Poornima University Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Business Leadership): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MBA (Leadership and Entrepreneurship) is offered under the Faculty of Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship (FIRE), which is a dedicated faculty with a specific focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business leadership. Unlike a regular MBA that covers general management subjects, this program has a stronger emphasis on venture creation, startup scaling, leadership development, and sustainable business practices. Students also get direct access to PU-INCENT, the university's incubation center that has supported 70+ startups, providing mentorship, funding opportunities, and a real entrepreneurial ecosystem. This makes it particularly suitable for students who want to start their own business or lead innovation-driven organizations.

Ans. The FIRE-PG Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship exclusively available for MBA programs under the FIRE faculty at Poornima University. The scholarship amount ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 1,00,000 for the entire 2-year program, based on the candidate's combined performance in the scholarship test and personal interview. The evaluation is structured as follows: the scholarship test carries 100 marks and the personal interview carries 100 marks, with 50% weightage given to each. The final normalized score determines the scholarship slab. For example, a candidate scoring 96% or above in the combined score receives INR 1,00,000 total, while a candidate scoring between 75% and 80.99% receives INR 30,000 total for the program.

Ans. No, CAT or MAT scores are not mandatory for admission to this program. Poornima University conducts its own written test and personal interview for MBA admissions. However, candidates with valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT scores may be given preference or considered for merit-based evaluation. The primary selection criteria are performance in the university's written test and personal interview. Candidates who do not have CAT/MAT scores can still apply and appear for the university's own selection process.

Ans. Graduates of this program can pursue a wide range of career paths. Those with entrepreneurial ambitions can leverage the PU-INCENT ecosystem to launch their own startups with mentorship and funding support. For those seeking corporate careers, roles such as Business Development Manager, Strategy Consultant, Corporate Leader, Innovation Manager, and Sustainability Business Manager are common outcomes. The program also prepares graduates for careers in green finance, sustainable supply chain management, social impact consulting, and policy and advocacy. The university's placement cell connects students with 250+ recruiters, and the average package across MBA programs at Poornima University is approximately INR 5-6 LPA.

Ans. PU-INCENT (Poornima University Integrated Nodal Centre for Entrepreneurship and Novel Technologies) is the university's startup incubation center, established in 2017. It has incubated 70+ startups, trained 1,000+ entrepreneurs, and organized 110+ events. For MBA (Leadership and Entrepreneurship) students, PU-INCENT provides dedicated coworking space, lab facilities, mentorship from 30+ mentors, training and workshops, funding opportunities, corporate connections, and networking and collaboration support. Students can pitch their startup ideas and receive seed funding and incubation support. This gives the program a significant practical edge over conventional MBA programs.

Ans. The minimum eligibility requirement is 55% aggregate marks in graduation (any discipline, 3-year program, 10+2+3) from a recognized university. For candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/SBC categories, a relaxation of 5% is applicable, making the minimum requirement 50%. Candidates must also appear for and clear the university-level written test and personal interview. There is no specific subject requirement at the graduation level, meaning candidates from any undergraduate discipline (B.Tech, B.Com, B.Sc, BA, BBA, etc.) are eligible to apply, provided they meet the minimum percentage criteria.