Academic Exposure Visit to Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

On 18th June 2025, a delegation from the Poona Institute of Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship (PIMSE) had the privilege of visiting the esteemed Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad—a transformative experience that offered profound insights into global academic practices and advanced student development frameworks.
 
Notably, ISB has recently climbed to #27 globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025, while retaining its position as India’s top-ranked business school  .
 
We engaged with Mr. J.Sundeep, Associate Director – External Relations, who highlighted:
 

• ISB’s transparent, merit-based admission process

• A rigorous, outcome-focused curriculum delivery

• The pivotal role of faculty-led research in driving academic excellence

We also connected with Mr. Abdul Azeez, Associate Director – Student Engagement and Applied Learning, who showcased robust initiatives designed to cultivate well-rounded, industry-ready graduates.
 
ISB’s gracious offer of mentorship support to PIMSE was especially inspiring—a significant step toward launching impactful academic collaborations and fostering institutional growth.
 
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Hani Ahmed Farid, General Secretary – Y & M AKI'S Trust, for facilitating this enriching visit and continually championing progressive academic initiatives.
 
This exposure has deeply motivated us as we work to elevate our curriculum strategy, teaching methodologies, and student engagement programs at PIMSE.
 
Sincere thanks to the ISB leadership team for their warm hospitality and illuminating knowledge exchange.