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International School of Management Excellence - [ISME]
Sy. No. 88, Chembanahalli,Near Dommasandra Circle, Sarjapur Road, India • 5621254.0(147)
VerifiedPrivateEstd. 2006Bangalore University, BangaloreAICTENBAAIU
Founded
2006
Type
Private
Affiliation
Bangalore University, Bangalore
Highest Package
₹10.5 LPA
Average Package
₹7.5 LPA
About International School of Management Excellence - [ISME]
Established in 2006, International School of Management Excellence (ISME) is one of the leading private B-Schools located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute was founded by an alumni from Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue University and Wharton Business School, USA.
The institute has been ranked in the Top 5 B-schools of Bangalore by India Today 2023. It was also awarded as the Best ROI “Management College of the year” by Higher Education Review in 2020. ISME is accredited and approved by NBA, AICTE and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), among others.
The institute offers Post Graduate, Under Graduate and Doctoral level courses in the field of management in Business Administration, Commerce, and Management. The PGDM course is the 2 year full time AICTE approved flagship program at ISME Bangalore, preparing young aspiring professionals for the rigors of the corporate world. Admission to the college is granted on a merit basis and by CAT/ XAT/ SNAP/ MAT/ GMAT/ CMAT score depending upon the course opted by the students. ISME also offers Ph.D. courses under the University of Mysore and Fellow Program in Management (FPM- Ph.D. - AICTE Approved Program) for working executives, managers, faculty members, researchers and entrepreneurs.
Direct Link to Apply for ISME PGDM Admission
The faculty at ISME have international professional experience or are alumni of top colleges from India and abroad. ISME has a large alumni base having over 1900 students who are working in top multi-nationals in India and abroad.
The College also holds the record for 100% Placement Record from the 1st graduation batch that it had produced. Students received job roles like Business Analytics, Inside Sales, Financial Analyst, Business Consulting & many more. Most of the offers came from the IT/ITES sector followed by Financial Service Sector. The salary packages offered till date ranged between INR 8 LPA to INR 14 LPA. 100% of the students got placed in the current placement season. Some of the companies that visited the campus are Deloitte, EY, Dell, Grant Thorntorn, Mondelez, Hector Bererages, PWC, Cisco, VIP Industries, ABB, Purvankara, Quess Corp and many more.
Read More: ISME Bangalore Courses & Fees
Table of Content
ISME Bangalore Review
ISME Bangalore Quick Facts
- ISME is a part of NVT Group, an ISO accreditation body that has certified companies for over 25 years across 36 countries.
- Over 100 Companies like Northern Trust, Mu Sigma, Bosch, Wells Fargo, Ernst & Young, TCS and Axis Bank recruit ISME students.
- The institute has a 1:10 students-to-professor ratio for effective individual attention.
- The students at ISME are also exposed to subjects with specific industry requirements such as Six Sigma Green Belt and Global Business Strategy Game certification
- 1900+ alumni spread across the globe in which 30+ have become self entrepreneurs.
- ISME has international partnerships with ESC Clermont Business School(France), The University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt or THWS(Germany), Oklahoma City University(USA), Singapore Institute of Management and Management Development Institute (Singapore), London School of Economics (UK), University of North Carolina, Pembroke (USA), Thunderbird School of Global Management (USA), Carleton University (Canada), University of New Castle (Australia), FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management(Germany).
- ISME has won the ‘Management College of the Year’ award from Bangalore Management Association.
- ISME has also received the ‘International Achievers Award for Education Excellence’ from Indo-Thai Chamber of Commerce held at Bangkok, Thailand.
- The institute facilitates International Study Trips for its students. Airfare, Accommodation, Local Transport for Industry & University visits are included in the fees. Student get the chance to go on a 10 days study trip to Singapore.
- ISME provides 6 value added certification with its BBA, B.Com + ACCA, and BCA courses.
- 16 Foundation, Language & Skill Development Courses are available at the institute.
- Open Air amphitheatre, Volleyball, Basketball, Football and other sporting facilities
- During the on-going placement drive, salary packages ranging between INR 6 LPA to INR 14 LPA were offered to the students.
Read More: ISME Bangalore Reviews
ISME Bangalore Campus Tour
ISME Bangalore Ranking & Accreditation
ISME ranked 4th in the state of Karnataka by GHRDC 2024. More rankings and accreditations are listed below:
- Ranked 2nd Leading B-schools in India by GHRDC 2024
- Ranked 4th in the state of Karnataka by GHRDC 2024
- Ranked 9th Top BBA Institute in South India by Times of India 2024
- Ranked 30th Top BBA Institute in India by Times of India 2024
- Ranked 6th Top B-schools of Bangalore by India Today 2023
- Ranked 84th Top B-School, All India ranking by India Today 2023
- Ranked No.1 B Schools of Super Excellence CSR Ranking 2023
- Ranked 4th Top Eminent B-School of Super Excellence by CSR 2024
- Ranked 2nd Best Performing College (2022) in East Bangalore by Bangalore University
- Ranked as a Top B School for Academic Excellence, Bangalore Management Association 2022
- Ranked All India 3rd Best Emerging Under Graduation Institute, TOI 2022
- Ranked 34th All India by Times of India B School Ranking 2021
- Recipient of Best ROI since 2006
ISME Bangalore Courses
| Course | Specializations | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | Finance, Marketing & HR | Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognized Board/ University with minimum 60% marks, Proficiency in oral and written English communication. Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: PI performance + merit list rank |
| B.Com+ACCA | Accounting & Taxation, Finance, Information & Technology, Banking & Insurance | |
| BCA | Computer Application | |
| PGDM | Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics | Eligibility: Bachelor’s or master’s with a minimum aggregate of 50%. (Work experience will be given importance) Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ XAT/ SNAP Scores + PI |
| MCA | - | Eligibility: Bachelor’s with a minimum aggregate of 50% Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: cumulative assessment of the Graduation results + PI |
| FPM | - | Eligibility: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with FIRST CLASS Duration: Min. 3 Years |
| PhD | Management | Eligibility: Master’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% Duration: Min. 3 years Selection Criteria: UGC NET/ KSET/University Entrance Test Scores +PI |
Note: Students pursuing B.Com+ACCA has 9 paper excemption benefit.
How to Apply for ISME Bangalore?
To apply for admission, the candidates must visit the official website of the institute.
- Register by creating the login credentials.
- Login using the registered email id and password.
- Proceed to fill the application form:
- Personal Details
- Educational Qualifications
- Upload the necessary documents:
- Photocopies of mark sheets and certificates
- Passport-sized photograph
- Aadhar Card/Passport/Driving License for proof of your identity and address
- Pay the application fees
- Submit the form.
The payment can be done via Debit/Credit card or Net Banking.
Note: The file size should not be more than 500 KB for photograph image file, 50 KB for other image files and 2 MB for PDF files.
ISME Bangalore Cutoff
ISME cutoffs for PGDM and e-PGDM programmes are mentioned below:
| Entrance Exam | Cut off in Percentile |
|---|---|
| CAT | 60 |
| MAT | 70 |
| XAT | 60 |
| GMAT | 60 |
| CMAT | 60 |
| Any other entrance exam | 60 |
Read More: ISME Bangalore Cut off
ISME Bangalore Placements 2024
ISME Bangalore has started its 2023 placement drive and 100% of the students got placed. The salary packages received by the students ranged between INR 8 LPA to INR 14 LPA. Diverse job roles like Business Analytics, Financial Analyst, Investment Banking, Retail Management etc were offered to the students. The placement statistics for the year 2024 are detailed below:
| Category | Package |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 14 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 8 LPA |
Some of the Top Companies that visit ISME Bangalore during the placement season are listed below:
| Accenture | Gartner | London Stock Exchange | Landmark Group |
| MuSigma | Croma | Exide Industries | Ernst & Young |
| Grant Thornton | Hector Beverages | Deloitte | Federal Bank |
| Dell | Quess Corp | Hansa Research | Godrej & Boyce |
| Cognizant | PWC | ABB | Tata Trent |
Sector-wise ISME Bangalore Placement
The sector-wise placement data are given below:
| Sectors | Percentage |
| IT/ITES | 30% |
| Financial Services | 28% |
| Consulting | 23% |
| Infrastructure | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Read More: ISME Bangalore Placement
ISME Bangalore UG Placements
ISME Banglore placement Statistics shows that 50% of the students opt for higher education and 10% of the students have joined family business or became entrepreneurs. Remaining 40% of the students opted for campus placement and now working with different MNCs. Listed below are the companies that visit the during the campus placement are:
- Federal Bank
- Deloitte
- EY
- KPMG
- TCS
- Methodhub
ISME Bangalore Scholarships
International School of Management Excellence provides the five scholarships to the students studying in PGDM, B.Com and BBA programs. Tabulated below are the details for the same
Scholarship Awards for PGDM
| Name | Amount (INR) | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-based Scholarship for Outstanding students | 1,50,000 |
Should have scored above 80% / CGPA > 9 in 10th, 12th and Or b) 80 percentile and above in CAT or score of 200 and above in CMAT. Or c) 2 or more years of work experience in an MNC. |
| 1,00,000 |
Should have scored above 75% / CGPA > 8.5 in 10th, 12th and Or b) 70 percentile and above in CAT or score of 200 and above in CMAT. Or c) 1 or more years of work experience in an MNC. |
|
| Work Experience Scholarship | 50,000 | Student with 2 or more years of work experience in an MNC |
| Defence Scholarship | 25,000 | Students who have scored above 70% in class 12th or equivalent and whose parents are serving or retired Defence personnel |
| Sibling Scholarship | 25,000 | Student who is a sibling of a current ISME student or ISME alumni |
| Hostel Scholarship for Bangalore City Students | 25,000 per year | Student whose parent is working and residing in Bangalore (Address and proof of employment needed) |
Note(s):
- Scholarships awarded at the time of 3rd installment.
- Only one Scholarship (A to E) whichever is higher, will be applicable after verification.
Read More: ISME Bangalore Scholarship
FAQs
Ques. Why should I choose at ISME Bangalore?
Ans. Some of the reasons to choose ISME Bangalore are:
- 150+ MNCs annually for campus placement.
- 100% Faculty with international exposure.
- 2100+ Alumni working in MNCs in India, Canada, USA, UK, Australia, UAE and Singapore
- Safe and Secure comfortable on campus hostel with 50% girls
- International Study Program, Singapore (International Business from Top University in Singapore.)
- 4- 6 months of internships in companies like E&Y, Deloitte, KPMG, Grant Thornton etc., leading to pre placement offers at high salary.
Ques. How are the infrastructure facilities at ISME Bangalore?
Ans. The institute has world-class infrastructure and provides all the prime facilities such as separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, library, transportation facility, medical services, cafeteria, computer labs, auditorium, seminar halls and many more. As far as recreational activities are concerned, various clubs are there for the students such as sports club, academic club, social club and literary club. These clubs arrange various cultural, sports and academics related events where students can come up with their interests and talents.
Ques. What are the specializations offered under the PGDM program at ISME Bangalore?
Ans. The below mentioned specializations are offered at present under the PGDM course at ISME.
- HRM
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Ques. How is ISME Bangalore for doing a BBA course?
Ans. The institution is one of the best colleges for BBA, which provides a very good quality of education especially for BBA with good exposure for practical knowledge. One best thing about this Institute is they have a very good and experienced faculty who is ready to serve the students at all times.
Ques. Are there any certification courses available at ISME Bangalore?
Ans. ISME Bangalore provides 6 value added certification courses to the BBA and B.Com students. These courses are:
- MS Office
- Advanced Excel
- Data Visualization through Tableau
- Digital Marketing & Google Analytics
- Forensic accounting and Tally
- Python and its application in HR, Marketing and Finance.
Apart from that, ISME also provides external programmes for professional individuals. Such courses are Executive Post Graduate Programs, Management Development Programs, Corporate Training Programsm and Corporate Consulting.
Ques. Does ISME Bangalore provide assistance with Educational Loan?
Ans. Yes, ISME assists by providing the necessary information for obtaining a bank loan. Some of the banks where ISME students have obtained educational loan approvals are:
- State Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Canara Bank
- Andhra Bank
- Vijaya Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Union Bank of India
- Jodo
Ques. What is the seat intake and course fee at ISME?
Ans. The fee is different for UG and PG courses at ISME, details are mentioned below:
| Courses | Fees | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) | INR 10.45 LPA | 240 |
| MCA | INR 4.90 LPA | 60 |
| B.Com | INR 6.45 LPA | 60 |
| BBA | INR 7.45 LPA | 120 |
| BCA | INR 6.45 LPA | 60 |
Ques. Does ISME Bangalore provide hostel facilities to its students?
Ans. ISME provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. It is within the campus premises and it is maintained with very good cleanliness. The hostel has laundry, and it provides vegetarian food, the rooms are built to occupy 2 people and it is very hygienic and safe. The hostel fee Includes shared accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner, Laundry, Water and Electricity Charges. Apart from that, the student also get annual Health Insurance coverage of up to INR 50,000 cashless or reimbursed medical emergencies every year. All the ISME students residing in the hostel will be issued an insurance health card. Hostel and Mess (Year 1) for PGDM students: INR 1,55,000
Courses & Fees
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Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.
Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹4,90,000
Highest Fee
₹10,45,000
Streams
3
ManagementComputer ApplicationsCommerce
Admission
Submission Date of Online Application for Admission 2025 [PGDM]
Start: 30 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 60
Exam: CAT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #79
Agency: India Today
Category: Management
Accepted Exams
CAT2025
30 Nov 25
MAT2025
23 Mar 25
XAT2025
05 Jan 25
CMAT2025
25 Jan 25
ATMA2025
01 Jun 25
Specializations
5 available
Specialization
1st Year Fees
Total Fees
Cutoff
Marketing
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Marketing)
1st Year Fee
₹10,45,000
Total Fee
₹10,45,000
Cutoff
60(CAT)
Marketing
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Marketing)
₹10,45,000
₹10,45,000
60(CAT)
Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Finance)
1st Year Fee
₹10,45,000
Total Fee
₹10,45,000
Cutoff
60(CAT)
Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Finance)
₹10,45,000
₹10,45,000
60(CAT)
Business Analytics
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Business Analytics)
1st Year Fee
₹10,45,000
Total Fee
₹10,45,000
Cutoff
60(CAT)
Business Analytics
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Business Analytics)
₹10,45,000
₹10,45,000
60(CAT)
Human Resource Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Human Resource Management)
1st Year Fee
₹10,45,000
Total Fee
₹10,45,000
Cutoff
60(CAT)
Human Resource Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Human Resource Management)
₹10,45,000
₹10,45,000
60(CAT)
International Accounting
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (International Accounting)
1st Year Fee
₹10,45,000
Total Fee
₹10,45,000
Cutoff
60(CAT)
International Accounting
Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (International Accounting)
₹10,45,000
₹10,45,000
60(CAT)
Admission
Submission Date of Online Application for Admission 2025 [BBA]
Start: 23 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #79
Agency: India Today
Category: Management
Specializations
1 available
Specialization
1st Year Fees
Total Fees
Cutoff
General
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
1st Year Fee
₹7,45,000
Total Fee
₹7,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
General
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
₹7,45,000
₹7,45,000
N/A
Admission
Submission Date of Online Application for Admission 2025 [BCA]
Start: 23 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
Specialization
1st Year Fees
Total Fees
Cutoff
General
Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]
1st Year Fee
₹5,10,000
Total Fee
₹5,10,000
Cutoff
N/A
General
Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]
₹5,10,000
₹5,10,000
N/A
Admission
Submission Date of Online Application for Admission 2025 [B.Com]
Start: 23 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
Specialization
1st Year Fees
Total Fees
Cutoff
General
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
1st Year Fee
₹6,45,000
Total Fee
₹6,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
General
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
₹6,45,000
₹6,45,000
N/A
Admission
Last Submission Date of Application for Admission [MCA]
Start: 23 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 15540
Exam: Karnataka-PGCET
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Admission Process
Admission to International School of Management Excellence - [ISME] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.
Accepted Entrance Exams
CMATCATMATATMAXAT
Placements & Recruiters
International School of Management Excellence - [ISME] Placement Details
International School of Management Excellence - [ISME] in Bangalore, Karnataka, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.
Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Recruiters
16
Salary Metrics
2/2
Placement Metric
Average Package
₹7,45,000
Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.
Top Recruiters
Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.
Showing 16 recruiters
- Amazon
- Cognizant
- Dell
- Flipkart
- IBM
- Mu Sigma
- Bosch Limited
- Saint Gobain Glass
- Accenture
- Deloitte
- HDFC Bank
- HSBC Bank
- MuSigma Business Solutions Ltd.
- BOC India Ltd
- KPMG
- The Nielsen Company
Campus Facilities
International School of Management Excellence - [ISME] Facilities
International School of Management Excellence - [ISME] in Bangalore, Karnataka, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.
Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Total Facilities
12
Academic Support
4
Student Life
7
Campus LifeSports
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
Student LifeMedical
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Student LifeCafeteria
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
AcademicLibrary
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
Student LifeHostel
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
AcademicClassrooms
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
Academice-classroom
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
Student LifeTransport
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
Campus LifeAuditorium
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
AcademicComp Labs
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
Student LifeWi-FI Campus
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
FacilitySecurity
Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.
Faculty
Mr. K.G. Garg
Director
Dr. Haritha. S
Faculty Member, Department of Marketing and Strategy
Qualification: B.Tech, MBA (NITK, Surathkal), Ph.D. (NITK, Surathkal)
Dr. Nitin Garg
Faculty Member, Department of Marketing and Strategy
Qualification: B.Tech, M.Tech (IIT Bombay), MBA (Carnegie Mellon University, USA), Ph.D. (IIM Lucknow)
Rema Viswanathan
Faculty Member, Department of Marketing and Strategy
Qualification: B.Tech (Electrical), MBA, Cochin University; (Ph.D), Amrita University)
Dr. Rony G Kurien
Faculty Member, Department of Marketing and Strategy
Qualification: B.Sc.(Chem.), MBA(Symbiosis) Ph.D. (Anna University)
Amrutha.KP
Faculty Member, Department of Finance and Economics
Qualification: M.Com (University of Calicut) CMA (intermediate – ICMAI) UGC NET in Commerce
Geeta Ashok
Faculty Member, Department of Finance and Economics
Qualification: B. Com, PGDBA, Associate Company Secretary (Intermediate)
Contact Information
Sy. No. 88, Chembanahalli,Near Dommasandra Circle, Sarjapur Road<br> India
Pincode: 562125
8880612345
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