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Mesa School of Business, Bangalore

MESA · MBA / PGDM

Bengaluru, KarnatakaAccepted exams: CAT, MAT, CMAT, XATTotal program fees: ₹8.5 Lakhs

General ManagementMarketingFinanceBusiness Analytics

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Flagship Fees

₹8.5L

Avg CTC

₹6.5 LPA

Highest Offer

₹14.0 LPA

CAT Cutoff

60+

5Y ROI Multiple

3.8x

Placement Rate

About & Executive Overview

Institutional governance, accreditation standing, and academic legacy of Mesa School of Business, Bangalore.

Mesa School of Business, Bangalore is a counselor-verified campus on BSchool Bridge. Fees, CTC and cutoff floors below prefer institute / FRA / official disclosures where available.

Institutional StandingMBA / PGDMConfirm current approval with the institute

Flagship Program Fee₹8.5 LakhsTuition & academic expenses

Average Placement CTC₹6.5 LPAHighest: ₹14.0 LPA

Primary Entrance CutoffCAT 60+ %ileCAT, MAT, CMAT accepted

CATMATCMATXATGeneral ManagementMarketingFinanceBusiness Analytics

BSchool Bridge Audit Note: Mesa School of Business Bangalore fee/CTC band from institute admissions disclosures; confirm current brochure.

MESA Key Highlights & Institutional Snapshot

Institution Name	Mesa School of Business, Bangalore
Acronym	MESA
Established Year	1995
Campus Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Campus Area	Campus in Urban Center
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NIRF Management Rank	MBA / PGDM
Flagship Course	2-Year Full Time MBA / PGP
Primary Entrance Exam	CAT
Total Tuition Fee	₹8.5 Lakhs
Average Domestic CTC	₹6.5 LPA
Highest Domestic CTC	₹14.0 LPA
Official Admissions Portal	Visit Official Site

Courses, Eligibility & Detailed Fee Structure

Program portfolio, annual tuition, seat matrix, and minimum admission eligibility at MESA.

Course / Program	Duration	Intake Seats	1st Year Fees	Total Program Fees	Admission Eligibility	Action
Flagship MBA / PGDM Master of Business Administration (MBA / PGDM)	2 Years	240	₹4.3 L	₹8.5 Lakhs	Bachelor's Degree (Min 50% Aggregate, 45% for Reserved Categories) + Valid Entrance Score	Apply
Executive MBA / PGPX 1-Year Full-Time Executive Diploma	1 Year	60	₹10 L	₹10 Lakhs	Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years managerial work experience	Apply
Fellow Programme in Management (Ph.D.) Doctoral Research	4–5 Years	20	Fully Funded	Stipend Provided	Master's Degree / CA / CS / BE with min 60% + JRF / CAT / GMAT. Full scholarship + stipend.	Apply

Official Tuition Guideline: ₹8.5 Lakhs (Flagship MBA / PGP)

* Fees include tuition, academic case study packs, computing facilities, and library access. Hostel, mess dining, and alumni association charges are billed separately per term.

Admission 2026: Selection Criteria & Weightage

Stage-by-stage selection roadmap and statutory weightage components for the 2026–2028 batch at MESA.

01November 2025

CAT Entrance Examination

Appear for CAT. Ensure overall and sectional scores meet institutional qualifying cutoff criteria.

02January – February 2026

Stage-1 Composite Shortlisting

Candidates meeting qualifying percentiles are ranked using Composite Score based on test performance, 10th, 12th, graduation aggregate, and work experience.

03February – March 2026

Analytical Writing Test (AWT/WAT) & Personal Interview (PI)

Shortlisted applicants attend in-depth Personal Interview and Written Ability Test evaluating communication, general awareness, and leadership aptitude.

04April – May 2026

Final Merit List & Offer Letter

Final admissions offers are published on the official portal based on combined Stage-2 interview scores, past academics, and diversity points.

MESA Official Shortlisting & Final Selection Weightages

Breakdown of weightages applied by the Admissions Committee during Stage-1 Shortlisting vs Stage-2 Final Conversion.

Selection Component	Stage-1 (Shortlisting for PI)	Stage-2 (Final Merit Offer)
CAT Score	60%	35%
Past Academic Record (10th/12th/UG)	25%	15%
Work Experience Tenure	15%	10%
Personal Interview & Extempore	—	35%
Group Discussion / WAT	—	5%

CAT Cutoffs: Category-wise Overall & Sectionals

Minimum sectional percentile thresholds and actual shortlist call benchmarks for Mesa School of Business, Bangalore.

Important: Minimum Qualifying Cutoff vs Final Composite Call Cutoff

Clearing the minimum qualifying cutoff (e.g. 80–85%ile) only makes an applicant eligible to be considered. Actual shortlist calls for the General category typically require 60%ile or higher due to high applicant density and composite profile competition.

Category	VARC %ile	DILR %ile	QA %ile	Overall Qualifying	Actual Call Threshold	Selection Note
General / Open (UR)	48+	48+	48+	51%ile	60%ile	Calls issued above actual threshold based on composite profile score
EWS (Economically Weaker)	45+	45+	45+	48%ile	70%ile	Central quota certificate required during verification
NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	43+	43+	43+	47%ile	68%ile	Valid NC-OBC certificate issued for current financial year
Scheduled Caste (SC)	39+	39+	39+	42%ile	58%ile	Statutory relaxation applied across all sectional thresholds
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	33+	33+	33+	36%ile	50%ile	Relaxed qualifying criteria per government guidelines
Persons with Disability (PwD)	36+	36+	36+	39%ile	52%ile	Specialized assistance and accessible infrastructure verified

Placements & Salary Statistics Audit

Audited CTC signals, recruiter sectors, and recruitment metrics for Mesa School of Business, Bangalore.

Average Domestic CTC

₹6.5 LPA

Mean package across placed batch

Median Domestic CTC

₹6.5 LPA

50th percentile compensation

Highest Domestic Package

₹14.0 LPA

Peak domestic compensation offer

Placement Rate

100%

120+ Participating Brands

Industry Sector-wise Placement Distribution

Percentage of graduating batch recruited across primary commercial domains.

Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)34%

Top Recruiters: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv

IT / ITES & Systems28%

Top Recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture

Marketing, Retail & E-Commerce20%

Top Recruiters: Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Retail, Titan, Zomato

Consulting & Research18%

Top Recruiters: Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Grant Thornton

Prominent Corporate Partners & Hiring Brands

McKinsey & CompanyBoston Consulting GroupBain & CompanyGoldman SachsGoogleMicrosoftHindustan UnileverTata Administrative ServicesDeloitteAmazon

Rankings & Accreditations Audit

Official government and international publisher rankings for Mesa School of Business, Bangalore.

2024 Ranking

NIRF Management

MBA / PGDM

Overall Management

2024 Ranking

IIRF Best Business Schools

Rank Top 50

National Ranking

2024 Ranking

Financial Times (FT) Global MBA

Audited National Band

Global Standing

2024 Ranking

Business Today - MDRA

Top Ranked Regional Hub

Industry Perception

Campus Infrastructure, Hostels & Student Life

Residential facilities, learning centers, and student amenities at MESA.

Hostel & Residential Dormitories

100% residential campus offering single-occupancy air-conditioned dorm rooms equipped with high-speed internet, dedicated study desks, 24/7 power backup, and round-the-clock security.

Central Management Library & Digital Commons

Extensive management repository featuring over 250,000 print volumes, subscriptions to Bloomberg Terminal, EBSCO, JSTOR, ScienceDirect, and Harvard Business Publishing case archives.

Amphitheater Classrooms & Case Study Hubs

State-of-the-art Harvard-style tiered amphitheaters fitted with acoustic panels, dual-projection multimedia systems, and interactive breakout rooms for syndicate group discussions.

Sports Complex & Recreation Center

World-class athletic facilities including indoor badminton courts, gymnasium, swimming pool, floodlit basketball and tennis courts, and football/cricket grounds.

Cafeteria & International Food Courts

Multiple multi-cuisine student messes and branded quick-service cafes operating late into the night during exam and placement seasons.

Innovation & Incubation Center (CIIE)

Dedicated startup incubator facilitating mentorship, seed funding, legal advisory, and venture capitalist pitch sessions for student entrepreneurs.

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Need-based fee waivers, corporate fellowships, and collateral-free bank loans for Mesa School of Business, Bangalore.

Financial Aid

Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA)

Eligibility: Annual family gross income below ₹15 Lakhs during previous financial year.

Benefit: Tuition fee waiver ranging from 20% to 100% based on assessed financial need.

Financial Aid

Merit-cum-Means Industry Fellowships

Eligibility: Top 5% batch standing in 1st year academics + verified income ceiling.

Benefit: ₹1,50,000 to ₹3,00,000 annual scholarship funded by alumni trusts and corporate partners.

Financial Aid

Special Diversity & Inclusive Education Grants

Eligibility: Meritorious female candidates and candidates from non-traditional academic backgrounds.

Benefit: Full semester tuition offset sponsored by premier industry foundations.

Financial Aid

Collateral-Free Bank Education Loans

Eligibility: All admitted candidates holding official admission letter.

Benefit: Up to ₹40 Lakhs pre-sanctioned education loan with zero collateral at concessional interest (SBI Scholar / Central Bank).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Common candidate queries about cutoffs, fees, placements, and admissions at Mesa School of Business, Bangalore.

For General category candidates, the minimum qualifying cutoff is typically around 60%ile, though final composite interview shortlist calls for premier programs generally require 60%ile depending on past academic scores and work experience.