MBA Admission Consultants
ISB Admission Consultants India — GOALisB
★ Ranked Among India's Top ISB Admission Consultants — Poets&Quants
Every admit has a story.
Here are some of them.
GOALisB engagements are led by Shruti P, an ISB alumna and Stanford LEAD graduate. What you will read on this page is not what we say about ourselves. It is what our clients said in their own words, with their real names after securing admits to ISB PGP, PGPpro, PGPMAX, and PGP YL.
WHY GOALISB FOR ISB ADMISSION CONSULTING
Why every GOALisB client sounds completely different from the last
Because every application is built from scratch around the person; not a template applied to a profile. Here is what that actually means in practice.
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ISB Alumna - Firsthand Knowledge
Shruti P is an ISB alumna. She did not read about the ISB admissions process. She went through it. The brainstorming questions, the essay strategy, the interview preparation, all of it is informed by direct firsthand experience of what ISB's admissions panel is actually looking for. That is not something you can research your way into.
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One Mentor, Start to Finish
You work with a senior consultant directly, from your first profile call to your final ISB interview. No handoffs. No junior consultants doing the essay work while the senior consultant does the intake call. The person who understands your story is the person who helps you tell it. Every single time.
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Honest Before the Committee Is
Multiple clients used the word "brutal." That is intentional. The feedback you receive before you submit is harder than the feedback you want to receive because the alternative is the admissions committee giving it to you after the deadline has passed. GOALisB tells you what is not working while there is still time to fix it.
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Your Story - Not Ours
The questionnaires, the brainstorming sessions, the multiple iterations, all of them exist to draw out what is already in your profile, not to impose a narrative on it. ISB's admissions committee has read thousands of essays about leadership and impact. Yours will not sound like one of them.
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Mock ISB Interviews That Mirror Reality
Client after client said the same thing independently: the actual ISB interview felt like a mock they had already done. That is not coincidence. The mock interview process is built on current, specific knowledge of how ISB panels conduct interviews, not a generic list of MBA interview questions.
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Support That Does Not Stop at the Deadline
Multiple clients mentioned staying in touch after their admit, for school selection, pre-MBA preparation, career counselling. That is not a feature. It is a reflection of how GOALisB approaches the relationship. The engagement ends when you no longer need it, not when the invoice is paid.
ISB ADMITS
GOALisB clients who secured ISB admits
Every name below is independently verifiable on LinkedIn Recommendations and Poets&Quants. These are not anonymised case studies. These are real people who chose to share their stories.
1.
Saksham Bhatia
ISB PGP Co'25
McKinsey & Co · GSB President, ISB · Ex-Amazon, Meesho
2.
Anisha Isharwalia
ISB Co'24 · Dean's List · Torchbearer Award
McKinsey & Co · GSB President, ISB · Ex-Amazon, Meesho
3.
Sai Viswanath
ISB PGP Co'25
KPMG · Deloitte · Second MBA case
4.
Aparajita
ISB Co'24 · Dean's List · Torchbearer Award
Product, JSWOne · SFDC · Author · Tech background
5.
Sana Dube
ISB Co'25 · Merit Scholar
Business Transformation Consulting · Ex-Amazon
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CA Tanu Poddar
ISB Co'24 · Dean's List · Torchbearer Award
Chartered Accountant · Equity Investment Analyst · QCIL
5.
Astha Gupta
ISB Co'25
M&A, Accenture Strategy · Ex-TresVista
6.
Sarthak Rastogi
ISB Co'25
Vector Consulting Group · Ex-Merchant Navy · BITS Pilani
7.
Ritwik Gupta
ISB Co'25
Director, SKPP · Ex-Shell · Strategy & Business Development
8.
Arindam Chatterjee
ISB Co'23 · Merit Scholar · GMAT 760
AI Product/Program Manager · PMP · Charpak Scholar
9.
Shilpa Yadav
ISB Co'23
Supply Chain Analytics, Tredence · Product Strategy · Ex-PwC
10.
Advik Aggarwal
ISB Co'22
BCG · Real Estate
11.
Pranoy Suresh
ISB Co'22
Manager, Technology Strategy, Deloitte · GMAT 750 · Patent Agent
12.
AADITYA VEER SHARMAA
ISB Co'22
Strategy · Program Management · 6 essay revisions, 7 mocks
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Mohit Vyas
ISB PGP Co'26
Ex-Mercedes Benz · Ex-Airbus · Ex-Collins Aerospace
14.
Bhavik Aggarwal
ISB Co'26
Senior Product Consultant, Sprinklr (B2B SaaS)
15.
Aditya Patodia
ISB Co'26 · Gold Medalist
IIT-BHU '19
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Nikhil Bansal
ISB Co'26
Ex-A&M, Bain · CFA · SSCBS '18
17.
Rakesh Singh
ISB Co'26
Ex-NTPC · IIT
18.
Srinjoy Sarkar
ISB Co'26
Ex-ONGC · IIT Bombay · GATE AIR-3 · Energy sector
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Mayur Deshpande
ISB PGP Co'27
Data Engineering, Nitor Infotech · GCP, AWS, Azure
20.
Shivom Chakravarti
ISB PGPpro Mumbai '26
Senior Economist, ICICI Bank
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Rakesh Singh
ISB Co'26
Ex-NTPC · IIT
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Srinjoy Sarkar
ISB Co'26
Ex-ONGC · IIT Bombay · GATE AIR-3 · Energy sector
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Abhinay Vangapandu
ISB PGP CLASS OF 2026
Pathways Operations Manager, Amazon · ISB
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Kruttika Kulkarni
ISB PGPMAX
Customer-Centric Growth Leader · ISB MBA
ISB Admission Consultants India - GOALisB
★ Ranked Among India's Top ISB Admission Consultants — Poets&Quants
When people across different years, different programmes, different profiles all say the same thing independently - it stops being a testimonial
These are not curated quotes. These are recurring phrases — said independently, by different people, across different years, different programmes, different profiles. We did not ask for these words. They just kept appearing.
Said across multiple cycles, independently
"She felt like an elder sister, not a consultant."
Sai Viswanath · Pranoy Suresh · Ashwin G S · Shilpa Yadav · Sarthak Rastogi · and others
Said across multiple cycles, independently
"Always available — even at the last minute."
Aditya Patodia · Rakesh Singh · Nikhil Bansal · Srinjoy Sarkar · Shraddha Bindal · Vikas Jha · and many others
Said across multiple cycles, independently
"She didn't try to make me sound like someone else."
Kshitiij Srivastava · Sana Dube · Mayur Deshpande · Anisha Isharwalia · Sarthak Rastogi · and others
Said across multiple cycles, independently
"The mock interviews were almost exact replicas of the actual interview."
Vikas Jha · Anonymous (joined 2 days before deadline) · Shubhankar Bhardwaj · DC Sandeep · Rahul Malhotra · and others
Said across multiple cycles, independently
"She unearthed things in my profile I hadn't seen myself."
Kushang Nagardhankar · Sweety Dutta · Puneet Vatta · Rahul Malhotra · Saransh Mittal · and others
Said across multiple cycles, independently
"Brutally honest. But that honesty is exactly what helped."
Japneet Kaur · Sai Viswanath · Bharat Kaushik · Dushyant Kanal · and others
Three Stories. Three Completely Different Obstacles.
Read what actually happened in their ISB admission consulting
A second MBA that seemed impossible to explain. A Merchant Navy officer who thought his GMAT ruled him out. A tech professional who wasn't sure ISB was even possible for her. One ISB admission consultant. Three admits.
"For a person with an MBA within the past 3 years, applying again for a top-tier MBA would be hard to explain, and thinking about ISB was already an impossible challenge to deal with. And that is when I reached out to some people to help me deal with this challenge and that is how I reached Shruti Ma'am. Her first words when I explained my case were 'Yes, very much possible.'
The thorough understanding of my profile that she tries to attain throughout the application process was something truly remarkable. Because that is what makes you give your best shot. Her research methods, innovative thought process, and constant guidance helped me perfectly align my application with what the school wants. One unique quality about Shruti Ma'am is her patience. That really stands out as every student will be already stressed about his candidacy. She was always just a ping away in getting my doubts clarified.
Most importantly, the honest feedback that I received made me see the loopholes that I was missing out on while writing the essays — and I cannot explain how many times I had to re-edit the essays to get the final version ready. Also, during the mock interviews, she made me ready to face the hardest question — 'Why Second MBA' — which truly makes or breaks your case.
With the attention that I received, I felt that I was interacting with my elder sister rather than with a consultant. I think that's what mattered in the last — and I successfully made it into the ISB PGP Co'25 batch. For someone looking to crack ISB by taking help of a consultant, Shruti Ma'am is definitely one of the best ISB admission consultants out there."
Sai Viswanath
ISB PGP Class of 2025
KPMG · Deloitte
Second MBA Case
"I belong to Merchant Navy, so I did not have a lot of knowledge about the application process, and since my GMAT was not very good, I was reluctant to try for ISB. Shruti Ma'am gave me confidence in the first call itself: 'GMAT is done and we need to focus on the application' - also mentioning that there is never a guarantee for admissions. Her honesty gave me confidence to go ahead.
My application prep started with questionnaires and brainstorming sessions, where she took the pain to know my profile and understand me and my goals. It was always very comfortable to talk to her as she always responded very quickly to all queries and was direct in her approach, even though I had poor internet connection and was in different time zones regularly.
During my introspection and our conversations, she helped me identify the weaknesses and aspects of myself I did not fully realise before, and eventually we started working on the essays. She reviewed my essays thoroughly multiple times and suggested the areas which I was lacking in. She guided me to write the essay to portray my actual story. A story which was true to myself, but one which I could have never conveyed on my own.
After shortlist for the interview, we had multiple mock interviews where she gave proper feedback on my answers and made me rethink and polish them. She never said no to the amount of interviews we could have, and finally I got my admit to ISB Co'25."
Sarthak Rastogi
ISB PGP Class of 2025
Vector Consulting Group · Ex-Merchant Navy · BITS Pilani
Merchant Navy · Low GMAT · Different Time Zones
"Reflecting on my MBA application journey, I had the aspiration to pursue my studies at ISB but wasn't certain how to make it a reality. Thankfully, I found a guiding light in Shruti Ma'am from the GOALisB team. Shruti Ma'am's approach was upfront and crisp, fostering an environment where I felt comfortable discussing my goals and aspirations.
Throughout our interactions, Shruti Ma'am demonstrated an unwavering commitment to my success. She provided an extensive set of brainstorming questions that delved deep into every aspect of my life, helping me gain clarity and perspective on my motivations and skills. Her expertise in highlighting the transferable skills from my tech background to an MBA setting was instrumental in shaping my essays and interview pitches.
One of the most valuable aspects of working with Shruti Ma'am was her accessibility. She was always available to respond to my queries, providing timely and insightful feedback that guided me through the application process. Furthermore, Shruti Ma'am's support extended beyond mere guidance - she conducted mock interviews that simulated the real interview experience, helping me refine my communication skills and boost my confidence.
Thanks to Shruti Ma'am's expertise, dedication, and availability, I am now an admit to the ISB PGP Co'25 batch, fulfilling my dream of pursuing an MBA at one of the world's top institutions."
Aparajita
ISB PGP Class of 2025
Product, JSWOne · SFDC · Author
Tech Background → ISB
More Voices · More Programmes · More Backgrounds
What GOALisB ISB admission consulting clients say
- in their own words
"She carefully incorporated even the smallest of my inputs while shaping the narrative in a way that aligned seamlessly with my background, values, and MBA aspirations — without sounding generic. Being an ISB alum herself, she guided me with realistic expectations, without any hype or false promises."
Mayur Deshpande
ISB PGP CO '27
Data Engineering, Nitor Infotech
"Right from the first call, she made it feel like a conversation, not a coaching session. What I appreciated most was that she didn't try to make me sound like someone else — she helped me figure out how to present my story in my own way."
Kshitiij Srivastava
ISB PGP MFAB Co'27
Director, Vindhya Green Energy
"She is highly patient and very responsive besides being great at sharing insightful inputs. All this combined made my story come out very impactfully."
Nikhil Bansal
ISB PGP CO '26
Ex-A&M, Bain · CFA
"She makes it all feel manageable. Even after submitting my applications, she has been helping me with school selection and career counseling. She's not just a knowledgeable professional — she's someone who genuinely cares about the people she works with."
Rakesh Singh
ISB PGP CO '26
Ex-NTPC · IIT
"She puts the effort to appreciate each individual's history — and that is where her supervision becomes more personal. Her detailed feedback on my essays helped me provide the most advantageous representation of my candidacy."
Bhavik Aggarwal
ISB PGP CO '26
Product Management, Spriklr
"Although I was very apprehensive about getting an admit from ISB with my niche role, Shruti madam evaluated my profile in detail and was very honest about my weak areas. She knows which are the strong points to bring out when crafting an admission essay."
Srinjoy Sarkar
ISB PGP CO '26
Ex-ONGC · IIT Bombay · GATE AIR-3
ISB Programmes - GOALisB Coverage
Every ISB programme. One ISB Admission consultant.
GOALisB has guided admits across all five ISB MBA and executive programmes across multiple cycles.
Full-Time · 1 Year · India's Highest-Ranked MBA Globally
ISB PGP
India's most competitive one-year full-time MBA. Minimum 24 months experience. GMAT required. Hyderabad and Mohali campuses.
VIEW ISB PGP CONSULTING
Full-Time · 2 Year · Young Leaders
ISB PGP YL
For final-year students and professionals with less than 24 months experience. The ISB MBA for early-career candidates.
WEEKEND MBA . 18 MONTHS. NO GMAT
ISB PGP PRO
Weekend executive MBA. No GMAT required. Delhi and Hyderabad campuses. 5+ years experience. No career break. R3 deadline: April 19, 2026.
FAMILY BUSINESS. NO GMAT. BAT TEST
ISB PGP MFAB
Designed for family business owners and entrepreneurs. A unique cohort from business-owning families across India.
VIEW ISB PGP MFAB CONSULTING
MODULAR. 15 MONTHS. NO GMAT
ISB PGPMAX
For senior professionals with 10+ years targeting C-suite transition. No GMAT. Modular residential format. No career break required.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your ISB questions - answered by an ISB alumna
ISB ADMISSION CONSULTANTS FAQS
Which is the best ISB admission consultant in India?
The answer is not in what GOALisB says about itself — it is in what clients say independently on Poets & Quants and LinkedIn. Read what they wrote: a second MBA that seemed impossible to explain, a Merchant Navy officer told his GMAT ruled him out, a tech professional who wasn't sure ISB was for her. The pattern across all of them is the same — one mentor, honest feedback, a story that sounds like the person. GOALisB is led by Shruti P, an ISB alumna and Stanford LEAD graduate, consistently ranked among India's top ISB admission consultants on Poets & Quants.
How do I choose the right ISB admission consultant?
Verify the track record independently for your ISB admission consultant, check reviews on Poets & Quants directly, not just on the consultant's own website. Ask who will personally work on your ISB essays and whether that same person handles your interview preparation. Ask what happens if you are not shortlisted. A consultant who hands essays to junior staff after the intake call is not delivering what they sold you. In your first conversation, assess whether they are building a strategy around your specific profile or fitting you into a standard framework.
What does an ISB admission consultant actually do?
A good ISB admission consultant does five things: assesses your profile honestly against ISB's selection criteria, identifies the narrative that makes your application distinctive, develops ISB essays that reflect your authentic voice at its most articulate, briefs your recommenders so every voice in the application tells the same story, and prepares you specifically for the ISB interview panel. What they should not do is write your essays for you, apply a template borrowed from a previous client, or guarantee an admit.
Which consulting is best for ISB?
GOALisB is your go-to firm for ISB PGP application consulting, ISB PGP YL application consulting, and all other ISB programmes. Our consultants have attended top-tier MBA programmes and have a deep understanding of what the ISB admissions committee looks for — across essay strategy, interview preparation, and profile positioning.
Which consulting firm is best for ISB admission?
GOALisB is a highly recommended consulting firm for ISB admissions with a strong track record across PGP, PGPpro, PGPMAX, and PGP YL. We provide personalised guidance throughout — from profile evaluation to final interview. That said, research and compare. Consider consultant experience, whether you work with the same person throughout, and whether the track record is independently verifiable — not just claimed on the consultant's own website.
How many rounds of essay feedback does GOALisB provide?
As many as it takes. GOALisB does not cap the number of iterations on ISB essays. The process continues until the essay accurately represents your story at its most compelling. Clients like Aaditya Veer Sharmaa went through six essay revisions — and secured his ISB admit. The goal is the right essay, not a fast one.
What is the typical timeline for MBA application support?
For the ISB PGP, serious preparation should begin at least three to four months before your target round deadline. Late starts are manageable but compress the process. GOALisB has guided clients who started ten days before a deadline and secured Round 1 admits. Earlier is always better.
Is there a free consultation for ISB MBA applications?
Yes. GOALisB offers a free initial ISB profile evaluation covering academic background, work experience, GMAT or GRE scores, target ISB programme, and timeline. It is a genuine assessment — not a sales call. No commitment is expected or assumed at the end of the conversation.
ISB ADMISSIONS PROCESS
ISB admission consultants for career guidance post-admission
Yes — several GOALisB clients have specifically mentioned post-admit support in their reviews. This includes school selection guidance when clients have multiple admits, pre-MBA preparation advice, and career counselling around specialisation choices. The engagement ends when you no longer need it — not when the invoice is paid.
Why Choose GOALisB?
15+ years of expertise in ISB admissions consulting. A proven track record of admits independently verifiable on Poets&Quants and LinkedIn. No outsourcing — you work exclusively with a senior ISB alumna consultant throughout. Personalised plans built around your individual profile and goals. Comprehensive support covering application strategy, profile building, essay development, and interview preparation. And a genuine investment in your success — not just your submission.
What is the acceptance rate for ISB?
ISB runs a selective admissions process — acceptance rates range from 20-30% of applicants, meaning the majority of people who apply do not get in. At this level of competition, presenting yourself in a much stronger way is not optional — it is the difference between an admit and a rejection. GOALisB works specifically on that difference: narrative clarity, goal precision, and essay and interview execution.
What is the reputation of ISB Hyderabad?
ISB Hyderabad is one of India's premier business schools — ranked first in India and among the top business schools globally in the Financial Times MBA Ranking. It boasts world-class faculty, ranks first in India in research output, and has a demanding curriculum with strong industry placement. ISB alumni hold leadership positions across McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, and leading Indian conglomerates across every major industry.
What is the fees of ISB Hyderabad?
ISB fees vary by programme and academic year — the most current figures are on ISB's official website. ISB offers scholarships through multiple initiatives, including the "25 for 25" programme launched in 2024, which aims to award scholarships of up to 25% of tuition to 25% of the approximately 1,500 admits across its flagship programmes. GOALisB has advised clients who secured scholarships ranging from ₹5 lakhs to 100% tuition waiver.
ISB ADMISSIONS
Is ISB good for consulting?
Absolutely. ISB placements in consulting have been consistently strong — approximately 30-31% of the ISB PGP class enters consulting each year, with strong representation at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. ISB's rigorous curriculum, leadership focus, and vast alumni network make it an excellent launchpad for management consulting careers both domestically and globally. GOALisB has worked with many clients who transitioned to premier consulting firms post-ISB.
How do I get admitted to ISB?
The ISB admission process involves GMAT or GRE scores, ISB-specific essays that tell your story clearly and compellingly, strong recommendations from referees who can speak to your specific impact, and a well-prepared ISB interview. GOALisB covers all of these — from essay strategy and multiple draft iterations to recommender briefing and personalised mock interview preparation that mirrors how ISB panels actually conduct their interviews.
What is the success rate of ISB interview?
ISB interviews are competitive — but thorough, specific preparation significantly improves conversion rates. GOALisB's mock interview process is built on direct knowledge of how ISB panels conduct interviews: the structure, the pressure points, and the follow-up questions most candidates are not prepared for. Multiple clients have described the actual ISB interview as feeling like a mock they had already done.
How do I contact ISB admission team?
You can reach ISB's admissions office directly through their official website. If you are working with GOALisB, we guide you through the entire process — including when and how to reach out to ISB directly, what to ask, and how to handle any communication that arises during your application.
Can freshers join ISB Hyderabad?
Yes. While the main ISB PGP requires 24 months of work experience, ISB also offers the PGP YL — a two-year full-time MBA programme designed specifically for final-year students and candidates with less than 24 months of experience. GOALisB can assess whether you qualify for ISB PGP YL or ISB PGP and guide you through the appropriate application process.
Guidance for re-applicants to ISB and top MBA programs
ISB welcomes reapplicants and the application specifically asks what has changed since your previous application. A rejection is not a closed door — it is feedback about how your story was positioned. GOALisB works with reapplicants to diagnose what the previous application was missing, what has genuinely changed in your profile, and how to address the reapplication essay with the directness and self-awareness that ISB's admissions committee respects.
ISB RESOURCE GUIDE BY GOALISB
In-depth ISB application resources
ISB Application Insights
Meet Your ISB Alumni Consultant
Shruti P
Shruti P's track record of success in helping clients secure ISB admits speaks for itself. As an ISB alumna, she possesses the insights and expertise needed to navigate the competitive admissions landscape. Shruti's dedication to her clients and her ability to craft compelling application narratives have made her a sought-after consultant for those aspiring to join the ISB community. She has received reviews for ISB admission consulting at Poets&Quants, Quora, LinkedIn etc.
Meet some ISB success stories
Sharing some success stories for ISB PGP, ISB YLP, ISB EEO, ISB PGPpro
