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

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.

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