Indira School of Business Studies, established in 2006, comes under the umbrella of Indira Group of Institutes. The institute offers degree courses in the discipline of Management. The institute has ranked 28th among the Best B-Schools in India, according to Business India Magazine for its flagship PGDM programme. 

Indira School of Business Studies admission to the PGDM program is based on exams like CAT /MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/ GMAT/ MH-CET, followed by ICAP, that includes Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. The institute has conculed the placements of the 2022-2024 batch. The highest package received was INR16.32 LPA, average package was INR 6.97 LPA and median package stood at INR 6.82 LPA.

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Indira School of Business Studies Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2006 | Private
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of Maharashtra
Affiliated to University of Pune
Entrance Exam

National: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA
State: MAHCET
Courses Offered PGDM
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 1,000
Seats Available 480
Top Recruiters HDFC Bank, SBI Cards, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Campus Area 7000 Sq. Mt.
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website https://indiraisbs.ac.in/
International Business Exposure Program: Students are aligned with business acumen in the global business environment. This unique Business Exposure Program to international destinations of business prominence such as Dubai (UAE) and Singapore helps to immerse students in another world culture. The experience exposes students to the challenges and opportunities faced by organizations around the world. It also extends student's global awareness and enhances their international perceptions and perspectives as Future Managers. Students attend a series of seminars and attend on-site company visits. Students are exposed to a wide variety of subjects such as Sales Excellence, Doing Business in a Global Environment, Innovation Management, and Human Resource Management.

Indira School of Business Studies Important Tentative Dates

Events Tentative Dates
Online Registration for ICAP Process Begins November 05, 2024
Last Date to Apply for Indore, Ranchi, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Nagpur, Bhopal, jabalpur, Raipur, Jamshedpur, Gwalior, and Kanpur April 30, 2025
Last Date to Apply for Pune location May 10, 2025
GD-PI and Counselling Process for Pune March 30, 2025 and May 11, 2025
GD-PI and Counselling Process for Indore, Nagpur, Jamshedpur and Lucknow April 13, 2025
GD-PI and Counselling Process for Bhopal, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Gwalior, Kanpur and Patna April 19, 2025
GD-PI and Counselling Process for Jamshedpur, Raipur, Ranchi, and Kolkata April 27, 2025
Release of Merit List 3rd or 4th Week of May, 2025

Indira School of Business Studies Courses

ISBS, Pune offers PGD courses in the discipline of Management. ISBS is known for application-based pedagogy such as - Case let, Live Projects, Summer Internship Program, Industry Visit, Career Leadership and Development Program, Online project assignments, etc. Most importantly, the focus is on the holistic development of students to groom them for multifaceted management discipline. A brief about the same is given below:

Courses Intake Fees Course Details
PGDM 180 INR 9 Lakhs

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Graduation with 50% marke

Selection Criteria: CMAT / CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / G-MAT / State level Entrance Test (MH-CET) + ICAP (Group Discussion + Personal Interview)
PGDM General 120
PGDM Marketing 60
PGDM E-Business Management 120

Check: ISBS Pune Courses and Fees

Indira School of Business Studies Admission

Step 1: Visit the Admission Portal in the official website of the college and fill the online application form.

Step 2: Create a login ID and password.

Step 3: Upload all the required documents and a passport size photograph.

Step 4: Enter your GD and PI center as per your preference.

Step 5: Pay the registration for ICAP (Indira Common Admission Process) of INR 800 (Fees for Online Form).

Step 6: Click on ‘Save’ and take a printout of your application for future purposes.

Selection Criteria

  • Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following exams:
    • Common Admission Test (CAT) - Read more
    • Management Admission Test (MAT) - Read more
    • Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) - Read more
    • Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) - Read more
    • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) - Read more
    • AIMS Test for Management Admission (ATMA) - Read more
    • Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAHCET) - Read more
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Counselling.
  • Admission in ISBS Pune will be confirmed on the performance of candidates in the following parameters:
Merit List Parameters
Written/ Entrance Test 35%
GD and PI Process 45%
Academic Performance 15%
Participation in Sports/ Extra-Curricular Activities, Academic and Gender Diversity 05%

Note: The percentile scores of different entrance tests will be normalized by using a multiplier.

Check: ISBS Pune Admission

Indira School of Business Studies Placement

ISBS Pune has a placement cell that aims to provide suitable career and training guidance to students according to their interests and capability. The institute assists students for summer as well as final placements by arranging campus interviews for recruitments in all the public and private sectors and MNCs. 

According to the placement data 2024,the highest package stood at INR 16.32 LPA and the average package stood at INR 6.97 LPA.

Particulars Placement Statistics 2024
Students Placed 161

Highest Package 

 INR 16.32 LPA
Average Package INR 6.97 LPA
Median Package INR 6.82 LPA
Top Recruiters

Federal Bank, Squerea, Ujivan Small Finance Bank, BNY Mellon, SAP, Pattern Technologies, Reliance BP, HDFC Bank, Mondelez International, ICICI Bank 

Check: ISBS Pune Placement

Indira School of Business Studies Facilities

The institute provides various state of the art infrastructure facilities. ISBS is located in the hub of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

  • IT Infrastructure
  • Library
  • Auditorium
  • Hostel
  • Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facility
  • Gym and Fitness Center
  • Transport
  • Computer Lab
  • Basketball Court

Check: ISBS Pune Faculty

Indira School of Business Studies FAQs

Ques. What is the Entrance Exam cut off percentile for the PGDM course?

Ans. The average cut off percentile changes every year. To know more, click here

Ques. Does ISBS provide Education loan facility?

Ans. No, Indira does not provide any education loan facility. Students need to apply directly to a bank for a loan process. ISBS will only provide the required admission letter and prospectus for students who have been admitted to the PGDM Course in order for them to process their education loan.

Ques. Can I get a job abroad after the completion of my PGDM course?

Ans. Students can get placed abroad if they are selected by an overseas organization that visits the campus for placements.

Ques. What about Summer Internship Project (SIP)?

Ans. Indira does provide assistance to students for their Summer Internship Program (Two months). Students need to follow the process and apply to various companies who visit the campus for a summer Internships.

Ques. Is the Hostel fee included in the PGDM Course fees?

Ans. No, Hostel Fees is an additional approximate INR 95,000 including accommodation and mess (for one academic year). Residential facility is available for both male and female students. For more information, click here

Ques. What are the rules for refund of fee in case of cancellation of admission?

Ans. As per the AICTE norms cancellation process will be applicable. However, in this regard, a decision is subject to AICTE policy guidelines.

Ques. What is the difference between the IIMP and ISBS campus?

Ans. Both the ISBS and IIMP Campuses are very passionate about their PGDM Course. The only difference is that IIMP Campus does not provide HR specialization.

Ques. Is the hostel inside the campus or outside the campus?

Ans. For Girls Hostel is within the campus and for Boys Hostel outside the campus at walkable distance.