We are primarily looking at the following attributes in prospective applicants:
1. Consistent academic record
2. Clarity of thought in terms of career aspirations and goals
3. People who have demonstrated attributes of leadership.
Consistent academic record is a good indicator of the applicants ability to take up the rigor of the programme. And to this effect, we look at the school 12th scores, graduation grades and the GMAT scores. For those who are worried about a not so good academic record, I have only one piece of advice – do well in your GMAT. The school and undergraduate performances are in the past and cannot be changed however what can be changed is the GMAT score. Each applicant should make an assessment of his/her academic performance in relation to that of other applicants ( an applicant may not know who else is applying but certainly knows what his/her position in their respective graduating class was). If one is in the top half of the class an average to above average GMAT score would be good to have but for a person in the bottom half of the class a well above average GMAT score would be desirable.
Career aspirations and goals: The essential question here is why does the applicant want to do a programme in management. We do look at clarity of thought and purpose in the applicant. We are looking at answers to questions like – where do you see yourself in say 3 years time, why is management education important to achieve the goals you have set yourself, can your current career path lead you to your goals even without management education etc. We certainly are not expecting answers like “I see myself at XXX position in YYY company in the next 5 years time” Such assertion are difficult to make and we do not expect such statements.
Leadership attributes: Our applicant pool can be broadly divided into two categories
1. Who have had sufficient work experience to have had the opportunity to lead people
2. Those who have not yet had the formal role of leading people. How then do we evaluate leadership in these two categories. The first is relatively simple – the role a person does has ample scope to demonstrate the impact of the leadership skills and that should be presented appropriately in the application. It is a lot more difficult for the second category. However all good leaders do have certain traits in common and these can be presented in the application. Leaders take initiative/ look for improved ways of doing things/are creative/encourage team work/are decisive etc. I have listed out only a few of the traits that can be demonstrated without actually having to lead a set of subordinates. Applicants who have no formal leadership role can highlight some of the traits I have mentioned with concrete examples in order to present their case well.
I will be writing more about the application process in subsequent blogs till then all the best.
Sir,
Does the articleship period for Chartered Accountants count as Work Experience?
I have a B.Com degree and am a C.A. with 3 years of the aforesaid experience at a globally established C.A. Firm.
Regards,
Aditi
Articleship experience is not counted as work experience at ISB.
Dear Sir
I have completed beginner and intermediate levels of Certification in German Language course. Is there any category in the application portal where we can upload the same?
Regards
Sayan Kumar
In professional qualifications section
Dear Sir,
I have MBA in Marketing and finance and currently working. Am I eligible to apply for PGP?
yes.
Sir,
GMAT scores in what range are classified as “above average” and “well above average” by the ISB admissions board ?
Kind Regards
Kunal
we do not classify GMAT as above or below avg. our range last year was 600 – 780. the avg of the class was 710.
Dear sir,
Can we provide the reason for applying to ISB as ‘seeking a career change’ in our essays.
Does that act as a negative point?
Regards,
Mohan Pradeep Y
No. it doesn’t. As long as you are state the reasons for it, its perfectly fine.
Thank You
Q1.I have good 10th , 12th score and just average graduation score.Is that a negative point in my profile.
Q2. I just have 2 yrs work experience but i have shown and hadled leadeship resposibilties through out my educational career.Would that cover my average performance in graduation?
Q3. In Graduation scores varies according to universities. Is that fact considered?
1. No. not necessarily. You can make it up by a good GMAT score
2. Work experience and academic performance are mutually exclusive. one cannot offset the other.
3. Yes, we do factor in the scores of different universities and normalize them.
Thank you
Hi,
I had work experience of around 3.5 in IT side and now I stopped working (April 2011 is my last date of working) in order to prepare for GMAT and other aspects of application as I’n not getting enough time for to prepare. Does this effect to my application as I’m not working currently??
No. As long as you are able to justify this in your application.
Is there a “target” or “quota” for selection of candidates from different fields or work?
No.
Dear Sir,
I am an engineer in merchant navy.How isb calculate work experience for us?Is it the seatime or the number of years in this field? I have B tech Marine Engineering degree.
Regards
Harsh
Number of years in field.
Hi sir,
I am currently working with dell(contact centre) as a Tech support Executive.
Does ISB consider contact center experience?
Yes. we do consider it as long as it is full time and after graduation.
hi sir,
Thanks for replying.I have one more question in my mind, I know it might be a stupid question but why you dont count full time experience before graduation, Its same as after graduation, just curious to know…
Hi Sir,
I am currently awaiting my CA Final (one group) results (cleared 1 group already) and am unemployed (by choice) as had to undergo a surgery due to a fatal accident I met 2 years back and had a broken thigh bone at that time, on bed rest as if for now. The results are out in the third week of july for the same.
I actually have 4.5 years of work experience under my kitty.
1 year at Grant Thornton as Management Trainee right after graduation,
3 years of Articleship experience with Price Waterhouse Coopers and
4 months at Ernst & Young post articleshp.
I had a query as to should I work more right now once I am able to or should I take the GMAT straightaway and apply for 2012 session.
Would appreciate if you could provide me with some clarity on the way forward.
we do not count Articleship as work experience, so therefore you will have to complete 2 years of exp post clearing CA and then apply to us.
Hi,
I graduated in Year 2008. In that year I along with 2 more partners started an IT firm. But that could not turn out to be successful and we had to dissolve that firm.
Then in 2010, I joined an IT company. I have been working in this company for 2 years now.
My question is, How much Work Ex should I mention in my application? Should I count the 1 year of working in my startup in my total work experience?
I do not have a formal proof of the startup.
you should mention the start up exp too if it was full time and after graduation like you have mentioned.
Hi,
Thanks for the Reply.
But my doubt still prevails.
I was a fresh graduate and very inexperienced in business. All I knew was to provide services and get paid.
I do not have any IT return filed by the name of the startup and neither I have maintained any books for it.
Don’t worry about it. we will go with your word on this.
Thanks a Lot for the clarifications.
Respected Sir,
I`m a civil engineer by graduation and was working with Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd. till a while back and that was for 6 months.
I`ve currently left the job to move to the Social Sector Space which i`ve been wanting to for a long time and so in that direction i`ve been working with the NGO`s and related Organisations. Will that count as relevant full time work experience ?
I’ve presented my leadership skills in various positions since my School Days and have been consistent in showcasing them even in my Company.
Kindly Direct.
Thank You Sir.
yes, it will be as long as it is full time.
I am Chartered Accountant currently working in a company as part of its global junior leadership program . I do currently handle strategic assignments but the program structure is such that after a year, i would be in charge of a profile that is meant for a pure financial professional (external and internal reporting). Through skill sets acquired so far, I am gradually positioning myself as a full fledged management professional capable of handling strategic assignments on a day to day basis.
Unfortunately the job market (including my current employer) is not willing to give me such a profile as I believe that it sees me only as a pure finance professional because of my academic background.
Can i have your opinion on how a MBA from ISB can help me ?
I would request you to write into pgpadmissions@isb.edu with this request and we will help you connect with a senior placement cell professional who can guide you on opportunities post ISB for CAs.
Sir,
please what is the minimum GMAT score that will earn one admission into your post graduate program?
we do not have a cut off for GMAT.
Sir,
Thanks a lot for your help.
I have had gaps in my academic record. First, I had a year off between XII and college because I started late for applying to universities abroad. The good part is that I was successful in my application. In the meantime, I was actively involved with my family business. I went for my bachelors of science in engineering to the US. During college, I committed a blunder that led to me getting suspended for three quarters just weeks before graduation, post which I went back and finished my undergrad education achieving a GPA of 3.3
From the grades end, I have had a decent academic record but the grades for 4 courses post suspension are way below the earlier average and that has brought down my GPA. I have a GMAT score of 750 that I’d taken in the last year of college and is still valid. I currently have a total of 2 years of work experience in a leadership role in the family business after my official graduation.
I have two questions:
1) What impact would the negative aspect of my academic record have on my application, given that the blunder was committed under circumstantial pressures? I shall explain the same in the Optional Essay, is there a word limit for this essay?
2) I was working in the family business in a leadership role and was entirely responsible for setting up a new project during the period of suspension, does that count towards work exp?
Thanks once again for your help!
1. We do not look at anything application from a negative stand point to start of with. you can use essay number 3 and it has a word limit of 300.
2. work exp is only full time and it should be after graduation only.
Dear Sir,
I graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, a top ranking private engineering university in Rochester, New York, USA. My university incorporates Co-op work experience within the Bachelors program in which we work full time for companies across the globe in 3-6 month co-op blocks and after 1 year of experience, we are granted our degree. Post-graduation, I have over 1 year of experience in my present company. Having experience of 2+ years, am I eligible to apply to ISB? I went through your blog and I am confused about your definition of work experience, are you looking for post-grad work experience only? In the US, our 1 year co-op experience is counted as professional experience.
I look forward to your response.
Thanks.
work exp for us is only full time and it should be after your graduation only.
Sir,
I just wanted to get an idea of what are you expecting from a candidate in Essay 3. Any such information from your end would be highly welcome.
Regards
anything and eveything that you haven’t covered in your earlier essays and stuff hat you hink deserve a mention from your personal or professional life.
Dear Sir, I worked in an International BPO for 15 months after my Graduation, and did my MBA in Fin and Marketing, now Iam working in a Dredging company, However I wanted to know if you will consider the BPO experience or Not.
Thank You
yes. it is.
Thank you Sir.
Dear Sir,
The score has to be 600 to 700. And this GMAT is conducted for the total score of 800. Please correct me if am wrong.
As I had registered for GMAT exams in http://www.mba.com. I saw that each month the exams are written. How many times in a year the GMAT exams can be written. Please update me.
gmat is out of 800. students getting into the batch have had their scores between 600 – 780. you can take the gmat any number of times, its upto you.
Dear sir,
I have one more question.
I have 5 years of experience. Am I eligible to apply for ISB.
yes
Sir
I have done my MBA in marketing…i have 1.5 yrs of experience after MBA and 1 yr of experience in family business after graduation…..IS this amount of experience enough to get into ISB..???and what kind of financial support can one get from the institution ????Can one avail 100% bank loan for the course..??
PLZ GUIDE…
as long as your total work exp is a minimum of 2 years and is full time after your graduation, its fine. there are lots of banks which offer loans at good rates. also the school gives you merit and need based scholarships. for more on this log on to http://www.isb.edu/pgp
sir
Does an individual with an exact score of 600 have a chance in applying to ISB?
yes. why not.
Hi Sir,
I have a similar query to Pratiks
My 10th and 12th marks are above 90%.
My Graduation in Engineering(Mumbai University) is a first class – but an average score.
Post which i have worked with the corporate strategy team and Power division at Hinduja and subsequently as an energy analyst with KPMG in the consulting wing.
My GMAT score stands at a 730.
I was slightly disheartened to hear about the above average GMAT requirement to offset graduation.
Would i still stand a fair chance to apply to ISB with the above score?
Hello Mr Admissions Officer
My wife has got 3 years full time teaching experience and has got excellent academic records. Will her work exp count when she applies for your full time MBA course.
yes. it will be counted
Thank you very much.
Hi Sir/Madam
Do we have something like a student counsellor who can help us with the admission process?
Thanks
Anmol
you can write to us at pgpadmissions@isb.edu with your background and we will connect you with a current student with near similar background. the subject line for your mail should be – connect with a student.
Hi,
I have a total of 14yrs of experience. I did my engineering in evening college in 2000 while employed. Do you take it account the total yrs of experience or consider the years after BE.
thanks
the years after your BE.
hi … ill be out of India till december …can i apply in round 3 ……
Dear Sir,
I have completed my Economics (Hons) programme in may 2011 and now i am working as an Officer (ADMIN) in Asian paints Ltd. Plant materials dept., do ISB will consider my work experience in this field??
Thanks & Regards
AKSHAY SHARMA
as long as it is full time, yes.
Hi Sir,
I am currently working as a WFM Executive(Full Time – 14 months as of now). Will get a total experience of 2yrs by the time the admissions for the April’12 will start. My 10th and 12th grades are not good , graduation being a little better. Just wanted to know whether I am elligible to apply for the course. I am preparing for GMAT as well.
you satisfy all the eligibility criteria. you can apply.
Thank you so much for the reply sir.
Hi,
I have around 14 months experience in IT field and after then i moved on to start my own enterprise.Currently, I have 16 months experience in two different companies i started.A wedding planning agency and photography Company.As a founder and director i also recruited around 40+ people to my venture and now we are generating good revenue as well.My question is here,How does ISB will take my profile now?As a Entrepreneur or IT person?Does this makes my profile distinct?
Reagrds,
Ravi
In your case, we will consider a work ex of 2.6 years putting together both the IT and the entrepreneurial experiences.
Sir,
If I applied last year with low GMAT score and now this year, I took GMAT again and applied in ISB with new score. So dose my old (last year ) score will be factored in at the time of interview?
Regards,
Ronak
The best score from all the schores you submit will be considered in your application.
one can do phD after doing PGP from ISB.( if yes give me the names of the foreign university)
i have heard that PGP is not equivalent to 2 year MBA
curiosity!!!
Yes, one may do a PhD after PGP. A number of US universities have accepted our students for PhD programmes in the past. The one-year PGP is in most respects equivalent to a two-year programme.
Dear Sir
I am a engineering graduate and MBA in marketing having 5.5 yrs working experience, interested in ISB PGP program.
But have below average marks in class 10th and 12th so will it make any impact during selection process??
Can you share the criteria (with weightage) which are considered for final selection.
I will be grateful to you.
We consider the overall profile before making admission decisions.
Sir,
my 10th is 84%, and my 12th is 78%
B.Tech of 62%.
completed in 2013
do i have the chance of applying for the school through early entry option…..?
Since you have graduated in 2013, my recommendation is that you get at least one year of work experience and then apply. You should aim to apply through the Early Entry Option in Jan 2015.
hi,my acads and work ex is
,10th – 45%
12th – 56%
engg – 62.88% but not first division
mtech-8.0/10
ms in consultancy management
work- ex :- 36 months
iam eligible for isb plzz reply……….
Yes, you do meet all the eligibility criteria to apply to the ISB. You will have to take the GMAT test as well. Whether or not you get selected will depend on how compelling an application you have and also how you stack up with respect to the rest of the application pool.
I joined a reputed MNC firm in July 2011 right after graduation but was a trainee in the said firm for a few months. Do these months count as work experience ? If not, by the time I get an admission, I should have completed the minimum work exp of 2 years. Does this work out? Also, if I am from a central board (ISC), how are my 12th marks calculated? Is it based on the regulations from the board or an aggregate?
We will count the training if it is part of you employment in the organization. The 12th marks are based on the board certificate provided by you and will include all the subjects you have taken.
I am having some enquiry regarding the admission. I got to know from the website that we should have a Consistent academic record but I don’t have.
In 10th = 57%
12th =58%
B.Tech = 75%
PGDC =74%.
Experience = 7 Years (Working in Power Industries)
GMAT score = 720
Please tell me whether I am eligible for selection in the interview or not or hope to make in ISB ?????
Regards
Jagdish
hello
i have done bsc in maths with honours and msc in mathematics (regular) from delhi university. through out first division in graduation and post graduation . cleared national eligibility test ( for lecturership ) with all India rank 72 and have work experience of teaching in a reputed school for 3 years . my marks in class 12th n 10th are 71 % and 82 % respectively. am i eligible to apply ? if yes , what should be my gmat score to get admission in isb ?
Dear Admission Officer,
I am a PhD in Immunology( a specialized field in Biology). I am currently doing postdoctoral research in California. I did my bachelors in Zoology (Hons) in 2002, masters in Biochemistry in 2004. I qualified CSIR-NET, ICMR-NET, WB-SLET in 2004. I had good academic records through out my academic years.
I need to transit from pure academics to Biotech Industry front.
I have several queries regarding the application procedures in ISB-PGP.
1. Will my PhD and postdoctoral research experience ( more than 8 years till date after postgraduation in 2004) be counted as vaild work experience as per the norms of ISB application eligibility?
2. Since, I will take a non-conventional path to MBA, will I stand a fair chance to get a respectable job in the campus interview process?
3. I need to take a break from my current work schedule for family-planning. Will this break in my career path affect my application grounds to ISB-PGP?
Any help of yours will be highly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance
Subha Sen, PhD
Postdoctoral Resarch fellow, BRI
City of Hope National Medical Center,
Duarte , CA-91010
i have completed my btech in 5 years . But i have done a job in computer networks in this one year period and so does this come as experience . does the job done before completion of btech comes as an experience
My 12th marks are 67% from nios board. 84 and 70 in 10th and btech respectively. I have 3 years of experience in hcl and sapient. How does my 12th marks affect my admission into isb?
Dear Sir,
1.)I have been working with a coaching institute as a Quant/Di faculty. I have a full time work ex of 2 years. Will this work ex fulfils your condition?
2.) I have a startup in construction field, but can’t show anything in papers regarding that construction work as i haven’t formed any firm or company. Will this be considered as a work ex?
Thanks
Dear Sir,
I have total work ex of 15 years. I am working for a reputed Indian Company as Manager handling key accounts and strategic projects since last 4+ years extensively using skills like financial modeling to derive IRR etc, Techno-Financial evaluation, support in preparation of Bid docs (RFP/RFQ), product planning.
I have done MBA from IMI (p/t) merit holder, LLB from Faculty of Law, Delhi University (IInd DIV).
My Graduation is through Correspondance from DU. I am keen to upgrade my skills as i believe an upward movement would require updation in latest management techniques.
I would like to know your frank opinion on whether my age (37) and my graduation through correspondence could be a barrier in interview process.
Wish to hear soon from you in this regard.
Thanks & Best Regards
Vikas
Sir,
I have total work ex of 15 years. I am working for a reputed Indian Company as Manager handling key accounts and strategic projects since last 4+ years extensively using skills like financial modeling to derive IRR etc, Techno-Financial evaluation, support in preparation of Bid docs (RFP/RFQ), product planning.
I have done MBA from IMI (p/t) merit holder, LLB from Faculty of Law, Delhi University (IInd DIV).
My Graduation is through Correspondance from DU. I am keen to upgrade my skills as i believe an upward movement would require updation in latest management techniques.
I would like to know your frank opinion on whether my age (37) and my graduation through correspondence could be a barrier in interview process.
Wish to hear soon from you in this regard.
Thanks & Best Regards
Vikas
I would require suggestions based on my profile as below
Education :
SSC – 2000 Pass out – 79%
10+2 – 2002 Pass out – 66% (I was operated to Kidney 2 days before my exams and wrote all my exams on bed)
B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics) – 2006 Pass out – JNTU Hyd – 65%
– Won 1st at 7 National Level Paper Presentations on Topics ranging from Electrical , Electronics and Computer Science
– Published 2 Papers at International Conferences on Topics related to Rural Development using Technology and Solar Grid’s
MBA (HR) – 2008 Pass out – ICFAI Business School – 6.75 CGPA on Scale of 10
– Published various papers and articles in management magazines
– Editor of college magazine
Work Experience : (Total Exp – 80 Months Till Date ( 6 Years 8 Months))
Hitachi Consulting (Aug 2008 – July 2011)
– Worked on Manufacturing , Life Sciences, Electronics Domains in Oracle Consulting
Infosys (Aug 2011 – Feb 2014)
– Worked on Retail Domain Oracle Consulting
– Travelled UK and European Countries (Netherlands, Spain & Sweden) for 1 Year as part of Oracle Consulting
– Initiated Green Connect which focuses on Social Innovation
Accenture (Feb 2014 – Till Date)
– Handling offshore Consulting Oracle Team in Banking & Financial Domain
– Initiated Diversity Magazine and heading the Editorial Team which is an Internal Org Magazine
Entrepreneurship :
Cloudica Labs (Feb 2015 – Till Date)
– Founder and Director
– Received Seed Funding and working on building Cloud Business Products
Knowledge Avenues ( May 2009 – June 2012)
– Founder and CEO of this start up which focuses on Knowledge Networking and Educational ERP
– Won best idea awards from BITS & NMIMS
– Received Invitation from XIV WORLD CONGRESS – WORLD COUNCIL OF COMPARATIVE EDUCATION SOCIETIES (WCCES) to present our Concept
– Travelled entire India as part of research with TATA JAGRITI (Dec 2010 – Jan 2011)
. Research on Middle India (Middle Class segment) – Opportunities in wide and depth areas
. Attended various conferences and sessions of successful Business models which transformed India
Free-Lance Consulting
– Helping and supporting start-ups
Non-Profit :
– During my stint as Entrepreneur, we got associated with multiple NGO’s in Hyderabad and used to focus on Education improvement at Slums
– Part of BOSF (Birds of Same Feathers) – Supporting and counselling Divorce women
– Actively involved with CSR activities of Hitachi, Infosys and Accenture
– Initiated Green Connect at Infosys, which brings various engineering college fraternity on single platform to work on Green Initiatives
Extra-Curricular:
– Doing Certification course on International Leadership & Organization Behavior with SDA Bocconi University, Italy
– Blogger on startups and social issues
– Selected for 21 days Policy Boot Camp organized by Vision India Foundation in association with Indian School of Business
Opting for following in MBA and reason:
Leadership & Change Management , Strategic Innovation and Business Analytics are my key focus areas where i want to explore which in turn would help me to see myself as change agent and angel advisor for startups
Please write to pgp@isb.edu for all your queries. In case you want to have a discussion with us, we shall be happy to schedule a call for you.Thanks
Warm Regards,
Team Admissions
Sir,
I have done my graduation in B.Sc (IT). after that i cleared WASE (Wipro Academy of Software Excellence) exam and started working with wipro technologies where every weekend we studied for M.S Software Engineering(now changed to M.tech as per UGC nomenclature) through BITS Pilani. it is a work integrated course and as per UGC norms it is a full time degree. now i will be awarded a degree in june and by august i will complete 5 years with wipro working as Senior Project Engineer.
my concern is if i apply for ISB will i be considered as a post graduate with 5 years of work experience?
Thanks
Aishwarya
Please write to pgp@isb.edu for all your queries. In case you want to have a discussion with us, we shall be happy to schedule a call for you.Thanks
Warm Regards,
Team Admissions
Hello Sir,
I am a Comp Sc graguate from NIT.I have got 2 years of exp in Information Technology.
I am planning to write gmat keeping ISB in mind.
I just wanted to know if my academic qualifications are good enough to continue my5 preparations for ISB
I have got 84% in 10th and 75.8% in 12th and a CGPA of 7.75 in college
I will be happy to hear from you.
Please write to pgp@isb.edu for all your queries. In case you want to have a discussion with us, we shall be happy to schedule a call for you.Thanks
Warm Regards,
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I have a 2.5 years experience in the IT industry. But due to some medical and personal problems I had to quit my job. Am I eligible to apply for PGP.
Thanks and Regards
Megha
Please write to pgp@isb.edu for all your queries. In case you want to have a discussion with us, we shall be happy to schedule a call for you.Thanks
Warm Regards,
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I have an experience of 2.5 years in IT. Due to some medical issue and some personal problems I had to quit my job. Am I still eligible for the PGP in ISB?
Regards
Megha
Please write to us at pgp@isb.edu, we shall be happy to schedule a counseling call for you. Thanks
Hello Sir,
I started working from 2008.But i have an education gap 0f 3 years.I was supposed to complete my B.tech in 2008 but completed in 2011.Will it give negative impact in admission to ISB?
Please write to us at pgp@isb.edu, we shall be happy to schedule a counseling call for you. Thanks
Hi,
Here is the thing, I have an average students profile, with relatively ‘unknown’ college names in my resume,
My work profile is also not that impressive, although I have good brand names but not anything that can cause ‘pauses’ (2 years and 4 months of experience). My company does not give any letter of recommendations so don’t have any.
My question is simple – is ISB a distant dream for me ? too far away even to give a try ?
I hope I get a response.
Regards
Dear Puneet,
Please write to us at pgp@isb.edu, we shall be happy to schedule a counseling call for you. Thanks
Hi I have completed my b.tech (Mechanical) in 2006 with 59% 12th class with 78.8% and 10th class with 60%. 10th and 12th in telugu medium.After my graduation started a startup company in IT field. After 3 years due to financial issues handed it over to other management. Now I am a software professional in a reputed MNC. My total experience as a director 3 years and 5 years as a software professional. My question is am I eligible for PGP in ISB.
Dear Vamsi,
You are eligible to apply for PGP 2016-17 if the medium of instruction in graduation was English.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Respected sir/madam,
i am a qualified chartered accountant. i am fresher having no work experience expect articleship.
can i write gmat now for getting into isb?
i mean what i am thinking is to write gmat first, score good, then gain 2yrs experience and apply for isb! is it a better thought?
Dear Vaibhav,
Yes, you can take the GMAT now as it is valid for 5 years. You may also like to apply through the Early Entry Option.
The Early Entry Option (EEO) to ISB’s Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) allows recent graduates with less than 2 years of full-time work experience to secure their admission to ISB.
The candidate selected will secure a deferred admission and will be eligible to join the PGP upon completing at least 24 months of full-time work experience.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
I have completed my engineering in 2009 and i am having 6 years of experience in telecom .
My academics are average but i have excelled in my organisation and have grown manifolds
My question , is there a specific or minimum cut off percentage for to be eligible? If yes could you please let me know what is the percentage required? Is it specific to graduation or 12th also?
Dear Chandrasekhar,
We do not have any particular cut off for academics.
We consider past academic record in the selection process, however low academic scores can be compensated as you can focus on other parameters and place a strong application.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Academic scores.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Sir,
I have 3.5 years of work experience in a medium sized chartered accountancy audit firm, post completion of my articleship in chartered accountancy, however I am yet to clear my CA Finals.
Would my work experience be relevant for your consideration.
I can however manage a good GMAT score.
Dear Aditya,
Do let us know if you have any other degree apart from CA.
Please send in your detailed resume to pgp@isb.edu. We will check and respond to the same email.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I have done MTech and PhD from IIT Delhi and have 2 year expreince in R&D in an industry. Where I mainly worked on technical core research and have skills of leadership as well. I want to change my career from technical to management and want to attempt for MBA from ISB. I have GMAT score 710. is my qualification fits ate crietria?
Dear Shikha,
You are eligible to apply for PGP in Management with a PhD.
The eligibility criteria for applying to ISB are –
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• A minimum of two years’ full-time work experience. We calculate work ex as of March 31st 2016.
• A GMAT score.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Hi,
I graduated in 2009 and have workex of 4 yrs. I am unemployed for last 2 years. Will my not working be hindrance to my admission at ISB. I have Gmat score of 720.
Dear Rahul,
Gap in career should not be an hindrance in the selection process, if you are able to justify it in the essays and in the interview,if shortlisted.
Please write to pgp@isb.edu for any queries/clarifications.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
I have completed MTeach (masters in teaching) from IOE,London. I have three years of relevant experience in teaching. Am I eligible to apply as my work experience is related to teaching field ?
Dear Jiwani,
Yes, you are eligible to apply for PGP 2016-17.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir
I have completes master in pharmacy and currently work assistant professor at reputed pharmacy college. I am having total 6 years of full time work experience as assistant professor. I m pursuing pH.d. in pharmacy. My query is does my experience of teaching will be considered for admissions at ISB?
Dear Sachin,
Yes, teaching is considered as work experience.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear sir/madam,
i have a ba(h)economics from delhi university and there after i did a second level masters in development economics from University of rome. After i came back i tried for civil service but unfortunately could not make it through although i have been teaching aspirants in a institute for the last 6 years..
will it count as work ex..i have been teaching economics and public policy
what are the chances of getting in..
Dear Ayush,
Your job has to be full time, paid and after graduation to be considered as work experience.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Sir,I scored 77% in Xth(2009) ,67% in 12th(2014) and I am currently pursuing BBA.I suffered from insomnia leading to psychosis,and hence I graduated 12th in 2014 which I should have done in 2011.Will this be a hindrance in my application process?.I wish to also know how much weight-age is given to past academic records and how many seats does ISB offer for YLP and Early Entry Option,respectively.
Thank You
Dear Shashank,
Gap in education will not be an hindrance in the selection process, however you will have to justify it in the application as well as in the interview, if shortlisted.
We do not have any particular cut off for academics.
We consider past academic record in the selection process, however low academic scores can be compensated as you may focus on other parameters and place a strong application.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I have achieved 89% in my 12th exam and have completed my under graduation this year ( May 2015 ) with 72%. I’m currently working for Godrej and Boyce as a sales executive. How many years of work experience do I need before I can apply for the PGP program ? I plan to take the GMAT on the 8th of November’15.
Do I still have an option to apply for the YLP program ? Which option should I choose. Should I try the YLP or should I wait out and get the required amount of experience ?
Thank you.
Dear Abbas,
ISB offers a one year full-time residential Post Graduate Programme in Management.
You may apply through the Early Entry Option.
The eligibility criteria for applying to ISB are –
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• A minimum of two years’ full-time work experience. We calculate work ex as of March 31st 2016.
• A GMAT score.
The Early Entry Option (EEO) to ISB’s Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) allows recent graduates with less than 2 years of full-time work experience to secure their admission to ISB.
The candidate selected will secure a deferred admission and will be eligible to join the PGP upon completing at least 24 months of full-time work experience.
Application Deadlines for PGP/EEO 2016-17
Round 1
October 15th 2015
Round 2
January 15th, 2016
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Sir,
i have completed my b.tech as a compartmental pass student(in 4.5 years) but i have GMAT score of 690 with 2 years work experience . I want to apply for mba course in ISB, is my application accepted and am i eligible for admission please let me know sir
Dear Teja,
You are eligible to apply for PGP in Management.
We do not have any particular cut off for academics.
We consider past academic record in the selection process, however low academic scores can be compensated if you can focus on other parameters and place a strong application.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Academic scores.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I do not have great academic scores.
ICSE: 69%
Intermediate: 80%
B-Tech: 58.3%
I have work experience of 4 years in Technical Documentation (full time, right after B-Tech) and still continuing.
I want to grow in my career and think that an MBA would be the best option right now.
Provided I get a good GMAT score, do I stand a chance to get into ISB?
Thank you!
Dear Monica,
We do not have any particular cut off for academics.
We consider past academic record in the selection process, however low academic scores can be compensated if you can focus on other parameters and place a strong application.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Academic scores.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Sir,
I have completed my graduation(BBA) and currently work at ICICI PRUDENTIAL as unit manager here i have to lead a team, will this experience be counted. My query is that i scored 61% in my 10th, 60% in 12 and 70% in my graduation, this is very poor academics, So i just need your suggestion that how i will get admitted in ISB what scored will be preferable.
please help me
looking forward for your positive reply.
thanks in advance!
Dear Rahul,
Your work experience is considered for PGP in Management.
We do not have any particular cut off for academics.
We consider past academic record in the selection process, however low academic scores can be compensated if you can focus on other parameters and place a strong application.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Academic scores.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Thank you sir for the positive reply!
I have one more query that we are not that much financially strong and do not have such assets to get a loan. So
, in this case what should i do sir!
TIA
Dear Rahul,
Kindly visit the below link for details about the Financial Aid.
http://www.isb.edu/pgp/fees-financing/loans
Thank You.
sir I’m average student but my percentage is consistently same in 10, 12, degree and MSc, also completed my certificate course in Russian language
I’m working as guest faculty in degree college and have experience of one and half year, even i teach at private class and started one of my own classes. i have developed my own website for free education. i got selected for companies but i didn’t go as i was interested in teaching. even i manage my family printing press business.
my questions are
whether ISB will count all this criteria or it just count academic and my college work experience.
As i do teaching work and even manage business whether isb thinks that u cannot stay for single stream so whether doing more then one things will hamper my getting into isb or will it help me out.
Dear Peter,
We consider only the full time work experience in the application.
Part time work experience may add value to your profile nut quantity of work experience is considered only if it is full time, and after graduation.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Academic scores.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Admissions team,
For Round 1, can I apply on Oct 15th (last day), even if I take the GMAT on Oct 14th?
Regards,
Alekhya
Dear Alekhya,
You may take the GMAT any time before the deadline and submit the test center scores.
Official scores can reach to us directly from Pearson even two weeks after the deadline.
Thank You.
I have good academic record (I can say) with some awards. Currently working as an assistant manager in a government bank , handling various responsibilities. If I score 700 in GMAT then what is left for getting interview call from isb hydrabaad. Kindly provide all the details. Thank you.
Dear Deepak,
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Consistent performance in academics.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
I took GMAT first time without a proper strategy and scored 640, sent the scores to ISB immediqately after the test. However I took GMAT again after a gap of 21 days and scored 730, and again I sent the scores to ISB. which SCORES will be considered by ADCOMS for the admissions ?
Dear Avi,
We will consider the best scores irrespective of the number of GMAT attempts.
You may drop an email to pgp@isb.edu after submitting the application. We will make a note of it and consider the second score.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Hello sir! I am Currently working as an assistant professor in pharmacy college since 2 years.Is my work experience is eligible for applying in ISB.I have only good educational profile but less extracurricular activities.I am also a part time stocks and equity trader and my profiles is less attractive. I need your suggestions.
Dear Sai,
Your work experience is considered for PGP in Management but do note that the work experience should be full time, paid and after graduation.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Consistent performance in academics.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
hi sir,
i m working as an assistant professor in civil engineering department with 2 years of experience.
i would like to know whether my experience in academics helpful in pursuing MBA.
what are my chances of my success with my academic work experience.
Dear Bhargav,
Teaching is considered as work experience.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Consistent performance in academics.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I work full time with an NGO in some of the poorest areas of India. For the fresh entrants, NGO runs a 12 month rural development apprenticeship, which is full time engagement in the villages for 10 months and 2 months of residential training. I joined them in August 2013, and continued working with them after that. (August13-August14 Apprenticeship, August14-till now working as an employee)
Q1. The Apprenticship was paid (Stipend) and was full time, would it be considered in work-ex by ISB?
Q2. What are the opportunities for social entrepreneurs at ISB and possibility of finding a donor/funder during my stay at campus ?
Thanks in Advance
Dear Shivam,
Apprenticeship is considered as work ex, if it was full time paid and after graduation.
Kindly send in your updated resume. We will schedule a counselling session with one of the senior members from the admissions team.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I have the following queries regarding work experience:
1. Is freelancing considered full-time work experience?
2. Is working as a teaching or research assistant in a university considered a full-time work experience, if I am not doing any other job?
Kindly address the same.
Thanks,
Aashay
Dear Aashay,
Freelancing and working as teacher or research assistant is considered as work experience but note that it should be after graduation.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I have a rich experience in Radio industry spanning seven years. Prior to that, I worked as a cabin crew with a leading airline. From 2013 till 2015, I worked as a voice over artist for various promos and documentaries, but I don’t have anything in writing to document this. Also, my debut novel was published in 2013 and my second novel is slated for a release this year.
Will my word be enough in the absence of any document to validate my experience as a VO artist in these two years ?
Thanks and Regards,
Neeta
Dear Neeta,
You may drop an email to pgp@isb.edu with your updated resume.
We will check and respond to your email.
Thank You.
Team Admissions.
does pre mba salary matter? If unfortunately even though having a foreign masters degree, experience 1.5 yrs and have a decent but not so very impressive salary which I have seen generally for a potential isb candidate i.e in between 6 lpa and plus, then can candidate has a good potential.Considering good acads and 700+gmat score,good NGO work and extracurricular activities,good experience of leadership by working only for 1.5 yrs.
Dear Saurabh,
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Consistent performance in academics.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
You may apply to the PGP irrespective of the pay package.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Sir, I just completed my b.com and now I am working in my family business, which is a jewelry partnership retail showroom, after which I plan to do a masters in marketing followed by an MBA from ISB. Will my work at my family business be counted as a work ex ?
Am I an eligible candidate for pgp @ ISB ?
Dear Vatsal,
You are eligible to apply for the PGP in Management through the Early Entry Option.
Your work with the family business is considered as experience.
Thank You.
Team Admissions.
Sir,
What is considered to be a safe aggregate in undergrad that one needs to maintain who is aspiring for an admission in ISB?
Dear Vineet,
We do not have any particular cut off for academics.
We consider past academic record in the selection process, however low academic scores can be compensated if you can focus on other parameters and place a strong application.
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Academic scores.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Dear Sir,
I have 2.5 years of work experience at an IT consulting firm. I am due for promotion in the next 4 months. Though I share a great rapport with my manager, I fear that if i ask him to write a recommendation, he may stall my promotion. Since, this is my first job after graduation, I don’t have the benefit of asking for a recommendation from any previous employer. Also, though i have worked with clients, the best light on my candidature can only be given my my line manager. I fell I am in the Catch-22 situation.
Thanks,
Ranjana
Dear Ranjana,
You may get the recommendation from your senior colleagues.
Thank You.
Dear Sir,
I wanted to understand whether a certigication like CFA ( all levels) and a diverse profile be considered good enough by ISB cover up for an average GMAT and average academics
Dear Vinayak,
Admission to the ISB is based on a holistic evaluation, that comprises of :
1. Leadership potential
2. Consistent performance in academics.
3. Personal attributes
Your application essays, past academic record, GMAT score, employment details and your performance in the interview, if invited, will have to reflect the above parameters, to help us assess your candidature.
GMAT is just one parameter of the application, which is usually evaluated holistically. The range of GMAT scores accepted in the past has been between 600 and 780.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
For the ISB Early Entry Option, you say that you take freshers. Yet in the Upload Documents section of the application form, there is a compulsory tab for “Proof of Income for Self”. I am a fresher, does it mean I cannot apply right now?
Dear Avnika,
The option to upload “Proof of Income for Self” is for applicants with more than two years of work expereince.
EEO applicants do not have to upload the income proof. You may want to re-check if the work experience entered while creating the account is less than two year.
Please write to pgp@isb.edu along with a screenshot of the error.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
sir,
my academics are like
10th 87%
10+2 78%
am in my final year of my graduation possesing 61%
I have got placed in an IT firm .
my queries are :
1) minimum workexperience required to acquire admission in ISB ?
2) GMAT score required to be on safe side in admission time as my aggregate % in academics was being constantly decreasing ?
thank you !!
Rahul,
For admission in ISB you need to have a minimum of 24 months full-time work experience post graduation, by 31th March of the enrolling year.
And ISB doesn’t have a cut off for GMAT or GRE, your profile will be holistically evaluated. However, the range of GMAT scores we had accepted in the past is 600-780, the current class average is 710.
Hello Sir,
I have continuous years of education as per Indian Standards.After my graduation I have a gap of 2 years due to some personal reasons.Currently I am holding an experience of 3.7 years with one of the top IT MNC’s.
My query:
1.Will the gap of 2 years can act as a drawback for my admission in ISB?
2.Keeping the above point into mention,will i be eligible for applying to ISB?
Hi Stuti,
With 2+ years of full time experience post graduation,you are eligible to apply to ISB. Also, we do not consider career breaks as drawbacks.