Does ISB PGP-YL accept GRE scores instead of GMAT or CAT?

1. Yes, ISB PGP-YL accepts GRE scores along with CAT and GMAT; candidates can submit multiple scores and ISB picks the best. The thread's OP confirmed for a candidate asking about GRE: "Yeah GRE scores are accepted" and for the GRE last date question: "Is it the same for GRE? Yep." GRE is typically required to be submitted by the R1 deadline (December
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3. or R2 deadline (March 16). ISB fees are Rs 43-45L expected for PGP-YL. GRE score expectations: 320-330+ total (out of
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6. for strong PGP-YL profile. Section breakdown: Verbal 155+, Quantitative 165+, Analytical Writing 4.0+. GRE Focus Edition (shorter format launched
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10. is accepted. GRE vs GMAT vs CAT for ISB: (

1. GMAT is most commonly accepted (98% of ISB applicants use GMAT), (

1. GRE is acceptable but less common; ~10% of ISB applicants, (

1. CAT is free for Indian applicants and increasingly popular at ISB PGP-YL (first batch expected to have 30-40% CAT-based applicants). GRE advantage over GMAT: (a) More frequent test dates (daily vs monthly GMAT), (b) Score valid for 5 years vs GMAT's 5 years (equivalent), (c) Tests broader verbal skills (GRE has more vocabulary-heavy sections), (d) Accepted by PhD programs in addition to MBA (if you're considering dual tracks), (e) More forgiving if you're weaker at quant than GMAT's CR/DS. GRE disadvantage: less recognized for MBA globally; some top US programs prefer GMAT. For ISB specifically, GRE is fully equivalent. Score conversion (approximate): GRE 325 = GMAT 710, GRE 330 = GMAT

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1. Prep time for GRE: 3-4 months at 3-4 hours daily, similar to GMAT. Resources: ETS Official Guide, Manhattan 5lb book, Magoosh. Take 4-5 official practice tests in last month. If you have GRE already (for MS applications), repurpose it for ISB; saves test cost and prep time. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility