The ISICAL Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) is a two-year full-time diploma program designed to train professionals in business analytics, addressing the talent gap in this field for multinational and domestic companies. Jointly offered by the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), and Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), the program equips students with analytical skills to solve real-world business problems. The curriculum combines statistical methods, machine learning, and business strategy to prepare graduates for leadership roles in data-driven decision-making.

Applicants must hold a graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum of 10+2+4, 10+2+5, or 10+2+3+2 years of formal education. There are no specific marks or income criteria mentioned. The program is open to all categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and other eligible groups as per government norms.

Applications for the PGDBA program are typically submitted online through the official portal listed on the ISI website. Candidates must fill out the application form, upload required documents such as academic transcripts, and pay the application fee. Shortlisted candidates are called for a written test and interview. The selection process evaluates academic background, work experience, and performance in the entrance examination.