ISB Hyderabad Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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05 Sep, 2026 ISB Hyderabad PGP Admission 2027-28 is open. Check below the course-wise application deadlines to apply- Read More.

  • PGP (Round 1) – Sep 20, 2026
  • PGP PRO (Round 2) – Nov 29, 2026
  • PGP MAX (Round 2) – Dec 6, 2026
  • PGP MFAB (Round 1) – Nov 29, 2026
  • PGP YL (Round 1) – Dec 20, 2026
Total fees
INR 50.78 Lakhs
Full course, deposit not added
Class experience
18 years
Average work years of a class
Selection
Interview
No GMAT or GRE needed
Campus time
12 weeks
Spread across the whole course

About ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX

ISB calls its Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives PGP MAX. It is a part-time course of 15 months, a little over one year. You study on the Hyderabad and Mohali campuses in 12 campus weeks and keep your job in between. ISB holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation. The Financial Times ranked the course #1 in India and #53 in the world in its 2025 Executive MBA ranking. The full fee is INR 50.78 Lakhs with GST. There is no entrance exam: you need 10 years of full-time work, and ISB picks students on essays and an interview. ISB publishes no average pay in LPA for this course, because students keep their jobs.

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Fees

The total fee with the deposit is INR 50.98 Lakhs, while the fee without it is INR 50.78 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 46.29 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee in four parts across the 15 months. The admission fee is due by the date in your offer letter. The deposit comes back at the end. Your room and meals in campus weeks are in the fee, but travel to campus is not.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Admission feeINR 4.49 LakhsOne time, with GST
Tuition feeINR 46.29 LakhsFour parts of INR 11.57 Lakhs, with GST
Security depositINR 20,000One time, paid back at the end
Total, no depositINR 50.78 LakhsFull course
Total with depositINR 50.98 LakhsFull course

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Admission Dates

Round 1 applications closed on 30 Aug 2026 and the Round 1 result comes in Oct 2026. Round 2 closes on 6 Dec 2026 and Round 3 on 14 Mar 2027. ISB takes no form for this batch after that. Classes for the 2027 batch are expected in Jun 2027. If you miss a round, your form moves to the next one.

EventDateStatus
Round 1 application, last date to apply30 Aug 2026Over
Round 1 interviewsSep 2026 to Oct 2026Confirmed
Round 1 resultOct 2026Confirmed
Round 2 application, last date to apply6 Dec 2026Confirmed
Round 2 interviewsDec 2026 to Jan 2027Confirmed
Round 2 resultJan 2027Confirmed
Round 3 application, last date to apply14 Mar 2027Confirmed
Round 3 interviewsApr 2027Confirmed
Round 3 resultMay 2027Confirmed
Admission fee and first tuition partMay 2027Tentative
Enrolment and document checkJun 2027Tentative
Classes start with the first campus weekJun 2027Tentative

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of full-time work. At least 3 of those years should be in a management role. A three-year degree is fine and you do not need GMAT or GRE. If you are short of 10 years, apply in a later year.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeA bachelor's degree, three-year degrees accepted
Work experienceAt least 10 years, full-time
Management roleAt least 3 years leading a team or a project
TestNo GMAT or GRE needed
PapersTranscripts, two recommendations and two essays

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Admission Process

You apply online in one of three rounds, and ISB checks your form within 20 days. Shortlisted applicants get a 30-minute panel interview. The admissions committee then sends the decision. If you get an offer, you pay the admission fee by the date in the letter, or you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineSend the form, essays and two recommendations in one of three rounds
2. Form checkISB checks your form within 20 days
3. InterviewShortlisted applicants face a 30-minute panel
4. DecisionThe admissions committee sends the result
5. Accept the offerPay the admission fee by the date in the letter

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Cutoff

ISB publishes no cutoff score for this course, and no GMAT or GRE score is needed. The panel looks at your degree, your work and your interview. Past classes averaged 18 years of work, well above the 10-year floor. So a strong work record matters more than any test.

What ISB looks atWhat counts
Academic recordYour degree and transcripts from every college
Work experienceAt least 10 years full-time; the class average is 18 years
Management roleLeading a team or a project
InterviewA 30-minute panel interview
EssaysTwo essays, plus one optional

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Placements

ISB lists more than 21,800 PGP-suite alumni, and over 1,000 of them work at CXO level. The Financial Times ranked the alumni network #26 in its 2025 Executive MBA ranking. There is no campus placement drive, because every student keeps a job. ISB does not publish an average pay for this course, so judge it by the role you can move into.

MetricValue
PGP-suite alumniMore than 21,800
Alumni at CXO or top leadership levelMore than 1,000
FT alumni network rank, 2025#26
Campus placementsNot offered, students keep their jobs
Average payNot published

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Scholarships

Serving IAS officers can get the full admission and tuition fee, worth INR 50.78 Lakhs, plus a travel grant of INR 5 Lakhs. Armed Forces veterans can get half the tuition fee, worth INR 23.15 Lakhs. Up to two people get each scholarship. ISB also gives a few merit scholarships, but it does not publish the amounts.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Serving IAS Officers ScholarshipIAS officers with 10 or more years of serviceINR 50.78 Lakhs, plus INR 5 Lakhs for travel
Armed Forces ScholarshipVeterans who moved to a civilian job within 2 yearsINR 23.15 Lakhs, half the tuition fee
Merit scholarshipsA few strong applicantsNot published

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Ranking

The Financial Times ranked PGP MAX #1 in India and #53 in the world in 2025. It also ranked the alumni network #26. These ranks come from the Executive MBA ranking, which looks at alumni careers and school data. ISB also holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
FT Executive MBA, India2025#1
FT Executive MBA, world2025#53
FT alumni network2025#26
AACSB, AMBA and EQUISCurrentAccredited

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Course Structure

The course has 12 campus weeks over 15 months, one week every 4 to 6 weeks. Classes meet on the Hyderabad and Mohali campuses, plus an international immersion. Between campus weeks you go back to your job. At the end ISB gives a certificate of completion, not a master's degree.

PartWhat happens
Campus weeks12 weeks, one every 4 to 6 weeks
CampusesHyderabad and Mohali
International immersionA module abroad, with a certificate from the partner school
AwardA certificate of completion from ISB

Should you pick PGP MAX at ISB Hyderabad?

This course suits senior managers who want a management course without leaving their job.

Pick it if:
You want classmates at your own level: the class is C-suite executives and functional heads, and the average classmate has 18 years of work.
You want a large alumni base after the course: ISB lists more than 21,800 PGP-suite alumni, and over 1,000 of them work at CXO level.
You cannot take a year off work: you come to campus for one week every 4 to 6 weeks and work from your office in between.
You missed the Round 1 date: ISB says the competition is the same in every round, so a Round 2 form is not a weaker form.
Skip it if:
You want a campus job offer at the end: every student keeps a job, and ISB holds no placement drive and publishes no average pay for this course.
You are paying the full fee yourself: INR 50.78 Lakhs buys no job offer, so the return comes only from the role you move into next.
You need a master's degree: ISB gives a certificate of completion, and the course is not a master's degree in India.
Your employer will not give you regular weeks off: the 12 campus weeks are part of the course, so get the leave agreed in writing first.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 10 years of work and your employer agrees to a week off every 4 to 6 weeks, apply in Round 2. If that leave is not agreed in writing, do not pay the admission fee yet.
PGP MAX Eligibility
Degree: A bachelor's degree from a recognised college. Three-year degrees are accepted.
Work experience: At least 10 years of full-time work.
Management role: At least 3 years leading a team or a project.
Test: No GMAT or GRE. ISB looks at your degree, your work and your interview.
Papers: Transcripts from every college, two recommendations and two essays.
PGP MAX Admission Process
Pick a round: Apply online in Round 1, 2 or 3. A late form moves to the next round.
Form check: ISB checks your form and papers within 20 days.
Interview: Shortlisted applicants face a 30-minute panel interview.
Decision: The admissions committee sends the result after the interviews.
Accept and pay: Pay the admission fee by the date in your offer letter or you lose the seat.

PGP MAX Admission Dates 2027

These are the official dates for the 2027 batch. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
30 Aug 2026
Round 1 application, last date to apply
Forms sent after 30 Aug 2026 moved to Round 2 on their own.
Confirmed
Sep 2026 to Oct 2026
Round 1 interviews
ISB invites shortlisted applicants to a 30-minute panel interview.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
Round 1 result
ISB sends the decision in the middle of Oct 2026.
Confirmed
6 Dec 2026
Round 2 application, last date to apply
Forms sent after 6 Dec 2026 move to Round 3.
Confirmed
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
Round 2 interviews
Interviews start soon after the Round 2 last date.
Confirmed
Jan 2027
Round 2 result
ISB sends the decision by the end of Jan 2027.
Confirmed
14 Mar 2027
Round 3 application, last date to apply
ISB takes no form for this batch after 14 Mar 2027.
Confirmed
Apr 2027
Round 3 interviews
The last interviews for this batch.
Confirmed
May 2027
Round 3 result
ISB sends the decision in the middle of May 2027.
Tentative
May 2027
Admission fee and first tuition part
Pay by the date in your offer letter or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Enrolment and document check
Bring your degree papers and transcripts. ISB has not fixed the date yet.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start with the first campus week
Expected soon after the first tuition part. Watch for the official date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round 1 application, last date to apply
Expected at the end of Aug, like this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 interviews
Expected in Sep and Oct.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 result
Expected in the middle of Oct.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Round 2 application, last date to apply
Expected in early Dec.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Round 3 application, last date to apply
Expected in the middle of Mar.
Tentative
May 2028
Admission fee and first tuition part
Expected by the date in the offer letter.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Enrolment and document check
Expected before the first campus week.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start with the first campus week
Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: ISB PGP MAX application deadlines page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Fees 2027

This is the full 1.25-year cost (15 months), not one year, with GST. Turn on the toggle to add the security deposit.

Admission fee
One time, with GST, due by the date in your offer letter
INR 4.49 Lakhs
Tuition fee
Full course, as published, paid in four parts of INR 11.57 Lakhs
INR 46.29 Lakhs
Add security deposit
Security deposit
One time, paid back at the end of the course
INR 20,000
Total course fee
INR 50.78 Lakhs
1.25 years · admission + tuition fee, deposit not added
Total course fee
INR 50.98 Lakhs
1.25 years · admission + tuition fee + security deposit
Education loan EMI
INR 85,621
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 3.39 Lakhs
the full fee over 15 months
Education loan EMI
INR 85,958
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 3.40 Lakhs
the full fee over 15 months

Source: ISB PGP MAX fees page for the 2027-28 class. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a call from ISB Hyderabad?

Pick your full-time work years and your years in a management role. The card shows where you stand against ISB's rules.

Full-time work
Leading a team
Under 10 years · Under 3 years in a management role
Not yet: ISB asks for at least 10 years of full-time work. Apply once you cross it.
Under 10 years · 3 years or more in a management role
Not yet: ISB asks for at least 10 years of full-time work. Apply once you cross it.
10 to 17 years · Under 3 years in a management role
Almost there: you meet the 10-year floor, but ISB looks for at least 3 years leading a team or a project. Show that in your essays or wait a year.
10 to 17 years · 3 years or more in a management role
Yes, you can apply: you meet both rules. Your essays and the interview decide the offer.
18 years or more · Under 3 years in a management role
Almost there: you meet the 10-year floor, but ISB looks for at least 3 years leading a team or a project. Show that in your essays or wait a year.
18 years or more · 3 years or more in a management role
Yes, you can apply: you meet both rules and sit at or above the class average of 18 years.
EDITOR'S NOTE

ISB publishes no cutoff for this course. The 10-year floor counts full-time work only, and the panel interview and your essays decide the call.

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with ISB.

Your background
Years in service, or since leaving the forces
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.

Each card below names the rule you do not meet.

Serving IAS Officers Scholarship
INR 50.78 Lakhs
ISB, PGP MAX admissions
Covers the full admission and tuition fee, plus INR 5 Lakhs for travel. Up to two officers get it.
Who qualifies: serving IAS officers with 10 or more years of serviceApply with your PGP MAX form
Not eligible on your answers
Armed Forces Scholarship
INR 23.15 Lakhs
ISB, PGP MAX admissions
Takes half off the tuition fee. Up to two veterans get it.
Who qualifies: veterans who moved to a civilian job within 2 yearsApply with your PGP MAX form
Not eligible on your answers
No scholarship matches these answers. Ask ISB about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 50.78 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 50.78 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 23.15 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 27.64 Lakhs

ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to ISB Hyderabad. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a shorter course, a lower work floor.

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ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX
Hyderabad and Mohali
Compared with
IIM Bangalore PGPEM
Bengaluru
Compared with
IIM Lucknow PGPWE
Noida
Compared with
SPJIMR PGEMP
Mumbai
Compared with
IIM Indore PGPMX
Mumbai
Total feesfull course, no deposit
INR 50.78 Lakhs
with GST
INR 20.11 Lakhs
INR 30.67 Lakhs less, batch of 2023 to 25
INR 11 Lakhs
INR 39.78 Lakhs less, before taxes
INR 10.45 Lakhs
INR 40.33 Lakhs less, before GST
INR 17.60 Lakhs
INR 33.18 Lakhs less
Course lengthmonths, start to finish
15
part-time
24
9 more
24
9 more
21
6 more
24
9 more
Work neededminimum years, full-time
10
full-time
4
6 fewer
3
7 fewer
5
5 fewer
Not published
Loan EMI7 yr at 10.5% on the fee
INR 85,621
on the fee above
INR 33,907
INR 51,714 less
INR 18,547
INR 67,074 less
INR 17,619
INR 68,002 less
INR 29,675
INR 55,946 less
FT rankExecutive MBA 2025, world
#53
2025
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
IIM Bangalore PGPEM costs much less but takes 24 months of weekend classes. If you can give two years of weekends, look at it; if you want campus weeks and a 15-month finish, take ISB Hyderabad.
In short
IIM Lucknow PGPWE costs much less and asks for 3 years of work, with classes every other weekend in Noida. If you have 10 or more years and want a senior class, take ISB Hyderabad.
In short
SPJIMR PGEMP costs much less and takes 21 months in modules. If the fee decides it, pick SPJIMR PGEMP; if you want an FT-ranked course with senior classmates, take ISB Hyderabad.
In short
IIM Indore PGPMX costs much less and holds weekend classes in Mumbai for two years. If you live in Mumbai and want the lower fee, look at it; if you want a 15-month course, take ISB Hyderabad.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on ISB Hyderabad PGP MAX

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Do I need GMAT or GRE for ISB PGP MAX?
No. ISB picks students on their degree, their work record, two essays and a panel interview. You still need at least 10 years of full-time work.
What is the full fee for PGP MAX?
The full fee is INR 50.78 Lakhs with GST, for admission and tuition. With the INR 20,000 security deposit it comes to INR 50.98 Lakhs. The deposit comes back at the end.
Can I pay the fee in parts?
Yes. The admission fee is due by the date in your offer letter, and the tuition fee is paid in four parts across the course. ISB also works with five banks for education loans.
How often do I have to be on campus?
You spend 12 weeks on campus over 15 months, one week every 4 to 6 weeks. Classes are in Hyderabad and Mohali, plus an international immersion. Get the leave agreed with your employer before you pay.
Will I get a master's degree at the end?
No. ISB gives a certificate of completion for the programme. The international module gives its own certificate from the partner school.
Which round should I apply in?
ISB says the competition is the same in every round. Round 1 closed on 30 Aug 2026, Round 2 closes on 6 Dec 2026 and Round 3 on 14 Mar 2027. No form is taken after that.
Can I get a scholarship on this course?
Serving IAS officers with 10 or more years of service can get the full admission and tuition fee. Armed Forces veterans who moved to a civilian job within 2 years can get half the tuition fee. The calculator above shows your waiver.
Is the application fee refunded if I am not selected?
No. The application fee is not refunded. If you accept an offer and then leave, ISB returns only part of the admission fee, and the tuition refund depends on when you decide.

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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.

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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

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  • Faculty 
  • Academic and industry experience 
  • Career services

Only after analyzing such factors will you be able to make an informed decision.

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How can you compare ISB's CBA vs IIM Bangalore's BAI courses?

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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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