ISB, Hyderabad Launches PGDM 20 Month MBA Program Young Leader | CAT, GMAT & GRE Accepted for 2024

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Fees and Scholarships

For the 2025-2027 batch, the 20 months course fee is as follows:

1. INR 21,65,000 +18% GST
2. Accommodation fee of INR 3,95,000. 
3. A refundable security deposit of INR 20,000
4. An optional ISB Alumni Association membership Fee of INR 25,000 + 18% GST.

There are three scholarships available for the PGDM Young Leaders Course: Merit Based, Merit Cum Need-Based and ISB Develop India Scholarship.

The academic calendar highlights the mandatory summer internships like IIMs. The program term will begin in July and end in February.  The program also features other practical learning programs to target the cohort ranging from freshers to people with less than 2 years of experience. 

ISB, Hyderabad is a triple-accredited business school. It has listed its international partnerships with Kellogg, Wharton, London Business School, and Fletcher which can be the potential for International Immersion. However, there is no clear indication of the student exchange term in the academic calendar.

Should You Be Joining ISB’s New MBA Course as the First Batch?

ISB Hyderabad is a globally recognized management institution. It is ranked as the best B-school in India for its one-year MBA program. However, it is venturing into the longer MBA degree for the first time. But this should not discourage you from applying for the program. The placements, industry connections, alumni network, and faculty are great. The program is scheduled much like the IIM way and holds a similar brand value. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does ISB accept CAT Scores?

Ans. Yes, from 2024, ISB will be accepting CAT Scores for its PGDM Young Leaders program. This program is designed for freshers and people with less than two years of experience.

       2. What are the accepted Test scores for the PGDM for Young Leaders course at ISB, Hyderabad?

Ans. ISB will accept CAT, GMAT, and GRE scores given in test centers. 

       3. What is the course fee for ISB PGDM-YL?

Ans. The course will cost around Rs. 29 to 30 lakhs, including accommodation, 18% GST, and refundable deposits. 

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