According to the Institute, the batch consists of students from diverse academic, professional, cultural, geographic and social backgrounds. The average GMAT score of the new batch stood at 711 with five years of working experience, the institute said.
Speaking on the new class, Deepak Chandra, Deputy Dean, ISB said, “The new batch at the ISB reflects the school’s efforts to identify the best of talent and provide them with a rich learning experience that will expand the bounds of their thinking and set them on the path for long-term career progress. We believe that the students will make the best use of their year at the ISB, hone their skills and make a mark for themselves in their chosen careers.”
While the well-established Hyderabad campus admitted as many as 556 students, the Mohali campus which has been functional since last academic year only, gave admission to a total of 218 students. As much as 25 per cent of the batch consisted female students.
ISB Class of 2014: A Snapshot
| Class Size | 774 students - Hyderabad: 556 and Mohali: 218 |
| Age | Mean: 27 Years Mid-80%: 25-31 Years |
| GMAT Score | Mean: 711 Mid-80%: 680-750 |
| Work Ex | Mean: 5 years Mid-80% range: 2.8 – 7.5 Years |
| Gender mix | Male: 579 (75%) Female 195 (25%) |
Segments on the Rise
The institute said that the new batch of student comprises talented professionals from diverse backgrounds. A significant development this year, according to the institute spokesperson, is the marked increase in the number of professionals from PSU/Government, Healthcare and Fashion sectors.
There has been a steady increase in the number of PSU and government employees joining the PGP with the present class having 33 professionals from organisations such as Indian railways, GAIL, BHEL, and ONGC among others, the institute said, adding, “The rise in the number of professionals from these sectors, as compared to the previous year, can be attributed to the focused approach on the part of the school to enhance its class diversity – particularly the ‘Diversity Scholarships’ launched last year.”
The class of 2014 was welcomed by a large group of alumni who organised an ‘Orientation Week’- a formal induction programme for the students at both the Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The alumni shared their experiences and gave them an insight into the ISB culture and how to make the best use of their one year at the ISB.
The PGP is a full-time, one-year programme in Management designed for working professionals. The PGP is offered concurrently at the ISB’s Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The school functions as one entity with integration across campuses with a common admissions and placements process. ISB Mohali campus has been operational since last year.
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