Masters’ Union, one of India’s premier business schools based in Gurgaon, held its annual convocation ceremony on January 12, 2025, celebrating the achievements of its 2024 graduating cohort. Over 200 students from the flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Business and Technology marked the culmination of their transformative journey. The Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, accompanied by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal (Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha), Sh. Vipul Goel (Minister of Revenue, Government of Haryana), and Mr. Vivek Gambhir, Venture Partner at Lightspeed Ventures and Chairman of Boat’s Board of Directors, who served as the Guest of Honor. Other notable attendees included the institute’s founder, Mr. Pratham Mittal, honorary recipients Ganesh Prasad and Sarthak Ahuja, and distinguished faculty member Dr. Bhupesh Manoharan.
The ceremony honored the outstanding accomplishments of the graduating class, with Prabhav Narang receiving the Valedictorian award for exceptional academic performance. Additional accolades included Prishta Grover and Mohit Jain (Dean’s List), Akanksha Malhotra (Union Colours), Harsh Nahar (Chairman’s Award), Vidul Tyagi (Best Cultural Club President), and Sahil Arora (Director’s Office).
In his keynote address, the Hon’ble Vice President emphasized the transformative power of education and innovation. “I congratulate Pratham Mittal and his team for creating an institution that maximizes human potential while reflecting India’s 5,000-year-old civilizational depth. Today, students like you are poised to democratize the economic and industrial landscape of our country. Success no longer hinges on lineage or family capital but on ideas and perseverance,” he said.
Pratham Mittal, Founder of Masters’ Union, expressed his pride in the cohort’s remarkable achievements. “Our students have demonstrated immense dedication and innovation, with 15% launching startups and raising significant venture capital even before graduation. Their success affirms our vision of delivering world-class education. My dream is to see Masters’ Union among the top 100 global business schools within the next seven years.”
The 2024 graduating cohort showcased impressive placement and entrepreneurial outcomes. The audited placement report revealed an average package of ₹28.52 LPA, with the highest offer reaching ₹61.80 LPA, and up to a 10X salary increase post-MBA. A total of 148 recruiters participated, including prestigious firms such as BCG, Bain & Company, Microsoft, Cisco, and Innoven Capital. Additionally, 10 international placements were secured with companies like Talabat and Landmark Group. Role distribution included 30% in Consulting, 16% in Product Management, and 12% in Founders’ Office positions, reflecting the broad spectrum of opportunities available to graduates.
Entrepreneurship emerged as a key highlight, with 15% of students founding startups that collectively raised USD 700,000 in venture capital. Supported by Masters’ Union, ventures like Seeds AI and PlaySuper attracted investments from leading firms, including Campus Fund and 100X.VC.
The convocation was a testament to the institute’s commitment to fostering innovation, excellence, and global impact.
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