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The business school
where you build
real businesses

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Built by alumni from:
Supported by Founders from:
Early Bird Round closes on 21st December 2025
Mesa Logo

The business school
where you build
real businesses

LEARN MORE
Built by alumni from:
Supported by Founders from:
Early Bird Round closes on 21st December 2025
PGP in Startup Leadership
& Entrepreneurship
Duration 12 Months
Mode Full-Time
Location Bangalore
Seats 150 seats
AI-focused
Learn by building
CXO-led classes
Built by alumni from: Built by alumni from:
Supported by Founders from: Supported by Founders from:
Backed by: Backed by:
Supporters and Investors
Kunal Shah
Kunal Shah
Cred Founder Advisor
Sequoia Capital
Advisor AngelList
Avid Angel Investor
Vidit Aatrey
Vidit Aatrey
Meesho Founder
IIT Delhi
Ex - InMobi
Vijay Shekhar
Vijay Shekhar
Paytm Founder
Delhi College of Engineering
Avid Angel Investor
Mekin M
Mekin M
Udhyam Founder
Ex - Flipkart
Avid Angel Investors
Abhiraj Bhal
Abhiraj Bhal
Urban Company Founder
IIM Ahmedabad
IIT Kanpur
Varun Khaitan
Varun Khaitan
Urban Company Founder
IIT Kanpur
Ex - BCG
....and 50+ startup founders
We built Mesa because business can’t be taught through PowerPoints and outdated frameworks. The only real way to learn entrepreneurship is by building — by selling, failing, iterating and trying again.
- Ankit Agarwal | Co founder, Mesa
harvard
IIT Bombay
BCG
Urban Company Urban Company
26 Lakh
Average Salary
10Cr+
ARR of Mesa Startups
150+
Top Startup Hiring Partners
250+
Founders’ case sessions
Program Details
PGP in Startup Leadership
& Entrepreneurship
12 months
Full-Time, Residential
Aug 2026
Bangalore
1
New-age academics
Learn new age skills like: growth, product, AI agents, venture capital from world renowned experts, unicorn founders, VCs and professors from top universities.
2
Learn directly from Founders
100+ startup founders will visit the campus and teach you during your 12 months. Ask questions, network and stand a chance to get follow up meetings.
3
AI & product focus
Learn 25+ AI tools, get mentored by top AI product managers and build 3 real AI products, launch on product hunt and get 100 loyal customers in 3-4 weeks.
4
In-house Incubator
Get access to 5Cr in-house fund, mentorship from 100+ startup founders and an opportunity to pitch to 50+ largest VCs in India.
5
Learn sales by doing sales
Do 1L in sales during your first 4 weeks at Mesa, Go offline, set up flea stalls, do tele-calling and door to door sales to understand the art.
6
Structured career prep
250+ hours of focused career prep based on ambition, past work experience, interests and abilities which has helped students crack roles on an avg of 25L+ CTC.
New age Academics
Learn business from world
renowned professors
Learn directly from Founders
Solve real business problems with
100+ Founders
 AI & Product focus
Build real AI products, launch on product hunt and get 100 paying customers
AI tools offered to cohort 4
Term 1
Foundations of Al & No-Code Product Building
Term 2
Voice, Multimodal, and Agentic Al Products
Term 3
Vertical Al Products + Automation + Vibe Coding
Term 4
Fine-Tuning & Open Source Al Productization
Term 5
Building the Al Agents of the Future
Term 6
Scaling Products & Building Al Systems
Term 7
Thesis - Solve a Real Problem with Al
Tools
Techniques
AI tools offered to cohort 4

TOOLS

TECHNIQUES

In-house incubator
Build your own startup and get
incubated at Mesa
 Learn sales by doing sales
Achieve 1L+ in sales
revenue in first 4
weeks of the program
Structured Career Preparation
Get ready for a powerful career
in startups
The Startup Ecosystem Backs Mesa Talent

Mesa talent fuels some of India's most exciting startups through full-time roles, internships, and mentorship.

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Career Outcomes achieved
26 Lakhs
Average CTC
45 Lakhs
Highest CTC
70 +
Hiring partners
100 %
Placement rate
Career Outcomes achieved
26 Lakhs
Average
CTC
45 Lakhs
Highest
CTC
70 +
Hiring
partners
100 %
Placement
rate
Admissions for the PGP in Startup Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Early Bird Deadline: 21st Dec
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Education
A bachelor's degree in any discipline
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
1+ year of work experience in any domain
A step-by-step guide
1
Take the Mesa Admissions Test (MAT)
Designed to evaluate like a Founders' Office interview, the MAT holistically tests candidates across multiple aspects including their aptitude, business acumen, first principles thinking, ability to sell & more.
2
Submit your Application
Upload an updated 1-pager resume & fill in your basic details to complete your application.
3
Interview with our Admissions Panel
Shortlisted candidates are invited to book their interview slot with the admissions panel (charged at Rs. 1500). Interviews span 2 stages: screening rounds & case evaluations, followed by group discussions & conversations with Mesa Leadership.
4
Receive the
verdict
You will receive your result within 10 working days of your last interview, with one of the three options: selected, waitlisted, or rejected. Waitlisted candidates hear back on their final candidature at the end of the admissions round.
Key dates and deadlines
RoundsDeadlinesInterviewsApplication FeeCourse Fee
Early BirdDec 21, 2025January ₹ 1500₹ 23,35,000
Round 1Feb 15, 2026February - March₹ 1500₹ 24,35,000
Round 2April 12, 2026April - May₹ 1500₹ 24,65,000
Round 3June 07, 2026June₹ 1500₹ 24,85,000
  • *The final round closes immediately after seats are filled. Seats are typically 80% full by the end of Round 2.
  • ** Fee amounts mentioned above in reference to tuition only, and are exclusive of applicable 18% GST and accommodation expenses.
  • *** Residential facilities will be made available to students starting at INR 2.5 – 4.5 lakhs per year depending on preferences chosen"
Key dates and deadlines
Early Bird
Deadline: Dec 21, 2025
Interviews January
Application Fees ₹ 1500
Course Fee ₹ 23,35,000
Round 1
Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Interviews February - March
Application Fees ₹ 1500
Course Fee ₹ 24,35,000
Round 2
Deadline: April 12, 2026
Interviews April - May
Application Fees ₹ 1500
Course Fee ₹ 24,65,000
Round 3
Deadline: June 07, 2026
Interviews June
Application Fees ₹ 1500
Course Fee ₹ 24,85,000
Financing
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We offer various financing options for our students, each designed with flexibility and convenience in mind, allowing you to focus on your studies without financial worry.
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Students, once offered a seat, gain access to Mesa's loan partners for short & long term loan options, covering 100% of their tuition & accommodation fees, with up to 12 years in loan tenure.