December 2026–28 Admissions Open for the New-Age PGDM NextGen Program

Business decisions now draw on data, technology, people, and changing markets. Aspiring managers need opportunities to apply what they learn, work through practical challenges, and adapt their thinking to different business situations. 

Admissions are open for the December 2026–28 batch of the two-year, full-time PGDM NextGen Flagship Program at the International Institute of Business Study (IIBS), Bengaluru. The program combines management education with applied learning, industry exposure, and opportunities to build career-focused skills. 

Learning Through Real Business Experience 

The program follows a learning model with 70% practical exposure. Students engage with live projects, internships, case studies, simulations and industry visits. Startup exposure also helps them understand how businesses develop ideas, manage resources and respond to market needs. 

One-to-one mentoring sessions with experienced leaders, including CEOs, CTOs and HR heads, give students a forum to discuss professional expectations and career choices. The program also includes access to IIBS Finishing School, which offers more than 100 certifications, including learning opportunities associated with Harvard Business School Online, IIM Bangalore, SAP, HCLTech, EY, Google and ACCA UK. 

Specializations Linked to Industry 

Students can choose from specialization pathways in Finance, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, Human Resources, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain, Global Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and Agribusiness Management. 

Several pathways include industry-linked learning, such as SAP-FICO for Finance, SAP-SD for Marketing, SAP-MM for Operations and Supply Chain, SAP SuccessFactors for Human Resources, HCLTech for Business Analytics, Google for Digital Marketing, Bloomberg and ACCA UK for Global Finance, and HCLTech and EY for AI and Machine Learning. 

The PGDM is approved by AICTE, accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and recognized as equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). 

Global Exposure and Career Preparation 

Eligible students may take part in a 15-day global immersion, subject to attendance and academic criteria. The experience is intended to broaden students’ understanding of business across markets and cultures. 

The program carries an assured placement band of INR 12–25 lakh per annum. For additional context, the PGDM 2024–26 batch recorded a highest package of INR 62 lakh per annum and an average package of INR 11.2 lakh per annum. 

PGDM NextGen Eligibility and Scholarship 

Applicants should have secured at least 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation, along with a minimum 60 percentile in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KMAT or PGCET. 

Eligible students joining the December 2026–28 batch may receive a flat scholarship of INR 2 lakh, subject to the stated academic and entrance-exam criteria. Seats for the batch are limited. 

For graduates looking to build a foundation in management and gain practical exposure, PGDM NextGen is NBA-accredited and AICTE- and AIU-approved, offering a structured pathway to explore business, develop workplace skills, and prepare for future roles.