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1. Location & Campus

ISBR Business School is located at #107, Near INFOSYS, Behind BSNL Telephone Exchange, Electronic City – Phase I, Bangalore – 560100, Karnataka.

Electronic City is one of Bangalore’s major IT hubs, giving students proximity to 200+ companies and easy access to the city’s tech and startup ecosystem — useful for internships, industry interaction, and networking.

Yes. ISBR Institutions include ISBR Business School (PGDM), ISBR College (UG/MBA), ISBR Law College, ISBR Research Centre, ISBR College of Engineering & Technology (ICET), and ISBR School of Management & Leadership(MBA).

2. Accreditation & Approvals

Yes — it is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

ISBR is a member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, USA), AMDISA, and EFMD Global.

Yes, the MBA is offered through ISBR College and ISBR School of Management & Leadership affiliated with Bangalore University and recognized by AICTE.

ISBR has been rated a “Platinum” Institute by the AICTE-CII Survey of Industry-Linked Institutes for multiple consecutive years (2016–2020 and beyond).

Yes — ISBR Law College is approved by the Bar Council of India and affiliated to Karnataka State Law University; ISBR College of Engineering & Technology (ICET) is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum and AICTE.

3. Rankings & Reputation

Yes. ISBR is among top ranked b schools inlcuding ‘Best Industry Linked Institute (emerging)’ by AICTE-CII #1 in the “New Generation B-Schools of India” (DM B-School Survey), Best in Industry Interaction (Silicon India Survey), and Best in South India (Bhaskar Lakshya, Dainik Bhaskar Group)., Best Education Brand by The Economic Times

ISBR positions itself as a leading private B-school in Bangalore, with recognitions such as “Best Industry Linked Institute in India” (AICTE-CII) and strong placement/industry-interaction rankings. It is highly rated for offering experiential learning. A large number of recruiters, including top brands recruit students from ISBR is a testament to the quality of education and graduate outcomes.

Yes — it has been cited as “6th Best in Placements” in the Go-Getter B-School Placements Survey and received an “Exemplary Placement Award” in past years.

Yes — ISBR received a Grand Jury Award in the categories of “Quality of Campus Life” and “Student Diversity” at the EducationWorld India Private Higher Education Awards (2019–20).

No not yet

ISBR was founded in 1990 under the Bangalore Educational Trust — over 36+ years in education. However, ISBR Business School which offers PGDM was founded in the year 2010.

ISBR was founded by Dr. Manish Kothari, who currently serves as President of the ISBR Group.

4. Programs & Specializations

PGDM (Core) with Finance & Capital Markets, Human Resources, Marketing Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Management; standalone PGDMs in Data Science & Business Analytics, Product Management, Healthcare Management, and Startup/Entrepreneurship & Family Business; plus PGDM (Industry Integrated – weekend format).

Yes, through ISBR College and ISBR School of Management and Leadership (affiliated to Bangalore University & Recognized by AICTE ).

A 2-year, 6-trimester “earn while you learn” program combining coursework with an internship from Day 1, aimed at working professionals or those wanting industry exposure alongside their PGDM.

ISBR’s PGDM (Core) structure lets students major in one of four core areas (Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations); some standalone PGDMs (e.g., Data Science & Business Analytics) function as focused single-specialization tracks. For an explicit “dual major/minor” combination option.

Global PGDM with One Semester Abroad, Global PGDM with Two Semesters Abroad, and PGDM with International Immersion.

2 years (6 trimesters) for the standard format; the Industry Integrated PGDM is also structured as 2 years/6 trimesters with embedded internships.

Yes — Ph.D. in Management, Ph.D. in Commerce, and a Fellow Program in Management (FPM) through the ISBR Research Centre.

5. PGDM vs MBA

The MBA is a university-affiliated degree (via ISBR College & ISBR School of Management & Leadership /Bangalore University & AICTE); PGDM is an autonomous, AICTE-approved, NBA Accredited with AIU Equivalence masters program granted directly by ISBR Business School — giving PGDM more flexibility to update curriculum for industry relevance and focuses heavily on skill based training.

Generally yes — most corporate recruiters treat AICTE-approved PGDM and university MBA as equivalent for hiring and career purposes

6. International Exchange

Yes — through its International Office, ISBR offers semester exchange, global internships, and study-abroad opportunities via partnerships with international B-schools.

ISBR has 40+ international university partners.

ISBR states collaborations with institutions holding “Double & Triple Crown” accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) in Europe.

ISBR’s PGDM curriculum is designed to align with Erasmus+ membership requirements (suggesting European partners), and past program briefings referenced partner universities involved in exchange in France (with Charpak scholarship opportunities) and internship tie-ups with institutions in Australia and Vietnam. For the complete, current list of partner countries and universities, ISBR’s International Office (isbr.edu.in/international) is the authoritative source, as the exact roster can change by academic year.

Candidates can apply to ISBR’s Global PGDM program with an option to choose one semester/two semester study abroad. On arrival on campus, the International Office then guides them through partner-university selection, costs, and documentation (details are covered in dedicated briefing sessions run by the International Office).

Historically, participating students continue paying ISBR’s standard tuition with no separate partner-university tuition, but are responsible for their own travel/living costs abroad . A rough estimation could be upto Rs.5 Lakhs for one semester abroad.

Yes — ISBR has referenced virtual international internships (e.g., with organizations in Australia) and in-person internships abroad (e.g., with FPT University, Vietnam) as part of its global learning ecosystem.

7. Admission Process (MBA/PGDM)

Apply online at https://apply.isbr.edu.in/ (or www.isbr.edu.in) , fill in your details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

A holistic, profile-based evaluation: performance in a national entrance exam or the ISBR Aptitude Test, academic record (school + college), extracurricular involvement, and performance on Selection Day (which includes micro-presentation, and personal interview).

Results (Selected / Waitlisted / Rejected) are typically declared within 48 hours after the Selection Process is completed.

No — as per ISBR’s admissions policy, a rejected candidate cannot reapply to the same program in the same admission year.

Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, degree mark sheets, a passport-size photograph, entrance test scorecard (if available), and any scholarship-related documents.

Historically around Rs 1,000 for Indian nationals

For the 2027 batch, the Early Application Round deadline is 27 October 2026 (with the admission process schedule “to be notified”). Applying in the Early Round is associated with lower rejection rates and preferential scholarship consideration

Office of Admissions — Phone: 080-4081 9500 / Mobile: +91 93417 33331 / Email: admission@isbr.edu.in

8. Eligibility

A bachelor’s degree (minimum 3-year duration) in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of around 50% marks from a recognized university

No, work experience is not a strict requirement for the standard full-time PGDM or MBA , though ISBR receives a meaningful share of each cohort (25%+) enters with prior work experience.

Yes — this program typically requires candidates to have 1 or more years of full-time work experience.

9. ISBR Aptitude Test

It’s ISBR’s own entrance test for candidates who haven’t taken (or want an alternative to) national tests like CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/NMAT/GMAT or who do not meet the required cut off score in the national entrance tests.

Management entrance tests generally assess quantitative aptitude, verbal ability/reading comprehension, logical/data reasoning, and often a general awareness or written-ability component

No.

60 Minutes.

10. Entrance Tests Accepted & Cutoffs

CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT, GMAT, KMAT, PGCET, and ISBR’s own Aptitude Test.

Yes
CAT & XAT – 70 percentile and above
NMAT – A score of 200 and above
MAT – A score of 650 and above
CMAT – 80 percentile and above

No — a valid score in any one of the accepted exams (or the ISBR Aptitude Test) is sufficient to be considered for shortlisting.

11. Faculty

Faculty are described as a mix of industry professionals, thought leaders, and researchers, roughly 50% of the curriculum is taught with direct industry-expert involvement.

Yes — ISBR emphasizes case studies, industry projects, and simulations led by faculty with practical corporate/consulting backgrounds, alongside collaborations with national and international organizations.

Yes — Office of admissions can facilitate interaction with the faculty

12. Students & Diversity

ISBR has a diverse cohort — students from 26+ states/backgrounds — with more than 25% of the cohort entering with prior work experience.

Yes — ISBR reports a fairly balanced gender mix in both PGDM and MBA cohorts with 52% Male and 48% Female students. This may vary by the year

Yes — its International Office facilitates both outbound (India-to-abroad exchange) and inbound international students coming to ISBR on international student exchange arrangement

13. Fees

Approximately Rs 11,00,000 total for Indian nationals covering registration plus three tuition installments.

Yes: Rs 50,000 registration (within 48 hours of accepting the offer), then three installments of Rs 3,50,000 each — roughly at admission, mid-November, and the following May.

Yes — a certification course fee (~Rs 10,000), alumni membership fee (~Rs 2,000), and clubs & fests fee (~Rs 5,000), typically payable before batch commencement.

Yes — some specializations (e.g., Data Science & Business Analytics, Global PGDM, PGDM with International Immersion) have different fee structures. Refer to www.isbr.edu.in

No — the hostel is separate, roughly Rs 1,60,000–2,12,000/year for twin-sharing and Rs 2,85,000–3,37,000/year for single occupancy, plus a refundable Rs 20,000 security deposit (figures indicative; confirm current rates).

14. Refund Process

As per AICTE guidelines.

15. Scholarships

Merit-based Scholarships, Sports Scholarship, Industry Sponsored Scholarship among others

Yes — ISBR offers Sports Scholarships and scholarships for students facing financial constraints or physical challenges, alongside general merit awards.

Yes — Students who apply in the Early Application Round are given preference for scholarship consideration.

16. Alumni

Merit-based Scholarships, Sports Scholarship, Industry Sponsored Scholarship among others

Yes — ISBR offers Sports Scholarships and scholarships for students facing financial constraints or physical challenges, alongside general merit awards.

Yes — Students who apply in the Early Application Round are given preference for scholarship consideration.

17. Placements Snapshot

92% of students placed for the PGDM 2024–26 batch.

Highest CTC: ₹17.20 LPA; Average CTC: ₹8 LPA

400+ recruiters across 20+ sectors

Career Advancement Trainings (CAT), sector-specific training, internship-prep workshops, Corporate Connect sessions, alumni masterclasses, skill certification bootcamps, CV review, mentorship, and interview/GD preparation — coordinated by the Centre for Career Advancement and Corporate Engagement (CACE).

Ms. Ameena Sattar, Head – Corporate Relations & Placements (Mobile: +91 99725 29466; Email: campusrecruitment@isbr.in).

18. Domain-wise Placements & Top Recruiters

For the most recent PGDM batch: Healthcare Management 100%, Product Management 95%, Finance 94%, FinTech 93%, Marketing 92%, HR 91%, Business Analytics 91%, Operations 90%, Data Science 90%.

BFSI (banking, financial services & insurance) and IT/ITES are highlighted as leading sectors, alongside consulting, FMCG, and manufacturing.

ANZ, Morgan Stanley, State Street Corporation, PwC,Deloitte, Factset,Wipro Blackstone,Philips,Ola Electric, Flipkart, Hexaware, South Indian Bank, Zepto, Swiggy, Asian Paints,Berger Paints, Wipro Consumer Care, ITC, JW Marriott , ITC, Kasmo Global Consultancy, RBL, IDFC, KPMG, Hexaware, L’Oréal, Bosch, and Siemens among 400+ recruiters

ANZ, Morgan Stanley, State Street Corporation, RBL, IDFC, and PwC/KPMG,Metric4Analytics,Factset,Wipro Blackstone among others top recruiters 

Adecco, KPMG, ABC Consultants, Zepto, Tejas Network, Hexaware, Seintiv, Walmart Global, Biocon among other leading corporates.

19. AI Integration

Yes — its undergraduate technology programs are explicitly built around “AI & Data-Driven Specialisations,”

All specializations offered in PGDM have AI integration. The curriculum is built on an ‘AI -Spine’ which encourages use of AI tools, workflows extensively in the chosen specialization area.

At ISBR, the curriculum increasingly involves faculty using AI tools directly in teaching — for analysis exercises, strategic-alternative generation, etc.

20. Campus Life, Cells & Clubs

ISBR emphasizes an “experiential, entrepreneurial, and future-oriented” model — including leadership festivals, innovation labs, startup incubators, and modern infrastructure (Wi-Fi-enabled library, labs, recreational spaces).

15+ student clubs and cells covering academic, cultural, and professional interest areas.

Workshops, social immersion projects, professional forums, and other co-curricular engagements.

Up to 50% of a student’s grade can come from classroom participation, reflecting its “learn by doing” pedagogical emphasis.

21. Ambassadorship

“Campus Ambassadorship” opportunities— typically allowing students to work under various teaching and non-teachings departments of the institute.

Open for all students of ISBR.

22. Internships

Internships are a core part of ISBR’s experiential-learning model. PGDM offers 2 internships – Summer Internship Program (SIP ) and Capstone Project involving a company. MBA offers one internship and Dissertation

ANZ, Morgan Stanley, State Street Corporation, PwC,Deloitte, Factset,Wipro Blackstone,Philips,Ola Electric, Flipkart, Hexaware, South Indian Bank, Zepto, Swiggy, Asian Paints,Berger Paints, Wipro Consumer Care, ITC, JW Marriott , ITC, Kasmo Global Consultancy, RBL, IDFC, KPMG, Hexaware, L’Oréal, Bosch, and Siemens

Highest Stipend – Rs.50KPM Average Stipend – Rs.20KPM

23. ROI (Return on Investment)

ISBR offers excellent value for the investment made in tuition fees. However, we believe it would be limiting to measure the return on your investment through a single placement metric alone.

The true ROI of an ISBR education lies in the complete experience—the knowledge and skills you gain, the industry exposure you receive, the network you build, and the personal and professional growth you experience. These are assets that stay with you throughout your career and continue to create value long after your first job.

At ISBR, we believe the real return on education is not just where you start your career, but how far you can go.

ISBR provides education loan assistance support (application documentation help) for loans through national banks and NBFCs, though the loan amount and approval remain at the bank’s discretion.

24. Brand Credibility & Reputation

A combination of AICTE approval, NBA accreditation, 36+ years of operating history, AACSB/AMDISA/EFMD Global membership, consistent Platinum-institute ratings from AICTE-CII, a reported 4,242+ alumni network, and named marquee recruiters (Morgan Stanley, PwC, KPMG, ANZ, etc.) across placement seasons.

  • Website: isbr.edu.in
  • Apply online: apply.isbr.edu.in
  • Admissions office (Postgraduate): Ms. Kavitha Madhusudan, Director of Admissions — Phone: 080-4081 9500 / Mobile: +91 93417 33331 / Email: directoradmissions@isbr.in
  • Address: ISBR Business School, #107, Near INFOSYS, Behind BSNL Telephone Exchange, Electronic City – Phase I, Bangalore – 560100, Karnataka
  • Placements office: Ms. Ameena Sattar, Head – Corporate Relations & Placements — Mobile: +91 99725 29466 / Email: campusrecruitment@isbr.in

Key Dates – Admissions 2027

Round Application Deadline Admission Process
Early Round 27 October,2026 Will be Notified

Early Application Round Benefits

  1.  Lower rejection rates and higher acceptance ratio.
  2. Gives you clarity on your entire application process and approach.
  3. You get sufficient time to work on your financials.
  4. Students who apply in the early round are given preference in scholarships
  5. You save yourself from a nearly traumatic application and admission process, and save on money and time
  6. You can plan your master’s journey well once you’re admitted to the college of your choice, giving you ample time to complete your graduation smoothly and spend quality time preparing for your master’s
  7. Kickstart your master’s journey with personalized coaching from industry mentors

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