PGP MAX
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Path to global leadership begins here
In this era of unprecedented disruption, where AI redefines decision-making, sustainability demands strategic reimagination, and global volatility tests organisational resilience, transform your expertise into extraordinary leadership.
At the heart of our Post Graduate Programme for Senior Executives (PGP MAX) lies a commitment to transforming accomplished executives into purpose-driven visionaries who inspire, rather than merely lead. You will refine your leadership approach, driving organisational change that aligns with deeper values while delivering exceptional performance and reshaping industries. Develop the strategic judgement to balance purpose with profit, crafting a legacy that transcends borders and creates enduring impact, in an increasingly complex global business landscape.
| Mode: | Modular Learning |
| Duration: | 15 Months |
| Work experience: | 10+ years |
| Location: | Hyderabad, Mohali |
Application Deadline R1
September 14, 2025
The PGP MAX is a diverse mix of distinguished executives with exceptional strategic acumen and established leadership credentials.
We seek accomplished professionals poised for their next significant career evolution – individuals who have a proven track record of business success and show readiness to expand their global influence. The comprehensive admission and selection process is designed to identify candidates who contribute to and benefit from this exclusive peer community, positioning themselves for pivotal C-suite roles across diverse sectors.
Discover how you can join this select class of future global leaders.
PGP MAX brings together senior professionals representing diverse industries, functional expertise, and leadership philosophies. We value candidates who demonstrate leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, strategic vision, and the willingness to contribute and learn from seasoned faculty and peer experiences. Your capacity to engage with complex business challenges, share distinctive perspectives, and foster collaborative learning environments will enrich the programme’s dynamic knowledge ecosystem while expanding your leadership repertoire.
Applications are open for the PGP MAX Class of 2027. We operate a staggered admission process with three deadlines for each intake. While competition is the same across all rounds, the earlier you gain admission, the more time you will have to secure financing and arrange related logistics. Applicants in earlier rounds also get preference in the allotment of scholarships. The online application for each round opens approximately two months before the application deadline for that round. Know more about our application deadlines and special instructions below.
PGP MAX brings together an elite community of accomplished leaders spanning C-suite executives and functional heads in technology, consulting, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and beyond. This deliberately diverse cohort creates a multidimensional learning ecosystem where senior professionals exchange cross-industry insights and leadership approaches, fundamentally enriching what you learn and who you learn from.
Fees and Scholarships
ISB believes that exceptional leadership talent should never be constrained by financial considerations. To support this, we offer a flexible payment structure with four instalment options, strategic partnerships with leading banks for customised loan arrangements, and limited merit-based scholarships for exceptional candidates.
PGP MAX delivers a transformative journey blending global academic expertise with a strategically orchestrated programme design. Through immersive learning experiences, including the signature global immersion, you will develop sophisticated leadership capabilities alongside a powerful network of global executives. This orchestrated experience translates directly into enhanced strategic vision and cross-functional mastery essential for C-suite leadership.
Faculty and Research
Learn and engage with groundbreaking insights from our globally distinguished academic community of 70+ resident and 200+ visiting scholars whose cutting-edge research transforms your understanding of complex business challenges, equipping you with insights that prepare you for C-suite roles in rapidly evolving markets.
Curriculum
Navigate strategic courses across eight essential themes designed to elevate your capacity to drive innovation, navigate ethical complexities, and orchestrate organisational performance – all while developing your authentic leadership voice to create transformative impact in the global business landscape.
Programme Journey
Experience our strategically designed modular format: 12 immersive weeks on campus—one intensive week every 4-6 weeks across 15 months. This structure delivers concentrated academic instruction, global immersion, and personalised coaching for transformative development with minimal career disruption.
International Immersion
Enhance your global leadership through world-class instruction in a premier business ecosystem. Develop international networks, cross-cultural insights, and actionable strategies for your organisation's pressing challenges through targeted industry interactions and immersive experiences.
Voices of ISB
Discover how PGP MAX transforms executive leadership through compelling insights from world-class faculty who shape the experience and senior leaders who have navigated this enriching learning journey to create lasting impact in their spheres of influence.
When you join PGP MAX, you enter a powerful dual network of exceptional peers and accomplished alumni that extends your influence beyond the classroom. This ecosystem connects you with diverse industry leaders worldwide, fostering cross-border collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and strategic partnerships that continue to enrich your leadership journey after graduation.
Stay tuned to access timely insights through curated theme-based webinars featuring distinguished alumni, faculty, and executive peers, while staying informed about admissions milestones, events and networking opportunities that enrich your PGP MAX journey.
No. The PGP MAX is a part-time, residential programme requiring participants to be physically present on one of the ISB campuses for 12 weeks distributed across the 15-month duration. The programme calendar provides detailed scheduling information.
While equivalent in content and intellectual rigor to leading Executive MBA programmes, Indian regulatory frameworks prevent independent institutions from conferring formal master's degrees. Graduates receive a certificate of completion for the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives, which is widely recognised for its excellence.
No, we do not require a current GMAT score. However, if you have previously completed the GMAT, we encourage including those scores with your application as supplementary information for the admissions committee's consideration.
No. While the ISB programme draws inspiration from Kellogg and Wharton courses, this is an exclusive ISB programme. Graduates will receive an ISB certificate and a certificate for international immersion from Wharton.
You can expect an approximate of 60 days dedicated to on-campus learning. This is the total number of working days away from work, excluding travel days.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM IST to 07:00 PM IST
Apply now to transform your leadership capabilities and organisational impact.
