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Mesa School of Business Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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Mesa School of Business Admissions

Admission Process Overview

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)

Eligibility Criteria

PGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship: Bachelor's degree in any discipline + 1 year of work experience. PGP Forge: recent graduates/freshers. UG program: Class 12 boards completed in 2025 or 2026, any stream.

Admission Process

Step-by-step process per the official website: (1) Take the Mesa Admissions Test (MAT), which evaluates aptitude, business acumen, first-principles thinking and sales ability (the UG program additionally requires a mandatory 30-minute Info Session before the MAT); (2) Submit an application with a 1-page resume/profile (UG applicants describe extracurriculars, leadership roles and projects in a set format); (3) Interview with the Admissions Panel across screening rounds, case evaluations, group discussion and final conversations with Mesa leadership (a refundable/processing interview fee of INR 1,500 applies); (4) Receive a verdict (selected/waitlisted/rejected) within approximately 10 working days (PGP/Forge) or 2-3 weeks (UG) of the final interview.