Question 1

Is Mesa School of Business a UGC-recognised college or university?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who founded Mesa School of Business and when?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What programs does Mesa School of Business offer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the total fee for Mesa's PGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 5

What are the popular specializations?

Accepted Answer

PGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship, PGP Forge - PGP in Venture Building (for freshers/recent graduates), UG in Business Management & Entrepreneurship

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