The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, today announced that PGDM admissions are open for its 2027-29 batchThe announcement was made at an event organized in the IPE Auditorium, where the institute launched its Admissions 2027-29 poster and Information Brochure.
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ProfS Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE (Centre), ProfRama Krishna Yelamanchiili (left) and ProfM Meher Karuna (right) on the occasion of Poster and Information brochure launch
Prof(Dr.) S Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE, released the poster and brochure alongside Prof(Dr.) Y Rama Krishna, Dean, Admissions and Branding, and Prof(Dr.) M Meher Karuna, Dean, AcademicsThe Director also unveiled the revamped admissions webpage and released promotional reels made by PGDM students.
Six PGDM programmes, each with its own strength
Established in 1964 and working under the aegis of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India, IPE offers six different two-year full-time PGDM programmesThese are approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA and SAQS, and accorded MBA equivalence by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)IPE is also a member of AACSB.
The PGDM (General) programme, offered since 1995, builds strong skills across all core areas of management in the first year and adds specialised skills through dual electives in the second yearPGDM (Marketing Management), offered since 2007, combines sales, digital marketing, brand management and consumer psychology with live projects that turn consumer insight into marketing strategyPGDM (Banking and Financial Services), offered since 2008, gives students 50+ finance-related credits and hands-on work with financial databases such as Bloomberg and ProwessIQPGDM (International Business), offered since 2009, takes students on international study tours and port and industry visits to destinations such as Europe, Dubai and Malaysia for first-hand exposure to global marketsPGDM (Human Resource Management), offered since 2012, prepares students for people-management roles through mentoring, live HR projects and extended industry engagementsPGDM (Business Analytics), the institute’s newest programme, offered since 2024, trains students as business analysts by imparting hands-on training in SQL, Python, R, Power BI and Tableau, along with predictive analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
IPE also offers the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), a doctoral-level programme for first-class Master’s graduatesSelection is through qualification in NET / CAT, a research proposal and interview, and selected candidates receive an IPE fellowship.
Admission process and scholarships
Applicants need to possess a bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognised institution with at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC, ST and PC candidates)Valid scores in CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or TGICET are acceptedShortlisted candidates go through a psychometric test, a short essay, a group discussion and a personal interview.
Students can register and appear for upcoming management entrance tests that dates include CAT on November 29, 2026; MAT on December 20 and 27, 2026; XAT on January 3, 2027; and CMAT on February 7, 2027IPE offers merit scholarships of up to Rs6 lakhs and sports and arts scholarships of up to Rs4 LakhsA special scholarship is available for students from the Northeastern states, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Management education builds careers and leaders
ProfS Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE, said, “Management education must combine academic rigour with professional relevanceIn a fast-changing economy, a good programme gives young people the judgement, skills and confidence to lead organisations and build careers that keep growingHe suggested prospective students to look at the legacy of IPE, its commitment to quality education and infrastructure and then decide to join the IPE.”
Talent should not be turned away for lack of means
Prof(Dr.) Y Rama Krishna, Dean, Admissions and Branding, said, “We want merit students to join IPE regardless of their financial backgroundOur program fee is Rs9 lakhs for two years and all eligible and merit students will get scholarship ranging from Rs60,000 to Rs2 LakhsOur merit scholarships of up to Rs2 Lakhs and sports and cultural scholarships of up to Rs4 Lakhs recognise achievement inside and outside the classroom, and our special scholarship supports students from the Northeast, Jammu and Kashmir, and LadakhIn addition, for limited merit students IPE offers complete tuition fee waiver worth Rs6 lakhs.”
Placement preparation begins in the first year
Prof(Dr.) M Meher Karuna, Dean, Academics, said: “Our placement results come from steady preparation over two yearsGroup discussions, interviews, resume building and communication training are part of the curriculum from the first yearLive projects, guest sessions and internships enable students meet industry well before they join itMore than 100 companies visit our campus every year, and recruiters tell us our graduates arrive ready to perform from day one on the job.”
Placements and campus
Each year more than 100 companies visit IPE for campus recruitmentIPE’s recent packages range from Rs5 lakh per annum at the lowest to a median of about Rs8 lakh and a highest of Rs23.5 lakhProminent Recruiters include Deloitte, PwC, TCS, Wipro, Oracle, Federal Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Wells Fargo, S&P Global, FactSet, DE Shaw, Colgate Palmolive, Heritage Foods, Amul, DrReddy’s, Birla Opus, Tata Power, Naukri, Apple etc,
The 22-acre green campus at Shamirpet has digitally equipped classrooms with lecture-capture technology and a library of nearly one lakh books with access to premium research databasesStudents can earn SAP and Bloomberg certifications at no additional costAbout 1,100 students study on campus, which has air-conditioned hostels, an indoor stadium, a FIFA-standard football ground and a yoga and wellness centre.
How to apply
Applications are open at admissions.ipeindia.orgAdditional information is available at www.ipeindia.orgCall the toll-free number 1800-120-4473.