PGP MAX application deadlines
PGP MAX
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
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 Class of 2027 | Application Deadline | Tentative Interview Dates | Final Decision Notification |
| Round 1 | 14 September 2025 | Week 1, October 2025 to Week 1, November 2025 | Mid-November 2025 |
| Round 2 | 07 December 2025 | Week 3, December 2025 to Week 2, January 2026 | End of January 2026 |
| Round 3 | 15 March 2026 | Week 1, April 2026 to Week 4, April 2026 | End of April 2026 |
Note - Applications submitted after September 14, 2025, will automatically roll into Round 2 consideration, and those submitted after December 07, 2025, will be shifted to Round 3 consideration. We cannot accept applications for the class of 2027 after 15 March 2026. Each application round represents a specific timeframe for submission, not sequential stages of the process. Candidates may apply only once per application year.
Special Instructions
Reapplicants
Any applicant who previously applied to any of the PGP Suite of programmes will be considered a reapplicant.
We welcome returning candidates, who typically represent 20-25% of our applicant pool each year. Many successful ISB students were admitted on their second or third attempt, bringing valuable perspective and demonstrated commitment to their cohorts.
Reapplicants benefit from a reduced application fee and the opportunity to highlight their growth through a dedicated "Reapplicant essay." Your application will be evaluated comprehensively based on current admissions criteria, with no advantage or disadvantage compared to first-time applicants. We encourage you to showcase meaningful professional developments, new accomplishments, and enhanced clarity in your career vision since your previous submission.
All reapplicants, including those previously admitted to the PGP suite, must complete the current application in its entirety. Our admissions committee appreciates the determination demonstrated by reapplicants and recognises that timing and personal readiness are important factors in the admissions journey.