hyderabad, Delhi

Round 2 Application Deadline: 29^th November, 2026

Eligibility and Requirements

PGP PRO identifies experienced professionals poised for strategic leadership roles. Successful applicants typically demonstrate functional expertise, analytical thinking capabilities, and the capacity to balance rigorous academics with career demands. We evaluate each candidate holistically, assessing professional achievements, leadership potential, and ability to contribute diverse perspectives that enrich our dynamic learning community while benefiting from the programme's transformative approach.

Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification at the time of application submission.
5+ years of full-time work experience after a bachelor’s degree with strong functional competence and industry expertise.

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Admissions Process

The PGP PRO admissions process identifies accomplished mid-career professionals poised for strategic leadership through comprehensive evaluation of your analytical capabilities, professional achievements, and transformative potential. You will join dynamic professionals with 5+ years of experience who will both contribute to and flourish within our diverse cohort, driving organisational impact whilst advancing their careers.
Below, you will discover our structured evaluation stages. As you progress, you will receive email notifications and can track your application progress on the portal. We eagerly anticipate learning about your professional journey and perspectives that will enrich our dynamic learning community.

Stage 1: Application Submission	Assemble the key application components and submit your complete application along with all required supporting documentation online on the admissions portal before the application deadlines. The section on “Key Application Components” provides details on what you need to prepare to submit as part of your application.
Stage 2: Application Verification	As a next step, we will verify the completeness and accuracy of your application within 20 days of submission. We will check whether all necessary supporting documents, such as proof of identity, academic certificates and transcripts, professional documents, amongst others, have been submitted. We will also verify the contents of your application vis-à-vis the supporting documents. In case of any missing document or mismatch of information, we will communicate the same to you, and you will have 3 days to address any insufficiency. Once the verification is complete, your application will be marked as ‘Verified’ in the application portal. Only verified applications proceed to further evaluation.
Stage 3: Interview Shortlist	All ‘Verified’ applications undergo a structured review of academics, relevant test scores, professional experience, extracurricular activities, essays, awards and recognitions, and recommendations. We follow a holistic evaluation approach, wherein all aspects of your profile are given due weightage to arrive at a final profile score. This enables the candidates to play to their strengths and balance their profiles across various parameters. The holistic selection process ensures the selection of a diverse cohort with a wide range of test scores.
Stage 4: Interview	After your application has been verified, you may be invited to an interview. Interviews last around 30 minutes and are conducted by a panel comprising ISB faculty and alumni. On the interview date, before meeting the panel, applicants will undergo 'On-Spot essays' - a written assessment which may comprise one or two essays. As part of your application, you can indicate your preferred interview location from a list typically including Tier-1 cities. You may choose between virtual (Zoom) or in-person interview. If shortlisted, you will receive an email notification 3-7 days prior to your scheduled interview. The Admissions Office decides your interview location, considering your preference and availability.
Stage 5: Admissions Committee Review	Following interview feedback, applications undergo a comprehensive evaluation before presentation to the Admissions Committee, comprising faculty and alumni, who decide on the final offers.
Stage 6: Decision Notification	Candidates are informed of the final decisions via email according to the published timeline for their respective application rounds.

Application Deadlines

Applications are open for the PGP PRO Class of 2027-28.
We operate a staggered admission process with three deadlines for each intake. While competition is the same across all rounds, the earlier you gain admission, the more time you will have to secure financing and arrange related logistics. The online application for each round opens approximately two months before the application deadline for that round. Know more about our application deadlines and special instructions below.

PGP PRO Co '28	Application Deadline	Tentative Interview Dates	Final Decision Notification
Round 1	August 23, 2026	Week 2, September 2026 to Week 1, October 2026	End-October 2026
Round 2	November 29, 2026	Week 3, December 2026 to Week 2, January 2027	End-January 2027
Round 3	March 14, 2027	Week 1, April 2027 to Week 2, May 2027	Mid-May 2027

Note: Applications submitted after August 23, 2026, will automatically roll into Round 2 consideration, and those submitted after November 29, 2026, will be shifted to Round 3 consideration. We cannot accept applications for the class of 2028 after March 14, 2027. Each application round represents a specific timeframe for submission, not sequential stages of the process. Candidates may apply only once per application year.
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Fees and Scholarships

Programme Fee: PGP PRO represents a strategic investment in your accelerated leadership development while maintaining professional momentum. For the academic year 2027-28, the comprehensive programme fee is Rs. 33,69,559/- + GST. This fee includes tuition, course materials, and dining, boarding and lodging for campus residencies during orientation and term end week.
The fee also includes:

Executive accommodations and dining during residential periods
Lifetime access to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Access to recreational facilities
International immersion experience

For a deeper understanding of the programme's transformative value, we recommend you attend one of our information sessions. Alternatively, you can reach out to our admissions team for further clarification.

Fee Structure:

Component	Amount (Rs.)	GST (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Admission Fee	3,38,559/-	60,941/-	3,99,500/-
Tuition Fee	30,31,000/-	5,45,580/-	35,76,580/-
Total Programme Fee inclusive of Security Deposit and GST: Rs. 39,96,080/-