Diversity In Cohort, Positive Career Pivots Emerge As Top Markers Of Success As ISB’s PGP 2024 Cohort Graduates

The graduating batch of the PGP 2024 saw a diverse mix of talent from engineering (49 per cent) and non-engineering (51 per cent) backgrounds spreading over a work experience ranging from two to 24 years where 40 per cent of the batch consisting of women.

The graduation ceremony was organised at Mohali and Hyderabad campuses. Rukmini Banerji, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pratham Education Foundation, was the chief guest at Mohali and Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson, SEBI, at Hyderabad. 

 Consulting, tech top recruiters

In the PGP placements, 394 companies registered and made 1,206 job offers with several students getting multiple offers. Over 70 first-time recruiters were hired from ISB. 

Managing to pivot beyond their existing work profiles, 71 per cent of the students transitioned between industries and 75 per cent shifted between functions, demonstrating their adaptability. Over 20 companies made more than 10 offers each.

The foundation of the successful placement season was laid with nearly 350 pre-placement talks, leadership sessions, seminars and workshops by prospective recruiters.

The consulting and technology sectors were among the top two recruiters at ISB, making more than 50 per cent of the offers. Around 10 per cent of the total offers came from Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, while 25 international offers were made for diverse geographical locations.

Companies also made significant offers for roles in Product Management, Sales & Business Development and Digital Marketing & Transformation. Global Capability Centers (GCC) and mobility companies were also among the recruiters. 

Accenture and Deloitte made triple-digit offers, whereas companies such as Nagarro, Mckinsey and Navi Technologies hired more than 20 students each. Similarly, BCG, Ola, Merilytics, TVS Motor Company, Nykaa, Genpact, Unilever and Reliance Industries were some of the others who hired in double digits. IDFC First Bank, India Sotheby's, Blenheim Chalcot India, Stride Ventures, Target, WEH Venture Partners, PI Investment Advisors and Tata Steel were among the first-time recruiters.