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Haryana grants university status to Masters’ Union

By Startup Enthusiast · 1 September 2026

What they do

Masters’ Union is a practitioner-led higher education institution founded in 2020

The Haryana government granted it full university status via the 2026 Amendment Bill

It has backed over 80 student startups with combined revenue of ₹320 Cr

Haryana granted full university status to Masters’ Union via the 2026 Amendment Bill.
The institution now operates legally as Master’s Union University under state law.
Founder Pratham Mittal announced the expansion plans on social media platforms.
The move validates its practitioner-led model focused on real-world business experience.
Masters’ Union was established in 2020 to bridge academia and industry gaps.
It currently serves over 3,000 students across various management and tech disciplines.
The campus features modern infrastructure including labs and residential facilities in Gurugram.

The school offers programs in management, technology, engineering, and family business studies.
Faculty members include prominent investors like Manoj Kohli and founders like Rohit Kapoor.
The Venture Initiation Programme (VIP) has supported over 80 student-founded startups.
Ten VIP startups have raised more than ₹65 Cr collectively since inception.
Student ventures generated a combined revenue of ₹320 Cr in FY25.
Over half of recent student startups have secured funding exceeding $1 Mn.
The Founder Fellowship provides $50,000 monthly grants plus mentorship to selected students.
The Gurugram campus spans 5.14 acres with significant constructed area for learning.
Sister entity Tetr College floated a $10 Mn fund for global student entrepreneurs.

The university plans to launch departments for Law, Medicine, Agri, and Biotech.
New PhD programmes and diploma courses will be introduced soon.
Additional pathways for student progression are being developed for future cohorts.
Expansion of research infrastructure and accelerator hubs is underway at the campus.