ISBR Bangalore Admission 2026

The eligibility criteria for ISBR Bangalore vary depending on the course. For PGDM and MBA admissions, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). For undergraduate courses such as BBA, BCA, and B.Com, students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates applying for the PhD programme must hold a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks.

The ISBR Bangalore admission process for PGDM and MBA courses consists of six stages. It is designed to assess a student's academic performance, communication skills, and critical thinking ability. One unique feature of the selection process is the Micro Presentation, which replaces the traditional Group Discussion (GD) commonly used by many business schools.

ISBR Bangalore offers more than 810 seats across its PGDM and MBA programmes for the 2026–27 academic year. The PGDM Core programme has 360 seats, making it the largest programme at the institute. Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis, and seats are filled throughout the admission cycle without a fixed cutoff date.

Students can apply for ISBR Bangalore Admission 2026 through the online application portal at apply.isbr.in. The entire application process is online, including registration, document submission, and application fee payment. For PGDM and MBA courses, applications are accepted only through the online mode. Students applying for undergraduate courses such as BBA, BCA, and B.Com can apply online or visit the ISBR College admission office for assistance.

• Visit apply.isbr.in (for PGDM / MBA) or isbr.edu.in/admissions/ and click 'Apply Now'.
• Register using a valid email address and mobile number to create your login credentials.
• Log in and fill out the application form — personal details, academic history, entrance exam scores, and preferred programme.
• Upload scanned documents: Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, graduation marksheets/certificate (for PG), entrance exam scorecard, passport-size photograph, and government-issued photo ID.
• Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit card, or Credit card.
• Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt. Note your application reference number.
• Await shortlisting call for Micro Presentation and PI — GD-PI sessions are held every Friday. You will be notified by email/SMS for your scheduled slot.
• Appear for the Micro Presentation (2–5 minutes on a given topic) and Personal Interview at the ISBR campus or virtually.
• If selected, receive the Offer of Admission Letter within 3–5 working days after PI.
• Pay the first fee instalment within 7–10 days of the offer letter to confirm your seat.

Students must submit scanned copies of the required documents during the application process. Original documents will be verified at the time of admission. It is recommended to keep self-attested photocopies ready for document verification.

Documents Required for PGDM and MBA Admission

• Class 10 marksheet and pass certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate
• Graduation marksheets of all semesters or years
• Graduation degree certificate or provisional certificate
• Valid entrance exam scorecard, such as CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT, PGCET, GMAT, or ISBR Aptitude Test
• Recent passport-size photographs (at least 4 copies)
• Government-issued photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID
• SC, ST, or OBC category certificate (if applicable)
• Migration Certificate or Transfer Certificate from the last institution attended
• Valid passport (required for international PGDM programmes, including One Semester Abroad, Global PGDM, and International Immersion)
• Work experience certificate (if applicable for Executive PGDM or Weekend PGDM)

Documents Required for UG Admission (BBA, BCA, and B.Com)

• Class 10 marksheet and pass certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate
• ISBR Aptitude Test scorecard
• Karnataka domicile certificate (if applicable for fee benefits)
• Recent passport-size photographs (at least 4 copies)
• Government-issued photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID
• Transfer Certificate from the Class 12 institution
• Caste or category certificate (if applicable)

For any questions related to PGDM, MBA, BBA, BCA, or B.Com admissions, students can contact the ISBR Bangalore admissions office. The admissions team can help with application status, shortlisting details, scholarship information, eligibility criteria, and document verification. Students can also reach out to the Director of Admissions for assistance with the admission process and related queries.