ISB PGP MAX Admissions – Essays, Application Help, and Tips

ISB PGPMAX is a 15-month, Global Executive MBA Program designed to meet higher career aspirations of Business Owners/Entrepreneurs and Experienced Professionals with 10 to 25 years of work experience.

The main objective of the programme is to prepare individuals to be truly global business leaders and career advancement. It aims to develop analytical, strategic and leadership skills that are essential to navigate in today’s evolving business world.   

Program Fee: 39,63,000 (plus taxes)

Application Fee:  INR 15,000

Class Size:  70 (approx.)

Average work experience:  16 years

Average age:  40 years

Male:  85%

Female:  15%

Application for the academic year 2023-24 is open.      

PARTICULARSDATESAPPLICATION FEE
Applications Open1st June 2023 Intake Application  
Final Round17 Mar 2024₹15,000

ISB PGPMAX Eligibility:

To apply for the programme the following criteria should be fulfilled.

Bachelor’s Degree: The applicant should have completed any bachelor’s degree or equivalent to same. An equivalent qualification will be determined by the Admission Committee of the programme and will include the likes of CA, ICWA, etc.

Work Experience: The applicant should have completed 10 years for full time work experience post qualification. Letter of consent from the current employer is required for the candidate to pursue the programme. This can be submitted either during the application process or once admission has been secured.

ISB PGPMAX Selection Process:

Selection of the participants for the programme will include different factors as follows.

  • Leadership Potential
  • Personal Attributes, Maturity, Global Outlook, Attitude/Mindset
  • Quantity and quality of work experience e.g. people management experience, decision making experiences, significant responsibility, experience of managing budgets, etc.
  • Achievement Orientated
  • Strong communication skills
  • Likelihood of benefiting from the programme
  • Motivation to participate in the programme
  • Undergraduate degree performance
  • Performance in the interview

ISB PGPMAX Essays 2024:

Additional Essay: Please use this space to highlight anything you wish to bring to the notice of the admissions office/admission committee which could not be highlighted in any other part of the application. Use this space to also highlight work and non-work related awards & achievements which you feel would add value to your application. (500 words max)

Successful Admit – Candidate’s Feedback

Hi Rohit,
I do have an exciting update. I have been accepted to the ISB PGPMAX program. Classes start in August and go on until November next year.
Thanks so much for your assistance. Please feel free to share your thoughts on specific courses that I would need to focus on in your opinion during the PGPMAX program so I can carry out advanced study as well as spend extra time on the same.
Thanks again for your guidance & Thanks to General Education for helping me to get ISB PGPMAX admit.

Name: Srinivas
GMAT Score: —
Work Exp: 13+ Years
Admitted to ISB PGPMAX

Feedback by Srinivas post his successful admit | Thanking Rohit (Consultant at General Education) for his overall journey with him on application assistance