05 Sep, 2026 ISB Hyderabad PGP Admission 2027-28 is open. Check below the course-wise application deadlines to apply- Read More.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Admission fee | INR 4.49 Lakhs | One time, with GST |
| Tuition fee | INR 46.29 Lakhs | Four parts of INR 11.57 Lakhs, with GST |
| Security deposit | INR 20,000 | One time, paid back at the end |
| Total, no deposit | INR 50.78 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with deposit | INR 50.98 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 application, last date to apply | 30 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 interviews | Sep 2026 to Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 result | Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 application, last date to apply | 6 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 interviews | Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 result | Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| Round 3 application, last date to apply | 14 Mar 2027 | Confirmed |
| Round 3 interviews | Apr 2027 | Confirmed |
| Round 3 result | May 2027 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee and first tuition part | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Enrolment and document check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start with the first campus week | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | A bachelor's degree, three-year degrees accepted |
| Work experience | At least 10 years, full-time |
| Management role | At least 3 years leading a team or a project |
| Test | No GMAT or GRE needed |
| Papers | Transcripts, two recommendations and two essays |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Send the form, essays and two recommendations in one of three rounds |
| 2. Form check | ISB checks your form within 20 days |
| 3. Interview | Shortlisted applicants face a 30-minute panel |
| 4. Decision | The admissions committee sends the result |
| 5. Accept the offer | Pay the admission fee by the date in the letter |
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 at | What counts |
|---|---|
| Academic record | Your degree and transcripts from every college |
| Work experience | At least 10 years full-time; the class average is 18 years |
| Management role | Leading a team or a project |
| Interview | A 30-minute panel interview |
| Essays | Two essays, plus one optional |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| PGP-suite alumni | More than 21,800 |
| Alumni at CXO or top leadership level | More than 1,000 |
| FT alumni network rank, 2025 | #26 |
| Campus placements | Not offered, students keep their jobs |
| Average pay | Not published |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Serving IAS Officers Scholarship | IAS officers with 10 or more years of service | INR 50.78 Lakhs, plus INR 5 Lakhs for travel |
| Armed Forces Scholarship | Veterans who moved to a civilian job within 2 years | INR 23.15 Lakhs, half the tuition fee |
| Merit scholarships | A few strong applicants | Not published |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| FT Executive MBA, India | 2025 | #1 |
| FT Executive MBA, world | 2025 | #53 |
| FT alumni network | 2025 | #26 |
| AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS | Current | Accredited |
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.
| Part | What happens |
|---|---|
| Campus weeks | 12 weeks, one every 4 to 6 weeks |
| Campuses | Hyderabad and Mohali |
| International immersion | A module abroad, with a certificate from the partner school |
| Award | A certificate of completion from ISB |
This course suits senior managers who want a management course without leaving their job.
These are the official dates for the 2027 batch. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: ISB PGP MAX application deadlines page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 1.25-year cost (15 months), not one year, with GST. Turn on the toggle to add the security deposit.
Source: ISB PGP MAX fees page for the 2027-28 class. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your full-time work years and your years in a management role. The card shows where you stand against ISB's rules.
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.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with ISB.
Each card below names the rule you do not meet.
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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
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