ISB does not offer management quota, donation-based, or any form of direct admission. Every candidate — including those funded by corporate sponsorships — goes through the same application pipeline: online application with essays and recommendations, a valid GMAT or GRE score (CAT is also accepted for PGP YL), shortlisting on profile review, and a personal interview. Selection is based on a composite evaluation of academic record, professional experience, test score, essays, recommendations, and interview performance. ISB has publicly stated that it has no capitation fees or management seats. Anyone promising direct admission or guaranteed seats in exchange for payment is running a scam, and ISB has formally warned applicants against such claims. The only legitimate route is through the published application rounds and the standard evaluation process. The full ISB admission process, stage by stage, is explained at https://www.goalisb.com/post/isb-admission-process.