[2014-15] Ask ISB Hyderabad Admissions Director: The Official thread for PGP Admissions

Hello,


I got an e-mail from ISB saying that the last dates for Early Entry Option have been changed. And moved from Jan 15 to April 30. Can you confirm this ?
Does this mean that I can attempt my GMAT safely in March and then apply before April 30 ?

Also, one more query, I currently have 1 year and 6 months of experience. I'll be completing my 2 years in June. So, if I get admission through EEO, I can join directly for the PGP course right?

Please confirm my assumptions.

Thanks !

I have a question about the MBA degree vs the diploma. I have heard that ISB/ IIM's offer a diploma rather than the recognized MBA degree. Can the students/alums of ISB/IIM pedigree use MBA as a title or as the highest education received ?

@aravind154

Hello,

I got an e-mail from ISB saying that the last dates for Early Entry Option have been changed. And moved from Jan 15 to April 30. Can you confirm this ?



Does this mean that I can attempt my GMAT safely in March and then apply before April 30 ?



Also, one more query, I currently have 1 year and 6 months of experience. I'll be completing my 2 years in June. So, if I get admission through EEO, I can join directly for the PGP course right?



Please confirm my assumptions.



Thanks !



Yes, 30th April is the deadline for Early Entry. However, if you apply by 15 Jan your application review & interview if applicable will be conducted earlier.


If you are completing two years work experience by June 2014, you are eligible for admission to the academic year 2015-16, i.e., class starting April 2015.


@Suraj27

I have a question about the MBA degree vs the diploma. I have heard that ISB/ IIM's offer a diploma rather than the recognized MBA degree. Can the students/alums of ISB/IIM pedigree use MBA as a title or as the highest education received ?



ISB is not allowed to award an 'MBA degree' as we have not sought regulatory approval for this in India. However, the PGP in management is accredited by AACSB and is considered equivalent to an MBA degree in all respects by employers & higher education institutes (including PhD programs at US business schools) in India & overseas. While it is our understanding that this situation is similar to some other PGP programs in India, you may like to clarify regarding such other programs from respective institutes.

Dear Sir,

I studied for AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING COURSE WHICH IS A LICENSE COURSE of 3 YEARS Duration ( LIKE COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE ,APPROVED BY GOVT. OF INDIA).Presently I am working in PAWANHANS HELICOPTERS LTD, MUMBAI ( A P.S.U COMPANY) FROM MAR 2011.Since A.M.E is not a BACHELOR'S DEGREE COURSE, I have done B.B.A( In Distance Education mode) and finished it on June 2013. Although, I have almost 3 years of total work experience, according to the eligibility criteria of after graduation experience, it is reduced to less than 1 year as of now.So please inform me when shall I be eligible for PGP Admission in ISB Hyderabad?
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@Digraj3422

Dear Sir,

I studied for AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING COURSE WHICH IS A LICENSE COURSE of 3 YEARS Duration ( LIKE COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE ,APPROVED BY GOVT. OF INDIA).Presently I am working in PAWANHANS HELICOPTERS LTD, MUMBAI ( A P.S.U COMPANY) FROM MAR 2011.Since A.M.E is not a BACHELOR'S DEGREE COURSE, I have done B.B.A( In Distance Education mode) and finished it on June 2013. Although, I have almost 3 years of total work experience, according to the eligibility criteria of after graduation experience, it is reduced to less than 1 year as of now.So please inform me when shall I be eligible for PGP Admission in ISB Hyderabad?



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From what you have described, you can apply currently under Early Entry Option (deadline 30 April) or after another year of post qualification work experience.

Dear Sir, My query is regarding the work-ex documents required during the time of admissions.Since the results for R2 would be announced around 15th of Feb, applicants having notice period of 2/3 months would have very less time to serve the notice and may have issues in arranging a relieving letter/experience letter. Is it a mandatory to provide these documents.Can we submit last salary slip and joining/appraisal letters instead.

Is it true that it is difficult to place students in the financial sector after the PGP? The most defining factor about the ISB has been the level of industry change that students have managed to get. Can we expect to see a similar trend this year as well?

@tango-charlie

Dear Sir, My query is regarding the work-ex documents required during the time of admissions.Since the results for R2 would be announced around 15th of Feb, applicants having notice period of 2/3 months would have very less time to serve the notice and may have issues in arranging a relieving letter/experience letter. Is it a mandatory to provide these documents.Can we submit last salary slip and joining/appraisal letters instead.



You can submit the last salary slip by 19th April and the relieving letter subsequently. Please call our app help team at 040-2318 7472 to clarify further.

@sne04

Is it true that it is difficult to place students in the financial sector after the PGP? The most defining factor about the ISB has been the level of industry change that students have managed to get. Can we expect to see a similar trend this year as well?



The critical takeaway of an MBA program is the unique Learning (skills, attitude, behaviours, knowledge, networking skills, etc) that are required to be a successful practicing manager.


Career growth, shifts in industry or function immediately after an MBA and more importantly for the rest of your professional careers are enabled due to the depth of the learning imparted during the program.


We have been fortunate to have companies hiring for meaningful roles in finance each year. While it is too early to get into predictions about career choices of current class, we expect this trend to continue in finance and other sectors for which companies come to recruit on campus. Finance is also a vast area, and I encourage you to clarify in which specific areas your interests lie and what behavioural, attitudinal attributes and skills are required to succeed in such roles besides knowledge of financial tools and techniques.


Please review our placement highlights for additional information:




I have done my engineering from Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A). Does ISB recognize this college as having English as its medium of instruction. Will I need to give TOEFL before applying to ISB..

@eudoxia

I have done my engineering from Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A). Does ISB recognize this college as having English as its medium of instruction. Will I need to give TOEFL before applying to ISB..



TOEFL is not required in your case. Most India educated candidates do not require TOEFL.


Hello Sir,


I have applied for the ISB PGP 2014 in the 2nd dead line. I haven't got an interview call so far.
What is the latest date by which I can expect a call from ISB?

Also, is there a way to check the reason for not getting a call.

I am a CA/ CFA, having a work experience of 5.5 years (including 3 years articleship with Deloitte & Goldman Sachs). I also have a start-up experience and spectacular extra-currics.
GMAT Score - 670.

Despite having a good profile, I haven't got an interview call yet.

Regards,
Parvez Jesani.
It has been brought to our notice that certain individuals/organizations not associated with ISB are providing misleading information to applicants on this site. For accurate guidance on ISB's policies & processes, please reach us via our official thread on Pagalguy or call or email the PGP office. Your conversations are held in strict confidence and in no way impact your candidature.

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Can i know about all the requirements for the eligibility for PGP in ISB ?
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Hi Sir. I have applied under the EEO section. Since I completed my application early, I had requested for the application to be processed according to the earlier deadline of January 15. When can I know the results of the shortlisting and when will the interview be held? And how many calls will be given for the EEO applicants?

@jay3421

hello sir

Can i know about all the requirements for the eligibility for PGP in ISB ?



Thanks



Please start by reviewing information on our website and the PGP brochure. Feel free to call the admissions team to clarify further.







@sa8790

Hi Sir. I have applied under the EEO section. Since I completed my application early, I had requested for the application to be processed according to the earlier deadline of January 15. When can I know the results of the shortlisting and when will the interview be held? And how many calls will be given for the EEO applicants?



Please call 040 - 2318 7472 to discuss. You would need your application number to help us address your query.


Dear Sir,


I was going through the information provided on the ISB's website regarding merit scholarship and found that this year 110 candidates will be given this scholarship. Can you please tell me how does the selection happen for the scholarship across two rounds? Do equal number of students, in both the rounds, receive this scholarship?

@optimusbruce

Dear Sir,

I was going through the information provided on the ISB's website regarding merit scholarship and found that this year 110 candidates will be given this scholarship. Can you please tell me how does the selection happen for the scholarship across two rounds? Do equal number of students, in both the rounds, receive this scholarship?



The admissions committee awards merit scholarships based on the merit list drawn up in each round. Scholarships are awarded at same time as the offer is made. No, we do not endeavour to provide equal number of scholarships in each round. From our experience, we typically award more scholarships in round 1 due to number and strength of applications.