Master School of Management, Meerut

Overview

Master School of Management (MSM), Meerut, is a reputed Business School located in Uttar Pradesh. It offers several management degrees, including BBA, MBA, and PGDM. Each of these programs also has a Pro version, where students pay 10-20% higher fees for additional professional certifications that improve their long term job prospects. 

MSM Meerut has enjoyed almost three decades of impeccable placement statistics. For example, the highest placement package offered in the most recent season was INR 18 LPA, with the average CTC setting at INR 9.85 LPA. Blue chip MNC recruiters include Amazon, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Exide Industries Limited, Microsoft, HSBC, Aditya Birla Group, Diesel, and Genpact. The Career Development Cell coordinates all training and placement activities on campus, from regular soft skills mentorship programs for UG and PG students, to conducting pre-placement talks for final year candidates, and facilitating interviews and group discussions.

MSM is a completely residential campus, and the hostel culture is vibrant and eventful, with every major festival being celebrated. Cultural events are the highlight of the social year, with freshers’ parties, the Alumni Meet, and the farewell party bringing together students of all programs and years. There are also 12 student clubs that operate throughout the year. Prominent student associations include Alcom, the Alumni Committee, Brain Wavers, the Quiz Club, Click, the Photography Club, Arc, the Anti Ragging Committee, SAC, the Student Activity Committee, Nosh, the Mess Committee, the Souk, the Marketing Club. Sports and extracurricular activities are encouraged as a form of personality development.

Highlights

Fees

The academic fees for the main UG and PG courses offered by Master School of Management, Meerut, are as follows:

• PGDM: INR 5 Lakh for the full two year program (INR 6 Lakh for PGDM pro).
  • Tuition fee: INR 2.1 LPA.
  • Examination fee: INR 18,000 per year.
  • Student activity fee: INR 22,000 per year.
  • One time refundable security deposit: INR 4,000.
• BBA: INR 2.04 Lakh for the full three year program (INR 3.03 Lakh for BBA pro).
  • Tuition fee for BBA: INR 68,000 per year.
  • Tuition fee for BBA Pro: INR 1.01 LPA.
  • Registration fee (one time): INR 600.
  • One time refundable security deposit: INR 4,000.
• MBA: INR 1,47,500 per year.

The living cost is primarily made up of the hostel and mess fee. There are six options for both UG and PG students of MSM Meerut:

• Triple occupancy, Non-AC: INR 65,000 per year.
• Double occupancy, Non-AC: INR 75,000 per year.
• Triple occupancy, AC: INR 77,000 per year.
• Double occupancy, AC: INR 90,500 per year.
• Single occupancy, Non-AC: INR 1,13,000 per year.
• Single occupancy, AC: INR 1,44,000 per year.

The one time hostel security deposit of INR 1,000 is refunded at the time of graduation if no damage is caused to hostel property.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to Master School of Management, Meerut, are as follows:

• BBA:
  • Applicants must have a Standard XII pass certificate from any recognized Board of Higher Secondary Education anywhere in the world, or a pass grade in any equivalent examination.
  • Students from all streams of study (Arts, Commerce, Science) may apply.
  • All applicants must have an aggregate of at least 50% in the 10+2 examination.
• PGDM:
  • The applicant must hold an undergraduate degree of minimum three years' duration from University recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. 
  • The candidate must have an aggregate above 50% during his/her Bachelor's degree.
  • The applicant must have a valid scorecard from any of these five MBA aptitude tests: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or MAT.
  • Students in the final year of their UG degree, and students who are yet to appear for their entrance tests, may also apply, subject to submission of the final degree certificates and academic transcripts before the PGDM program start date.

The steps in the application process to the PGDM program are:

• Creating an applicant account on the MSM portal.
• Paying the application fee of INR 600 online, and receiving the confirmation via email.
• Filling up the application form with the challan number, and uploading self attested soft copies of identity and academic documents.
• The School will then release the schedule for the final two rounds for shortlisted students: Case Analysis and Personal Interview.
• The final merit list is released after the CAPI rounds, and candidates must indicate their acceptance by paying the first year’s academic fee in advance.

BBA applicants must submit their applications directly to MSM Meerut, and the application process is decided by CCS University, Meerut.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of Master School of Management, Meerut, are as follows: 

• The highest CTC offered during the most recent placement season (2023) was INR 18 LPA.
• The average CTC offered was INR 9.85 LPA.
• The main sectors represented in the placement season were Analytics (19%), Financial Services (12%), Pharma (10%), Banking (9%), Consulting (8%), Information Technology (8%), and B2B Services (8%).
• Prominent recruiters include Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Amul, Axis Bank, Amazon, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Reliance Jio, HDFC Bank, Exide Industries Limited, Microsoft, HSBC, Aditya Birla Group, Diesel, and Genpact.
• MSM Meerut ensures internships and live project opportunities for all its students. On average, 40% of interns are given a pre-placement offer from the company in which they complete their summer internship before the final year starts.
• So far, MSM has a consistent record of 100% final year placements.
• The Career Development Cell of MSM Meerut coordinates and conducts all training and placement activities in five stages:
  • Organizing pre-placement talks on campus.
  • Sending resumes of interested students to the recruiting point of contact from each company.
  • Obtaining the preliminary shortlist of candidates from the company and circulating it among the students with further instructions.
  • Conducting the recruitment process on campus. Depending on the company, this may entail a written test, group discussion, and personal interview rounds.
  • Completing the offer letter formalities and ensuring that selected students join their place of work smoothly.
• Summer internships are mandatory for all UG and PG students of MSM Meerut, and usually involve direct work with a senior manager at the company. 
• Prominent summer internship recruiters, in addition to those listed above, include Hindustan Times, Tata Steel, Pepsico,  JustDial, and Reliance Retail.

Cut-Offs

There are no cut-offs based on the entrance test score for students applying to the PGDM program at Master School of Management, Meerut. The only cut-offs are based on the academic performance in the qualifying examination; applicants must have a 50% aggregate over all UG semester examinations. A similar 50% criterion (in the Standard XII Board Examination) is applicable for students applying to the BBA program.

Faculty & Alumni

Master School of Management, Meerut, is home to 40 full time Faculty members. These include specialists in the following fields of study: Human Resource Development, Finance, Marketing Management, Research Methodology, Strategy, Operations, Economics, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Business Ethics, and Business Communication. All Professors have either an MBA or PhD degree, or both. They train students in practical applications of their course lessons and work with the Career Development Cell to ensure that PGDM and MBA candidates have the core knowledge needed to succeed in interviews.

With 28 years of excellence, MSM Meerut is associated with tens of thousands of successful alumni in India and abroad. Recent graduates are especially complimentary about the value for money in the education provided and the industry expectation overlap. The Alumni Cell performs several functions: providing an online interface where alumni and current students can interact, facilitating mentorship discussions with alumni, inspiring current students through workshops held by distinguished graduates of MSM, providing placement assistance to recent graduates, allowing aspiring entrepreneurs to access the knowledge pool of other batches, and conducting donation drives for development activities on campus.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Master School of Management, Meerut. A total of 48 students currently receive full tuition fee reimbursement from Institute funds. The main categories of MBA scholarships (which are awarded annually and must be applied for every year) for students of MSM Meerut are:

1. Academic Merit Scholarship based on Past Academic Performance: This is awarded in three tiers based on the percentage or equivalent GPA in Standard X, XII, and Bachelor’s studies:

• Above 90% in all three examinations: INR 30,000.
• Between 80% and 90% throughout: INR 20,000.
• Between 70% and 80%: INR 10,000.

2. Academic Merit Scholarship based on Entrance Examination: This is awarded in four tiers, and the requirements are different for all the different entrance test scores. For example, candidates who submit CAT, XAT, or CUET scores have the following scholarship options based on their overall percentile:

• Above 95: INR 40,000.
• Between 90 and 95: INR 30,000.
• Between 80 and 90: INR 25,000.
• Between 70 and 80: INR 20,000.

3. Women Empowerment Scholarship: All female students are given an annual scholarship of INR 6,000. This can be combined with any one other scholarship if a student is eligible.

Students in the second year must score above 80% in the first year’s examinations and have an attendance above 80% (in all subjects) to be awarded the full scholarship again. Students are also free to apply to external private trusts and Government organizations for financial aid. BBA students have similar scholarship options; however, the entrance exams are different (e.g. CUET UG, UGAT).

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the PGDM and MBA programs at Master School of Management, Meerut, may submit any one of 5 Management Aptitude Test scores: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, and MAT. Each of these requires careful preparation through a full time classroom coaching program or a virtual online course. Depending on the exam chosen, students should also attempt at least 10 mock tests in online or offline mode before the date of the test, so that they understand the format and are able to ensure both speed and accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Meerut?

Master School of Management, Meerut, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Meerut. It is ranked #53 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which specializations can be chosen by MBA and MBA Pro students of Master School of Management, Meerut?

MBA and MBA Pro students of Master School of Management, Meerut, can choose from among six specializations: Marketing Management, Human Resources, Finance Management, Operations, International Business, and Information Technology Consulting. Students can choose up to two of these through the dual specialization model.

Q. Which professional certifications are available to MBA and MBA Pro students of Master School of Management, Meerut?

MBA and MBA Pro students of Master School of Management, Meerut, can choose from among six professional certificate courses, including National Institute of Securities Markets qualifications, Digital Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, and Business Analytics.

Q. Which international exposure opportunities are available to BBA and MBA students of Master School of Management, Meerut?

As a part of the regular curriculum, BBA and MBA students of MSM Meerut are encouraged to go on an international tour and industry visit organized by the School. Examples of countries to which these tours are organized include Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Dubai.