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How do I make my profile strong enough to get into the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad?
To apply to the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, you must have a profile with average academics. However, a high GMAT score of 720 or higher can strengthen your application. The admissions committee at ISB Hyderabad receives a large number of applications from IT and engineering backgrounds, so it's important to stand out from the competitive applicant pool.
In your essays, it's crucial to highlight the initiatives you have taken to make a difference in your company or with your clients. Explain your strengths and weaknesses, why you are applying to ISB, and how it aligns with your career goals. ISB Hyderabad is looking for well-rounded and versatile individuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities, whether it's through leading teams or taking initiative in their professional or personal life.
Participating in volunteer work for NGOs or organizations you care about can also help demonstrate your commitment to making a positive impact in society. This can set you apart from other applicants who might only focus on work and study.
What is the criteria to get admission into ISB Hyderabad?
ISB Hyderabad PGP program eligibility criteria is as follows
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline
- Valid GMAT / GRE score
- At least 2 years of full-time work experience TOEFL / IELTS / PTE score (only if the language of instruction at your undergraduate study level is not English)
Any candidate who fulfills the above criteria is eligible to apply for admission in ISB Hyderabad. The main purpose of the academic evaluation is to ensure the student will be able to cope with the rigorous curriculum of the program. The no-cutoff criteria help generalize the evaluation. Apart from GMAT scores, 12 marks and graduation marks are also taken into consideration.
However, getting admission at ISB Hyderabad does not solely depend on your academic score. There are many other parameters that are considered. Some of them include
Leadership skills: The candidate’s leadership skills are evaluated through their impact and achievements in their professional and work life. This is assessed through the responsibilities they had undertaken and their career progression.
Diversity: ISB Hyderabad lays great emphasis on the diversity factory. It aims to invite people from various walks who with their diverse perspectives can impact society positively. The personal attributes of the candidate are evaluated through his extracurricular background or other personal interests. Diversity in every aspect like work experience, educational background, and nationality is considered for admission to the PGP program at ISB Hyderabad.
Getting admission at a B School is just like marketing yourself for sale. You need to present yourself as brightly as you can. The best way to increase your chances of admission is to write impactful essays.
Can we get admission in ISB Hyderabad through a recommendation?
The straight answer is no, you can’t. Also, there is no cutoff system, it all depends on which field you belong to. For example, average GMAT scores may be higher for Indian IT Male because of the competition but relatively less for say artists (Since the number of artists applying is lower).
However, you can check the proper admission procedure for various courses in ISB Hyderabad here.
For PGP:
Selection criteria- GRE/GMAT (TOEFL / IELTS / PTE score required only if the language of instruction at the undergraduate study level was not English)
Eligibility-
- You must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline
- You must have at least 24 months of full-time post-qualification work experience as of March 31 of that year.
For PGPPro:
Selection Criteria- Application-based
Eligibility-
- You should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline. An equivalent qualification will be determined by the Admission Committee of the program and will include the likes of CA, ICWA, etc.
- You should possess a minimum of 5+ years of full-time work experience.
For PGPMAX:
Selection Criteria- Application-based
Eligibility-
- You should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline. An equivalent qualification will be determined by the Admission Committee of the program and will include the likes of CA, ICWA, etc.
- You should possess a minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience as of the date of submitting the application (desired experience is closer to 15 or more years).
For FPM:
Selection Criteria- GMAT / GRE / CAT / GATE / JRF ( TOEFL score report, for applicants whose language of instruction at the undergraduate level is not English )
Eligibility-
- You must hold a university degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants typically should have an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in areas such as business, economics, engineering, computer sciences, mathematics, physics, or the arts.
For EFPM:
Selection Criteria- Application-based
Eligibility-
- You must hold a university degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants typically should have an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in areas such as business, economics, engineering, computer sciences, mathematics, physics, or the arts. An MBA or business-focused master's degree is a plus but not mandatory.
- You must have exceptional verbal communication and written skills
- 8+ years of professional working experience
For MFAB:
Selection Criteria-Business Aptitude Test (BAT)
Eligibility-
- Bachelors' Degree or an equivalent qualification (like CA, etc.) Applicants should have completed graduation during the submission of the application.
- Nowadays they have made work experience mandatory. However, ISB believes that an experience of 2-3 years will be valuable for you.
Although your scores and performance matter the most, ISB also judges you on the basis of Leadership potential, Diversity, and Academic Credentials.
What is some advice for a prospective ISB Hyderabad exchange student?
Some advice for a prospective ISB Hyderabad exchange student is given below:
- It is recommended to enroll in a two-term exchange program at ISB Hyderabad, as one term may not be sufficient to fully experience everything the school has to offer.
- Participating in events organized by the International Office is an excellent way to make friends and establish long-lasting networks.
- Do not become overwhelmed by the curriculum pressure and workload; try to stay focused and attentive in class, and you will be well on your way to success.
- Make an effort to interact with people from different communities and cultures, in addition to the Indian student population. Joining clubs and attending events is a great way to do this.
- Form study groups that are diverse and international in nature, as this will provide you with a more varied perspective on the subjects you are studying.
- Be punctual and respectful, as you will be representing your country during your time at ISB Hyderabad.
- Don't hesitate to chat with professors after class and during breaks, they are friendly and open to discussing a wide range of topics. They may also ask you questions about your country, so be prepared to provide insightful responses.
- To make the most out of your exchange program at ISB Hyderabad, it is important to stay active and engaged in the school community.
Do you think ISB Hyderabad charging 30+ Lakhs as fees for an MBA is justified given the fact that the institute is not approved by AICTE or UGC?
Before I share my sister's experience let me clarify something. Corporations do not care if the Institute you pursued MBA from is AICTE or UGC approved or not. They consider MBA degrees as diplomas and titles attached to the candidates for namesake only.
My sister wanted to become a professor at a university. In that light, she cleared NET and applied to DU. But they did not accept her as she did not have an MBA degree. They suggested she get one from a prestigious B School like IIM Ahmedabad. She right away changed her mind about becoming a university professor. So from her experience, we can derive the following conclusions
- Even the top IIMs don’t grant degrees but diplomas. The fact that they are AICTE-approved or not rarely matters. It’s just the name of the Institute that matters.
- If you are inclined towards a profession that requires a degree or recognition from top B schools like IIMA, only then the degree and the institute's worth become important. Most recruiters don’t care if the institutes are recognized by AICTE or UGC or not.
So look at other factors while considering if the high fees are worth it or not rather than the Institute’s accreditation.
I want to study in ISB, Hyderabad. What are the things I need to work on, apart from GMAT, to be eligible for admission?
The eligibility criteria for ISB Hyderabad admission is
- Undergraduate degree or a degree equivalent to it
- A TOEFL Certification
- 2 or more years of work experience
- A very competitive GMAT score (around 660)
These are the factors that are necessary to get an offer from ISB Hyderabad. There are a few additional factors that might increase your chances of admission. These include
- Writing excellent essays
- Your achievements in your work life
- Your social worker
Working on the above factors can compensate for your low academic background or any other shortcomings in your overall profile.
Does ISB Hyderabad accept GRE scores?
Earlier, they used to accept only GMAT scores. But, recently, it has been announced to accept GRE scores as well. It is a section-adaptive test which means the difficulty level of sections depends on your performance within the first sections completed by you.
The course structure and test format for both GMAT and GRE largely differ for both these exams. So, if you're preparing for admission to ISB, it's better to research every factor carefully to make sure a far better selection. They don’t have an official cutoff or minimum eligible score for GRE. However, a score of 310 and above will offer you greater chances of getting an interview call from ISB. Considering the competition nowadays, the higher the score, the better.
We can conclude, on a general basis, that the average GRE score for ISB is 324. In the year 2019, the eligible range for the GRE scores was 311-335 while the average GRE score was 326. Looking at the typical GRE score, the bar for admission is pretty high at ISB. Applicants will need some solid amount of GRE preparation to crack the typical score of 324 at ISB.
You could just research about it a bit on Google and get to know about the previous records for GRE ISB admissions.
How ISB Hyderabad is different from ISB Mohali?
My brother has had an experience with both campuses and claims that both colleges are unique in their own aspects. Some major differences between the two campuses are
- The Mohali campus has better infrastructure owing to its recent construction. It’s decked with modern world-class facilities and is more advanced in comparison to the Hyderabad campus.
- The Mohali campus is located in North and has better food varieties
- The batch size is small at the Mohali campus thereby reducing the competition tremendously.
- Sometimes the faculty for the same courses is different across the two campuses owing to their availability and other external factors.
- The Mohali campus has a more relaxed atmosphere than the Hyderabad campus as it is near Chandigarh. Hyderabad campus is always bustling due to the presence of a larger workforce, and colleges.
Rather than choosing the campus, make the best out of whatever is available to you.
For a 3 year experienced female professional, which is a better suited option for me- 1 year program at ISB or 2 years PGP program at IIM Bangalore?
According to the profile you mentioned, there is no specific edge that you will have in either of the two institutes, IIM Bangalore and ISB Hyderabad.
- Usually, there is huge academic pressure in IIM Bangalore. IIM B also has a better peer group, so you will face more competition at the institute. But, it is up to you how you will handle the pressure.
- In terms of choices offered in placement, IIM Bangalore offers a much wider span of choices after the degree. IIM students get the chance to change industries and try on different roles in the industry too.
- The 1-year executive program offered by ISB Hyderabad will be somewhat more sensitive for you, taking seniority into account. But, ISB placements are somewhat lateral in nature. Also, ISB usually offers better roles to seniors with work experience of 5 years or more.
Both IIM Bangalore and ISB Hyderabad have their own advantages, which are not that dependent on the factors mentioned in the question. So, both are excellent options and you can choose either of them based on the factors listed above.
At ISB, do you get to select the campus between Hyderabad and Mohali?
When applying to ISB, you will not have the option to choose between the campuses in Hyderabad or Mohali. Instead, you will have the opportunity to indicate your campus preference during the application process, but it should be noted that ISB may or may not take this into consideration. This is done in order to maintain equality between the two campuses so that neither campus students feel like they are at a disadvantage.
While in rare cases, ISB may take your specific location preference into consideration, it is highly unlikely. It should be noted that even in cases where requests for campus change have been made for reasons such as family or health, ISB has denied such requests. This is a reflection of the diverse student body that ISB attracts.
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