ISB Placements 2026: The Indian School of Business (ISB) has announced the successful conclusion of the placement season for its 25th graduating cohort, the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) Class of 2026. Marking its Silver Jubilee year, the institute reported a historic domestic peak package of ₹1.56 crore per annum, underscoring the high global demand for ISB-trained leadership.
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The Class of 2026, comprising 808 students across the Hyderabad and Mohali campuses, secured a total of 1,117 job offers. Despite a complex global hiring landscape, the average annual salary rose to ₹37.29 lakh, representing an 11% increase over the previous year.
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ISB PGP Placement Highlights:
- Highest Package: ₹1.56 Crore per annum (Domestic)
- Average Salary: ₹37.29 Lakh per annum (11% Year-on-Year increase)
- Total Offers: 1,117 offers for 808 students
- Career Transformation: Students saw a 156% average increase compared to their pre-ISB salaries.
- International Reach: Global offers increased to 30, up from 26 in the previous cycle.
Sectoral Trends & Lead Recruiters
Consulting, Technology, and BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) remained the primary sector of recruitment.
- Accenture emerged as the largest recruiter with over 100 offers
- Mastercard and EY GDS, each extending more than 40 offers.
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In the consulting domain, “The Big Three” (McKinsey & Company, BCG, and Bain & Company) and Deloitte continued their strong partnership with the school. The technology sector saw significant participation from giants such as Google, Amazon, IBM, and Uber, focusing on roles in Product Management and Digital Transformation.
The BFSI sector saw a surge in private equity and investment banking roles from firms like Barclays, Nomura, Kotak Mahindra Capital, and Goldman Sachs. Meanwhile, FMCG and E-commerce leaders including ITC, P&G, Flipkart, and Zomato (Eternal) recruited heavily for marketing and strategy functions.
The PGP Class of 2026 demonstrated remarkable versatility, with 67% of students switching industries and 69% transitioning into new functional roles.
“The Class of 2026 exemplifies the adaptability and innovation that ISB nurtures,” said Professor Madan Pillutla, Dean of ISB. “In this era of disruption, our graduates are equipped to tackle complex problems and lead with a vision that extends beyond the bottom line.”
About Indian School of Business (ISB): The Indian School of Business is a global leader in management education. With campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali, ISB is committed to creating future-ready leaders through its innovative programs, world-class faculty, and strong industry interface.
The placement success coincides with ISB’s recent ranking as #12 globally in the Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026, the highest ever for an Indian business school.
