ISB&M Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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30 Jan, 2026 CMAT 2026 has been successfully concluded. The Response Sheet and Answer key are expected to be released soon @cmat.nta.nic.in for MBA/PGDM admission. To know more, click here.

05 Jan, 2026 ISB&M PGDM Admission 2026-28 is open. Interested candidates can apply @isbm.ac.in till Jan 20. Further, the GD/PI will be held from Jan 31 to March 8, 2026. Read more.

26 Dec, 2025 MAT Feb 2026 session registrations have started for MBA admission. Aspirants can register @mat.aima.in till Feb 23, 2026, for PBT Mode, and till Mar 2, 2026, for CBT Mode. The MAT 2026 Exam will be held on Mar 1, 2026 (PBT) and on Mar 8, 2026 (CBT). View details.

ISB&M Pune offers PGDM as its flagship program in 6 different specializations such as Marketing, Business Analytics, Finance, HR Management, etc. Admission to PGDM is based on the completion of their graduation from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks and valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/ATMA, or any state common entrance examinations followed by a GD & PI.

The overall cutoff percentile for CAT is 60 for General category in 2024. The admission process for the institute has started from September 20, 2025 and it will be open till January 20, 2026. Candidates can fill the application form through the official website of ISB&M.

ISB&M Pune Important Dates 2026

ISB&M grants admission to its PGDM Program on the basis of a valid score obtained in any national or state level common entrance examinations such as CAT,XAT,etc. The application process for ISB&M has also started. Below is the list of important dates regarding ISBM& Pune admission-

Events Dates
Application form open September 20, 2025
Application form closing January 20, 2026
GD & PI February 2026
PGDM Program commencement June 2026
ISB&M CAT Admission Dates 2025-26
CAT 2025 Admit Card Download November 05 - November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Test Date November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Result Declaration First Week of January, 2026 (Tentative)
ISB&M XAT Admission Dates 2026
XAT 2026 Registration Closes December 5, 2025
XAT 2026 Admit Card Download December 20, 2025 (Tentative)
XAT 2026 Exam Date January 4, 2026

ISB&M Pune PGDM Admission 2026

ISB&M Pune Offers a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management as its flagship program, approved by AICTE. The course is offered in the following specializations:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resources Management
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Only for Science & Engineers Graduates)
  • Media & Communication
  • Business Analytics

ISB&M Pune PGDM Eligibility

  • The candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for Reserved Category).
  • Final year graduate students can also apply, provided they have to submit their final aggregate score CGPA/Percentage by a given specified date.
  • Candidates should have a valid CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT scorecard.

ISB&M Pune PGDM Selection Criteria

ISB&M selection process is linked with careers & demands of recruiters. To meet the demands of our high profile recruiters, who offer you compensation in the range of INR 8 lacs to INR 20.56 lacs CTC, we set up the standards of intake.

While ISB&M, admissions are competitive, our selection criteria revolve around a candidate's ability to:

  • Cope with demanding environment in ISB&M
  • Candidate's ability to build a career with MNCs and high profile Indian companies.
  • Candidate's openness and ability to learn new social and cultural habits & values, those professional MNCs, especially seek.

In order to succeed in ISB&M, a candidate must develop a learning attitude for a career and imbibe an open minded attitude towards exploring newer experiences & make serious efforts at self-development.

The final selection process is based on the parameters tabulated below:

Parameters Weightage
Written Test 25%
Academics 25%
GD & PI 40%
Work Exp 10%

Note: ISB&M admission is profile based selection

ISB&M Pune Cutoff

Students can take admission in PGDM programs at ISB&M based on CAT score. As per ISB&M CAT Cutoff 2024, the overall cutoff for PGDM programs in Round 1 is 60 across all categories. Below is the details of ISB&M cutoff-

ISB&M, CAT Cutoff 2024

ISB&M, CAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for CAT is 60

Courses Round 1
(Cutoff percentile)
PGDM Marketing 60
PGDM Finance 60
PGDM Human Resource Management 60
PGDM Media & Communication 60
PG Diploma in Management Business Analytics 60
PGDLSCM 60

ISB&M MAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category

The overall cutoff percentile for General Category Students for MAT is 80. PGDM Marketing was the most preferred course for General candidates in 2024 with the minimum percentile of 80 , followed by PGDM Finance with a cutoff of 80

ISB&M, MAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below.

Courses Round 1
(Closing percentile)
PGDM Marketing 80
PGDM Finance 80
PGDM Human Resource Management 80
PGDM Media & Communication 80
PG Diploma in Management Business Analytics 80
PGDLSCM 80

ISB&M, XAT Cutoff 2024

ISB&M, XAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for XAT is 65

Courses Round 1
(Cutoff percentile)
PGDM Marketing 65
PGDM Finance 65
PGDM Human Resource Management 65
PGDM Media & Communication 65
PG Diploma in Management Business Analytics 65
PGDLSCM 65

ISB&M Scholarship 2026

ISB&M Pune provides scholarships to students with brilliant academic records and being economically underprivileged. As of now, the institute has the provision for awarding the following scholarship and rewards to deserving students on the basis of merit. It offers Scholarship and Rewards Up to INR 20 Lacs.

Merit scholarship:

  1. ISB&M awards INR 2 Lacs (1 lacs each year) to the TOP 5 students who obtain all of the following :
  • 80 Percentile in CAT or XAT
  • 80% in 10 Standard
  • 75% of equivalent CGPA in Graduation
  • CGPA of 5 & above in 1 trimester of PGDM Programme
  1. ISB&M awards INR1 Lacs (50K each year) to the TOP 5 students who obtain all of the following :
  • 70 Percentile in CAT or XAT
  • 80% in 10 Standard
  • 80% in 12 Standard
  • 70% of equivalent CGPA in Graduation
  • CGPA of 5 & above in 1 trimester of PGDM Programme
  1. ISB&M awards INR 50K (25K each year) to the TOP 10 students who obtain all of the following :
  • 70 Percentile in CAT or XAT
  • 85% in 10 Standard
  • 80% in 12 Standard
  • 70% of equivalent CGPA in Graduation
  • CGPA of 5 & above in 1 trimester of PGDM Programme.

Also check ISB&M Pune Scholarship.

ISB&M Admission Process 2026

Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to fill the PGDM Application:

  • Go to the official website of ISB&M Pune.
  • Click on the Online Application form
  • Fill in all the required details.
  • Upload scanned documents.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500-INR 1500 through online payment gateway.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Keep a printout or copy for future correspondence.

Documents Required

  • Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate.
  • Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate.
  • Graduation mark sheet
  • Entrance test scorecards

ISB&M Pune Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for ISB&M PGDM admission?

Ans. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% of the possible points (45% for Reserved Category) in order to be eligible for admission to ISB&M PGDM. Graduate students in their final year may also apply, as long as they turn in their final cumulative score (CGPA/percentage) by the deadline. A valid scorecard from CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT is also necessary. The selection procedure used by ISB&M is profile-based.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted by ISB&M for admission?

Ans. Scores from a variety of entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA, and MAT, are accepted by ISB&M. Candidates may submit exam results from one or more tests; ISB&M will use the highest score for admission.

Ques. What is the selection process for ISB&M PGDM admission?

Ans. A written exam accounts for 25% of the selection process for ISB&M PGDM admission, followed by academics (25%), group discussions and in-person interviews (40%), and work experience (10%). Based on how well they perform in these areas, candidates are shortlisted.

Ques. What is the application process for ISB&M PGDM admission?

Ans. Applicants may apply offline by paying the required application fee at the institute counter or online via the ISB&M website. Depending on when it is submitted, the application fee can vary from INR 700 to INR 1,500. Applicants must pay the application fee online and upload scanned copies of their supporting documentation.

Ques. Does ISB&M follow reservation policy?

Ans. No, since ISB&M is a private organization, it does not have a reservation policy. For students in the reserved category, the institute does, however, grant a 5% academic score relaxation.

ISB&M Pune PGDM Admission 2025

ISB&M Pune Offers a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management as its flagship program, approved by AICTE. The course is offered in the following specializations:

  • Marketing 
  • Finance 
  • Human Resources Management
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Only for Science & Engineers Graduates)
  • Media & Communication
  • Business Analytics

ISB&M Pune PGDM Eligibility

  • The candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for Reserved Category). 
  • Final year graduate students can also apply, provided they have to submit their final aggregate score CGPA/Percentage by given specified date. 
  • Candidates should have a valid CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT scorecard.

ISB&M Pune PGDM Selection Criteria

ISB&M selection process is linked with careers & demands of recruiters. To meet the demands of our high profile recruiters, who offers you compensation in the range of INR 8 lacs to INR 20.56 lacs CTC, we set up the standards of intake.
While ISB&M, admissions are competitive, our selection criteria revolve around a candidate's ability to:

  • Cope with demanding environment in ISB&M
  • Candidate's ability to build career with MNCs and high profile Indian companies.
  • Candidate's openness and ability to learn new social and cultural habits & values, those professional MNCs, especially seek.

In order to succeed in ISB&M, a candidate must develop learning attitude for a career and imbibe an open minded attitude towards exploring newer experiences & make serious efforts at self-development.

The final selection process is based on the parameters tabulated below:

Parameters  Weightage 
Written Test 25%
Academics 25%
GD & PI 40%
Work Exp 10%

Note: ISB&M admission is profile based selection

ISBM Pune PGDM Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The cutoff required by the student for ISBM Pune PGDM course is as follows:

  • CAT: 70%
  • XAT: 65%
  • MAT: 67%
  • CMAT: 75%

How to Apply for ISB&M Pune PGDM?

Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to fill the PGDM Application:

  • Go to the official website of ISB&M Pune.
  • Click on the Online Application form
  • Fill in all the required details.
  • Upload scanned documents.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 700 through online payment gateway.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Keep a printout or copy for future correspondence.

Documents Required

  • Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate.
  • Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate.
  • Graduation mark sheet 
  • Entrance test scorecards

ISB&M Pune Scholarships

ISB&M Pune provides scholarships to students with brilliant academic records and being economically underprivileged. As of now, the institute has the provision for awarding the following scholarship and rewards to deserving students on the basis of merit. It offers Scholarship and Rewards Up to INR 20 Lacs. 

Merit scholarship:

  1. ISB&M awards INR 2 Lacs (1 lacs each year) to the TOP 5 students who obtain all of the following :
  • 80 Percentile in CAT or XAT
  • 80% in 10 Standard
  • 75% of equivalent CGPA in Graduation
  • CGPA of 5 & above in 1 trimester of PGDM Programme
  1. ISB&M awards INR1 Lacs (50K each year) to the TOP 5 students who obtain all of the following :
  • 70 Percentile in CAT or XAT
  • 80% in 10 Standard
  • 80% in 12 Standard
  • 70% of equivalent CGPA in Graduation
  • CGPA of 5 & above in 1 trimester of PGDM Programme
  1. ISB&M awards INR 50K (25K each year) to the TOP 10 students who obtain all of the following :
  • 70 Percentile in CAT or XAT
  • 85% in 10 Standard
  • 80% in 12 Standard
  • 70% of equivalent CGPA in Graduation
  • CGPA of 5 & above in 1 trimester of PGDM Programme.

Also check ISB&M Pune Scholarship.

FAQs

Ques. Does ISB&M Pune follow reservation policy?

Ans. ISBM Pune admits students through CAT/XAT scores, and follows a no-reservation policy because it is not controlled by government ownership. However, the institute does provide 5% relaxation in academic scores for the reserved category students.

Ques. How is the placement at ISB&M Pune?

Ans. The institute witnessed a 100% placement record of the students last year. The highest salary offered was INR 16 LPA and the average salary offered was INR 7.4 LPA. Some of the famous recruiters include Asian paints, DHL, CEAT, Bajaj Finserv, Capgemini, Phillips, and many more.

Ques. Does ISB&M Pune accept correspondence degrees?

Ans. Yes, the institute accepts correspondence degrees as well but it is acceptable only if the candidate has a valid correspondence degree with 50% of aggregate marks after 10+2 from a recognized university to be eligible for admission.

Ques. How many seats are there at ISB&M Pune?

Ans. ISBM offers the following seats:

Courses  No. of seats
Marketing  120
Finance  60
HRM 60
Supply Chain Management 60

Ques. In which cities GD and PI will be conducted for ISB&M Pune Admission?

Ans. Candidates can choose their GD and PI center as per their preferred choice and convenience. The GD/PI is held in the following cities:

  1. Allahabad
  2. Raipur
  3. Coimbatore 
  4. Mumbai 
  5. Delhi
  6. Gurgaon
  7. Jaipur
  8. Hyderabad
  9. Kochi
  10. Guwahati
  11. Bhubaneswar, etc.

Ques. What is the process of Weightage in the Selection Procedure?

Ans. The candidates are selected on some parameters and those components consists of some weightage which are as follows:

  • 25% weightage for Written test 
  • 25% weightage for Academics
  • 40% is given to Group Discussion and Personal Interview. 
  • 10% weightage is given for Work experience.

ISB&M Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CMAT Answer Key
Upcoming
Jan 31, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Session 2026-28 [PGDM]
Upcoming
Feb 06, 2026
CMAT Result
Upcoming
Feb 13, 2026
MAT Exam Date
Mar 01, 2026
MAT registration
Ongoing
Dec 30, 2025 - Mar 02, 2026
Programme Commencement for Session 2026-28 [PGDM]
Tentative
Jun 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
CMAT Exam Date
Jan 25, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026-28 [PGDM]
Sep 20, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026
CMAT Admit Card Date
Jan 20, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CMAT Answer Key
Upcoming
Jan 31, 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for Session 2026-28 [PGDM]
Upcoming
Feb 06, 2026
CMAT Result
Upcoming
Feb 13, 2026
MAT Exam Date
Mar 01, 2026
MAT registration
Ongoing
Dec 30, 2025 - Mar 02, 2026
Programme Commencement for Session 2026-28 [PGDM]
Tentative
Jun 15, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
CMAT Exam Date
Jan 25, 2026
CMAT Admit Card Date
Jan 20, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026-28 [PGDM]
Sep 20, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026

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