Meet The Indian School Of Business PGP Class Of 2025

P&Q: What types of programs do you offer to sharpen your students’ soft skills? What areas do you emphasize and how do you instill these skills in your students?

Mani: “All programmes in the PGP suite commit an assurance of the learning process, whereby learning goals are defined for the programme, student achievement of these goals is assessed, and the learnings from that assessment are used to continually improve the curriculum. For our flagship PGP program, the following learning goals are translated into learning objectives and desired traits that must be met by all courses in the programme through the content and assessments.

Learning Goal 1: Critical and Integrative Thinking

Each student shall be able to identify key issues in a business setting and develop a perspective that is supported by relevant information and integrative thinking, to draw and assess conclusions.

Learning Goal 2: Effective Oral Communication

Each student shall be able to communicate verbally in an organized, clear, and persuasive manner, and be a responsive listener.

Learning Goal 3: Interpersonal Awareness and Teamwork

Each student shall demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a team, exhibiting behaviour that reflects an understanding of the importance of individual roles and tasks, and the ability to manage conflict and compromise, so that team goals are achieved.

Learning Goal 4: Ethical Responsibility

Each student shall be able to identify ethical issues, understand the impact of a particular issue on various stakeholders, recognize the rights and responsibilities of the stakeholders, and systematically analyse the pros and cons of any decision related to the ethical issue.

Learning Goal 5: Awareness of Global Issues Affecting Business

Each student shall be able to identify key relevant global factors and be able to analyse the impact of the global environment on business issues, as compared with domestic factors.

In addition, all our students take a mandatory course on sustainable business, verbal communication and written analysis and communication. Several of them also engage in project-based courses that drive social impact and participate in international exchange programmes that build diverse perspectives.”

P&Q: What types of programming – through classroom instruction, extracurriculars, and treks – does your school offer to expose students to country-specific and global business practices? What have students told you were the most educational and fun aspects of these activities?

Mani: “At ISB, we want students to build a holistic and global approach. We have designed Inbound and Outbound Exchange Programmes to facilitate just that. These programmes widen perspectives and help the students understand the dynamics of management in other countries.  ISB has partnered with more than 50 leading schools from countries such as the US, UK, France, South Africa, Israel, Germany, China, Pakistan, South Korea, Singapore, Canada, Italy, Australia, Spain, Switzerland, Chile, the Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan, Poland, Thailand, Norway, Sweden, and Belgium, among others. Students from international schools visit the ISB campus, which adds to the diversity and the peer-learning experience on campus.

The outbound exchange programme gives ISB students the opportunity to spend time in other top B-schools worldwide. This programme helps students broaden their perspectives and form new connections. Further, ISB welcomes international exchange students to undertake two terms on its campuses. This programme offers students new perspectives and a greater understanding of emerging economies.

The student community at ISB runs several professional clubs such as the Business Analytics Club, the Finance Club, and the Public Policy Club. These clubs give students a chance to apply their classroom learning to the outside world. This helps them gain invaluable leadership, as well as, life skills. These professional clubs also serve as a platform for students to interact with alumni and professionals in their fields of interest.  Social clubs like the Arts & Creativity Club, the Dance Club, and the Photography Club organise competitions, events, and activities and offer excellent networking opportunities with fellow students. They also channel the diverse interests and talents of students by providing them with an avenue to display their talents.

In addition to the above clubs, ISB students also organise large events of national importance like the Leadership Summit, Artha, and Advaita which evoke excellent responses from the stakeholders.”

P&Q:  What are the most exciting new courses that your school is offering to MBAs this school year? What makes them so unique and valuable?

Mani: “The Elective Curriculum (EC) follows the RC’s breadth of experience with an opportunity for depth, breadth, or both: students choose from among over 100 courses in ten subject areas as well as field-based learning opportunities—including immersion experiences—to gain a more concentrated expertise in the industries, functions, and ideas that interest them most. Additionally, cross-registration enables students to take classes at other select graduate programs during their EC year.

We are excited about both the structure and content of our new curriculum. Core learning includes a grounding in the analytical foundations of business complemented by an understanding of the internal environment of the firm, decision-making, and the external environment in which firms operate. Students adopt a multidisciplinary approach to these learning areas through courses such as Art and Science of Decision-Making, Government, Society and Business, and Data-Informed Decision-Making.

The elective curriculum provides students the opportunity to build depth, breadth or a niche focus in diverse areas of business as well as experiential learning opportunities to gain expertise in industries or functions of their interest. Students get to choose from electives in both the block week format as well as a regular five-week format that explore a range of topics salient to current business such as bridging differences in difficult debates, power and politics, digital policy in the age of AI, the future of money, managing mission, morals, mindsets and motivation in entrepreneurship, technology product management, and product design for instincts and foresight, among others.”

P&Q: Who are two new professors who’ve joined your faculty in the past year? What do they teach and how will they be difference-makers in your MBA program? 

Mani: “We are pleased to have the following faculty who have joined us this academic year (2024-25) to teach core subjects at ISB.

Faculty

Apoorv Gogar, Assistant Professor

Rishabh Aggarwal, Assistant Professor

Jash Jain, Assistant Professor

Jan Keil, Assistant Professor

Vasudha Nukala, Assistant Professor

P&Q: What types of support do your career centre and alumni provide to MBA students? How have these services and relationships made your graduates more competitive in the marketplace?

Mani: “At ISB, the Career Advancement Services (CAS) is meticulously crafted to meet the evolving needs of both students and employers, ensuring our graduates remain highly competitive in the global marketplace.

This year, we introduced the Career Performance Coaching programme, a transformative initiative pairing every Post Graduate Programme (PGP) student with a dedicated coach. Alongside one-on-one coaching, students participate in group sessions that foster self-reflection, career exploration, and clarity. These engagements empower students to navigate their post-ISB career journeys with confidence and purpose.

Beyond coaching, the CAS team collaborates closely with student clubs to plan impactful events that blend industry insights with networking opportunities. Initiatives such as Industry Deep Dives, hands-on workshops, and masterclasses equip students with sector-specific knowledge and skills tailored to high-demand roles. With over 170 organizations visiting campus annually from India, MENA, and Europe, our students gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge developments and diverse career opportunities. Recruiters also engage directly with students, sharing valuable insights into evolving roles, emerging sectors and trends shaping the future of business.

Enriching the learning ecosystem further, ISB’s LAB (Learning through Action in Business) integrates experiential opportunities seamlessly into the curriculum. Initiatives like live case projects, field immersions, and industry-sponsored assignments bridge theory and practice, immersing students in real-world challenges that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.

Our alumni network plays a pivotal role in supporting student success. Each student is paired with an alumni mentor who offers invaluable guidance on career choices, resume optimization, and interview preparation. These strong alumni-student connections provide a sense of direction and a competitive edge.

Together, these initiatives create a holistic professional development experience, equipping ISB graduates with the clarity, skills, and networks needed to excel in a dynamic and competitive job market.”

MBA Student	Hometown	Undergraduate Alma Mater	Last Employer
Ritika Agrawal	Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh	IIT Bombay	Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Banking Group Ltd.
Meghna Biju	Kochi, Kerala	St. Joseph’s College of Commerce	Deloitte India
Sheenabh Dhar	Ludhiana, Punjab	Shri Ram College of Commerce	Josh Talks
Pragya Gupta	Gurgaon, Haryana	IIT Delhi	Abbott Healthcare, India
Kuldeep Juturu	Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh	Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad	Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ministry of Home Affairs
Aditya Karekatte	Mumbai, Maharashtra	National Law School of India University	Reliance Industries Limited
Kamya Khurana	Delhi, India	School of Planning & Architecture – Delhi	Nori Narrative
Naveen Kumar	Fatehabad, Haryana	Indian Institute of Technology	Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Aishwarya Raj	Hyderabad, Telangana	NALSAR University of Law	Sassy Co.
Dr. Harsh Rao Jadhav	Indore, Madhya Pradesh	Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal	Cummins Turbo Technologies
Aditi Sharma	Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh	Uttar Pradesh Technical University	Indian Coast Guard
Sri Sai Siril Varma Alluri	Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh	Gitam University	Brane Enterprises

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