IPE Hyderabad Announces PGDM Scholarships Up to Rs 6 Lakh for 2027-29 Batch
Published 5 Nov 20265 min read
The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, has announced merit scholarships of up to Rs 6 lakh for its two-year full-time PGDM programme (2027-29 batch). The total course fee is Rs 9 lakh. The flagship IPE Merit and Means Scholarship offers 27 awards of Rs 6 lakh each to candidates scoring 80 percentile in CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 with a family income below Rs 8 lakh per annum. Applications for admission, based on CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT scores, are now open.
According to Prof. S. Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, IPE: "At IPE, we believe that management education must combine academic rigor with professional relevance, and that no capable student should be denied admission for financial reasons."
The institute awards over Rs 2.5 crore in scholarships to around 240 students annually, with individual awards going up to Rs 6 lakh. The scholarship framework recognises excellence in entrance tests, classroom performance, sports, and the arts.
IPE Hyderabad PGDM Scholarship 2027: Complete Breakdown
| Scholarship Category | Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IPE Merit and Means Scholarship | 80 percentile in CAT 2026 or XAT 2027; Family income below Rs 8 lakh per annum | Rs 6 lakh (27 scholarships) |
| Entrance-Test Based (CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT) | Percentile-based | Rs 3 lakh to Rs 80,000 |
| Entrance-Test Based (CMAT/ATMA) | Percentile and category-based | Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 80,000 |
| Special Scholarship for Girl Students | Entrance-test percentile | Rs 50,000 |
| Sports (Represented India) | National representation | Up to Rs 4 lakh |
| Arts (Represented India) | National representation | Up to Rs 2 lakh |
| Sports (Represented State) | State representation | Rs 2 lakh |
| Arts (Represented State) | State representation | Rs 1 lakh |
| Academic Performance (During Programme) | Top 3 students per section, 27 students/year | Rs 50,000 / Rs 25,000 / Rs 15,000 |
IPE Merit and Means Scholarship: The Flagship Award
The most significant award is the IPE Merit and Means Scholarship, which offers 27 scholarships of Rs 6 lakh each. To be eligible:
- Entrance score: 80th percentile or above in CAT 2026 or XAT 2027.
- Family income: Below Rs 8 lakh per annum.
This scholarship effectively covers two-thirds of the Rs 9 lakh tuition fee, making IPE one of the more financially accessible private B-schools for high-scoring students from middle-income households.
Entrance-Test Based Scholarships
Candidates who do not qualify for the Merit and Means Scholarship but perform well in other entrance tests can still receive awards:
- CAT, XAT, MAT, or GMAT: Rs 3 lakh to Rs 80,000 (based on percentile).
- CMAT and ATMA: Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 80,000 (varies by category — General, OBC, SC/ST/Minority, designated states).
Special Scholarships for Girl Students, Sports, and Arts
- Girl Students: Rs 50,000 scholarship based on entrance-test percentile.
- Sports (National): Up to Rs 4 lakh for students who have represented India.
- Sports (State): Rs 2 lakh for state-level representation.
- Arts (National): Up to Rs 2 lakh for representing India.
- Arts (State): Rs 1 lakh for state-level representation.
Academic Performance Scholarships During the Programme
Beyond entrance-based awards, IPE also recognises academic performance during the PGDM programme. The top three students from each section (27 students per year) receive:
- 1st: Rs 50,000
- 2nd: Rs 25,000
- 3rd: Rs 15,000
Who Should Apply?
The IPE PGDM scholarship framework is particularly relevant for:
High CAT/XAT scorers from middle-income families (80+ percentile, income below Rs 8 lakh) — the Merit and Means Scholarship effectively reduces the fee to Rs 3 lakh.
Girl students looking for additional financial support.
State and national-level athletes and artists who want to pursue management education.
Students with strong CMAT/ATMA scores seeking partial fee waivers.
How to Apply for IPE Hyderabad PGDM 2027
- Visit the official IPE Hyderabad admission portal.
- Register with your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and entrance-exam details (CAT 2026, XAT 2027, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT).
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, mark sheets, entrance scorecard).
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and save the confirmation.
Eligibility: A valid score in CAT 2026, XAT 2027, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT is required for admission.
Course Fee: Rs 9 lakh (total, for two years).
