The Indian School of Business (ISB) recently announced excellent summer internship results for its first batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL). This program is specially designed for students who are eager to pursue management studies right after their undergraduate degree or with limited work experience. The impressive results are for the 2024–26 batch of students, highlighting a strong start for this new initiative.
Students in this PGP YL program secured more than 175 summer internship offers . These valuable opportunities came from a total of 38 different companies , representing various important industries. This high level of interest from top companies shows that young leaders from ISB, even with less prior experience, are highly sought after in the professional world.
A key aspect of this program is the background of its students. On average, students in this inaugural PGP YL batch had only about 11 months of work experience before joining. This is a shorter duration compared to students in typical MBA programs. Despite this, they successfully competed for and secured internships that offer real-world projects and learning experiences.
Internship Stipend Highlights
The financial compensation for these summer internships was very competitive. The average stipend received by the students for the entire internship period was an impressive INR 3.2 lakh . Furthermore, the highest stipend offered to a single student reached a remarkable INR 7.3 lakh .
| Average Internship Stipend | INR 3.2 lakh |
| Highest Internship Stipend | INR 7.3 lakh |
Leading Industries for Recruitment
Several major business sectors actively recruited students from the ISB PGP YL program. The consulting industry proved to be the top choice for many students and the biggest recruiter among all sectors. Leading global consulting firms were particularly keen to hire these young talents.
- Accenture , a well-known global consulting and technology company, led the recruitment with a significant number of offers, making 37 internships available.
- Other prestigious consulting firms, including McKinsey & Company , Bain & Company , and Boston Consulting Group , collectively offered 19 internships .
- Additional prominent firms such as EY-Parthenon , PwC , and Deloitte USI also hired students. They offered positions in key areas like developing business strategies, advanced data analysis, and helping companies change and improve their operations.
Companies Across Key Sectors
Beyond the consulting sector, ISB PGP YL students secured internships in a diverse range of other important industries. This demonstrates the broad appeal and versatility of the program’s graduates across the corporate landscape. Here is a detailed look at some of the prominent companies from various sectors that participated in this recruitment drive:
| Sectors | Companies |
| Finance, Investment Advisory & Private Equity | Jefferies, Mastercard, Barclays, Sorin Investments, DSP Asset Managers, JM Financial, Motilal Oswal, Axis Bank |
| FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) | HUL, ITC, Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur, Castrol |
| Technology | Amazon, Media.net, Practo, Ola |
| Conglomerates (Large companies operating in many different industries) | Aditya Birla Group, Hinduja Group, Adani Enterprises, Jindal |
| Other Sectors | Hero MotoCorp, Country Delight, William J Clinton Foundation, Oyo Rooms |
Professor Deepa Mani, the Deputy Dean for Academic Programmes at ISB, commented on the success of this first batch. She stated that the PGP YL program does more than just build knowledge. It actively prepares students to do well in today's fast-changing work environments. She emphasized that this strong preparation helps them compete successfully for significant and impactful roles in leading organizations.
The outstanding summer internship season for the ISB PGP YL cohort clearly shows the effectiveness of the program in preparing young professionals. It also highlights the strong demand from top industries for well-trained talent, regardless of extensive prior work experience. This is a promising start for future batches of young leaders at ISB.
