Indian School of Business: Admission to Post Graduate Programme for Senior Executives (PGP MAX), 2026

Indian School of Business

Gachibowli, Telangana

Admission to Post Graduate Programme for Senior Executives (PGP MAX), 2026

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Indian School of Business (ISB)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Admission to Post Graduate Programme for Senior Executives (PGP MAX), 2026

Mode: Flexible, Modular, Global
Duration: 15 Months
Work experience: 10+ years
Location: Hyderabad, Mohali

Round 2 Application Deadline: 06^th December, 2026

Eligibility and Requirements

We value senior professionals who are motivated to advance their leadership skills and demonstrate intellectual curiosity and commitment to engage in an intense learning experience over many months. We seek to understand your capacity to engage with complex business problems, share distinctive perspectives, and learn from your different peers, all of which will contribute to the programme’s dynamic knowledge ecosystem while refining and expanding your repertoire of leadership styles.
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Admissions Process

The PGP MAX admissions process identifies exceptional leaders poised for global impact through a holistic assessment of your professional accomplishments, leadership journey, and career aspirations. We carefully evaluate your academic capacity, professional experience, and commitment to learning, seeking accomplished professionals who will both contribute to and thrive within our diverse cohort of visionaries. Below, you will discover different stages of our structured and systematic evaluation process. As you progress through each of the stages, you will receive email notifications from the Admissions Office. You can also track the progress of your application on the application portal. We eagerly anticipate learning about your distinctive professional journey and unique 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, alumni and senior staff. 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.
Stage 7: Scholarship Decision	Shortlisted applicants may be invited for scholarship interviews based on multiple criteria. Following these interviews, the Scholarship Committee conducts a thorough review, and the decision is communicated to the applicants.

Application Deadlines

Applications are open for the PGP MAX 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 MAX Co '28	Application Deadline	Tentative Interview Dates	Final Decision Notification
Round 1	August 30, 2026	Week 3, September 2026 to Week 2, October 2026	Mid-October 2026
Round 2	December 6, 2026	Week 3, December 2026 to Week 3, January 2027	End-January 2027
Round 3	March 14, 2027	Week 1, April 2027 to Week 4, April 2027	Mid-May 2027

Note: Applications submitted after August 30, 2026, will automatically roll into Round 2 consideration, and those submitted after December 06, 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.

Fees and Scholarships

PGP MAX represents a strategic investment in your leadership journey and organisational impact. For the academic year 2027-28, the comprehensive programme fee is Rs. 43,03,508/- + GST. This fee includes tuition, course materials, and boarding & lodging during campus residencies.
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.
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Contact:
+91 80432 83926
pgpmax@isb.edu

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