ISB Hyderabad teaches the Post Graduate Programme in Management as a one-year, full-time residential course on its Gachibowli campus. It is an MBA-level programme for people who already have at least two years of full-time work. The school is first in India in the Financial Times Global MBA ranking 2026 and holds AACSB and AMBA accreditation. The full course fee is INR 40.27 Lakhs, which covers tuition, the admission fee and a shared campus room. A seat is given on a GMAT or GRE score, essays, two recommendations and an interview, and the class sits across the Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The Class of 2026 had 808 students and averaged INR 37.29 LPA.
ISB Hyderabad PGP Fees
You pay tuition and the admission fee for the whole year, not per term. The security deposit comes back when you leave. Meals, books, a laptop and campus utilities are on top of the fee.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 37.27 Lakhs
Full course, as published
Admission fee
INR 3 Lakhs
One time, when you accept the offer
Security deposit
INR 20,000
One time, returned when you leave
Meals, books, laptop and utilities
INR 1.95 Lakhs
Full course, campus estimate
Total, no living extras
INR 40.27 Lakhs
Full course
Total with living extras
INR 42.22 Lakhs
Full course
ISB Hyderabad PGP Admission Dates
Round 1 of the Class of 2028 cycle is open and shuts on 20 Sep 2026. Two more rounds follow, and the last file for this class is taken on 17 Jan 2027. Keep your test score and papers ready before the round you pick.
Event
Date
Status
Round 1 application, last date to apply
20 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Round 1 interviews
Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
Confirmed
Round 1 shortlist and decisions
Dec 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 application, last date to apply
6 Dec 2026
Confirmed
Round 3 application, last date to apply
17 Jan 2027
Confirmed
Round 3 decisions and seat offer
Mar 2027
Confirmed
Admission fee and seat acceptance
Mar 2027
Tentative
Reporting on campus and document check
Apr 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Apr 2027
Tentative
ISB Hyderabad PGP Eligibility
You need a degree, two years of full-time work and a test-centre score. The school sets no minimum marks and no cutoff score.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A bachelor's degree in any subject, three-year or four-year
Work record
At least 24 months of full-time work as of 31 March of the joining year
Test
A GMAT or GRE score from a test centre; online scores are not taken
Score age
The score counts for five years from the test date
Cutoff
None published; the Class of 2027 averaged 720 on GMAT Classic
ISB Hyderabad PGP Admission Process
You apply in one of three rounds. Most people lose a year by sending a file without a test-centre score, so book the test first.
Step
What you do
1. Take the test
Book a GMAT or GRE slot at a test centre and send the score to the school
2. Fill the form
Add the essays, two recommendations and your work record before the round's last date
3. Interview
Shortlisted people get an online or in-person interview in that round's window
4. Decision
Offers come at the end of the round; accept and pay the admission fee to hold the seat
5. Join
Report on campus with your original papers before classes start
ISB Hyderabad PGP Cutoff
There is no cutoff score to clear. These are the numbers the last classes came in with, so read them as a guide, not a gate.
What the school looks at
The last class
GMAT Classic average
720, Class of 2027
GMAT Focus average
672, Class of 2027
GRE
Taken, test centre only
Work record average
Four years, Class of 2026
Published cutoff
Not published
ISB Hyderabad PGP Placements
The school places both campuses together. Consulting, technology and banking took more than three quarters of the roles in the last season.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 37.29 LPA, Class of 2026
Highest offer
INR 1.56 Crore
Offers made
1,117
Batch size
808
Top recruiters
Accenture, Mastercard, EY GDS
ISB Hyderabad PGP Scholarships
The school gives one tuition waiver per student. Merit waivers are decided from the file itself; the need-based ones ask for an essay and income proof.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Need-cum-Merit, income up to INR 8 Lakhs
Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 37.27 Lakhs, full tuition
Need-cum-Merit, income INR 8 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs
Family income between INR 8 Lakhs and INR 20 Lakhs a year
INR 27.95 Lakhs, three quarters of tuition
Prof. Manasa Mandava Memorial Scholarship
Women applicants, on merit
INR 18.63 Lakhs, half of tuition
Armed Forces Scholarship
Armed forces staff and their families
INR 18.63 Lakhs, half of tuition
Bridge to India Waiver
Indians working abroad who move back
INR 9.32 Lakhs, a quarter of tuition
ISB Hyderabad PGP Ranking
The Financial Times ranking is the one the school is best known by. It does not send data to NIRF, so there is no NIRF rank to read.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Financial Times Global MBA
2026
#1 in India
Financial Times Global MBA
2026
#12 in the world
AACSB
2026
Accredited
AMBA
2026
Accredited
NIRF
2026
Does not take part
ISB Hyderabad PGP Course Structure
The year is cut into eight short terms across 52 weeks. Core courses come first and electives open from the fourth term.
Part of the year
What you study
Before term 1
A digital head-start module you finish at home
Terms 1 to 3
Ten core courses and four flexible core courses
Terms 4 to 8
Electives from seven subject areas and four industry tracks
Through the year
Block weeks, club work and the placement season
ISB Hyderabad PGP Campus and Hostel
The course is fully residential, so a campus room is part of the fee. Meals are charged on top of it.
Item
Detail
Room
A shared campus room is included in the course fee
Studio flats
Serviced studios, given first to married students
Meals
A meal plan of about INR 75,000 for the year, paid on top
Campuses
Hyderabad and Mohali, one class, one placement season
Should you pick PGP at ISB Hyderabad?
This course suits working professionals who want a one-year, full-time switch and can leave their job for it.
Pick it if:
You have already crossed two years of full-time work: the school counts your months as of 31 March of the joining year, so an early file is safe.
You want to change both industry and job type: about two in three of the last batch moved to a new sector and a new kind of role.
You want the pay to pay the fee back: the last batch left with average pay more than twice what it earned before joining.
You can step away from work for only a year: the course is twelve months and fully residential, so you are back in one hiring cycle.
Skip it if:
You have not taken a test at a centre yet: only test-centre GMAT or GRE scores are read, so book a slot before the round you want.
You want a Hyderabad seat for sure: the class sits across the Hyderabad and Mohali campuses and both are placed together.
You are counting on a full waiver: about a quarter of the class gets money help, and the need-based ones ask for income proof.
You are still short of two years at work: a file under the work rule is not read, so use the year to build the record and the score.
Counsellor's advice
If your test score and two years of work are both ready, send the file in Round 1: a late file is read in the next round and the last one shuts on 17 Jan 2027.
PGP Eligibility▾
Degree needed: A bachelor's degree in any subject. A three-year degree is taken.
Work record: At least 24 months of full-time work as of 31 March of the joining year.
Test needed: A GMAT or GRE score taken at a test centre. Online test scores are not taken.
Score age: GMAT and GRE scores count for five years from the day you sat the test.
Cutoff score: None is published. The Class of 2027 averaged 720 on GMAT Classic.
PGP Admission Process▾
Take the test: Book GMAT or GRE at a test centre and send the score to the school.
Apply in a round: Fill the online form with essays and two recommendations before the round shuts.
Interview call: Shortlisted people get an online or in-person interview in that round's window.
Offer and fee: Offers come at the end of the round. Pay the admission fee to hold the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your original papers for the document check before classes start.
PGP Admission Dates 2026
These are the official dates for the Class of 2028. Tap Class of 2029 for expected dates of the next batch.
The Class of 2029 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the Class of 2028.
Confirmed
20 Sep 2026
Round 1 application, last date to apply
A file sent after 20 Sep 2026 is read in Round 2 instead.
Confirmed
Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
Round 1 interviews
Calls go out in batches through this window.
Confirmed
6 Dec 2026
Round 2 application, last date to apply
A file sent after 6 Dec 2026 is read in Round 3 instead.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
Round 1 shortlist and decisions
Offers for Round 1 come at the end of Dec 2026.
Confirmed
Dec 2026 to Feb 2027
Round 2 interviews
Book leave for the interview week once the call comes.
Confirmed
17 Jan 2027
Round 3 application, last date to apply
The school cannot take a file for this class after 17 Jan 2027.
Confirmed
Feb 2027
Round 2 decisions
Offers for Round 2 come in the middle of Feb 2027.
Confirmed
Feb 2027
Round 3 interviews
This is the last interview window of the cycle.
Confirmed
Mar 2027
Round 3 decisions and seat offer
Offers for Round 3 come in the middle of Mar 2027.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Admission fee and seat acceptance
You lose the seat if the admission fee is not paid by the date on your offer.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Reporting on campus and document check
Bring your degree papers and work letters; the seat goes without them.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Classes start
The first term starts once reporting is done.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 application, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this cycle.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 interview shortlist
Expected about three weeks after the round shuts.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Round 1 interviews
Expected to be spread over about eight weeks.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Round 2 application, last date to apply
Expected in the first week of the month.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Round 1 decisions and offer letters
Expected at the end of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Round 3 application, last date to apply
Expected to be the last date for the class.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Round 2 and Round 3 interviews
Expected to close by the end of the month.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Round 3 decisions and seat offer
Expected in the middle of the month.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Admission fee and seat acceptance
Expected within two weeks of the offer.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Reporting on campus and document check
Expected in the week before classes start.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this cycle.
Source: ISB PGP application deadlines page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
ISB Hyderabad PGP Fees 2026
This is the full 1-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add meals, books and living extras.
Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 37.27 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, when you accept the offer
INR 3 Lakhs
Security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20,000
Add meals, books and living extras
Meal plan
Full course, campus estimate
INR 75,000
Books and study material
Full course, campus estimate
INR 20,000
Laptop
One time, before term 1
INR 50,000
Utilities, laundry and IT
Full course, campus estimate
INR 50,000
Total course fee
INR 40.27 Lakhs
1 year · tuition + admission fee, living extras not added
Total course fee
INR 42.22 Lakhs
1 year · tuition + admission fee + meals, books and living extras
Education loan EMI
INR 67,898
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
93%
average pay INR 37.29 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 71,186
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
88%
average pay INR 37.29 LPA vs the full fee
Source: ISB PGP fees and scholarships page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a call from ISB Hyderabad?
Pick your work record and the test you hold. The school publishes no cutoff score, so these two rules decide who is read.
Full-time work by 31 March
Test you hold
24 months or more · GMAT
You clear both hard rules, so the file is read in full. Send it with the essays, two recommendations and your work letters before the round shuts.
24 months or more · GRE
A GRE score from a test centre is read the same way as a GMAT one. The rest of the file, the essays and the interview decide the seat.
24 months or more · Not taken yet
You clear the work rule, but no file is read without a score. Book a test-centre GMAT or GRE now; online scores are not taken.
Under 24 months · GMAT
Work months are counted as of 31 March of the joining year. Under that mark the file is not read, whatever the score says.
Under 24 months · GRE
Work months are counted as of 31 March of the joining year. A strong GRE score does not stand in for the missing months.
Under 24 months · Not taken yet
You are short on both rules. Cross 24 months of full-time work first, then book a test-centre GMAT or GRE.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The score is only half the file. The Class of 2026 came in with four years of work on average, so what you did at work counts as much as the number on the score card.
ISB Hyderabad PGP Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. The school gives one tuition waiver, so the largest one your answers reach is shown.
Your profile
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says who the scheme is for. Only one tuition waiver is given, so a smaller one drops out when a larger one fits.
Need-cum-Merit Scholarship, lower income
INR 37.27 Lakhs
Indian School of Business
Cuts the tuition fee itself, so you pay the rest of the course fee.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by 17 Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Need-cum-Merit Scholarship, middle income
INR 27.95 Lakhs
Indian School of Business
Cuts the tuition fee itself, so you pay the rest of the course fee.
Who qualifies: family income between INR 8 Lakhs and INR 20 Lakhs a yearApply by 17 Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Prof. Manasa Mandava Memorial Scholarship
INR 18.63 Lakhs
Indian School of Business, donor funded
Cuts the tuition fee itself, so you pay the rest of the course fee.
Who qualifies: women applicants, picked on meritApply by 17 Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Armed Forces Scholarship
INR 18.63 Lakhs
Indian School of Business
Cuts the tuition fee itself, so you pay the rest of the course fee.
Who qualifies: armed forces staff and their familiesApply by 17 Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Bridge to India Waiver
INR 9.32 Lakhs
Indian School of Business
Cuts the tuition fee itself, so you pay the rest of the course fee.
Who qualifies: Indians working abroad who move back to work in IndiaApply by 17 Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the school about an education loan and about paying in parts.
Estimated total waiver
INR 37.27 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 27.95 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.32 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 40.27 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 18.63 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 21.64 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 9.32 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 30.95 Lakhs
ISB Hyderabad PGP vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to ISB Hyderabad. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a bigger class.
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IIM Calcutta
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IIM Lucknow Noida
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Total fees1 year, no living extras
INR 40.27 Lakhs
tuition + admission fee
INR 34.50 Lakhs
INR 5.77 Lakhs less, room charged on top
INR 33.71 Lakhs
INR 6.56 Lakhs less, single room included
INR 33.50 Lakhs
INR 6.77 Lakhs less, caution deposit extra
INR 26.25 Lakhs
INR 14.02 Lakhs less, room and material included
Average paylatest batch
INR 37.29 LPA
Class of 2026
INR 37.25 LPA
INR 0.04 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 35.5 LPA
INR 1.79 LPA less
INR 32.68 LPA
INR 4.61 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 18.82 LPA
INR 18.47 LPA less, latest batch
Highest offerlatest batch
INR 1.56 Crore
Class of 2026
INR 76.50 Lakhs
INR 79.50 Lakhs less, Class of 2025
INR 1.25 Crore
INR 31 Lakhs less, Class of 2025
INR 52 Lakhs
INR 1.04 Crore less, Class of 2024
INR 54 Lakhs
INR 1.02 Crore less, latest batch
Class sizelatest batch
808
Class of 2026, both campuses
138
670 fewer, Class of 2025
73
735 fewer, Class of 2026
80
728 fewer, Class of 2024
Not published
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
93%
on INR 37.29 LPA
108%
15 points higher
105%
12 points higher
98%
5 points higher
72%
21 points lower
In short
If the sticker fee is what decides it, IIM Ahmedabad saves you close to six lakhs. If you want the bigger class and the wider recruiter list, stay with ISB Hyderabad.
In short
IIM Bangalore costs less and pays close to the same. If you want a small class in one city, take it; if you want the larger batch and more offers, take ISB Hyderabad.
In short
If the fee decides it, IIM Calcutta is close to seven lakhs cheaper. If average pay decides it, ISB Hyderabad is ahead by about four and a half lakhs a year.
In short
IIM Lucknow Noida is the cheapest seat here by far. If you cannot fund the ISB Hyderabad fee even with a loan, take it; if you can, the pay gap closes the fee gap in a year.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on ISB Hyderabad PGP
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get into this course?▾
Take a GMAT or GRE at a test centre, then apply in one of the three rounds with essays, two recommendations and your work record. Shortlisted people are interviewed, and offers come at the end of each round.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full course fee is INR 40.27 Lakhs. That covers tuition, the admission fee and a shared campus room. Meals, books, a laptop and utilities add about INR 1.95 Lakhs more.
How much work experience do I need?▾
At least 24 months of full-time work, counted as of 31 March of the joining year. The last class came in with four years on average, so a longer record helps.
Is there a cutoff GMAT score?▾
No cutoff score is published. The Class of 2027 averaged 720 on GMAT Classic and 672 on GMAT Focus, so read those as a guide and not as a gate.
Can a scholarship cut this fee?▾
Yes. One tuition waiver is given per student, from a quarter of tuition up to the whole of it. Use the calculator above to see the largest one your answers reach.
Will I study in Hyderabad or Mohali?▾
The class sits across both campuses and the school places them together, so the pay figures on this page cover both. Ask the admission office where your batch sits before you accept the offer.
Is a GRE score treated the same as a GMAT one?▾
Yes, if it is from a test centre. Online scores are not taken for either test, and a score counts for five years from the day you sat it.
The Indian School of Business (ISB) is a prestigious business school in India known for its global standards. Candidates typically apply using CAT or GMAT scores, with the average GMAT score around 670 and a score of 700+ being advantageous. The admission process includes essays and interviews with alumni or professors. ISB's faculty comprises resident and visiting professors from top global institutions, offering a 1:15 faculty-to-student ratio for personalized attention.
The one-year program costs between INR 35-40 lakhs, with scholarships and loans available. The total fee is about INR 45 lakhs, covering tuition, accommodation, and other charges. ISB maintains a 100% placement rate, with average salaries between 35-37 LPA, and most graduates secure roles in MNCs and sectors like consulting and finance. Top recruiters include Amazon, Wipro, Bain, and McKinsey. Students benefit from extensive career preparation resources, and no internships are offered due to the program's duration, though experiential learning opportunities are provided.
Overall, ISB offers a comprehensive, fast-paced MBA with robust placement support and ample financial aid options.
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ISB Hyderabad: 3 Answered Questions
What are the good courses at ISB Hyderabad for a mechanical engineer?
Maheshwar ReddyMBA in Information Management & Finance, Indian School of Business (Graduated 2019)
Your question is vague as everyone has a different definition of a good course. One may prefer a rigorous course while others may prefer a laid-back course. However, because the courses you are asking about are from ISB Hyderabad there is a certain level of credibility to them. It’s a general assumption that an Institute as reputed as ISB Hyderabad offers the best courses in every field.
But then again a course with a good curriculum cannot necessarily be good unless it matches your inclinations and career prospects.
The most popular courses offered at ISB Hyderabad include PGP & PGPX courses, which are almost equivalent to MBA. There are a variety of other courses which can be chosen according to your own preferences. For detailed information contact alumni or check the university’s official website.
Looking for data science courses in Hyderabad. Which is good ISB or INSOFE?
Kshitij GhildiyalMBA Finance and Strategy, Indian School of Business (2015
ISB Hyderabad’s Data Science program focuses more on the Management aspect. It explains what business decisions to make once you are well-versed in technical knowledge. On the other hand, INSOFE focuses on the technical aspects of Data Science. This program teaches people to solve business problems by building models and interpreting technical results.
In case you are confused about what to choose, pay a visit to both institutes and check factors like
Curriculum
Faculty
Academic and industry experience
Career services
Only after analyzing such factors will you be able to make an informed decision.
How can you compare ISB's CBA vs IIM Bangalore's BAI courses?
Ankit SrivastavaStudied at Delhi University (2019)
Some of my friends are studying in both the institutes and according to their firsthand experience, both the courses differ from each other. For a clearer view, you must take a look at the major pros and cons of both of them.
Pros:
ISB CBA:
ISB CBA has a great campus and you will be lucky to have a global faculty.
You will get tremendous networking opportunities with 100+ batches as you will be among brilliant talents.
Most of the pedagogy includes offline methods whereas online teaching is only limited to tutorials.
Some of the best Faculties in the institute are Prof Shailesh, Prof Sarang Deo, Prof Arun, and Prof Sudhir Voleti.
As the CBA course is a full-time course, you will also benefit by getting the ISB Brand Value. This might help you get recognition.
IIM Bangalore BAI:
You will get global faculty and excellent peers to be with.
No one can compete with IIM’s brand value.
As the course is mostly offered in online mode, it is quite ideal if you are a working person.
Cons:
ISB CBA: The fees are quite expensive for most middle-class students. There should be more career opportunities that justify the cost.
IIM Bangalore BAI: You are not allowed to stay within the campus which significantly reduces your chances to enjoy vast networking.
Both the courses come with their own pros and cons while holding a big brand value, therefore the decision lies in your hand.
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