Nanda Das, Director – Genpact, ISB PGPpro alum class of 2019 said “You perish when you stop growing intellectually. To be the first where knowledge is being shared is the key to stay relevant, continue to grow and sharpen yourself.”
There comes a time in everyone’s career path when you feel you are no longer learning anything new or know the latest economic trends. Upgrading your leadership skills is also an important quality no matter how many years of work experience you possess. The best solution to this is pursuing an MBA. It is an optimum way to upgrade your leadership skills, gain knowledge on the latest economic trends and be ahead in the competitive world.
PGPpro at ISB is one such MBA program for mid-career working professionals. It is an executive MBA program structured in a way that you can balance professional life and upskilling.
- What is PGPpro?
- Advantages of PGPpro
- Program Location
- ISB PGPpro – Duration of the program
- ISB PGPpro program timeline
- Eligibility criteria
- PGPpro – Selection criteria
- ISB PGPpro admission events
- Class profile
- ISB PGPpro Application Deadline
- Application fee
- ISB PGPpro fees and scholarship
- ISB PGPpro admission process
- ISB PGPpro Essays
- FAQs
What is PGPpro?
PGPpro is a Post Graduate Program in Management for working professionals which focuses on strategy and leadership insights with one additional area of specialization in either Finance or Marketing.
This is the first program at ISB which is offered outside the ISB campus. It has a hybrid learning model. Major component of the program is classroom learning and a part is also conducted in online mode.
You don’t have to shift to Hyderabad or Mohali to pursue this program. Only two weeks of the program are conducted at the ISB campuses (first and last week) and the remaining classes are conducted on the weekends at four locations in India. It has also one international immersion in an Asian country.
Before discussing further, let’s first understand what are the advantages of pursuing this executive MBA (PGPPRO) at ISB.
Advantages of PGPpro
- World class faculty – 200+ visiting faculty from top B-schools
- Contemporary curriculum and pedagogy
- No opportunity cost as you can continue to work
- With 12500+ alumni network and peer group you get an opportunity to expand your business network
- More convenient as you don’t have to attend the classroom session only at ISB campuses
Program Location
The program is conducted at four locations.
Bangalore – Hotel Sheraton Grand
Delhi – Westin Gurugram
Mumbai – Indian School of Design and Innovation in Lower Parel
Hyderabad – ISB campus
Contact Details
Address: PGPpro Admissions Office, Indian School of Business, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500111.
Phone: +917036031777
Email: pgppro@isb.edu
ISB PGPpro – Duration of the program
PGPpro is conducted for a duration of 18 months.
The program starts in January for Bangalore and Mumbai, in July for Delhi and Hyderabad.
Classes are held on alternate weekends – Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday. These weekend classes are conducted online and offline alternatively.
ISB PGPpro program timeline
The PGPpro program starts and ends with one week campus residency at one of the campuses. Here is the program structure and calendar for Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad.
Program calendar of ISB PGPpro
| Location | Orientation week (Hyderabad campus) | Alternate weekend classes | International Immersion | Final Term |
| Bangalore | January 18-23, 2023 | February 18,2023 – May 5, 2024 | March 16-22, 2024 | June 10 – 15, 2024 (Mohali campus) |
| Mumbai | January 18-23, 2023 | February 4, 2023 – May 26, 2024 | March 17-23, 2024 | June 10 – 15, 2024 (Mohali campus) |
| Delhi | July 14-21, 2023 | August 5, 2023 – October 27, 2024 | September 14-20, 2024 | December 1 – 8, 2024 (Hyderabad campus) |
| Hyderabad | July 14-21, 2023 | August 19, 2023 – October 27, 2024 | September 14-20, 2024 | November 22 – 30, 2024 (Hyderabad campus) |
Eligibility criteria
PGPpro is for working professionals and business owners with 5+ years of work experience.
To apply to this program you need to have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.
I know what you must be wondering! Are there any test requirements for applying to this program? No, you don’t need any test score (GMAT/GRE) for applying to the PGPpro.
However, you will not be eligible to apply to this program if you have less than 5 years of experience as of 1st January 2023 for the Bengaluru and Mumbai locations and as of 1st July 2023 for the Delhi and Hyderabad locations.
This may further raise questions
- Does everyone who apply for the PGPpro get admission?
- How does the admissions committee shortlist the candidates?
Let’s discuss further.
PGPpro – Selection criteria
Only the candidates who have strong academic ability, exceptional managerial experience, and superior interpersonal skills are selected for the ISB PGPpro.
Your profile will be evaluated based on
- Academic performance
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Professional achievements
- Interview performance
Now that you know how the candidates are shortlisted, let’s check the class profile of PGPPRO to analyze your strengths and weaknesses. But before that let’s also check the info sessions conducted by ISB.
ISB PGPpro admission events
To know more about the program you can attend the admission events conducted by ISB every Wednesday throughout the year. You can also clarify your doubts about everything related to PGPPRO through the Q&A sessions.
Click here to register for the ISB PGPpro info sessions conducted by ISB.
Class profile
The PGPpro at ISB has a diverse class profile with candidates of different disciplines like engineers, marketers, doctors and defense persons.
- IT services - 18%
- IT products - 13%
- Biotech, pharma and healthcare - 11%
- Consulting - 9%
- Finance - 8%
- Real estate - 4%
- Telecommunications - 4%
- Others - 34%
- Women - 30%
- Non-engineers - 46%
- 10+ Functional representation
- 15+ Industry representation
- Average work experience - 10 years
- Average age - 36
If you are confident that your profile is strong enough to convince the admissions committee, go ahead and start preparing to apply for the PGPPRO. If you feel you need to put more effort on your weakness to build a strong profile, start working on it.
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ISB PGPpro Application Deadline
Here are the deadlines to apply to the PGPPRO. Bookmark this page to use it later once you have worked on your profile building.
| Program location | Round 1 | Round 2 | |
| PGPPRO | Mumbai & Bangalore | July 30, 2023 (Confirmed) | September 25, 2023 (Tentative) |
| PGPPRO | Hyderabad & Delhi | January 29, 2024 (Tentative) | April 2, 2024 (Tentative) |
Application fee
The application fee for ISB PGPpro is INR 5,000 for new applicants and INR 1,000 for re-applicants. GST is included in this fee.
ISB PGPpro fees and scholarship
The total fees for the ISB PGPpro is INR 30,46,000 excluding GST. Here is the detailed breakdown of the fees
| Particulars | Amount (in INR) |
| Admission fee | 3,00,000 |
| Tuition fee | 26,86,000 |
| Security deposit | 20,000 |
| Alumni fund contribution | 25,000 |
| Lifetime use of library and recreation center | 15,000 |
| Total | 30,46,000 |
Everyone who applies to ISB will be considered for the Merit scholarship. But if you want to avail the need based scholarship, you need to check the criteria and indicate it in the application along with a support essay. If eligible you can avail upto 50% scholarship on tuition fees.
Scholarship Essay
In the essay, you need to provide details on how you meet the scholarship criteria, what will be your contribution to the program and why you are eligible for the scholarship. The essay has a limit of 250 words. We have provided a detailed analysis of the scholarship essay in the further section.
Here are the criteria to avail scholarship for PGPpro:
- Demonstrates financial need
- Community-minded and socially responsible
- Strong academic and professional profile
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Potential for future exceptional performance
- Potential to become an excellent ambassador for ISB as a student and as a member of the alumni network
- Entrepreneurs
- Women Leaders and professionals
- Spouse of PGPpro alumnus
- Defense Personnel
- Children and Spouse of Martyrs
ISB PGPpro admission process
There are three steps in the admission process of the ISB PGPpro.
Step 1: Online application
You have to fill out and submit the application online. Make sure you save and review each section before submitting it.
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You have to scan and submit the following documents along with the application.
- Academic certificates
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Marksheet or Transcripts of class 12th and all semesters
- Passport (first and last page)
- Color photograph
You also have to submit professional evaluations in the prescribed format from the recent manager. If you are self-employed you must get the evaluation from your customers or vendors.
Step 2: Interview invite
Once shortlisted you will be invited for a face-to-face interview with the admissions representative or alumni.
Step 3: Final decision
You will receive an admission decision within 4 weeks of completing the interview process. If selected you have to pay the admission fee within 10 days to reserve your place in the program.
ISB PGPpro Essays
The PGPpro Application requires applicants to answer a Main Essay, a Scholarship Essay, and an Additional Information Essay, which is optional. Following are the respective essay questions:
Main Essay
One of the intrinsic values at the Indian School of Business is “to develop principled, future leaders who improve lives around the world…" Please discuss how you will contribute towards this mission citing examples from your past work experience and activities? 400 words Max
Scholarship Essay
Why should the Admissions Committee offer you over other qualified candidates? (250 words max)
Additional Information (Optional)
Additional Information: Kindly share information that you feel is relevant for the Admissions Committee to be aware. For example: current or past gaps in education or employment, professional achievements, awards or other information relevant to your application. (250 words max)
Role Description
In addition to these essays, applicants are also required to provide a 300-word statement that describes each role they have been in:
Describe the department/organizational unit for which you are responsible. Relate it to the whole organization in terms of size, scope, and autonomy of responsibility. What human resources, budget, and capital investment are you responsible for? (Maximum 300 words)
For detailed ISB PGPpro essay analysis and tips from the team of ISBmantra, check this article - ISB PGPpro Essay Analysis.
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FAQs
The ISB PGPPRO is a hybrid program. The first and last week of the program alone is conducted at one of the ISB campuses (Hyderabad/Mohali). The weekend programs are conducted at four locations (Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai). There are also a few modules conducted online in mid week.
There is no need of any test score for applying to the ISB PGPPRO.
No, ISB does not provide placement for PGPPRO candidates. They just provide guidance for clarity on career options, profile building, and smarter networking.
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