

ISBR Business School is a premier institution in management education, established in the year 1990 and located in Bangalore, that primarily specialises in aligning the programs of the institute to the industry and the global perspective. ISBR Business School falls under the aegis of Bangalore Education Trust. The institute was recognised by the Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) in 2023. The institute is a member of AACSB, which aligns with the highest global standards in business education. ISBR was also awarded the AICTE-CII Best Industry-Linked Management Institute in 2021. ISBR is dedicated to quality education as demonstrated by its re-accreditation by the NBA and Grade 2 autonomy.
ISBR Business School offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs in various specialisations, such as Management, Computer Applications, Technology, and Commerce. The courses offered at ISBR Business School are B.Com, BBA, LLB, MBA, etc. ISBR Business School's flagship programs are PGDM and MBA, and admission to these programs is based on the basis of scores in national-level entrance tests like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, GRE, PGCET or ISBR Aptitude test. ISBR Business School also offers executive programs for working professionals.
The ISBR campus is constructed in order to provide an environment that has a modern and immersive learning experience. ISBR Business School has a rich student life with activities that are well-received by the students in the form of events, podcasts, entrepreneurship cells, and culture. ISBR Campus has hostel accommodation with Wi-Fi, security, and food courts. The placement season of 2023-25 has seen a tremendous placement record for the PGDM batch. Around 311 employers have visited the ISBR campus, with 60 new recruiters registered in the recent placement drive. The top recruiters visited the ISBR Business School are Aditya Birla, Aim India, Alore, Apollo, CCL, and Kewa.
Particular | Details |
College Name | Institute School of Business and Research Business School, Bangalore |
Mode of Education | Regular and Online |
Location | Bangalore |
Departments | Management, Commerce, Technology, Law, and Executive Programs. |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, PhD and Executive Programs |
Approval | AICTE |
Popular Courses | BBA, MBA, PGDM and PhD |
Mode of Admission | Online |
CAT Admission Start Date | August 2025(Tentative) |
CAT Admission End Date | September 2025(Tentative) |
Selection Criteria | Entrance based |
Placement | Yes |
Institute Type | Private |
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ISBR Business School has recently opened admission for its academic year 2025, as it is receiving applications for its popular courses, such as MBA, PGDM, and other Post-Graduate programs. ISBR, a leading institution of Bangalore City, has established effective industry links, international standards of education and a vibrant learning environment that offers a wide range of learning opportunities to students.
To enrol at ISBR Business School, students have to complete the online application form by paying INR 1000. The colleges take admissions on the basis of national-level entrance tests such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, ATMA, or ISBR Aptitude Test. The shortlisted students are required to go through the further admission procedure, which encompasses a micro presentation and a personal interview.
The eligibility varies according to the programs; however, in general, it is necessary to have a bachelor's degree and a valid score in the national-level entrance exam for the postgraduate programs. For the undergraduate programs, students must have passed Class 12 with a minimum qualifying mark from a recognised board.
Events | Dates |
CAT Admission Start Date | August 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Admission End Date | September 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Exam Admit Card Release Date | 5th November 2025 |
CAT Exam Date | 30th November 2025 |
ISBR Business School provides undergraduate, postgraduate and law programs that have their specific eligibility criteria.
For the various undergraduate programs, such as BBA, BBA+CMA, BBA Aviation, BBA with Business Analytics, B.Com, etc, the applicants are required to have passed Class 12 with a minimum qualifying mark from a recognised board.
For postgraduate courses, such as MBA and PGDM, admissions require a bachelor's degree in any field and have at least 50% marks (45% for the reserved category). Selection is done through national-level entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, etc. Applicants are also subjected to the following selection process apart from the entrance score: ISBR aptitude test, micro presentation, and their personal interview.
The one-year PGDM programs are based on candidates' academic grades, work experience, and performance in the personal interview. These courses are great for working professionals who want to advance their careers or gain specialised skills quickly. The PhD program requires a master's degree with 55 % marks (50 % for the reserved category) and 5 years of teaching experience.
IBS Bangalore has a strong placement record that helps students find great job opportunities. In 2025, the first 100 students from the PGDM and MBA programs got placed in top companies. These students were selected by well-known global companies like Mercedes-Benz, ANZ Bank, Aditya Birla Group, Siemens, and L’Oréal. Their achievements show how effective ISBR’s courses are, combining classroom learning with practical skills that prepare students for the real world.
ISBR Bangalore also organises a placement procedure, such as the Career Advancement Training (CAT) program, where the student is prepared with the right skills to meet the job market through inputs on aptitude, communication and domain-specific content areas in finance, HR, analytics and marketing. It is accompanied by pre-internship sessions on resume building and mock interviews, mentorship and networking masterclasses with alumni to provide career-growth guidance to students.
IBS Bangalore has a wide array of scholarship programs that provide to meritorious, talented and deserving students on its MBA and PGDM courses. The scholarships aim to appreciate academic performance, sports performance, regional and financial need.
Merit-Based Scholarships give waivers of up to 100% of the tuition fee. The students should obtain a score of marks of 85% or above in their 10th, 12th, and graduation as well as high ranks in entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, MAT, CMAT, or the ISBR Aptitude test. The first five applicants who fit the criteria will get a full tuition waiver, whereas the rest will get either a 50% or 25% waiver, depending on their scores and performance.
Sports Scholarships provide a waiver of 25% of the tuition fee to national-level players who have taken part in recognised competitions since 2023. Deserving students should also possess good grades of 75% in their records.
Karnataka residents will get Domicile Scholarships with 70% or above tuition fee waiver. These students are required to perform exemplary in entrance tests and in the process of selecting them at ISBR to be awarded up to a 25% tuition fee waiver.
Students from the economically weaker sections receive a fee concession of up to 25% fee concession is granted under these scholarships, and the awards are given on merit as well as financial need, as the ISBR Scholarship Committee may deem.
The number of recipients who can be selected in each category of scholarship does not exceed five scholars, which is why the selection is very prestigious and competitive. These scholarships demonstrate that ISBR is determined to make quality education and reward excellence in all forms accessible.

