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International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bengaluru

Bengaluru, KarnatakaEst. 2006

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ISME Bengaluru admissions 2026 are open.

Established in 2006, ISME is a prestigious private business school located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It offers a flagship two-year PGDM degree with specializations in marketing, finance, human resources, business analytics, and international accounting. This institute gives its students the opportunity to engage with top globally renowned companies and gives exposure to the industry by integrating it in the curriculum. They offer an infrastructure with cutting-edge features including smart classrooms, a library, and recreational spaces that helps foster a good learning environment. ISME has rated and recognized as one of top B-schools in India by a number of agencies.

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Eligibility

At a glance

Avg CTC

₹7.7L

Not published

Flagship Fee

₹10.4L

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) · 2 years

Top Package

₹14.8L

Highest CTC 2024

Programs

3

Across all modes

Accepted exams

  • CAT
  • XAT
  • MAT
  • CMAT
  • ATMA
  • GMAT
  • NMAT

Cutoffs by exam

CAT

60%

General

MAT

70%

General

CMAT

60%

General

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required

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Placements

At a glance

Avg CTC

₹7.7L

Not published

Highest CTC

₹14.8L

Not published

Placed

100%

Not published

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2024

Placement trend · batch-wise

  • Avg CTC
  • Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

Sector split not published yet.

    Summer internships · 2024 batch

    ₹25K/moHighest stipend

    Top recruiters

    deloitte
    ey
    kpmg
    pwc
    grant-thornton
    axis-bank
    northern-trust
    +3 more

    Official placement report 2024View official data

    Programs & Fees

    At a glance

    Avg CTC

    ₹7.7L

    Not published

    Avg. Tuition Fee

    ₹9.8L

    Across 2 programs

    Placed

    100%

    Batch of 2024

    ProgramSeatsAvg. PlacementTution Fee
    Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)Flagship

    Full-time2 yearsResidential

    240₹7.7LAvg CTC₹10.4LTuition
    Post Graduate Diploma in Management - International Accounting (US CPA)

    Full-time2 years

    ——No data₹9.2LTuition
    Executive PGDM (Weekend)

    Weekend18 months

    ——No data—Not published

    Total cost of attendance

    Tuition fees
    ₹10.4L2024
    Hostel
    ₹2.2L
    Mess chargesNot on official site
    —
    Personal & travelNot on official site
    —
    Total (partial)₹12.7LExcludes mess charges, personal & travel — not published

    Scholarships available

    • Merit-based Scholarship for Outstanding Students (PGDM)

      Score above 80%/CGPA>9 in Class 10, 12, and Graduation; OR 80+ percentile in CAT or 90+ percentile in MAT with 80%/CGPA>9 in Class 10 and 12; OR 80%/CGPA>9 in Class 10 and 12 with 1+ year MNC work experience

      ₹1L
    • Work Experience Scholarship (PGDM/MCA)

      Students with 2 or more years of work experience in an MNC applying to PGDM or MCA

      ₹50K
    • Defence Scholarship

      Students scoring 75%+ in Class 12 and whose parents are serving or retired Defence personnel

      ₹25K

    Education loan calculator

    Avg ₹7.7L package₹10.4L tuition feesSee your EMI reality

    Loan calculator
    ₹10.5L
    10.5%
    7 Yr
    ₹15L
    Results

    Monthly EMI

    ₹18k

    EMI/Salary

    14.2%

    Total Interest

    ₹4.4L

    Fee data · 2024

    Alumni

    • Tech / Engineering25.6%
    • Sales / BD16.5%
    • HR13.2%
    • Consulting12.4%
    • Analytics / Data9.1%
    • BFSI / Fintech7.4%
    • Marketing / Media5.8%
    • Others9.9%

    Notable alumni

    • Preeti DeyImplementation Specialist · Vohra Wound Physicians2020-2022
    • Pillai AkhilBusiness Partner · Safaa Al Noor LLC Dubai2015-2017
    • Katakam JahnaviInvestment Analyst · AON2015-2017
    • Asif ShaikhAssociate Portfolio Manager, Property Consultant · Square Yards UAE2021-2023

    Campus

    Bengaluru, KarnatakaISME Bengaluru
    • Campus & housing2-acre campus · Hostel optional
    • InfrastructureOn-campus hostel (boys and girls) · Wi-Fi campus · Library (with access to British Council and IIM Bangalore online libraries) · Computer lab
    • Food & messMess / Cafeteria · Rooftop cafeteria (Buzibuzz canteen)
    • Clubs & eventsAuditorium
    • Other facilitiesOpen-air amphitheatre · Specialized labs (Marketing, Finance, HR, Academics) · 24/7 CCTV surveillance · Medical/Health insurance for hostellers · Laundry facilities
    • Sports & fitnessSports complex (Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Football) · Gym
    • Global exchangeSemester abroad option
    • Getting thereAirport: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru ~36.4 km · Railway: Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station ~21.1 km · Bengaluru ~25 km

    Admission

    How ISME Bengaluru selects its batch — step by step

    1. 01

      Visit official website and fill online application form

    2. 02

      Pay application fee of INR 1,200 (online or DD)

    3. 03

      Submit valid national entrance exam score (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT/NMAT/KMAT/PGCET)

    4. 04

      Shortlisting based on academic merit and entrance exam score

    5. 05

      Group Discussion (GD)

    6. 06

      Personal Interview (PI) with expert panel (online or in-person)

    7. 07

      Receive offer letter

    8. 08

      Pay admission/registration fee to confirm seat

    • Selection: Group Discussion · Personal Interview
    • Application fee ₹1K
    • Interviews in Bengaluru

    FAQs

    No fixed cutoff. Selection via CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT.

    Ready to apply to ISME Bengaluru?

    Applications open · 2026 intake

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