Mesa School of Business Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Mesa School of Business - Overview
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About Mesa School of Business
Mesa School of Business is a Bengaluru-based, VC-backed startup-leadership school founded in 2022, offering a 12-month PGP, a 12-month Venture Building program (Forge), and a 4-year UG program - none of which currently confer a UGC/AICTE-recognised degree or diploma.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Mesa School of Business, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Mesa School of Business Courses
3 CoursesPGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; minimum 1 year of full-time work experience in any domain, per the official eligibility criteria. Per third-party aggregation, under 10% of a typical cohort has less than 2 years of experience.
PGP Forge - PGP in Venture Building (for freshers/recent graduates)
Recent graduates/freshers (per official Forge page); third-party aggregation additionally cites roughly 6 months to 6 years of work experience as workable for applicants, any UG discipline background accepted.
UG in Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Students who completed their Class 12 board examinations in 2025 or 2026; open to candidates from any academic stream, per the official eligibility page.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
PGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship 1 specialization | ₹ 23.95L - 24.35L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline; minimum 1 year of full-time work experience in any domain, per the official eligibility criteria. Per third-party aggregation, under 10% of a typical cohort has less than 2 years of experience. |
PGP Forge - PGP in Venture Building (for freshers/recent graduates) 1 specialization | ₹ 15.35L - 16.25L | Recent graduates/freshers (per official Forge page); third-party aggregation additionally cites roughly 6 months to 6 years of work experience as workable for applicants, any UG discipline background accepted. |
UG in Business Management & Entrepreneurship 1 specialization | ₹ 16L - 64L | Students who completed their Class 12 board examinations in 2025 or 2026; open to candidates from any academic stream, per the official eligibility page. |
Mesa School of Business Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
Mesa Admissions Test (MAT) - Mesa's own proprietary aptitude/business-acumen test (no CAT/CMAT/other external exam required)
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Mesa School of Business
Top Recruiting Partners
3 Recruiters68th out of 372 institutes in India; 12th in Bengaluru, per Collegedunia.
Collegedunia Management Ranking 2025 (private aggregator, not NIRF/government)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
Collegedunia Management Ranking 2025 (private aggregator, not NIRF/government) | 68th out of 372 institutes in India; 12th in Bengaluru, per Collegedunia. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Bob the Builder Scholarship (PGP) | Applicants who are former founders/have prior venture-building experience. | Merit-based tuition reduction; exact percentage not published - confirm with admissions. |
Trailblaz-her Scholarship (PGP) | Women applicants demonstrating leadership potential. | Merit-based tuition reduction; exact percentage not published - confirm with admissions. |
Bharat Builder Scholarship (PGP) | Applicants building for social impact. | Merit-based tuition reduction; exact percentage not published - confirm with admissions. |
Sherdil Scholarship (PGP) | Applicants transitioning from defence/armed-forces backgrounds (veterans). | Merit-based tuition reduction; exact percentage not published - confirm with admissions. |
Merit-Based Scholarship (UG program) | High-performing candidates in the UG admissions process, per the official UG fee-structure page. | Up to 75% of tuition fee for exceptional candidates. |
Underdog Scholarship (PGP) | Applicants without a big-brand university or employer background on their resume, per official/aggregator scholarship listings. | Merit-based tuition reduction; exact percentage not published - confirm with admissions. |
Loan-Partner Financing (all full-time programs) | Available to students once offered a seat, across PGP, Forge and the UG program. | Financing through Mesa's loan partners covering up to 100% of tuition and accommodation, with loan tenures up to 12 years - subject to the lending partner's own credit approval and not guaranteed by Mesa School of Business. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Bengaluru Campus (WeWork, Bannerghatta Road)
Mesa's full-time residential programs operate out of a campus space at WeWork, Salarpuria Symbiosis, Bannerghatta Road, Begur Hobli, Bengaluru - positioned by the institute as being embedded in India's startup ecosystem hub.
Mesa Startup Lab (MSL) - In-house Incubator
An in-house incubator offering a stated INR 5 crore startup fund, 1:1 founder mentorship from 100+ startup leaders, structured venture reviews, and Demo Days where students pitch to 50-100+ VCs; available to both PGP and Forge students.
Career Prep Team
A dedicated careers team running 250+ hours of career preparation, interview readiness (100+ mock interviews), and sourcing of startup roles and Founder's Office internships for PGP, Forge and UG students.
Residential Accommodation
Tiered residential accommodation for PGP, Forge and UG students, priced separately from tuition (roughly INR 2.5-4.5 lakh/year for PGP/Forge; INR 3.5 lakh/year for the UG program), per official fee-structure notes.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Mesa School of Business is a private company (not a UGC-accredited institution or AICTE-approved college) and does not confer degrees or diplomas. Per Collegedunia's official FAQ on the institute, students receive a Mesa program-completion certificate on finishing the PGP or UG program, which is not equivalent to a bachelor's or other government-recognised degree and does not by itself qualify a graduate for a master's program or government-sector jobs in India.
Mesa was founded in 2022 by Ankit Agarwal, an IIT Bombay and Harvard Business School alumnus who previously worked as a Senior Vice President at Urban Company, per Tracxn and third-party profiles.
Mesa offers three full-time programs: the 12-month PGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship (for candidates with 1+ years of work experience), PGP Forge - a 12-month Venture Building program for freshers/recent graduates, and a 4-year full-time UG Program in Business Management & Entrepreneurship for students straight out of Class 12. It also runs a 2-week Future Founders Summer School for high-school students.
Tuition ranges from INR 23,95,000 (Early Bird) to INR 24,35,000 (Rounds 1-4), exclusive of 18% GST and residential accommodation (INR 2.5-4.5 lakh/year depending on room preference).
PGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship, PGP Forge - PGP in Venture Building (for freshers/recent graduates), UG in Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Mesa School of Business: Overview
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