Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2026 Intake Class of 2027

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from MNNIT Allahabad with over 6 years of experience across the corporate, development, and consulting sectors. I began my career as a Design Engineer at L&T, working on international projects. Driven by my passion for impactful change, I transitioned to the development sector as a Project Associate at Better World Foundation (BWF), and later as a PPIA Fellow with Transform Rural India (TRIF), where I led grassroots governance and development initiatives in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Currently, I am working with EY LLP as a Project Consultant, based at the District Administration office in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, where I serve as the Programme Officer for Livelihood and Skill Development. This role has deepened my expertise in public service delivery, policy implementation, and stakeholder management.
With a GMAT Focus Edition score of 645, now pursuing an MBA to transition into higher-growth, globally competitive roles in strategy or impact consulting with firms like BCG, Deloitte, Dalberg,EY and consulting also parallel looking in ESG domain.. I am looking to build my career internationally, particularly in the UK, USA, Singapore, or the Middle East. Suggestion for college and any good affordable consultant

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from MNNIT Allahabad with over 6 years of experience across the corporate, development, and consulting sectors. I began my career as a Design Engineer at L&T, working on international projects. Driven by my passion for impactful change, I transitioned to the development sector as a Project Associate at Better World Foundation (BWF), and later as a PPIA Fellow with Transform Rural India (TRIF), where I led grassroots governance and development initiatives in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Currently, I am working with EY LLP as a Project Consultant, based at the District Administration office in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, where I serve as the Programme Officer for Livelihood and Skill Development. This role has deepened my expertise in public service delivery, policy implementation, and stakeholder management.
With a GMAT Focus Edition score of 645, now pursuing an MBA to transition into higher-growth, globally competitive roles in strategy or impact consulting with firms like BCG, Deloitte, Dalberg,EY and consulting also parallel looking in ESG domain.. I am looking to build my career internationally, particularly in the UK, USA, Singapore, or the Middle East. Suggestion for college and any good affordable consultant

May I please ask ISB differentiates between GRE and GMAT?

Hi all,

I would love to get your thoughts on my profile for ISB PGP:

X (SSC): 95.17%

PUC (Intermediate): 9.91 CGPA

B.Tech (ECE): 9.35 CGPA (from RGUKT IIIT Nuzvid)

GATE 2014: AIR 57, Score: 915

Post-GATE: Joined M.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI at IIT Bombay but exited after one year due to personal reasons (received PGD IIT certification).

Work Experience: Joined Airports Authority of India (AAI, a central PSU) in 2016 as Junior Executive (Electronics) through GATE score. Currently serving as Manager (Electronics), with around 8.5 years of experience in the aviation sector (across Chennai, Port Blair, and Visakhapatnam airports).

Please also let me know the GMAT score that I should be aiming for.

this was the range

*Adhishree13 writes:*
May I please ask ISB differentiates between GRE and GMAT?

Hi all,

I would love to get your thoughts on my profile for ISB PGP:

X (SSC): 95.17%

PUC (Intermediate): 9.91 CGPA

B.Tech (ECE): 9.35 CGPA (from RGUKT IIIT Nuzvid)

GATE 2014: AIR 57, Score: 915

Post-GATE: Joined M.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI at IIT Bombay but exited after one year due to personal reasons (received PGD IIT certification).

Work Experience: Joined Airports Authority of India (AAI, a central PSU) in 2016 as Junior Executive (Electronics) through GATE score. Currently serving as Manager (Electronics), with around 8.5 years of experience in the aviation sector (across Chennai, Port Blair, and Visakhapatnam airports).

Please also let me know the GMAT score that I should be aiming for.

My name is Laksh Johar. I am currently working as an Operations Manager where I lead strategic business planning, digital transformation initiatives, and cross-functional operations to drive efficiency and revenue growth. At the same time I’ve demonstrated leadership and have undertaken numerous compliance initiatives. I’ve been in this role since 2020.


Academics:
Class 10: CGPA 9.2
Class 12: 94.25%
Graduation: 7.14 CGPA (B.Com. Hons)
GMAT focus- 675

Extra-curriculars:
• Led public relations and external sponsorship efforts for multiple student organizations.
• Secured significant sponsorships and executed social media campaigns enhancing institutional outreach.
• Volunteered in community service initiatives focused on primary education and awareness.

I am aiming for the Indian School of Business for the PGP program. Any suggestions as to how I can enhance my profile?

Hi Everyone,

My name is Shivam Goyal. I am a recently qualified Chartered Accountant and working as a Merger & Acquisitions Tax Consultant in Nangia Andersen LLP (Member firm of Andersen Global). Previously, I was working in Price Waterhouse & Coopers LLP (Pwc, India) as M&A Tax Associate. It’s been around 5 months as now, post qualification.

I have completed my 3 years of Internship in boutique M&A Tax Advisory Firm. I was in EY also for initial 6 months.

Academics:
Class 10: 10 CGPA
Class 12: 95%
Graduation: 7.5 CGPA
Chartered Accountancy: 2 times All India Rankholder

Extra-curriculars:
No major activities to share as such, as of now

I am aiming for Indian School of Business for PGP Prgrm. My queries are as follows:

1. Looking at my profile as of now, what should i do to improve it further and build a stong profile

2. I am planning to take GMAT next year...how should i start my preparation---self study or coaching

3. Any other specific inputs would be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

Hello, need some insights on how much should I target atleast in gmat for ISB with the following profile:
X - State board - 85%
XII -State board - 85%
BTech Electrical engineering - (Vellore Institute of technology) - 91%

Work ex -
PwC- Client facing role - cyber security consultant - 2.10yrs
Deloitte- Cleint facing role - cyber security AM - 6 months

Extra curriculum-
Mostly in Atheletics, Volleyball and dramatics
Client appreciation awards for delivering quality work
Passing Cyber security related certification exams

Hello, need some insights on how much should I target atleast in gmat for ISB with the following profile:
X - State board - 85%
XII -State board - 85%
BTech Electrical engineering - (Vellore Institute of technology) - 91%

Work ex -
PwC- Client facing role - cyber security consultant - 2.10yrs
Deloitte- Cleint facing role - cyber security AM - 6 months

Extra curriculum-
Mostly in Atheletics, Volleyball and dramatics
Client appreciation awards for delivering quality work
Passing Cyber security related certification exams