Master’s Union students have shown amazing results since its inception. During the 2023 placement drive of cohort 2023, around 137 recruiters visited to hire the batch of 163 students. The highest package offered was INR 57.08 LPA, the average package was INR 34.07 LPA and the median package was INR 32.18 LPA. The other placement details of the 2023 cohort are as follows:
Masters Union and SOIL Gurgaon are both notable B-Schools of India. Masters Union was established in 2020 and is known for its Innovative and Rigorous approach to Business Education. SOIL Gurgaon, on the other hand, was founded in 2008 and is known for its Peer Learning, Strong Corporate Connect and Global Exposure.
Masters Union PGP Rise Fee is INR 23,24,600 while SOIL Gurgaon PGDM Fee is INR 14,80,000. The detailed fee structure is as follows:
Master’s Union Fees | |
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Admission Fee | 82,600 |
Tuition Fee | 21,12,200 |
Life-long Union Membership Fee | 1,29,800 |
Total Fee | 23,24,600 |
SOIL Gurgaon Fees | |
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Tuition Fee | 8,50,000 |
Program Fees | 5,70,000 |
Student Activity Charges | 42,000 |
Medical Insurance with PAB Policy (2 Years) | 5,000 |
Journal Subscription for 2 Years | 3,000 |
Alumni Subscription | 10,000 |
Total Fee | 14,80,000 |
Security Deposit (Refundable) | 30,000 |
Admission into Master’s Union is based on a 2-stage process, where the candidates are holistically evaluated. So there is no direct admission to the institute.
The admission process to Master Union usually includes a MUBAAT exam, which is an institute-conducted exam. There is no specific cutoff for this exam and evaluates the student's aptitude ability, communication skills, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Planning, Abstract Reasoning, and Problem-solving. This is an exam for which one cannot prepare. They can obviously prepare for the aptitude part, but not for the game-based evaluation. The game-based evaluation mainly checks what sort of decision one can make and their way of planning and problem-solving. Then those who clear the cutoff will be called for the personal interview round.
If you are someone who is hesitating to apply to Master’s Union because of poor academics. Then you should surely consider applying to Master’s Union because it is an institute that evaluates the students holistically and not based on their academic performance. They do not even consider the scores of any national-level exams. Also if you have a work experience of around 1-2 years then that will add an extra benefit. They usually look for people who can bring some kind of experience to the cohort.
Master’s Union also look for individuals who possess leadership capabilities. So if you are someone who can communicate well and has good communication skills then you can surely use this skill to impress the panelists.
During the 2023 placements around 20% of students were placed in Chief of Staff and Founder’s Office roles. Then there were around 6 - 7 VC offers from small VC firms, large VC firms, Indian and International VC firms. Then there were roles for Data & Consulting, Product Management, Sales, Finance, Operations, etc.
Master’s Union conducts various events throughout the year. They keep calling the CXOs, MDs, Startup founders, etc to take workshops. Then in every term, Master’s Union conducts challenges for the students like the Dropshipping challenge, Creators challenge, etc.
Then there are various clubs and committees through which the majority of the events happen. There are alot of academic clubs that conduct events like Startup Week, Hackathon, etc. One of the major cultural events of the Master’s Union is ‘UNMUTE’, which was started by the 2023 cohort. This event includes a lot of workshops, competitions, Quizzes, and cultural events.
Master’s Union takes around 201 students in a cohort, which is then divided into 3 sections. Master’s Union mainly considers candidates with at least 2 years of work experience, so the cohort usually has around 8% - 10% freshers. The average age of the students is around 26 years and the average experience is 3 years. The Cohort 2024 had 30% women and 43% students from engineering backgrounds.
Masters’ Union School of Business PGP is a new and distinct program but it lives up to the hype. The program offered good learning resources and can be compared to ISB PGP. Here is a brief comparison of the two PGP programs.
Institute | Masters’ Union | ISB |
Entrance test | GMAT/GRE score | GMAT/GRE score |
Fees | INR 20 Lakhs | INR 36.30 Lakhs |
Student intake | 120 | 900 (approx) |
Average CTC | INR 29 LPA | INR 27 LPA |
Masters’ Union PGP course work is demanding due to its highly practical nature. You often have to go beyond the mandate for most courses. The peer group includes students from diverse backgrounds such as law, consulting, commerce, etc.
The institute offers students a C-suite mentor during the early stages of the program. The mentor makes sure that you are staying updated with the coursework.
Master’ Union placements for the first PGP course were excellent. Students received an average CTC of INR 3.75 LPA. Companies like EY, McKinsey, ITC, visited the campus drive.
The institute offers fundraising assistance, legal help, and mentorships to budding entrepreneurs. The founding cohort had three start-ups. They received equity-free grants to start.