Is GMAT mandatory for ISB PGP admission 2027?

Yes. A valid GMAT (10th Edition or Focus Edition) or GRE score from a test centre is mandatory for ISB PGP admission. Online or at-home GMAT and GRE attempts are not accepted by ISB. ISB does not set a minimum GMAT or GRE score. PGP PRO, PGP MAX, and PGP MFAB do not require any entrance exam.

Does ISB accept CAT scores for admission?

ISB accepts CAT scores only for the PGP YL (Young Leaders) programme. The Class of 2027-29 accepts CAT 2026 scores. The flagship PGP, PGP PRO, PGP MAX, and PGP MFAB do not accept CAT. FPM doctoral applicants may also submit CAT scores alongside GMAT, GRE, GATE, or UGC NET JRF.

What is the ISB PGP YL Round 1 deadline for 2027?

The Round 1 deadline for ISB PGP YL Class of 2027-29 is December 20, 2026. Round 2 closes on February 21, 2027. No applications are accepted after the Round 2 deadline. Applying in Round 1 gives the best access to merit scholarship consideration.

What is the minimum work experience required for ISB PGP?

The ISB PGP requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience as of March 31 of the joining year. Internships do not count toward this requirement. PGP YL candidates must have 24 months or fewer of experience. PGP PRO requires 5 years and PGP MAX requires 10 years minimum.

How many students does ISB admit every year to the PGP?

ISB admits 820 students per year to the PGP programme across the Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. Executive programmes (PGP PRO, PGP MAX, PGP MFAB) and PGP YL admit separate batches with their own intake capacities.

Does ISB offer direct admission or a management quota?

No. ISB does not offer a management quota or direct admission for any programme. All seats across PGP, PGP YL, PGP PRO, PGP MAX, PGP MFAB, FPM, and EFPM are filled through the colleges own merit-based selection process.

What is the total ISB PGP fee for the 2027-28 batch?

The total programme fee for ISB PGP 2027-28 is INR 40,46,520. This figure is subject to revision. Verify the current fee at isb.edu before applying. Bank loan partners including Axis Bank, Canara Bank, and Credila Financial Services offer up to 100% funding for eligible candidates.

What is the ISB PGP interview format?

The ISB PGP interview is a personal interview with a panel of 2 to 3 ISB alumni or faculty members. The panel is typically drawn from the applicants own industry. Interviews are conversational and guided by the applicants submitted essays rather than test scores. Career clarity and the "why ISB" rationale are the primary evaluation points.

Are scholarships available at ISB for the 2027 batch?

Yes. ISB offers scholarships across nine categories. 25% of PGP students receive scholarship support per year. For PGP YL, up to 40% of the class receives aid. Need-based waivers of up to 100% are available for PGP YL candidates with family income up to INR 8 lakhs per year. Armed Forces veterans and IAS officers may receive additional scholarship benefits through PGP PRO and PGP MAX.

What is the ISB FPM monthly stipend and is tuition free?

ISB FPM students receive a monthly stipend of INR 65,000 throughout the programme. Tuition is fully waived for all FPM students. On-campus furnished accommodation is provided at no cost. If campus housing is unavailable, ISB provides a rent stipend of INR 25,000 per month. Medical insurance covers the student, spouse, and up to 2 children.

ISB Hyderabad : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Programme	Duration	Total Fees (excl. GST)
Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)	15 Months	INR 11,00,000
Advanced Management Programme for Infrastructure (AMPI)	12 Months	INR 10,65,750
Advanced Management Programme in Healthcare (AMPH)	12 Months	INR 13,35,000
Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain (AMPOS)	12 Months	INR 11,39,250
Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP)	12 Months	INR 13,86,000

Event	Date
AMPBA 2026 Batch Foundation Term Start	27 June 2026
Next Batch Applications Expected to Open	November 2026 (Tentative)

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
ISB Hyderabad (AMP)	10.65 L to 13.86 L + GST	Online Test + Interview	Graduate + 2-5 yrs exp (2026)	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
IIM Calcutta GMPE	4.5 L + GST	Interview only	Graduate + 5 yrs exp (2026)	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
IIM Bangalore EPGP	33.71 L (full-time)	GMAT/GRE/CAT + Interview	Graduate + 5 yrs exp (2026)	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
XLRI Executive Education	Not Disclosed	Varies by programme	Graduate + exp (2026)	Not Disclosed	Not Rated

Scholarship	Coverage	Eligibility
Need-cum-Merit Partial Scholarship	Partial tuition fee waiver	Financial need combined with merit in the admission process and academic achievement
Armed Forces Scholarship	50% tuition fee waiver	Serving officers with release orders or veterans retired in the last 2 years (up to 2 per cohort)

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#4 out of 350 (2026) #1st Hyderabad	#4 out of 372 (2025)
	#12 out of 100 (2026)	#27 out of 100 (2025)
	#1 out of 100 (2022)	-
	#12 out of 50 (2019) #1st Hyderabad #1 Telangana	-
	#86 out of 251 (2025)	#78 out of 315 (2024)
	#4 out of 9 (2025)	#5 out of 9 (2024)

ISB Hyderabad AMP FAQs

Ques. How does the blended learning format of ISB AMPs work and how many days must participants be on campus?

Ans. ISB AMPs use a modular structure with four campus residency blocks per year, totalling around 36 days on campus annually. All other sessions run as live synchronous online classes. This lets working professionals attend virtually from any location between residencies. Campus sessions are held at ISB Hyderabad and participants arrange their own travel. The design means professionals can maintain full-time employment throughout the programme without extended leave.

Ques. Can I apply to an ISB AMP if I do not have an Engineering or technical degree?

Ans. Yes, for four of the five AMPs. AMPI, AMPH, AMPOS, and AMPPP accept graduates from any discipline. Only AMPBA requires a quantitative academic background because the programme involves applied data work and analytics programming where prior comfort with mathematics is essential. For the other four AMPs, domain-specific professional experience matters more than your undergraduate major. Professionals from commerce, arts, social sciences, and management backgrounds regularly participate in these four programmes.

Ques. What is the difference between ISB AMPs and the ISB PGP for career planning?

Ans. The PGP is a full-time, one-year residential MBA aimed at professionals looking to change careers or accelerate into leadership. AMPs are part-time, domain-specific programmes for those already in mid-to-senior roles who want expertise within one sector. AMPs do not award a master’s degree, while PGP does. If your goal is a career pivot, PGP is the right path. If your goal is domain mastery without leaving your current role, an AMP is more appropriate.

Ques. Is a GMAT or GRE score required to apply to ISB AMPs?

Ans. No minimum GMAT or GRE score is required for ISB AMP admission. Most AMPs use an internal online admissions assessment. For AMPBA, candidates holding a recent GMAT, GRE, CAT, or NMAT score may request an exemption from the ISB online test, but submitting such a score is not mandatory. The admissions committee evaluates applicants holistically, placing significant weight on professional experience and domain trajectory alongside the test score.

Ques. How does employer sponsorship typically work for ISB AMP candidates?

Ans. Many ISB AMP participants secure full or partial sponsorship from their employers, particularly in large organisations in infrastructure, healthcare, and financial services where executive development budgets are standard. ISB does not negotiate directly with employers, so the sponsorship request must be made through the candidate’s own HR or management. ISB can provide a formal programme brochure, admission letter, and fee structure for the employer’s approval process. Sponsorship letters from employers, if available, are also considered favourably during admission evaluation.