Application Deadlines

Application Deadlines

Applications are open for the PGP PRO Class of 2028.

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.

Note - Applications submitted after August 23, 2026, will automatically roll into Round 2 consideration, and those submitted after November 29, 2026, will be shifted to Round 3 consideration. We cannot accept applications for the class of 2028 after March 14, 2027. 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. 

Updates from the Admissions Office

All Round 1 applications will close at 23:59 hrs IST on the deadline date. From 00:00 hrs IST, Round 2 will commence. The application form for PGP PRO will close for the cycle after Round 3. Incomplete applications submitted in earlier rounds will be evaluated in subsequent rounds once they are completed.