ISME Bangalore PGDM 2027-29 admissions open: apply now for ₹1,200 fee

The International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore, located on Sarjapur Road, has commenced the application process for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program for the 2027-29 academic batch. Prospective students can now apply for the two-year, full-time course, which is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA.

The PGDM program is also considered equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The admission process involves a complete review of applicants’ academic and professional backgrounds, considering various quantitative and qualitative aspects.

Application Process and Eligibility Criteria

Applications for the ISME PGDM 2027-29 batch are currently open. The application fee is ₹1,200. Candidates must hold a recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks to be eligible for the program. The selection process for admission includes scores from accepted management entrance examinations, academic performance, participation in a Group Discussion (GD), and a Personal Interview (PI).

ISME Bangalore accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, and KMAT. For candidates planning to take upcoming entrance exams, CAT 2026 registration was from August 3 to September 15, 2026, with the exam scheduled for November 29, 2026. XAT 2027 registration is ongoing from July 15 to December 6, 2026, and the exam will be held on January 3, 2027.

Program Structure and Fees

The two-year PGDM program at ISME Bangalore offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics, and International Accounting/US CPA. The total fee for the PGDM program is ₹10.95 lakh, which does not include hostel charges. A registration fee of ₹50,000 is payable at the time of admission.

The remaining program fee is structured into three instalments: ₹3.45 lakh payable by June, ₹3.50 lakh payable by January, and the final ₹3.50 lakh payable by June of the second year. Hostel fees are approximately ₹1.65 lakh to ₹3.3 lakh per year. ISME also offers scholarships ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh to eligible students.

Placement Record and Institute Background

ISME Bangalore reported a 100% placement rate for eligible PGDM students in 2026. The highest package secured by a student in 2026 was ₹17.22 LPA, while the average package stood at ₹8 LPA. The median package for the same year was ₹7.5 LPA.

Founded in 2006, ISME is part of the NVT Group. The institute emphasizes a competitive admission process that evaluates academic performance, test scores, work history, extracurricular activities, honors, achievements, and personal essays. Personal characteristics contributing to class diversity are also considered by the admissions committee.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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