ISBR Admission Dates 2027

The admission cycle for the 2027-29 PGDM batch and the 2027 MBA batch is expected to begin after the CAT 2026 results, with applications likely to open from January 2027 onward. ISBR follows rolling admissions, and students who apply early receive first consideration for merit scholarships.

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ISBR accepts different selection routes for its postgraduate, undergraduate, and doctoral programmes.

ISBR Courses and Fees

ISBR runs programmes in management, commerce, technology, and law. Its flagship PGDM has a total fee of INR 15.58 Lakhs. The Global PGDM, which includes an international semester, costs INR 17.38 Lakhs, while the university-affiliated MBA costs INR 11.12 Lakhs.

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The institute’s location near Bangalore’s technology sector supports specialised study options such as the PGDM in Data Science and Business Analytics and the PGDM in FinTech.

ISBR Admission Process

Admission to the PGDM and MBA follows four selection stages. Applicants do not need to take one specific national entrance examination because ISBR accepts several test scores and also conducts its own aptitude test.

PGDM and MBA Admission

• Eligibility: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate. The requirement is 45% for SC and ST applicants. Students in the final year of their degree may apply provisionally.
• Stage 1: Students without an accepted national examination score take the ISBR Aptitude Test. The test carries 60 marks, lasts 60 minutes, and covers logical reasoning, numerical ability, data analysis, and verbal ability.
• Stage 2: Applicants analyse a business situation through a Cognitive Case Study.
• Stage 3: Each applicant gives a Micro Presentation on an assigned topic.
• Stage 4: Faculty members and industry panellists conduct the Personal Interview.

A valid score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, NMAT, MAT, ATMA, KMAT, or PGCET allows an applicant to skip the ISBR Aptitude Test and begin with the Cognitive Case Study. Those without one of these scores must complete Stage 1. ISBR has not stated a minimum percentile for shortlisting.

BBA and BCA Admission

Selection for the BBA and BCA is based on Class 12 merit and ISBR’s direct selection process. A national entrance examination is not required. Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis through apply.isbr.in.

ISBR Placements

The campus placement cell manages yearly recruitment for MBA and PGDM students. During the 2025 season, more than 225 companies made 311 offers. The institute reported a 92% placement rate, an average package of INR 8 LPA, and a highest package of INR 16.42 LPA.

The Electronic City campus attracts recruiters from IT, fintech, and consulting. Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, HDFC, Federal Bank, Flipkart, Wipro, Dell, Air India, and Philips are among the confirmed recruiters. Students in the Data Science and Business Analytics and FinTech PGDM tracks receive opportunities aimed at analytics and financial technology roles.

ISBR Scholarships

Students joining the PGDM or MBA can be considered for merit scholarships. These awards reduce tuition fees and are decided using academic records and national entrance examination scores.

Scholarships are allotted to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying early can improve a student’s chance of being considered. Scholarship applications are submitted through apply.isbr.in.

ISBR Campus and Infrastructure

ISBR’s purpose-built campus covers 2 acres in Electronic City Phase I, Bangalore, a major IT and software export centre. The urban campus includes modern classrooms, computer laboratories, a management library, an auditorium, and areas where students can work together.

PG students can choose hostel accommodation costing INR 1,60,000 to INR 3,37,000 per year, based on the type of room. Private paying guest accommodation is also available within 1 to 3 km of the institute. Students can reach the area by road and through the Namma Metro Green Line extension to Electronic City.

Campus facilities also include the ISBR Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre and an Industry Interface Lab. ISBR has an alumni community of more than 4,242 members working in technology, consulting, banking, and healthcare in India and other countries.

ISBR vs IFIM Business School vs M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management

Students looking at private management institutes in Bangalore often compare ISBR with IFIM Business School, now Alliance School of Business, Bangalore, and M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management, also called MSRIM. All three serve a similar pool of CAT and CMAT applicants and offer PGDM or MBA programmes.

ISBR and IFIM are both close to the IT and fintech recruiter base in Electronic City. MSRIM has a longer establishment history and belongs to the M.S. Ramaiah Group. Its fees are lower, and its VTU affiliation leads to a degree instead of a diploma. ISBR offers a wider range of specialisations and also has a Global PGDM with an international semester.