ISBs 1 year flagship PGP class 2016 sees diverse set of achievers; accepts valid GMAT scores

Thousands of candidates taking GMAT and dreaming to pursue MBA from top B schools, accepting GMAT scores in different countries will have the similar learning experience at ISB Hyderabad or ISB Mohali. However apart from good GMAT score they should have at least 2 years of work experience.

The Indian School of Business (ISB) is the only top rated B school in India that accepts only GMAT scores to its flagship 1 year Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management. The B school has offered admission to 813 new students with diverse profiles in the PGP class 2016. With an intake of 560 students at Hyderabad and 253 at Mohali campus, ISB has got a diverse set of achievers this year. More professionals with work experience in NGOs and more women candidates have preferred to be a part of ISB Management Education.

Varied background professionals at ISB

As is required by top Global B schools, quality of work experience with innovation is also preferred by ISB while offering admission to the PGP aspirant. The students for the PGP class 2016 at ISB come from varied backgrounds including professionals from the fields of medicine, the government and non-governmental organizations, scientific researchers, some of whom also hold patents, sports enthusiasts and performing artists, media professionals and the like.

Welcoming the new class, Munish Sapra, Assistant Dean, ISB, said, ISB is committed to taking in the best of the talent from across the globe and provide them the best of management education. The aim is to groom them into becoming global leaders who, as future alumni, not only bring laurels to the School but also contribute to the society at large. ISB PGP Class Profile

This year the School witnessed an increase in the number of professionals from the NGO/ not for profit organisations enrolling for PGP. The students have worked in NGOs from sectors including education and healthcare. Robust gender Diversity at ISB

With 236 women in the Class, the PGP Class of 2016 accounts for the highest number of women in absolute terms in any class so far. This is a result of the concerted efforts by the School to bring more and more women students on board. As a result ISB has also seen the more recruiters hiring women candidates for leadership positions over the past few years. 7600 Alumni base

This is the 15th Class to enroll for ISBs PGP and the Class is now connected to a wide network of 7600+ alumni of the School, who are already creating an impact on society in different verticals. ISB PGP Class 2016 overview

Class size
813(Hyderabad: 560 and Mohali: 253)

Gender ratio
Female: 29%, Male: 71%

Average Age
27 years

Work experience average
4.7 years

International work experience
China, Russia, Sri Lanka, Canada, Singapore, United States of America, Nepal, UAE, Australia, UK, Chile, Mexico and many countries in Europe

USPs of PGP class 2016

18 students have either filed for or received a patent/s

Class also includes several doctorates in bio chemistry, bio technology and bio medical science

Includes a B-Tech graduate who was chosen as a youth ambassador for the Antarctica Expedition by 2041 organisation from among 30 world wide

First time women students enrolled from Sri Lanka and Russia

Avid sportspersons including national level badminton, tennis and cricket players

Political Science students who have contributed to party manifestos

USPs of Management programme at ISB

ISBs PGP is a full-time, 1 year programme in Management designed for young working professionals to enable them transition into roles of greater responsibility, or pursue an entrepreneurial dream.

The programme offers world class education with exposure to some of the best of minds faculty, industry and their own peers, giving students an enriching learning experience that expandsthe bounds of their thinking and sets them on the path for long-term career progress.

Placement at ISB

ISBhas an enviable placement record for its PGP class for last many years. The B School has facilitated dramatic careers shifts, initiated the trend of lateral placements in India, and secured leadership positions for women-raising the benchmark for B-school graduates.

This year, a total of 350 companies contributed around 884 offers, as compared to 819 offers made last year. The technology sector continued to be the largest recruiting sector with 248 offers contributed by 48 companies. Consulting sector was the second largest recruiter, contributing 174 offers from 21 companies.

Around 48 offers were made by 46 start-up companies. The e-commerce sector was an active recruiter with leading e-commerce companies making a total of 81 offers in various roles.

Top recruiters at ISB included A T Kearney ; Accenture; Amazon; Apple; Bharti Airtel; Boston; Cipla; Cognizant; Deloitte; Goldman Sachs; HSBC; Nomura; Genpact; Phillips; Siemens among other prominent ones.

Average domestic compensation package has increased from Rs.17.41 lakhs to Rs.18.16 lakhs in this placement seson.

ISB Admission process

The PGP at ISB is offered concurrently at the ISBs Hyderabad and Mohali campuses through a common admissions and placements process. The ISB brand is currently represented by a network of 7600+ accomplished alumni working in leading companies, government and non-profits spread across 32 countries worldwide and over 350 alumni entrepreneurs.

ISB is committed to the continuous development of its alumni through life-long learning programmes combined with career development and support activities.

While admission process for PGP class 2016 is over, to enroll in the PGP Class of 2017, you will need to have

Bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline

Valid GMAT score

Minimum 24 months of full time post-qualification work experience as of March 31, 2016

TOEFL / IELTS / PTE score (only if the language of instruction at undergraduate study level was not English)

About ISB

The Indian School of Business (ISB) is a global Business school offering world-class management education across its two campuses - Hyderabad and Mohali. The School has grown at a rapid pace over the twelve years since its inception and already has several notable accomplishments to its credit it is the youngest school ever to consistently rank among the top Global MBA programmes, the first institution in South Asia to receive the prestigious AACSB accreditation, one of the largest providers of Executive Education in Asia, and the most research productive Indian management institution.

A vibrant pool of research-oriented resident faculty, strong academic associations with leading global B-schools and the backing of an influential Board, have helped the ISB fast emerge as a premier global Business school in the emerging markets.

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