ISB PGP YL (Young Leaders) Class of 2029: Round 1
Last date 20 December 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
ForFinal year · Master's / PhD · Graduated
What ISB PGP YL (Young Leaders) Class of 2029: Round 1 is
ISB's new direct-entry PGP for final-year students and early-career candidates, the route that replaces the old YLP/EEO deferred programmes
Who can apply
Final-year undergrad or postgrad students (2027 graduates) and anyone with less than 2 years of work experience, any branch; candidates with 2+ years go to the regular PGP instead.
The organiser's rules If you are completing your final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies, or if you have less than 2 years of work experience, you may now apply directly to our PGP YL programme.
Important dates
- Last date
- 20 December 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on Indian School of Business's own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from Indian School of Business's own page, so you can check it yourself:
“PGP YL Co '29 Application Deadline Tentative Interview Dates Final Decision Notification Round 1 December 20, 2026 Week 1, February 2027 to Week 2, March 2027 Mid-March 2027”
Desk notes
Round 2 closes February 15, 2027 ('We shall not accept applications received after February 15, 2027, for the class of 2029'). The page says 'Applications are open for the PGP YL Class of 2027-29'. Need-based scholarships for family income below INR 18 lakh. Eligibility sentence is from ISB's PGP application-deadlines page (YLP section).
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for ISB PGP YL (Young Leaders) Class of 2029: Round 1?
The last date is 20 December 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). Indian School of Business's own page says: "PGP YL Co '29 Application Deadline Tentative Interview Dates Final Decision Notification Round 1 December 20, 2026 Week 1, February 2027 to Week 2, March 2027 Mid-March 2027."
Who can apply for ISB PGP YL (Young Leaders) Class of 2029: Round 1?
Final-year undergrad or postgrad students (2027 graduates) and anyone with less than 2 years of work experience, any branch; candidates with 2+ years go to the regular PGP instead. In the organiser's words: If you are completing your final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies, or if you have less than 2 years of work experience, you may now apply directly to our PGP YL programme.
Where do I apply for ISB PGP YL (Young Leaders) Class of 2029: Round 1?
On Indian School of Business's own site: https://www.isb.edu/programmes/post-graduate-programmes/pgp-yl/application-deadlines. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.