ISB Admission Preparation
What to Expect in the ISB Admission Process?
The ISB admission process is designed to identify candidates with strong academic capabilities, professional achievements, leadership potential, and the drive to create an impact. Here’s what you can expect step-by-step:
Application Process
Interview Process
Eligilibilty
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Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience as of March 31
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A valid GMAT or GRE score
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A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
Application Components
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Online application form
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Academic transcripts
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GMAT or GRE score report
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2 Mandatory essays describing your professional experience shaping leadership aspirations, and how ISB’s resources will help you achieve your short and long-term goals.
Verification
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ISB verifies your documents after you submit them, usually within 20 working days.
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Candidates may be asked to clarify or resubmit documents during this period.
Format & Duration
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Conducted virtually or in person.
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Lasts around 30-45 minutes.
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Includes two on-the-spot essays as part of the evaluation.
Panel Composition
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Typically includes ISB faculty, alumni, and senior staff.
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Usually 2-3 interviewers on a panel.
Evaluation Parameters
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Career progression and achievements
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Leadership potential and teamwork
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Clarity of career goals and fit with the ISB PGP
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Communication skills, confidence, and analytical thinking
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Overall alignment with ISB’s collaborative, high-impact culture
Final Selection
Once the interviews are finished, the Admissions Committee reviews the full picture:
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Academic records
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Test scores
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Essays
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Recommendations
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Interview performance
Expert Tips for ISB Application and Interview Success
Building a strong ISB application requires more than just meeting the eligibility requirements. It requires a thoughtful, well-aligned approach to showcase your achievements, leadership capabilities, and career vision.
Here are practical strategies to help you put your best foot forward:
Application Mentorship Tips
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Make sure that your resume, essay, and recommendations are consistent in highlighting your career growth, leadership experiences, and personal values.
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Show evidence of your impact with measurable outcomes and results to establish credibility.
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Connect your short-term goals and long-term career plans to ISB's resources and curriculum.
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Seek guidance early from mentors of experienced advisors to help you identify your blind spots, polish your essay, and strengthen your overall application.
Interview Preparation Strategies
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Interview panels often dive deep into your essay and resume, so make sure you know your application inside out.
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Use frameworks like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure and practice behavioural answers about teamwork, leadership, or conflict resolution.
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Explain clearly why ISB is the right choice for you and how it fits into your future plans.
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Consider mock interviews with mentors to gain confidence and simulate the original interview.
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Prepare for on-the-spot essays by practicing writing concise, logically structured responses under time constraints.
Important Dates for ISB PGP 2025–26 Admissions
Class of 2027 | Application Deadline | Interview Dates* | Final Decision |
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Round 3 | 25 January 2026 | Week 2, Feb 2026
to Week 2, March 2026 | Mid-March 2026 |
Round 2 | 07 December 2025 | Week 1, Jan 2026
to Week 3, Feb 2026 | End of Feb 2026 |
Round 1 | 14 September 2025 | Week 3, Oct 2025
to Week 4, Nov 2025 | End of Nov 2025 |
ISB Application Guidance: Essays, Resume & Recommendations
The ISB essays are your opportunity to bring your application to life, showcasing not only what you have achieved but who you are as a person and leader.
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Structure is everything: Organize your essays with a clear introduction, a well-developed body, and a powerful conclusion. Consider following a framework:
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Introduction with a hook
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Context and situation description
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Key actions, reflections, and insights
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Lessons learned
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Future aspirations and link to ISB
This ensures your narrative flows logically and is easy to follow.
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Be authentic: Use genuine anecdotes that reveal your thought process, decision-making style, and leadership approach. Admissions committees can easily spot inauthentic responses.
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Show alignment with ISB’s values: Highlight experiences where you worked in diverse teams, showed empathy, or adapted to challenging environments. Conclude by tying your experiences to ISB’s curriculum, values, or unique offerings.
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Use vivid examples: Illustrate your qualities with stories that reveal your behavior in real situations. Show, don’t just tell.
Focus on growth: For every success or failure, emphasize what you learned and how you have changed as a result.
What to expect from your Preppie
Mock Interview?
You will be interviewed by an expert consultant or senior alumni
The questions in the interview are tailor-made based on your profile and essay.
You will receive 10+ feedback points to help improve your prep for the actual interview.
Common and Past ISB Interview Questions
The ISB admission process is designed to identify candidates with strong academic capabilities, professional achievements, leadership potential, and the drive to create an impact. Here’s what you can expect step-by-step:
Most Common Questions Asked in
ISB Interviews
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Work Experience
Future Goals
Application
Guesstimates, Hobbies & Current Affairs
Types of ISB Interview Questions
The ISB interview goes beyond standard Q&A. It is designed to test your self-awareness, leadership potential, clarity of goals, and the authenticity of your application. Broadly, you can expect questions related to these four categories:
ISB Interview Preparation : Comprehensive Package
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Comprehensive Package
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