With the first application deadline already over on November 15, those who have missed the bus get more time until January 16, 2018, the final deadline. ISB says Round 1 results will be announced on January 30 and Round 2 results on March 15.

The 15-month program has a class composition of CEOs, MDs, VPs, Bankers, Health, Finance Sector professionals, among others.

In effect, it means that you get an opportunity to share learnings with so many other seasoned achievers, at similar levels.

The modular program has a flexible course format with classes being held once every 6 weeks, allowing the participants to continue with their regular jobs. They will also be able to implement the knowledge gained from the program at the workplace almost immediately.

In the classroom, rigorous strategic thinking, critical analysis, sound communication and team building techniques are called for. The overall atmosphere is conducive to building up healthy, lifelong friendships and business partnerships among other things.

The program allows you to share stimulating experiences with eminent professionals from a cross-section of industries including large private organisations, public sector undertakings, NGOs, SMEs and family businesses.

Such a situation also leads to sharing of perspectives on various domains such as sales, marketing, finance, manufacturing, operations, research and development among others.

ISB claims that the program also lays emphasis on cultivating and enhancing certain traits and soft skills that would give you the confidence to become a better leader.

With a mature cohort, the style of teaching for the program is different from the conventional one, involving textbooks, exams and rote learning. Students exchange notes and discuss real-life cases.

The participants are treated more like senior professionals responsible for taking decisions and less like students in a classroom.

The program has two international academic terms in the USA, one week each in top global business schools like Kellogg School of Management and Wharton school and one in China. This allows students to expand their perspectives and gives them an opportunity to develop an in-depth perspective on global business.

The faculty has members from top-ranked schools across the world including Kellogg, National University of Singapore, University of Michigan and the University of California. The students get an exposure to global standards of academic rigour and teaching methodology.

Fees and Other Expenses

The Program fee for the year 2018-19 is Rs 37,35,000 (plus Taxes) The fee includes accommodation and food on class days. The domestic & international travel costs are additional and not included in the fee amount.

Estimated additional expenses would range from Rs 300,000 to Rs 600,000 and include travel for classes at ISB-Hyderabad/Mohali, Airfare/local conveyance for the international immersion, accommodation during field trips and travel associated with field trips, purchase of laptops and other electronic aids, other miscellaneous expenses like mini bar, laundry, beverages, meals outside campus etc.

Participants have the option to pay in instalments. The Admission Fee of Rs 3,00,000 (plus Taxes) is payable on acceptance of admission offer. The tuition is payable at a later stage in four equal instalments.

The program does not offer scholarships and waivers. However, bank loans are available for which you could contact the financial institutions for details.

The 1-year EPGP seeks to prepare executives for transformational leadership positions. The participants are expected to develop a deeper understanding of various facets of management and hone their managerial skills.

Spread over five academic terms in IIM Indore campus, it also involves an International Immersion module at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin.

You should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline, a valid CAT /GMAT score (obtained between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2017).

The first three terms mostly composed of core courses focus on laying the foundation for the specialisation through a bundle of electives offered in the other terms. The last two terms are mostly electives and other experiential learning.

The International module provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of the global business environment and an ability to operate in a multicultural environment.

Eligibility Criteria

You should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline, a valid CAT /GMAT score (obtained between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2017).

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The applicant should also have a minimum 5 years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience after graduation as on December 31, 2017.

Application Deadlines

The last date for receipt of application forms along with application fee for those with GMAT scores will be October 10, 2017, and CAT January 15, 2018.

The PI (personal interview) short list for those with GMAT scores will be November 7, 2017, and January 22, 2018, for those with CAT scores.

The interview will be conducted at various locations depending on the number of candidates from that region. Short-listing of candidates for interview will be done based on a number of criteria including CAT/GMAT score, Academic performance and work experience or as decided by the admissions committee.

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After the interviews, short listed candidates will be sent provisional admission offers which can only be deemed accepted by the candidate if the Institute receives an acceptance letter along with a payment of commitment fee of Rs. 1,00,000  plus Applicable Tax within the stipulated time period mentioned in the offer letter. The selected candidates will have to register for the program by April 23, 2018. Classes start on April 24.

Fees & Other Expenses

For Indian nationals, the fees will be Rs 18,00,000 plus applicable taxes and foreign nationals US $45,000  plus applicable taxes.

The fees may be paid in three instalments with an irrevocable bank guarantee valid up to February 23, 2019, for Rs 10,00,000  with the first instalment.

A commitment fee of Rs 1,00,000 plus applicable taxes is to be paid at the time of acceptance of the offer.

The first instalment of Rs 7,00,000 plus applicable taxes should be made on the day of Registration, April 23, 2018, the second instalment of Rs 7,00,000 plus applicable taxes before September 23, 2018, and the third instalment of Rs 3,00,000 plus applicable taxes before December 23, 2018.

The fee includes tuition, course material, access to library facilities, network /computer charges, lodging and boarding. All expenses towards International travel, visa, passport, lodging and boarding (international) etc. would have to be borne by the candidate. Expenses towards academic input (international) are included in the fee(Image Source:wikipedia.org)