Master of Management Studies in Heritage Management

Do I need to submit my application in one go?
No. You can save your application on the application portal and return later to complete and submit it.

Will my work experience in family business counted?
Yes. Your work experience gained after completion of your bachelor’s degree, including experience in a family business, will be counted.

I could not make it in the first round, can I apply again?
Applicants are permitted to submit only one application per admission cycle.

How will I come to know if I’m shortlisted for interview?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email on their registered email ID. Applicants are advised to regularly check their inbox and spam folder.

Are any documents other than the academic documents are required to be uploaded in the application form?

• A portfolio of applicant’s work (any project, thesis, dissertation, academic project work, or capstone project done during undergraduate or postgraduate).
• A statement of purpose

Do you have any quotas?
Admissions are strictly merit-based.

How will the Personal Interactions be conducted?
Faculty interactions will be conducted either on campus or online via Zoom.

Can I make changes in the application form after submitting it?
Once submitted, the application form cannot be edited.

Can freshers apply?
Yes. Fresh graduates are eligible to apply. Final-year students graduating in 2026 may also apply.

Are scholarships available?
Students may apply for a Teaching Assistantship (TA-ship), which provides a fellowship of INR 50,000 per year.

Does the fee cover Laptop?
No. Students are required to arrange their own laptops.

Will I get on-campus placement assistance?
Yes, the Career Development Centre (CDC) provides end-to-end career support. For more details, read more on CDC here.

Does Ahmedabad University offer housing facilties for outstation students?
Yes. Ahmedabad University provides fully residential student housing facilities.

Is the housing facility on shared basis?
Yes, all the rooms are twin sharing rooms. (Refer here)

Is it mandatory for all students to stay at the student residences?
No, it is not mandatory to stay at the student housing offered by Ahmedabad University.

Can I see the accommodation before taking admission?
Yes, we can schedule your visit to the housing facility. You can write to director.studentresidences@ahduni.edu.in and masters.admissions@ahmuni.edu.in with the details of your visit.

How far is the campus from the residences?
The housing facility is within one kilometre.

What facilities are provided at residences?
Facilities include furnished rooms with beds and wardrobes, study tables, attached washrooms, laundry services, internet, medical support, and security systems. Refer for more details on campus facilities.

How will I travel from the campus and residence, or vice versa? Will it be charged?
A free shuttle bus service is provided for students.

Will I get an master’s degree or diploma?
Upon completing the required credits, you will be awarded a Master of Management Studies – Heritage Management degree from Ahmedabad University.

The University Grants Commission (UGC), in its letter dated July 28, 2010 (F.No. 8-13/2010[CPP-I/PU]), has notified that Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura (Gujarat), was established by an Act of the State Legislature of Gujarat (Act No. 8 of 2009) as a State Private University. Consequently, the University is empowered to award degrees as specified under Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

What are the unique courses offered in MMS-HM programme?
Heritage Management is a unique programme and each course meticulously designed and structured to cultivate both specialised domain knowledge and competence required for heritage managers.

Does the MMS-HM programme offer industry connect?
Through our Field Immersion Programme and Student Practicum, o build professional networks and leverage industry expertise through hands-on collaboration.

How is the Programme structured?
The structure is as follows:

Note: The above is an indicative flow of how a student may progress. However, Ahmedabad University has a choice-based credit system, which means a student can chart their own course plan and complete the necessary requirements to complete the programme.

Please visit the website for more information

What educational background is required to apply for the programme? Should I have studied any specific subjects?
There is no specific academic background required for entry into this programme. You must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, whether in India or abroad. More importantly, we look for candidates with a self-motivated interest in or an existing passion for heritage. We encourage you to consider whether the programme aligns with your specific professional aspirations and long-term career goals.

Is there an entrance test or a Personal Interaction?
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio or a project report. Based on the evaluation of these documents and the Statement of Purpose (SOP), shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interaction. There is no formal entrance test.

What is the basis of selection for the Programme?
The primary objective of the selection process is to ensure a strong alignment between the applicant’s interests and the programme’s goals. While a strong academic record is valued, high scores alone do not guarantee admission. Instead, we place significant weight on an applicant’s awareness of the broader heritage sector and their personal inclination toward the field.

Candidates who have prior engagement with the heritage sector, either through student projects, research, professional practice, or personal experience, are encouraged to highlight these during the application. This suitability will be assessed through the Statement of Purpose, the Personal Interaction, and the Portfolio (if applicable).