What is the ISB YLP program?
ISB is one of the international institutions which have introduced this deferred MBA program in the name of “Young Leadership Program”. Through ISB YLP program, recent graduates can get an admission into the regular MBA program of ISB right after their graduate but need to gain a professional work experience for at least 2 years in the industry of their interest.
Throughout these 2 years of work experience that candidates gain before starting the program, the institute conducts session, seminars and interactive activities to continuously stay in touch and guide the candidates.
ISB YLP is a much sought after programme that will help undergraduate students gain guaranteed admission into the prestigious Post Graduate Programme (PGP) at ISB while they are still in the pre-final year of undergraduate degree. The admission is contingent upon completion of a minimum of one year and nine months of work experience after under graduation.
The YLP candidates get to interact with students and alums from different professional and educational backgrounds, learn from distinguished resident and international faculty and go through research-based contemporary programs.
ISB YLP key aspects are:
- Learning Sessions by Industry leaders and world-class ISB faculty.
- Mentorship by senior ISB experts to help the admits navigate their career path.
- Guaranteed Admission to ISB’s one year flagship PGP programme during the pre-final undergraduate year contingent upon completion of one year and nine months of work experience.
- Four intensive YLP learning weekends at ISB campus during his/her work tenure with a six month gap between each learning weekend.
- Network Opportunities with a group of like-minded high achievers such as other YLP admits, ISB students and alumni.
- YLP Scholarship of Rs. 1 Lakh will be provided to all YLP admits, in addition to the existing need, merit and corporate scholarships which all PGP students contest for.
Admission Calendar for 2024:
| Stage 1 deadline | March 31, 2024 |
| Stage 1 short-list announcement | May 17, 2024- Rolling basis |
| Stage 2 deadline | August 31, 2024 |
| Stage 2 short-list announcement | September 15 – November 30, 2024 |
| Final selection process on campus | Interviews between September 15 and November 30, 2024- Rolling Basis |
| Admission offers | December , 2024- Second Week |
| Duration of the program | 2 years |
| Class size | 879 |
| Average Age of the class | 27 years |
| Average Work Experience of the class | 6 years |
Statistics regarding ISB YLP program:
ISB is a very highly ranked Business School in the world. It was established in the year of 1996 by a team of which consisted academicians and businessmen with a goal to provide an international level management education to the MBA aspirants in India.
Thereon, this business school has risen up in rankings and popularity in the following years. The Post Graduate Program of ISB has been ranked number 39th in the recent Financial Times’ Global MBA rankings.
- Duration of the program: 2 years
- Class size: 879
- Average Age of the class: 27 years
- Average Work Experience of the class: 6 years
Application Process for ISB YLP:
The admission process of ISB YLP is a simple three step process which is a pretty standard way of admission in international business schools. The process of application will test the academic, analytical, leadership and management skills of the students through the following stages of admission.
- Stage-1 : Application form and Application fees
- Stage-2: GMAT/GRE score, two essays and one evaluation.
- Stage-3: Face to Face interview
Fee Structure:
Compared to the Indian standards, the tuition fees of ISB is on a higher side. However, it is justified for the international standard of education and facilities that ISB provides its students.
The following are the fees details of ISB YLP program:
- Shared Accommodations: Rs.33,05,120
- Studio Accommodation: Rs.34,17,220
However, ISB also offers various scholarships and waivers for meritorious students to support their education at the school.
Scholarships are provided by different organizations such as Citi and Phoenix Nurture India. There are other scholarship programs offered by the school itself and its’ alumni and ISB’s Develop India Scholarship. The scholarships would range from 5 lakhs to 7.5 lakhs depending on the need and organization offering the scholarship.
ISB also offers numerous financing options to fund the Master’s education.
What are the career opportunities after ISB YLP program?
Indian School of Business alumni has a thriving track record of remarkable careers. ISB provides some of the best job opportunities post the Post Graduate Program in the country. The weighted average salary of the class itself speaks for this.The students of this school are placed with lucrative pay packages in top tier companies. Here are some statistics about the MiM placements:
Weighted Average Salary: INR 34.7 lakhs
The students of the program are placed across diverse disciplines and industries. The following table gives a break up of placements as per the job functions students are placed for:
| Job Function | Percentage of Placements |
| Analytics | 3% |
| Business Research | 1% |
| Consulting | 20% |
| Finance | 8% |
| General Management | 17% |
| Operations | 12% |
| Product Management | 3% |
| Project Management | 1% |
| Sales & Marketing | 18% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Others | 5% |
The students of this program are placed in some of the best and top tier companies of the world. Students would have an opportunity to apply international as wells as domestic jobs.
The following is the list of few companies which are major recruiters at ISB:
- Amazon
- Accenture
- Mc Kinsey & Co
- Axis Bank
- Nestle
- Deloitte
- E&Y
- KPMG
- P&G
- Schneider Electric
- Tata
- IBM
- PwC
- The Boston Consulting Group
- Uber
- Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
ISB Post Graduate Program is designed with global curriculum and international outlook. The institute has numerous partnerships with different organizations, corporate companies and international universities which enriches the study experience of the whole program. YLP is a great avenue to get an early pass for this amazing program. Hence, it is a must-try program if you are a recent graduate and an MBA aspirant.
ISB YLP Application & interview preparation service price
| Package | |
|---|---|
| I Stage | INR 9,000 + 18%GST |
| II Stage | INR 9,000 + 18%GST |
| Total | INR 18,000 + 18%GST |
Note: Applicants opting stage 1 and stage 2 together are eligible for 35% cash back if he/she does not make into stage 2 with our services.
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