Accelerate Success,
Amplify Impact
Post Graduate Programme in Management
for Young Leaders
Round 1 Application Deadline: December 20, 2026
Format
On-campus, residential
Location
ISB, Hyderabad Campus
Duration
20 months
Tests accepted
GRE, GMAT, or CAT
About PGP YL
Build a firm foundation that accelerates your path towards leadership and powers your success.
In today's rapidly evolving digital economy, businesses seek a new class of leaders who can expertly navigate complexities through data-informed decision-making, strong technical know-how and effective interpersonal skills.
The PGP YL Programme is designed for young graduates who are trailblazers, eager to lead and make a significant impact from the outset in their organisations.
The programme focus on analytical decision-making, leading-edge technological innovations, and leadership development will equip you to step forward as an innovative, next-generation leader
PGP YL is a full-time, MBA-equivalent, residential post-graduate management programme designed for high-potential aspirants with upto 2 years experience seeking an accelerated management career.
Accelerate Success,
Amplify Impact
The PGP YL Advantage
Embrace global perspectives with local context, forging a truly differentiated learning experience.
Empowering Innovation, Leadership,
and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Hack Conventional
Thinking
Break new ground with a forward-thinking programme that blends essential and interdisciplinary knowledge of business management with the latest technology, data, and analytics. Learn from globally renowned faculty alongside peers who will challenge you to excel in acquiring new mindsets and behaviours required to thrive at the work place.
Accelerate
Your Growth
Find and fast-track your career trajectory with robust career support and lifelong learning. Access ISB's esteemed global alumni network for mentorship and unparalleled access to industries around the world.
Become a
Next-Generation Leader
Build a strong foundation for lifelong impact on how you work in and lead tomorrow's businesses. Apply your learning to experiential field programmes and internships across diverse types of organisations. Engage in student club leadership roles and team-based initiatives in the community to practice what it means to create value in business and beyond.
World-Class Faculty
ISB's unique portfolio faculty model brings together a strong team of resident faculty and international faculty from leading B-Schools around the world.
Resident Faculty
- Learn from 70+ academic scholars across diverse research disciplines shaping the future of the business and management landscape.
- Embrace a cutting-edge curriculum and pedagogies that empower, challenge, and inspire transformation.
Visiting Faculty
- Become part of a global community, tapping into the expertise of 200+ world-renowned scholars at the forefront of business education.
- Experience unmatched MBA instruction and pioneering management research that reflect best-in-class, global perspectives on complex problems and their solutions, empowering you to create, lead and grow businesses with impact.
Triple Crown Accreditation
Class Profile
Work Experience
Undergraduate Majors
Functional Diversity
Work Experience
Average Test Scores
Age & Gender
The PGP YL Learning Journey
Immerse yourself in a research-backed, innovative management curriculum that blends essential and interdisciplinary knowledge of business management with the latest technology, data, and analytics.
The PGP YL curriculum is designed to empower students with enduring decision frameworks and skills that translate into success throughout their careers
Maximise Cross Functional Learning
Business in Action
Practice solving real-world, complex business problems
PGP YL learning journey provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience in various work settings.
iDEAS
iDEAS
A hands-on business design lab that immerses students in real-world challenges to foster a customer-centric mindset. iDEAS empowers students to become visionary problem solvers and impactful leaders in today's complex business landscape.ain insights into the operational dynamics of businesses.
PiVOT
PiVOT
Through PiVOT, students learn by solving real business challenges from leading organisations across industries. Over 12 to 13 weeks, they work in teams with company mentors to understand the problem, analyse data and market insights, and translate their research into practical recommendations. The experience builds problem-solving, structured thinking, stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills while creating meaningful business value.
Mandatory Summer
Internship
Mandatory Summer
Internship
The mandatory summer internship at the end of Year 1 provides students with a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. This immersive programme enables students to apply knowledge to real-world challenges while developing essential managerial and teamwork skills. Through the internship, students can explore potential career paths and gain insights into the operational dynamics of businesses.
Enhance Your Global Perspective with
the International Exchange Programme
Opt to study at any of the 13+ world's leading international business schools through ISB's exchange programme.
During your elective terms, you can choose from various prestigious partner B-schools across different countries, earning credits that count towards your graduation and concentration requirements at ISB. This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in global business environments, experience diverse cultures, and gain new perspectives at no additional tuition fees at the exchange partner school.
Who Should Apply?
The PGP YL programme seeks to admit achievers—applicants who have excelled academically and beyond to make a difference to their worlds. We aim to build a diverse cohort of individuals who can contribute to a vibrant classroom with their different experiences and diverse perspectives.
Even in this diverse cohort we will look for some common attributes
Achievement-Oriented
We seek individuals with a relentless drive to excel, demonstrated in their academic performance or notable achievements in extracurriculars, community initiatives or professional work.
Lateral Thinkers
We value those who seek to broaden their perspectives through curiosity, creative problem-solving, a growth mindset and innovative solutions.
Leadership Mindset
We look for early signs of leadership potential through critical thinking, effective communication, engagement with the world around you, and the ability to inspire others.
Innovative and Entrepreneurial
We seek individuals with a growth mindset,
a passion for innovation, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Ideal candidates
are proactive, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to think creatively and
embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
Admissions
Global Alumni Network
21,800+
Alumni
1,000+
CXO-level Alumni
1,200+
Alumni Entrepreneurs
65+
Countries
Scholarships at ISB
To improve access to the programmes, the School offers the following scholarships:
Merit-Based Scholarships
Awarded to candidates with the highest comprehensive interview scores, offering scholarships of up to 100%.
Merit-Cum-Need Scholarship
Designed for candidates who demonstrate both merit and a need for financial assistance.
ISB Develop India Scholarship
Supports students committed to contributing to India's growth and development, empowering graduates to pursue impactful careers.
Bank Loans
ISB has partnered with major public and private sector banks and NBFC to offer collateral-free education loans with a moratorium period. The contact details of these banks are available on our website, allowing interested candidates to reach out directly for assistance.
Scholarships awarded to
36%
of the current cohort
Financial aid extended
₹7.3 Cr.
Embrace a new future with a transformative management education.
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