IPE Hyderabad Offers Merit Scholarships of Up to ₹6 Lakh for PGDM

IPE Hyderabad announces scholarships of up to ₹6 lakh for its 2027–29 PGDM batch, including merit, means, entrance-test, sports, arts and academic performance awards.

The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, has announced merit-based scholarships of up to ₹6 lakh for students seeking admission to its two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes for the 2027–29 batches. The scholarship initiative aims to support academically meritorious candidates and reduce the financial burden of pursuing management education.

IPE offers six PGDM specialisations, including General Management, Marketing Management, Banking and Financial Services, International Business, Human Resource Management and Business Analytics. The institute has opened admissions for the upcoming batch, with scholarships awarded based on entrance examination performance, academic merit and achievements in sports and arts.

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Under the IPE Merit and Means Scholarship, the institute offers 27 scholarships of ₹6 lakh each to candidates securing above the 80th percentile in CAT 2026 or XAT 2027, provided their annual family income is below ₹8 lakh.

The institute also provides entrance-test-based scholarships ranging from ₹80,000 to ₹3 lakh, depending on candidates' scores in examinations such as CAT, XAT, MAT and GMAT. Candidates with CMAT and ATMA scores can receive scholarships ranging from ₹80,000 to ₹1.5 lakh. The applicable scholarship amount also depends on the candidate's category and the institute's eligibility conditions.

A special scholarship of ₹50,000 is available for eligible female students based on entrance examination performance. Students with achievements in sports and arts can also receive financial assistance. Candidates who have represented India in sports can receive scholarships of up to ₹4 lakh, while those with international-level representation in arts can receive up to ₹2 lakh. State-level representation also qualifies candidates for scholarships under the institute's prescribed criteria.

IPE additionally offers academic performance scholarships to students during the programme. The three best-performing students in each section receive awards of ₹50,000, ₹25,000 and ₹15,000, respectively.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and persons with disabilities categories require at least 45% marks.

IPE accepts scores from CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT and TGICET for admission to its PGDM programmes. Shortlisted candidates undergo a multi-stage selection process involving a psychometric test, short essay, group discussion and personal interview. The institute evaluates applicants on academic performance, communication skills, analytical ability and overall suitability for management education.

The total fee for IPE's two-year PGDM programme is ₹9 lakh, payable in instalments, according to the institute's admission announcement. Scholarships are generally disbursed in two instalments, with the second instalment subject to the student's academic performance and applicable conditions.

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Candidates interested in the 2027–29 batch can apply through the official admissions website at They can also review scholarship eligibility, fee details and programme information through the institute's official website.

IPE states that it awards scholarships worth more than ₹2.5 crore to approximately 240 students every year. The initiative is intended to widen access to management education by recognising academic achievement, entrance examination performance and extracurricular accomplishments.