The CMAT exam schedule has been released on the official website https://cmat.nta.nic.in/. The test will be held on January 25, 2026, in computer-based mode, and the exam pattern and syllabus will remain the same as last year.
The CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet are now accessible on iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can submit objections from December 8 to 10 by paying a fee of ₹1200 for each challenge.
ATMA 2026 registration for the February session is underway, and candidates can apply up to February 10, 2026. The last date to pay the application fee is February 9, 2026. The exam is scheduled to be held in computer-based mode on February 22, 2026.
International School of Business and Research (ISBR Bangalore) is established in 1990 by Bangalore Educational Trust, is located in the heart of Electronic City. The institute is approved by AICTE, recognised by AIU, and holds NBA accreditation for its PGDM programmes. It is affiliated with Bangalore University & recognized by the University of Mysore. It's ranked 97th in India by THE Impact Rankings 2025, awarded Platinum rating by AICTE-CII for five straight years and consistently rated among the top new-generation B-schools in India.
ISBR Bangalore offers a wide range of courses in BBA, BCA, B.Com, BBA+LLB to AICTE-approved 2-year PGDM programmes and Bangalore University-affiliated MBA. Fees are budget-friendly and transparent: Karnataka students pay as low as ₹2.72 lakh for BBA and ₹10–11 lakh for most PGDM programmes, while non-Karnataka Indian students pay ₹4.77 lakh (BBA) to ₹11–12 lakh (PGDM). For 2026 admission are simple, apply online at apply.isbr.in, appear for ISBR Bangalore Aptitude Test or submit CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT scores, followed by GD and personal interview.
ISBR Bangalore placements 2025 achieved 92% placement with highest package of ₹16.42 LPA and average of ₹8 LPA from 400+ recruiters like Accenture, HDFC, Deloitte, Decathlon and Credable.
The table below provides a quick overview of ISBR Bangalore covering establishment year, courses offered, placements 2025, campus details, accreditation and other important information.
| Highlight | Details |
| Year of Establishment | 1990 |
| Type of College | Private Business School |
| Accreditation | NBA accredited; Platinum rating by AICTE-CII Survey for 5 years |
| Recognition | AIU recognized; Ranked No.1 New Generation B-Schools (DM Survey); Top 10 in Industry Interaction (Silicon India) |
| Approval | AICTE approved; Affiliated to Bangalore University for UG programs |
| Campus Area | 5 acres |
| Courses/Degrees Offered | Over 30 Programs |
| Infrastructure Facilities | AC classrooms, library with 20,000+ books, sports courts, hostels with Wi-Fi |
| Location | Electronic City Phase I, Bangalore - near Infosys |
| Placement Package (2025) | Average: ₹8 LPA; Highest: ₹16.42 LPA |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹4,00,000 | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in any national level entrance exam (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT) |
| P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | ₹1,89,000 - 9,50,000 | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid score in any national level management entrance exam (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT) |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | ₹90,666 - 1,89,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Entrance examination score (CET or relevant national/state-level exam) |
| B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | ₹1,00,666 - 1,89,000 | 10+2 education or equivalent examination, studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject, minimum percentage requirement |
| B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | ₹52,000 - 1,39,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or university, studied Commerce as a subject in 10+2 curriculum, minimum percentage criteria of 45% to 50% in aggregate |
| LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | ₹62,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate of 50%, English as a compulsory subject |
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹25,000 - 10,00,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/GMAT/ATMA scores required |
| M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | ₹60,000 | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in national-level entrance exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT) |
| Certificate | ₹25,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50%, valid score in any national level entrance exam (CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT) |
| B.B.A. + LL.B. | ₹90,400 - 1,55,400 | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board, minimum aggregate score of 50%, valid score in any national-level law entrance examination (e.g., CLAT, LSAT) |
ISBR Bangalore offers over 30 courses at Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctoral levels. Key programs include BBA, BCA, MBA, PGDM, and Ph.D. The most popular ISBR Bangalore courses are the PGDM in various specializations like Data Science and Business Analytics, and the BBA program.
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility |
| MBA | 2 | Bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) + valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/Karnataka PGCET score |
| PGDM Core | 2 | Bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) + valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/ISBR Aptitude Test score |
| BBA | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BBA + CMA | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BBA Aviation | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BBA with Business Analytics | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BBA+LLB | 5 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
| BCom | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BCom with ACCA | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BCom (Evening) | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BCA | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| BCA with Data Analytics | 3 | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| Ph.D in Commerce | 3 | Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks + entrance test & interview |
| LLB | 3 | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
ISBR Bangalore offers over 30 UG, PG, and Doctoral courses like BBA, MBA, and PGDM. The ISBR Bangalore total fees PGDM/MBA are generally around ₹11,00,000. Popular BBA course fees range from ₹2,72,000 (Karnataka) to ₹4,77,000 (Non-Karnataka), with variations for specializations.
| Course Name | Karnataka (Total Fees) | Non Karnataka (Total Fees) |
| MBA | - | ₹11,00,000 |
| PGDM Core | - | ₹11,00,000 |
| BBA | ₹2,72,000 | ₹4,77,000 |
| BBA + CMA | ₹3,62,000 | ₹5,67,000 |
| BBA Aviation | ₹2,72,000 | ₹4,77,000 |
| BBA with Business Analytics | ₹3,62,000 | ₹5,67,000 |
| BBA+LLB | ₹4,52,000 | ₹7,77,000 |
| BCom | ₹2,12,000 | ₹3,27,000 |
| BCom with ACCA | ₹3,02,000 | ₹4,17,000 |
| BCom (Evening) | ₹3,02,000 | ₹4,77,000 |
| BCA | ₹3,02,000 | ₹4,77,000 |
| BCA with Data Analytics | ₹3,92,000 | ₹5,67,000 |
| Ph.D in Commerce | - | ₹2,70,000 |
| LLB | - | ₹3,12,000 |
ISBR Bangalore admission process has been started for the 2026 batch for all programs like UG (BBA, B.Com, BCA, Law), PG (MBA & PGDM), Ph.D, Doctoral and executive courses. The selection is based on entrance exam scores (CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / ATMA / Karnataka PGCET or ISBR Aptitude Test), followed by group discussion and personal interview. Applications are accepted only online through the official portal apply.isbr.in.
ISBR Bangalore's admission process is multi-stage: Online Application (₹500 fee), submission of an Entrance Exam score (e.g., CAT/MAT or ISBR Aptitude Test), followed by a Micro Presentation (or Group Discussion) and a Personal Interview (PI). Final selection is based on the cumulative performance.
Application Portal for ISBR Bangalore typically opens in early December. ISBR Bangalore admission last date to submit the application form is usually around late april. GD-PI rounds are conducted on a rolling basis shortly after application submission. The classes generally starting in July/August.
Admission Stage | Tentative Timeline |
Application Portal Open for MBA | Ongoing (Started around Dec 2025) |
Application Deadline Window for MBA | December 2025 – April 2026 |
GD/PI Rounds for MBA | Rolling Basis (Dec 2025 – June 2026) |
Final Offer Announcement for MBA | Within 3–7 Days of your GD/PI round |
Session Commencement for MBA | July/August 2026 |
Candidates must keep both soft copies for upload and original documents ready for verification.
ISBR Bangalore placements show a high success rate (92%+). For the latest batch, the Highest Package recorded was ₹16.42 LPA, and the Average Package stood at ₹8 LPA. Over 400+ recruiters like Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, and Accenture participated, making offers across 20+ sectors. Below are the ISBR placements report 2025.
| Placement Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Recruiters | 400+ |
| Highest Package | ₹16.42 LPA |
| Average Package | ₹8 LPA |
| Placement % | 92% |
| No. of Sectors | 20+ |
| Highest Stipend | ₹50,000 |
| Average Stipend | ₹25,000 |
| Median Stipend | ₹20,000 |
| Top Recruiters | Accenture, HDFC, Deloitte, Decathlon, Credable, Bajaj, Reliance, Saint Gobain |
ISBR Bangalore expected cutoff for MBA in 2026 is around 60-70 percentile for exams like CAT and XAT. For MAT, a composite score of 600+ is generally expected, and for CMAT, a 70 percentile or 200+ score is likely expected. The final selection also depends on the PI/GD performance. Below is the expected IBS Bangalore cutoff 2026:
Entrance Exam | Expected Cutoff 2026 (Percentile/Score) |
CAT | 60-70 Percentile |
MAT | 70-80 Percentile (or Composite Score ≥ 600) |
NMAT | 160-180 Score (or ≥ 60 Percentile) |
CMAT | 70 Percentile (or ≥ 200 Score) |
XAT | 60-70 Percentile |
Karnataka PGCET | Rank ≤ 10000 (General Merit/All India) |
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PGDM in Healthcare & Hospital Management (Management)ISBR Bangalore Ranking highlights its position among top management institutes. It has been recognized as a Platinum Institute by the AICTE-CII Survey for multiple years (placing it in the top 3% of Indian B-Schools).
The institute holds the No. 1 Ranking under New Generation B-Schools (DM Survey) and ranks highly in specific parameters like Placements (6th Best) and Industry Interaction (10th Best) by Silicon India and Go-Getter B-School Surveys. Most recently, ISBR Ranking was noted in the THE Impact Rankings 2025 at 97th in India.
| Ranking/Award Body | Category/Metric | Position/Achievement |
| AICTE - CII Survey | Platinum Institute | Ranked for 5 years in a row (Top 3% of Indian Management Colleges) |
| DM B-School Survey | New Generation B-Schools of India | Ranked No. 1 |
| Silicon India Survey | Industry Interaction | Ranked 10th Best |
| Go-Getter B-School | Placements | Ranked 6th Best |
| Silicon India Survey | Overall Institute Ranking | India's Top 29th Institute |
| Bhaskar Lakshya, Dainik Bhaskar Group | Best in South India | Ranked 12th Best |
| Dalal Street Journal | India's Best B-School | Ranked for 5 consecutive years |
| Business Barons | B-School Brands of India | Ranked among Top 1% |
| EducationWorld India Private HE Awards | Grand Jury Award | Voted for Quality of Campus Life and Student Diversity |
| Higher Education Reviewer | Management College of the year | Awarded for Global Exposure |
| Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) | Best Business School of the Year | Awarded |
| National Entrepreneur Network (NEN) | National Championship | Awarded for Entrepreneur Activities |
| Bharti Group | Business Excellence | Awarded |
| Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sunil Parameswaran | Executive Education | Visiting Faculty | IIM Bangalore |
| Dr JD Sampath | Executive Education | Visiting Faculty | IIM Bangalore |
| Name of alumnus |
|---|
| N. S. Ramaswamy |
| Mr. Bijou Kurien |
| Mr. Vijay. S |
| Mr. C.Terence Sagayaraj |
ISBR offers scholarships based on Merit, Sports, and Category. UG students can get 20%-50% fee waivers based on high X/XII scores. PG students can get up to a 100% fee waived for high CAT/GMAT/XAT scores. Category-based awards include up to 25% for National Sports Players and Karnataka Domicile candidates.
ISBR Bangalore offers Merit and Sports scholarships for UG programs. To Eligible for this scholarship it requires strong Academic Criteria (7-9 CGPA in X/XII) and competitive scores in entrance exams like UGAT, CLAT, or the ISBR Aptitude Test (70-85+ percentile). The scholarships provide waivers from 20% up to 50% on the first year's tuition fee, based on the level of achievement.
| Field | MERIT (1) | MERIT (2) | SPORTS (National Level) |
| Scholarship Category | MERIT | MERIT | SPORTS (National Level) |
| Academic Criterion (X & XII) | 9 CGPA & above | 8 CGPA & above | 7 CGPA & above |
| UGAT Score | 85 percentile & above | 75 percentile & above | 70 percentile & above |
| CLAT Score | 120 & above | 110–119 | 100–109 |
| LSAT–India Score | 80 percentile & above | 70 percentile & above | 65 percentile & above |
| ISBR Aptitude Test | 85 percentile & above | 75 percentile & above | 70 percentile & above |
| Scholarship Offered | 50% waiver in 1st year tuition fee | 25% waiver in 1st year tuition fee | 20% waiver in 1st year tuition fee |
ISBR gives scholarships for PG courses if you score well on entrance exams like CAT, GMAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, CMAT, or the ISBR Test. If you get a very high score, like a CAT 90% or GMAT 700+, you can get a lot of your fee waived, from 25% off to getting the whole course free (100% waived).
| Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Benefits of Scholarship |
| GMAT | 700 & above | 100% Full Ride |
| 600 & above | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| 580 & above | 25% | |
| CAT | 90 percentile & above | 100% Full Ride |
| 85 percentile & above | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| 80 percentile & above | 25% | |
| NMAT | 290 & above | 100% Full Ride |
| 280 & above | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| 220 & above | 25% | |
| XAT | 90 percentile & above | 100% Full Ride |
| 85 percentile & above | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| 80 percentile & above | 25% | |
| MAT | 750 & above | 100% Full Ride |
| 725 & above | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| 700 & above | 25% | |
| CMAT | 340 & above | 100% Full Ride |
| 320 & above | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| 300 & above | 25% | |
| ISBR Aptitude Test | 90 & above | 100% Full Ride |
| 85 & above | 50% Tuition Fee Waiver | |
| 80 & above | 25% |
ISBR Bangalore offers Category-Based Scholarships for specific groups. These include a 25% fee waiver for National Level Sports Players and up to 25% waivers for Karnataka Domicile students (based on academics and test scores). A Need-Based Scholarship of up to 25% is also available for meritorious students from financially weaker backgrounds.
| Scholarship Criteria | Category | Benefits of Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| National Level Player (2023 onward, 75% in X, XII, Graduation, cleared in single attempt) | Sports | 25% |
| Karnataka Domicile (70% in X, XII, Graduation + Entrance Test/ISBR Test + Selection Performance) | Domicile Scholarship | Up to 25% |
| Merit + Weaker Economic Background | Need-Based Scholarship | Up to 25% |
This comparison highlights key differences in fees, placements, and rankings among the three institutes for their PGDM/MBA programs.
| Parameter | ISBR Bangalore | IBS Hyderabad | IIBS Bangalore |
| PGDM/MBA Fees (Total, ₹ Lakhs) | ₹10.00 - ₹11.00 | ₹17.01 | ₹9.95 |
| Average Package 2025 | ₹8 LPA | ₹9.82 LPA | ₹8.7 LPA |
| Highest Package 2025 | ₹16.42 LPA | ₹21 LPA | ₹47 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2025 | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| Ranking 2025 | 97 (THE Impact India) | 25 (NIRF Management) | 3rd (Top 100 MBA Colleges) |
| Accreditation/Approval | AICTE, NBA, AIU | AACSB, NAAC A++ | AICTE, NAAC A, NBA |