Indian School of Business Marks 25 Years with 250 Scholarships and National Research Platform

Marking its 25th anniversary since founding in 2001, the Indian School of Business (ISB) ranked #1 in India and #12 globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026 has announced ISB@25, a landmark set of long-term institutional commitments aimed at broadening access to elite management education and boosting India’s research capacity. Operating across its campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali, ISB’s latest initiatives seek to translate 25 years of institutional excellence into durable public assets that expand opportunity and strengthen the broader academic ecosystem.

ISB25 Scholars Programme and Financial Support:
Under the newly launched ISB25 Scholars Programme, the institution will award 250 scholarships annually across its flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and the PGP in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL). Offered on a merit-cum-need basis, these scholarships feature tuition-fee waivers ranging from 25%, 30%, 50%, up to 100%. This program is structured to attract top-tier talent from diverse economic, geographic, and professional backgrounds, ensuring that high-potential individuals have unhindered access to world-class business education.

India Research Commons and Faculty Development:
To fortify national academic infrastructure, ISB is establishing the India Research Commons, a centralized digital platform providing scholars nationwide with access to curated datasets, advanced research tools, methodological resources, and AI-enabled research infrastructure. Additionally, a new national faculty development initiative will be launched to share ISB’s cutting-edge pedagogy, classroom practices, and technology-enabled teaching methodologies with management institutions across the country, amplifying its impact on India’s future business leaders.