Who are we looking for?

You’ll be an ideal PGP Rise candidate at Masters’ Union if you -

Exhibit strong leadership potential

One of the most important factors we look for in candidates is demonstrable leadership exhibited throughout their academic and professional experience. We pay emphasis on individuals who have displayed and delivered on being visionary, curious, analytical and good people managers and how they navigated through challenges in their professional careers. Examples of what students showcase includes new business ventures, executing a high visibility project at work, or leading a voluntary project - anything that reaffirms your ability to inspire and lead teams.
Potential to contribute to the learning experience and overall cohort experience

One of the most important factors we look for in candidates is demonstrable leadership exhibited throughout their academic and professional experience. We pay emphasis on individuals who have displayed and delivered on being visionary, curious, analytical and good people managers and how they navigated through challenges in their professional careers. Examples of what students showcase includes new business ventures, executing a high visibility project at work, or leading a voluntary project - anything that reaffirms your ability to inspire and lead teams.
You are curious and open to being coached

If you resort to Google for unanswered dilemmas about everything in the world from the future of NFTs or if the Mandela effect is real, you will enjoy acquiring new knowledge from classrooms, your coaches and experiential interventions.

Ability to juggle a rigorous academic program with a full-time job, and your personal life

Strong time management and multitasking skills will go a long way in aiding you in your pursuit of graduating from the Masters’ Union PGP Rise. Given the dynamic nature of the institution and the program, you can expect multiple things happening at the same time, something which will have to be attended to, besides your full time job and personal commitments.
A strong sense of Career direction

The admissions office at Masters’ Union will analyse your application and understand the intent of you applying for the Masters’ Union PGP Rise and how it will help you inch closer to long term professional and personal goals. Whether you’re looking to move up the corporate ladder, across the lattice or building whole new foundations; we’re keen on understanding the value our program can provide to you and more importantly, how you will use this platform.
You have the support of your organisation

While we recommend approaching your organisation for financial support,, a non-negotiable would be the approval of your current organisation’s leadership to approve of the commitment that an Executive PGP program requires.

Dates & Deadlines

Rounds	Deadline	Interviews	Application Fee
Round 1 apply now	20th April	April 2024	INR 2000/-
Round 2	TBD	TBD	TBD

Policies

Feedback Policy

Due to a large number of applications, and the confidentiality of the deliberations of the Admissions Committee, we would be unable to provide detailed individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Application Submission Policy

If the applicant misses all three rounds of a particular intake, the application form and its entire contents will expire. At this point, the applicant will be required to complete a new application from scratch, for the next intake.
An application will only be evaluated once it is complete. If it is completed after the deadline, it will be reviewed for the next round or (in the case of last round applicants) the following intake.

Fees

PGP Rise	Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)	Tuition Fee	Life-long Union Membership Fee	Total Fee Payable
Fees (All Inclusive )	INR 82,600/-	INR 21,12,200/-	INR 1,29,800/-	INR 23,24,600/-

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Scholarships

We, at Masters’ Union, believe that financial constraints should not pose any hindrance to someone’s academic aspirations. With an objective to maximise diverse and effective peer-learning from a cohort of accomplished individuals, we’re offering scholarships for applicants with exceptional profiles that fall in one of the following categories.

1. Manoj Kohli Merit-Based Scholarship

The Manoj Kohli Merit-based Scholarship extends financial support to candidates with exceptional academic records and professional accomplishments. These scholarships are offered as partial waivers of the tuition fee, as decided by the admissions committee.

Eligibility: Exceptional academic record, and professional accomplishments.

2. Mihir Mankad’s Need-Based Scholarship

The Mihir Mankad Scholarship Fund is dedicated to empowering professionals facing financial barriers to higher education. This type of scholarship will require you to submit income proofs and any other documentation as deemed necessary by the selection panel.

Eligibility: Professionals with low income but a high drive for growth.

3. Malavika Harita’s Scholarship for Women

Malavika Harita’s Scholarship for Women extends support to deserving female candidates with impressive academic and/or professional track records, along with the drive and potential to emerge as an industry leader.

Eligibility: Exceptional women candidates with significant achievements across domains.

4. Chairman’s Diversity Scholarship

The Chairman’s Diversity Scholarship aims at the inclusion of exceptional candidates from marginalised and underserved communities from the Indian subcontinent, such as the Northeast, Ladakh, Bhutan, and the tribal belts of the Indian hinterland.

Eligibility: Candidates from tribal communities within India, as well as mountain pockets like Ladakh, the Northeast, Nepal and Bhutan.

5. Founders’ Bursary for Entrepreneurs

The Founders’ Bursary for Entrepreneurs funds candidates who have had entrepreneurial experience, with varying levels of success, and wish to gain more skills and academic perspectives to carry on with their line of work.

Eligibility: The candidate must have entrepreneurial experience for over a year.

6. P. Dwarakanath India-Bound Scholarship

The P. Dwarakanath India-Bound Scholarship is directed at Indian-origin candidates (i.e. PIO card-holders) who wish to engage with the Indian corporate sector, as well as Indian professionals currently based abroad, who wish to return to India in pursuit of a world-class education, that may help catapult their careers to newer heights.

Eligibility: PIO cardholders and Indian citizens studying or working abroad.

7. Edward Rogers Change-Agent Scholarship

This scholarship aims to identify community-minded and socially responsible individuals who have displayed an exceptional sense of service to society through a cause of their choice.

Eligibility: The candidate must be able to showcase their social impact in quantifiable terms.

All scholarships offered have a defined eligibility criteria and candidates will be assessed through the scholarship criterion and essays. All final decisions will be taken by the Admissions Committee and stand unchanged.

Financing

The following financial institutions can provide loans to cover up to 100% of the programme fees for admitted students.

Unsecured loan:

Amount

Upto 30 Lakhs

Interest Rate

10.25% floating

Tenure

Up to 10 years

Cost Covered

Tuition Fee & Life-long Union Membership

Moratorium

Not covered

Processing Fee

INR 5900/- (including GST)

Shreekant Acharya
shreekant.acharya1@idfcfirstbank.com
+91 9987463999

IDFC First

Unsecured loan:

Amount

Upto 30 Lakhs

Interest Rate

10.25% floating

Tenure

Up to 10 years

Cost Covered

Tuition Fee & Life-long Union Membership

Moratorium

Not covered

Processing Fee

INR 5900/- (including GST)

Shreekant Acharya
shreekant.acharya1@idfcfirstbank.com
+91 9987463999

Yes Bank

Unsecured loan:

Amount

Upto 25 Lakhs

Interest Rate

12% floating

Tenure

7 Years

Cost Covered

Tuition Fee & Life-long
Union Membership

Moratorium

Not covered

Processing Fee

1% plus GST on the loan amount

Deepak Gidwani
deepak.gidwani@yesbank.in
+91 7017026425

Propelld

Unsecured loan:

Amount

18 Lakhs

Interest Rate

14 - 16%

Tenure

Upto 10 years

Cost covered

Tuition Fee & Life-long Union Membership

Moratorium

1 year

Processing Fee

1% plus GST on the loan amount

Nikhil Jain
nikhil@propelld.com
+91 8209034365

HDFC Credila

Unsecured loan:

Amount

Upto 24 lakhs

Interest Rate

11.25 - 12.25%

Tenure

Upto 10 years

Cost Covered

Tuition Fee & Life-long Union Membership

Moratorium

Not covered

Processing Fee

INR 5900/- (including GST)

Atesh Sharma
ateshs@hdfccredila.com
+91 8588813295

Avanse

Unsecured loan:

Amount

17 Lakhs

Interest Rate

Upto 13%

Tenure

Up to 10 years

Cost Covered

Tuition Fee & Life-long Union Membership

Moratorium

1 Years

Processing Fee

1.5% plus GST on the loan amount

Rahul Kumar
rahul.kumar1@avanse.com
+91 9891351223

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to write a GMAT, GRE or CAT to enroll in this programme?

No, this programme doesn’t require GMAT, GRE or CAT scores.

How many years of experience do I need to be admitted?

Candidates need a minimum of 5 years of experience to apply for the programme. In case any applicant has lesser work experience, feel free to reach out to the Admissions Team who will evaluate your profile and advise you accordingly.

What is the typical student's profile at Masters' Union?

We have a diverse student body in terms of geographical, educational and professional backgrounds. We don’t have any ‘typical’ student profile.

Are any of the rounds more or less competitive than others?

Each round is equally competitive. The acceptance ratio is the same for all rounds. Most importantly, you should dedicate enough time and thought to your application so that it accurately represents your strengths and talents.

However, if scholarships are a priority, we encourage you to apply in Round 1.

Can I defer my admission offer from Masters' Union to the next year?

Currently, we are not offering the option to defer the admission offer. Those who cannot join the programme in the current year are advised to apply again for the next year.

Is the fees refunded in case if I decide to drop out of the programme?

Fees once submitted is not eligible for refunds.

Masters’ Union reserves the right to amend this Refund Policy at any time without prior notice.

Can I get my profile evaluated?

Feel free to connect with the admissions team and our counsellors to discuss your fitment with the programme. You are welcome to send your CV to pgpriseadmissions@mastersunion.org and initiate conversation with our counsellors for the same.

Are all candidates interviewed?

Post the application process, the shortlisted candidates are invited to an online interview with our admissions panel.

Is there an age limit for entry?

There is no age limit for entry. However, the programme is more suitable for candidates with experience of at least 5 years. If you have less work experience, we encourage you to get in touch with the Admissions Team who will evaluate your profile and advise you accordingly.

I don't have an undergraduate degree. Can I still be considered for admission?

Yes! While the vast majority of our participants have undergraduate and/or advanced degrees, this is not compulsory for admission. Candidates who do not hold an undergraduate degree, but who have an excellent career record, examination scores and leadership potential are also welcome to apply.

If my application has been unsuccessful, may I reapply in the next round?

No, you cannot reapply in the next round. Unsuccessful applicants can reapply for the next intake, next year. Re-applicants are requested to submit a new online application unless otherwise indicated.

Please exercise your own judgement in deciding if you have made any significant changes in your new profile since your first application, that would make a significant difference to your admissions chances.

How strict are the application deadlines?

Our deadlines are non-negotiable. Applications must be completed and submitted by midnight (Indian Standard Time) to be included in the ongoing round. A complete application includes the online form, all supporting documents, references, essays and payment of the application fees.

How should I approach the essay section?

The essay section in your application section requires careful consideration and thought. We’re looking for clarity, conciseness and cohesion in your arguments as well as in the structure of your essay. Most importantly, we encourage you to bring out your most authentic self through these essays to give us the best understanding of your thought process, critical thinking and communication skills.

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Who are we looking for?

Exhibit strong leadership potential

Potential to contribute to the learning experience and overall cohort experience

You are curious and open to being coached

Ability to juggle a rigorous academic program with a full-time job, and your personal life

A strong sense of Career direction

You have the support of your organisation

Admission Process

Dates & Deadlines

Policies

Feedback Policy

Application Submission Policy

Fees

Is this Programme right for me?

Got it

Scholarships

1. Manoj Kohli Merit-Based Scholarship

2. Mihir Mankad’s Need-Based Scholarship

3. Malavika Harita’s Scholarship for Women

4. Chairman’s Diversity Scholarship

5. Founders’ Bursary for Entrepreneurs

6. P. Dwarakanath India-Bound Scholarship

7. Edward Rogers Change-Agent Scholarship

Financing

IDFC First

Yes Bank

Propelld

HDFC Credila

Avanse

Unsecured loan:

Amount

Interest Rate

Tenure

Cost Covered

Moratorium

Processing Fee

Unsecured loan:

Amount

Interest Rate