International School of Management Excellence (ISME)

International School of Management Excellence (ISME) Bangalore is a leading private business school noted for its future-ready curriculum, strong industry tie-ups, and global orientation. Established in the heart of Bengaluru’s innovation corridor, ISME combines Western management practices with emerging market realities—a blend supported by its Singapore Business Immersion program, global faculty interactions, and employer-focused learning.

Courses emphasize case studies, leadership skills, experiential modules, and personal development. The two-year PGDM, considered equivalent to an MBA, allows students to customize electives and participate in internships, career mentoring, soft skill initiatives, and networking sessions.

ISME’s faculty include IIM/IIT graduates and international professors. The school’s compact class sizes encourage teamwork, real-time problem solving, and transformational learning. Students also benefit from workshops, competitions, and a proactive placement department. The result: an impressive record of 100% placements year after year. Leading employers come from consulting, finance, analytics, manufacturing, IT, and retail, making ISME graduates highly employable and entrepreneurial.

Below is the indicative schedule for applying to the flagship PGDM/MBA program:

Be sure to check the ISME portal for the latest dates and application instructions.

ISME offers management programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels with a strong industry and global focus.The flagship PGDM program offers a modern management curriculum and is certified by the AICTE, NBA, and AIU.

Students may participate in the Singapore Business Program and real industry projects.

Admission to ISME Bangalore’s PGDM is rigorous, merit-driven, and aims to select well-rounded future leaders.

1. Application: Fill out the online application form with all supporting documents.

2. Entrance Exam: Submit valid CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT scores, or take the ISME Entrance Test.

3. Personal Interview: Candidates are shortlisted for PI—evaluates academics, achievements, motivation, and communication.

4. Admission Decision: Composite result of entrance exam, profile strength, and PI performance.

5. Admission Confirmation: Acceptance letter, document verification, and initial fee payment secure the candidate’s seat.

ISME Bangalore’s fee structure is transparent and inclusive, offering international exposure as part of the program.

Before the fees table, note: The total investment includes tuition, program immersion, mentoring, and several value additions. Hostel charges are separate, and fee payment plans, scholarships and loan facilities are available to eligible students.

After the above, rest assured that ISME’s value proposition sits among the strongest for Bangalore’s private B-schools. The Singapore immersion and industry certification add ROI beyond the basic fee.

ISME Bangalore’s placement support is driven by consistent industry engagement and alumni success. Placements have ranged across BFSI, consulting, analytics, IT, and manufacturing—making ISME a launchpad for diverse roles.

100% of candidates were placed during the 2025 placement season, with peak offers of ₹14 LPA and averages of about ₹8 LPA.  Over 150+ reputed employers including EY, Deloitte, KPMG, Grant Thornton, TCS, Mondelez, Tata Elxsi, Federal Bank, Acuity, and AoN made offers. About 20% students are often placed before the final placement rounds even start.

These placements demonstrate ISME’s strong industry connect and its reputation for preparing graduates who hit the ground running.

Strong student support, a career trajectory mentorship program, and a focus on employability skills ensure that ISME’s value extends well beyond graduation.