Admission Overview
The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, announced that admissions are now open for its 2027‑29 batch of six two‑year full‑time PGDM programmes. The announcement was made at an event in the IPE Auditorium where the institute also unveiled a new admissions webpage, promotional reels, and an Admissions 2027‑29 poster and information brochure.
Programme Details
IPE offers six distinct PGDM programmes: PGDM (General) (since 1995), PGDM (Marketing Management) (since 2007), PGDM (Banking and Financial Services) (since 2008), PGDM (International Business) (since 2009), PGDM (Human Resource Management) (since 2012), and PGDM (Business Analytics) (since 2024). All programmes are approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA and SAQS, and have MBA equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). IPE is also a member of AACSB. In addition, the institute runs a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), a doctoral‑level course selected on the basis of NET/CAT qualification, a research proposal, and an interview.
Eligibility & Selection Process
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a UGC‑recognised institution with at least 50 % marks (45 % for SC, ST and PC candidates). Valid scores in any of CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT or TGICET are accepted. Short‑listed applicants undergo a psychometric test, a short essay, a group discussion and a personal interview. Upcoming entrance‑test dates include CAT on 29 November 2026, MAT on 20 and 27 December 2026, XAT on 3 January 2027, and CMAT on 7 February 2027.
Scholarships & Fees
IPE offers merit scholarships of up to Rs 6 lakh, sports and arts scholarships of up to Rs 4 lakh, and a special scholarship for students from the Northeastern states, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Merit scholarships range from Rs 60,000 to Rs 2 lakh, while a limited number of merit students receive a full tuition‑fee waiver worth Rs 6 lakh. The total programme fee is Rs 9 lakh for the two‑year course.
Placement Outcomes
More than 100 companies visit the campus each year for recruitment. Placement packages reported for recent graduates vary from a low of Rs 5 lakh per annum to a median of about Rs 8 lakh, with the highest package reaching Rs 23.5 lakh. 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, Dr. Reddy’s, Birla Opus, Tata Power, Naukri, Apple and others.
Campus & Facilities
The institute operates on a 22‑acre green campus at Shamirpet, featuring digitally equipped classrooms with lecture‑capture technology, an indoor stadium, a FIFA‑standard football ground, a yoga and wellness centre, and air‑conditioned hostels. The library houses nearly 100,000 books and provides access to premium research databases. Students can obtain SAP and Bloomberg certifications at no additional cost. Approximately 1,100 students are currently enrolled on campus.
Application Process
Prospective candidates can apply through the portal admissions.ipeindia.org or obtain further information at www.ipeindia.org. A toll‑free helpline (1800‑120‑4473) is also available.
Leadership Statements
Prof. (Dr.) S Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, emphasized that management education must blend academic rigour with professional relevance to prepare leaders for a fast‑changing economy. Prof. (Dr.) Y Rama Krishna, Dean – Admissions and Branding, highlighted the institute’s commitment to merit‑based access, noting the Rs 9 lakh fee and the range of scholarships designed to support financially‑constrained but deserving students. Prof. (Dr.) M Meher Karuna, Dean – Academics, explained that placement preparation starts in the first year through group discussions, interviews, resume building, communication training, live projects, guest sessions and internships, enabling graduates to be job‑ready from day one.