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

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