Welcome 2026-2027 ISB Applicants Quick Access Menu Join ISB chat | Add to my Schools | ISB Application Walkthrough | MBA Applicants WhatsApp Community Welcome to the ISB Class of 2028 Applicant Community! > This space is dedicated to connecting prospective candidates, exchanging strategic insights, and supporting one another through the application journey. To kick off our discussions, we would love to hear from you. Are you planning to apply this year? Please introduce yourself in the comments below and share where you are in your preparation. Don't forget to bookmark this post and follow the thread for regular updates, peer reviews, and collaborative strategies. https://gmatclub.com/forum/schools/photo/ISB.jpg ISB MBA Deadlines 2026-27 Round Application Deadline Decisions Released Round 1 Sep 20, 2026 End of Nov 2026 Round 2 Dec 6, 2026 End of Feb 2027 Round 3 Jan 17, 2027 Mid March 2026 ISB MBA Essays 2026-27 Essay 1 What unique experiences have shaped who you are? What have these experiences taught you about leadership and the kind of leader you aspire to be? (400 words) Essay 2 What intellectual experiences have influenced your approach to learning and have led you to pursue an MBA? Please describe using anecdotes from your own experiences. (400 words) Essay 3 Optional: Share any intellectual pursuits, unique perspectives, or experiences that have shaped your worldview and how they will contribute to the ISB community. (250 words) ISB at MBA Spotlight 2026: Key Takeaways PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Indian School of Business (ISB) offers a one-year Postgraduate Program in Management (PGP) starting in April and ending in March. The program emphasises career pivots, resilience, and game-changing leadership, equipping students with business knowledge, leadership capabilities, and analytical thinking. CURRICULUM The curriculum is structured into core, flexi-core, and elective courses. Core courses cover foundational management disciplines, while flexi-core courses focus on analytics. Students can choose 18 electives from over 100 options across six business disciplines starting from term four. FACULTY ISB employs a portfolio faculty model with 70+ resident faculty and 200+ visiting faculty from top global business schools. Notable faculty include Professor Prasanna Tantri in finance and Professor Nandu Nand Kishore in marketing. ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants need a bachelor's degree, a valid GMAT/GRE score, and a minimum of 24 months of work experience. The application includes two mandatory essays and one optional essay. The program fee is ₹33,16,000 plus taxes for shared accommodation. About 25% of the class receives scholarships, including merit, diversity, and need-based options. CAREER OUTCOMES ISB's Career Advancement Services (CAS) engage with 1,400+ global organisations, providing 300+ networking sessions annually. The average compensation for the recent cohort was ₹37.29 LPA, with a 248% salary increase post-graduation. The program supports significant career pivots, with 67% of students changing industries and 69% changing functions. APPLICATION DEADLINE The round one application deadline is September 28 at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early and can seek feedback on their profiles through ISB's profile evaluation service. ISB MBA Admission Stats 2025-26 Average GMAT 669 Average GRE 326 Work Exp. 49 months View the full ISB Class Profile --> https://www.isb.edu/en/study-isb/post-graduate-programmes/pgp-management.html View the full ISB Employment Report --> https://www.isb.edu/news/press-releases ... bilee-year

Last visit was: Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:48 am

It is currently Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:48 am

Toolkit

Business School and MBA

Business School Discussions

ISB

GMAT Club Daily Prep

Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.

Go to My Error Log Learn more

Request Expert Reply

Confirm Cancel

Sep 10
3 Real MBA Resumes That Stunned Admission Officers
11:00 AM PDT
-
12:00 PM PDT
What does a truly strong MBA application resume actually look like? In this session, we break down 3 real MBA resumes from successful applicants who got into top business schools. Using redacted before-and-after versions...
Sep 10
Is Your MBA Application Ready for Submission? Get an Expert Review
12:00 PM IST
-
01:00 PM IST
Before you hit “Submit,” get an expert perspective on your MBA application. Our Test Drive Service (Comprehensive Application Review) provides an in-depth evaluation of your application, helping you identify gaps, strengthen your story, and more.
Sep 10
Free profile evaluation and guarantee statement
03:00 PM PDT
-
04:00 PM PDT
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
Sep 11
Emory Two-Year MBA Info Session (Online)
08:30 AM EDT
-
09:15 AM EDT
Get the inside scoop on what makes Emory’s Goizueta Business School great, learn how you can present a strong MBA application, and connect with an Admissions Director to get your questions answered.
Sep 16
Emory MBA Coffee Chat with the Program Dean (Online)
12:00 PM PDT
-
01:00 PM PDT
Grab your favorite beverage and spend time chatting with Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions, and Brian Mitchell, Associate Dean of the Full-Time MBA Program. The topic for this Coffee Chat is Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Sep 17
Global MBA Opportunities: Explore the Best MBA Programs Across EU, UK, Canada & Asia
08:30 PM UTC -05:30
-
09:30 PM UTC -05:30
We’ll discuss how top programs in these regions differ in terms of career opportunities, international exposure, location, and post-MBA prospects, and what applicants should consider when building a well-balanced global MBA shortlist.

Back to Forum

Create Topic

Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2027 Intake Class of 2028

1 ... 52 53 54

mayuragupta

Joined: 07 Mar 2025

Last visit: 10 Sep 2026

Posts: 13

Given Kudos: 2

Products:

Posts: 13

Kudos: 0

Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:35 am

Kudos

Bookmarks

GRE is accepted by less?

WA@wzu241

WhatsApp Bridge

Joined: 27 Jan 2025

Last visit: 24 Oct 2025

Posts: 41,342

Own Kudos:

2,040

Posts: 41,342

Kudos: 2,040

Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:35 am

Kudos

Bookmarks

This post came through our private GMAT Club WhatsApp Group.
Join the WhatsApp Community or Log in to view the full message.

WA@wzu241

WhatsApp Bridge

Joined: 27 Jan 2025

Last visit: 24 Oct 2025

Posts: 41,342

Own Kudos:

2,040

Posts: 41,342

Kudos: 2,040

Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:37 am

Kudos

Bookmarks

This post came through our private GMAT Club WhatsApp Group.
Join the WhatsApp Community or Log in to view the full message.

GMATinsight

Major Poster

Joined: 08 Jul 2010

Last visit: 09 Sep 2026

Posts: 7,317

Own Kudos:

17,487

Given Kudos: 128

Status:GMAT/GRE Tutor l Admission Consultant l On-Demand Course creator

Location: India

GMAT: QUANT+DI EXPERT

Schools: IIM (A) ISB '24

GMAT 1: 750 Q51 V41 Verified score

WE:Education (Education)

Products:

Expert

Expert reply

Schools: IIM (A) ISB '24

GMAT 1: 750 Q51 V41 Verified score

Posts: 7,317

Kudos: 17,487

Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:37 am

Kudos

Bookmarks

You have a decent profile and a decent score.

Your essays will judge your chances at first followed by your interview performance.

i see no reason for you to not receive a favorable response if you carefully furnish rest of the requirements of application process.

WA@fuk2951

WhatsApp Bridge

Joined: 27 Jan 2025

Last visit: 24 Oct 2025

Posts: 41,342

Own Kudos:

2,040

Posts: 41,342

Kudos: 2,040

Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:37 am

Kudos

Bookmarks

This post came through our private GMAT Club WhatsApp Group.
Join the WhatsApp Community or Log in to view the full message.

mayuragupta

Joined: 07 Mar 2025

Last visit: 10 Sep 2026

Posts: 13

Given Kudos: 2

Products:

Posts: 13

Kudos: 0

Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:37 am

Kudos

Bookmarks

alright thank you!

WA@wzu241

WhatsApp Bridge

Joined: 27 Jan 2025

Last visit: 24 Oct 2025

Posts: 41,342

Own Kudos:

2,040

Posts: 41,342

Kudos: 2,040

Thu Sep 10, 2026 3:38 am

Kudos

Bookmarks

This post came through our private GMAT Club WhatsApp Group.
Join the WhatsApp Community or Log in to view the full message.

1 ... 52 53 54

Moderators:

MS01

ISB School Moderator

11 posts

theyear2026

ISB School Moderator

171 posts

Prep Toolkit

Announcements

How Naman Got Into HEC Paris with Credible Post-MBA Story

Subscribe to MBA Club for New Videos on Essays, School-specific Strategies, & Insights Every Applicant Needs

Free interactive GMAT study plan

Tuck at Dartmouth

AI at Dartmouth Tuck: How the School Is Preparing Leaders for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Inside the courses, research, and hands-on learning defining wise, decisive leadership in an AI-driven world.

Read More

AGSM at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE

Top GMAT Focus Debriefs

An Emory MBA Powers Growth

Emory powers growth—professionally and personally. Built on a foundation of interdisciplinary learning, leadership development, and career readiness, our top-20 MBA program delivers a high return on investment with top-5 career outcomes.

My Rewards

What are Rewards?

My Tier

(3 points)

Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2027 Intake Class of 2028

Prep Toolkit

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards