Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Noida Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
6.5 LPA
Highest Pkg
16 LPA
Institute Type
Private (Not-for-Profit, Section 8 Company - Development Management Foundation)
Total Courses
5 Courses
Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Noida - Overview
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About Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Noida
The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh is a specialised school that prepares leaders and managers for India's social sector. Set up in 2016 and operated by the not-for-profit Development Management Foundation, it is best known for its 11-month, residential Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM), supported by professional certificate programmes, a research fellowship and four Centres of Excellence.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Noida Courses
5 CoursesGraduate in any discipline with 60% or above in Class 10 and Class 12. Work experience is not mandatory, but about two years of experience is described as an added advantage. Selection is through an online application, an online assessment (analytical skills and spoken English) and a personal interview.
Accomplished women leaders with 15+ years of professional experience across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, academia, public policy or the social sector, who have led teams, functions or organisations and want to serve on boards of social purpose organisations through strategic stewardship rather than day-to-day operations.
Professionals who are, or aspire to be, Program Managers, Project Coordinators, District Leads, State Heads or similar programme roles in the development sector, ready to take on managerial responsibility for programme design, implementation and coordination.
Frontline professionals in community-facing roles (coordinators, associates, field officers, animators, community mobilisers, outreach workers) nominated by their organisation as potential future supervisors or managers. Maximum 4 nominees per organisation per cohort; people already in managerial roles are generally not preferred.
Board members, senior leadership and founders, and mid-line programme leaders of social purpose organisations who want to embed governance and compliance practice across levels of the organisation.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM) 1 specialization | ₹ 7.50L - 7.60L Check Fee Details | Graduate in any discipline with 60% or above in Class 10 and Class 12. Work experience is not mandatory, but about two years of experience is described as an added advantage. Selection is through an online application, an online assessment (analytical skills and spoken English) and a personal interview. |
| Women On Boards Program 1 specialization | ₹ 1L - 1L Check Fee Details | Accomplished women leaders with 15+ years of professional experience across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, academia, public policy or the social sector, who have led teams, functions or organisations and want to serve on boards of social purpose organisations through strategic stewardship rather than day-to-day operations. |
| Results-Based Program Management (RBPM) Certificate Program 1 specialization | ₹ 60K - 60K Check Fee Details | Professionals who are, or aspire to be, Program Managers, Project Coordinators, District Leads, State Heads or similar programme roles in the development sector, ready to take on managerial responsibility for programme design, implementation and coordination. |
| Frontline Leadership for Social Impact (FLSI) Certificate Program 1 specialization | ₹ N/A Check Fee Details | Frontline professionals in community-facing roles (coordinators, associates, field officers, animators, community mobilisers, outreach workers) nominated by their organisation as potential future supervisors or managers. Maximum 4 nominees per organisation per cohort; people already in managerial roles are generally not preferred. |
| Certificate Program in SPO Governance & Compliance Management 1 specialization | ₹ N/A Check Fee Details | Board members, senior leadership and founders, and mid-line programme leaders of social purpose organisations who want to embed governance and compliance practice across levels of the organisation. |
Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Noida Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
No national entrance exam or cutoff is mentioned for the PGP-DM. Selection uses ISDM's own online application, an online assessment of analytical skills and spoken English, and a personal interview.
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Noida
💡 Placement Highlights & Details (2025)
The first ten names are the recruiter logos shown on ISDM's official Placements page (identified from the logo file names). The rest are organisations where alumni say they work, taken from ISDM's official Alumni page and testimonials; they are employers of alumni, not a confirmed campus-recruiter list. The official site states 100% placement assistance, 425+ placement partners and 475+ alumni working in the sector, but does not print highest/average package figures in text. It links a 'Placement Salaries and Organisation - a Snapshot' PDF whose text could not be read reliably. The highest (Rs. 16 LPA) and average (Rs. 6.5 LPA) figures are third-party aggregator numbers (Collegedunia, CollegeDekho); older Careers360 data reports Rs. 16 LPA highest, and fresher packages of roughly Rs. 3.5-6 LPA. Because the official site says 'placement assistance' rather than a placement percentage, placement_rate is left empty. Verify current-batch statistics with the ISDM Career Guidance Office before relying on them.
Top Recruiting Partners
29 RecruitersFounded 2016; 8 graduated PGP-DM cohorts (nine cohorts hosted on campus); 400+ alumni; 75+ faculty and practitioners; 100% placement assistance with 425+ placement partners; 475+ alumni working in the social sector.
Institute Statistics (Official Website)
N/A
NIRF / NAAC / QS
The official homepage links a Financial Express feature, 'An MBA For A Better World', on development management.
Media Recognition
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
Institute Statistics (Official Website) | Founded 2016; 8 graduated PGP-DM cohorts (nine cohorts hosted on campus); 400+ alumni; 75+ faculty and practitioners; 100% placement assistance with 425+ placement partners; 475+ alumni working in the social sector. |
NIRF / NAAC / QS | N/A |
Media Recognition | The official homepage links a Financial Express feature, 'An MBA For A Better World', on development management. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
PGP-DM Fee Deferral and Financial Assistance | Eligible candidates admitted to the PGP-DM; applying for financial assistance does not influence admission decisions. | Up to Rs. 3,00,000 of the programme fee can be deferred and repaid after the student starts working. Scholarships and flexible payment options are mentioned; detailed criteria are not published. |
RBPM Certificate Program Scholarship | Eligible applicants, determined by annual income and other criteria per the programme FAQ. | Amount not published (programme fee Rs. 60,000). |
Women On Boards Financial Assistance | Not applicable. | Not available. The programme FAQ states no financial assistance is currently provided (fee Rs. 1,00,000 + taxes). |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Residential Campus, Sector 62 Noida
ISDM's home in Noida (C 20/5-6, Sector 62, opposite JSS Academy of Technical Education) has hosted nine PGP-DM cohorts. The campus offers open classrooms, shared study spaces, a library, residences and quiet corners to read, write or think, and it is being remodelled with new buildings and expanded spaces.
Library and ISDM e-Library
The campus library is supported by the ISDM e-Library, which gives unified access to academic journals, newspapers and other resources, along with a Development Management Hub of reports and insights and the DataShakti portal of SDG-linked datasets for SPOs.
Student Residences
The PGP-DM is intentionally residential: students live and learn together with a cohort of about 100 drawn from across India (roughly half women). Hostel charges and room categories are not itemised on the official website.
Classrooms and Collaborative Learning Spaces
Classrooms, common areas and quiet corners are designed for teaching, discussion, reflection and group work, supporting Context-Based Collaborative Learning and guidance from bricoleurs (learning mentors).
H.O.T. Conversations, Sangam Series and Baithak
Student-staff dialogue forums: H.O.T. Conversations (Honest, Open, Two-way) for candid feedback, the Sangam Series bringing in voices from social impact, public service, arts and culture, and Baithak, an informal open platform for conversation, games and performances.
Synergy Incubation Lab
A space where aspiring social entrepreneurs test ventures, campaigns, tools and research in front of peers, mentors and practitioners; some ideas grow into alumni-led ventures.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) is a Noida-based school that prepares leaders for India's social sector. It operates under the Development Management Foundation (DMF), a not-for-profit Section 8 company registered in 2016; its flagship PGP-DM has graduated eight cohorts.
The Post Graduate Program in Development Management is a full-time, on-campus, residential programme of 11 months spread over eight terms. It covers understanding development, a two-week Realising India field immersion, designing interventions, and management practice, and ends with a capstone project with social purpose organisations.
The official PGP-DM Admissions page lists a tuition fee of Rs. 7,50,000 + taxes, payable in two instalments, plus a refundable Enrolment-cum-Caution Deposit of Rs. 25,000 + taxes on offer acceptance. Hostel charges are not itemised on the website.
Eligible admitted candidates can defer up to Rs. 3,00,000 of the programme fee and repay it after they start their careers. ISDM states that applying for financial assistance does not influence admission decisions.
Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM), Women On Boards Program, Results-Based Program Management (RBPM) Certificate Program, Frontline Leadership for Social Impact (FLSI) Certificate Program, Certificate Program in SPO Governance & Compliance Management
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Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Noida - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2016 |
| Operated By | Development Management Foundation (Section 8 not-for-profit company) |
| Campus | C 20/5-6, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Flagship Programme | PGP-DM - 11 months, full-time, residential |
| PGP-DM Tuition Fee | Rs. 7,50,000 + taxes (Rs. 25,000 refundable deposit extra) |
| Placement Support | 100% placement assistance; 425+ placement partners |
| Alumni | 400+ working across India's social sector |
| Packages (Third-Party) | Highest ~Rs. 16 LPA; Average ~Rs. 6.5 LPA |
| Contact | contact@isdm.org.in | +91 89714 97788 |
ISDM positions Development Management as a discipline in its own right, combining management, social science and public policy with field practice. Its Centres of Excellence in philanthropy, data science, innovative finance and good governance extend that work to organisations across the sector. Details on fees and financial assistance are available on Cadera Edu.
The Sector 62 campus is designed for shared learning, with classrooms, study spaces, a library and residences. Student forums such as H.O.T. Conversations, the Sangam Series and Baithak, plus the Synergy Incubation Lab, make up a large part of student life. A closer look at the campus facilities is available on the college page.
Selection is through an online application, an online assessment and a personal interview rather than a national entrance exam. Full eligibility and process details are on the admissions page.
Career outcomes and recruiter details are covered on the placements and careers page, while the scholarship page explains fee deferral and other financial support. ISDM does not appear in NIRF-style rankings; see rankings and accreditation for what the official site does state.
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