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International School of Management Excellencen(ISME)
International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore was established in 2006. It is one of the leading private B-Schools located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute was established by an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue University, and Wharton Business School in the USA. ISME is accredited and approved by NBA, AICTE and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), among others. ISME was ranked in the top 5 B-schools of Bangalore by India today 2023 and at Top B-School, All India ranking by India Today 2023.
Courses offered
PGDM Courses offered by ISME are: –
| Course | Fees |
| Finance | ₹10,45,000 Total Fees |
| Business Analytics | ₹10,45,000 Total Fees |
| Marketing | ₹10,45,000 Total Fees |
| Human Resource Management | ₹10,45,000 Total Fees |
| International Accounting | ₹10,45,000 Total Fees |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for PGDM Courses are: –
| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution |
| Minimum Aggregate Marks | 50% for General Category, 45% for Reserved Categories |
| Entrance Exam | CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, or ISME’s entrance test score |
Cutoff
| Year | CAT Cutoff (Percentile) | XAT Cutoff (Percentile) | CMAT Cutoff (Score) | MAT Cutoff (Score) |
| 2022 | 60% | 60% | 65% | 500 |
| 2023 | 60% | 60% | 65% | 500 |
Placement
| Placement Aspect | Details |
| Highest Package (INR) | 12.85 – 14 LPA |
| Average Package (INR) | 7.5 LPA |
| Key Recruiters | Cognizant, EY, Accenture, TCS, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, Amazon, ICICI Bank, Bosch, Mondelez |
| Number of Recruiters | Approximately 200 companies per year |
| Primary Placement Sectors | Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Consulting |
Facilities
Facilities offered by ISME are: –
- Library
- Computer Labs
- Smart Classrooms
- Wi-Fi Campus
- Hostels
- Cafeteria
- Sports Facilities
- Auditorium & Amphitheater
- Medical Facility
- Student Clubs
Extra perks and benefits
- Global Experiential Learning (GEL)Merit: based scholarship for top students to attend a study program in Singapore, including industry visits and academic exposure.
- Merit-based Scholarship: Available for students with 80%+ academic scores or high entrance exam scores (CAT/MAT); may cover part of tuition fees.
- Work Experience Scholarship: Financial aid (INR 25,000) for students with 2+ years in an MNC, supporting experienced professionals joining the program.
Review
- “My association with ISME has been a truly rewarding experience. I am thoroughly impressed with the dedication of ISME’s corporate resource center and motivated placement cell, which works tirelessly to ensure that every student gets a strong start in their career. ISME does an excellent job preparing students to tackle the challenges of the corporate world, and I’m incredibly grateful for our ongoing relationship with them.” by Ankur Garg, Associate Director at Grant Thornton INDUS.
- “I have been associated with ISME for three years, and I can confidently say that their students exhibit remarkable professionalism and dedication. I am continually impressed by the knowledge and skills they bring to the table, thanks to the high-quality education ISME provides. Our partnership with ISME has been very beneficial, and I look forward to a long-term association.” by Ravi Kumar, Head of HR at Feedback Consulting.
Ranking
| Year | Ranking Agency | Category | Rank |
| 2023 | India Today | 33rd out of top B-School | Overall |
| 2023 | India Today | Top 5 in Bangalore | REgional |
| 2023 | CSR | No. 1 B-School of Super Excellence | Overall |
| 2022 | Bangalore University | 2nd Best Performing College | East Bangalore |
| 2022 | GHRDC | 2nd Leading B-School in India | Overall |
| 2024 | GHRDC | 4th in Karnataka | State-wise |
| 2024 | Times of India | 9th Top BBA Institute in South India | Regional |
| 2024 | Times of India | 30th Top BBA Institute in India | Overall |
