Mesa School of Business
Bengaluru, Karnataka
1 · What it is known for
- Founded by Harvard and Kellogg alumni and backed by Elevation Capital, a venture investor. Source ↗
- Audited results for its first two PGP batches (163 graduates, checked by B2K Analytics): average salary ₹26 lakh, highest ₹45 lakh; 58% in roles working directly with founders; 32 started their own ventures. Source ↗
- Founders of well-known Indian startups, including Kunal Shah and Vijay Shekhar Sharma, are listed as advisors. Source ↗
- Named scholarships, including for merit and for women; education loans up to 100% of tuition and stay. Source ↗
2 · Good to know: what you get at the end
Mesa's own site says it is not accredited with UGC and does not give a degree or diploma. Source ↗That matters mainly if you later need a recognised degree, for example for some government jobs, a PhD, or some study and work visas abroad. For the UG course, plan how you will also earn a recognised degree. Source ↗
3 · Courses and fees
PGP in Startup LeadershipStarts August 2027
Certificate- Length
- 12 months, full-time
- Total fee
- ₹27.35 lakh (Round 1) + 18% GST
- Stay ₹2.5–4.5 lakh a year extra
- Who can apply
- Graduate in any subject with 1+ year of work
- Tests
- Mesa Admissions Test, then two interviews
- Apply by
- 20 Dec 2026 (Round 1)
Mesa Forge — PGP in Venture Building
Certificate- Length
- 12 months, full-time
- Total fee
- ₹15.35–17.85 lakh + 18% GST
- Stay extra
- Who can apply
- Freshers and recent graduates
- Tests
- Interviews
- Apply by
- See its site
UG in Business Management & EntrepreneurshipStarts August 2027
Certificate- Length
- 4 years
- Total fee
- ₹49.5 lakh incl. GST
- Stay ₹3.5 lakh a year, optional; global immersion extra
- Who can apply
- Class 12 (2026 or 2027 boards), any stream
- Tests
- Mesa Scholarship & Admissions Test
- Apply by
- 28 Dec 2026 (Early Bird)
PGP Ascend (hybrid, for experienced professionals)
Certificate- Length
- 12 months, weekends + 6 campus visits
- Total fee
- ₹22–23 lakh + 18% GST
- Who can apply
- 5+ years of full-time work
- Tests
- Mesa Admissions Test
- Apply by
- 29 Nov 2026 (Early Bird)
4 · Results the school published
Average salary₹26 L
Top 25% average₹36.5 L
Highest₹45 L
Graduates counted163
First two PGP batches together, audited by B2K Analytics, as stated on Mesa's site. The report's download link was not working when we checked. Source ↗
Before you decide
- With 18% GST and stay, the PGP comes to about ₹35 lakh or more.
- Only two PGP batches have graduated so far, and no UG batch yet.
- If you may need a recognised degree later, plan for it now.
Questions to ask the school
- What exactly is written on the certificate at the end?
- For the UG course, which recognised degree can I take alongside, and who pays for it?
- Can I see the full audited outcomes report?
- What is refunded if I leave early?
Sources, checked 31/10/2026: Mesa home page · Outcomes · UG page · Forge page · Ascend page · Elevation Capital portfolio page. EasyApply is not linked to or paid by this school. Report a mistake.
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