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ISB PGP YL Application: Key Points to Remember

Thinking about applying to the Indian School of Business's Post Graduate Programme for Young Leaders (PGP YL)? Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know (as of today):

ISB PGP YL Eligibility:

  • You need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any field
  • Final year students can apply too, but must graduate by June 15, 2025
  • Work experience? Must be under 24 months (as of June 15, 2025)
  • GMAT, GRE, or CAT-2024 scores are a must
  • Non-native English speakers, have your TOEFL/IELTS ready

Test Scores:

  • GMAT or GRE? Only test center scores count (no online tests will be accepted for ISB PGP YL)
  • CAT takers, ISB will grab your scores directly (but don't forget to upload your CAT registration letter)
ISB PGP YL Application Components

  1. Essays: Three's the magic number
    • Leadership experience (400 words)
    • Your unique perspective (400 words)
    • Post-PGP YL plans (250 words)
  2. ISB PGP YL Recommendation:
    • One recommender who knows your work well
    • Recommendation Submission Deadline: December 9, 2024
  3. ISB PGP YL Interviews
    • Locations: Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, or Online
Important Dates for ISB PGP YL Applicants

[*]Application Round 1 deadline: December 15, 2024
[*]Cut-off date for experience calculation: June 15, 2025
[*]Deadline for recommendation letter: December 9, 2024

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Just make a separate forum for PGP YL 2025 intake

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Who should be the recommender? and what should a letter of recommendation should look like?
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Hello sukhman010,

Hope you are doing well.

We have some resources that you may find helpful.

You will find some essential information on recommendation letters on the link below:

https://www.expertsglobal.com/mba-recom ... -approach/

All the best!