The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, has announced that admissions are open for its two-year, full-time PGDM programmes for the 2027-29 batchThe announcement comes with an expanded scholarship framework designed to reward merit, talent and academic performance.
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IPE Campus, Shamirpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Scholarships: Opening Doors to Management Education
In a country where the cost of higher education continues to be very high, scholarships have become a lifeline for thousands of aspiring professionalsFor a student with abundant talent but limited means, financial aid can decide whether admission at a premier business school remains a dream or becomes a reality.
Education experts say the benefits of scholarships go beyond easing a family’s financial burdenWhen students are admitted on merit and not on their ability to pay, classrooms become more diverse, competition grows healthier, and the quality of future managers improvesFor parents, a scholarship also lightens the financial strain of a postgraduate degree, and for students it is a morale booster of their ability.
Director’s Message
“At IPE, we believe that management education must combine academic rigor with professional relevance, and that no capable student should be denied admission for financial reasons,” said ProfS Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE“Our scholarships recognize excellence in entrance tests, in the classroom, on the sports field and on the stageEvery year we award scholarships over Rs2.5 crore to around 240 students, and scholarship award go up to Rs6 lakh per studentI invite aspiring students to Join! Learn! Transform! Lead!“
Scholarships at IPE
The total fee for the two-year PGDM Programme is Rs9 lakh, payable in instalmentsScholarships range from Rs6 lakh to Rs80,000 depending on the following:
IPE Merit and Means Scholarship: 27 scholarships of Rs6 lakh each for students scoring above the 80 percentile in CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 with their family income below Rs8 lakh per annum.
Entrance-test based scholarships: Scholarship of Rs3 lakh to Rs80,000 based on CAT, XAT, MAT or GMAT percentileStudents with CMAT and ATMA percentile can receive Rs1.5 lakh to Rs80,000Category (General, OBC, SC/ST/Minority, designated states) is considered.
Special Scholarship for Girl students: A special scholarship of Rs50,000 based on entrance-test percentile.
Sports and Arts: Up to Rs4 lakh for students who have represented India in Sports and up to Rs2 lakh for those who have done so in the ArtsStudents who have represented their State in Sports can receive Rs2 lakh and Rs1 lakh in the Arts.
Academic Performance Scholarships: Three best students from each section, 27 students a year, receive Rs50,000, Rs25,000 and Rs15,000 as scholarship for their academic performance during the Programme.
Scholarships are disbursed in two instalments, with the second instalment subject to academic performanceInstitutions such as IDFC, Bank of Baroda etc., offer scholarships to IPE studentsEducation loans are also available from public and private sector banks and NBFCs.
Placements and Return on Investment
IPE’s strong industry connect translates into outcomesMore than 100 companies visit the campus every year, and prominent recruiters include Deloitte, Federal Bank, PwC, S&P Global, FactSet, DE Shaw, TCS, Wipro, DrReddy’s, Kotak, Birla Opus etc.
Packages: The highest package is Rs23 LPA, the median about Rs8 LPA and the lowest Rs5 LPA.
Top performers (2024-26): Average salaries are Rs14.39 LPA for the top 5% of placed students, Rs11.85 LPA for the top 10% and Rs9.31 LPA for the top 25%.
Career pathways: Roles span consulting, banking and financial services, analytics, FMCG, healthcare, digital platforms etc.
With a scholarship, the effective cost of the programme falls sharply while a median package of about Rs8 LPA remains well within reach, so the return on investment improves further.
Selection Process
Prof(Dr.) Rama Krishna Yelamanchili, Dean, Admissions & Branding, explained how candidates are chosen“We look at holistic perspective of the student, not just a score,” he said“Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognized institution with at least 50 per cent marks, or 45 per cent for SC/ST/PC candidatesWe accept CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT and TGICET scoresShortlisted candidates then go through a psychometric test, a short essay, a group discussion and a personal interview, so we can assess how they think, communicate and collaborate.”
Key test dates are CAT on November 29, 2026, MAT on December 20 and 27, 2026, XAT on January 3, 2027, and CMAT on February 7, 2027MAT and ATMA are held several times a year, and GMAT is available year-roundLast date to Apply for XAT 2027 is Dec 6, 2026,
About IPE
Established in 1964 and located on a 22-acre campus at Shamirpet, Hyderabad, IPE is approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA and SAQS, and holds MBA equivalence from AIUIPE runs under the aegis of ICSSR, Ministry of Education, Government of IndiaIt has 60 doctoral faculty and about 1,100 students from across IndiaIt offers PGDM programmes in General, Marketing Management, Banking & Financial Services, International Business, Human Resource Management and Business Analytics, as well as a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM).
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