MMS in Heritage Management Admission

Eligibility

Candidates with Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA across Class 10, Class 12/Diploma and Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply.
Final year students graduating in 2025 are also eligible to apply.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates need to submit online application form with a payment of INR 1200 as application fees (non-refundable).
Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an online Heritage Management Test (HMAT), submit a statement of purpose and personal interaction on campus or online.
HMAT - The aim of the test is to understand the candidate’s passion for heritage irrespective of their prior education/work experience.
The test has two sections:
- Section 1 - 'Understanding of Heritage Sector'
- Section 2 - 'Experience Related to Heritage Sector' – candidates may share relevant information from their academic and professional experience, and upload supporting documents. While this is not mandatory for all, it will support the application if applicable.
On merit, offers will be made to deserving candidates.

Round 3

2025

March, 2025

Applications Opens

May, 2025

Application Closes

May, 2025

Faculty Interactions

June, 2025

Announcement of Decision

Shortlisting Criteria

We review every application holistically, considering the past academics, extra-curriculars and work experience (if any).

Fee Structure

The two year tuition fee for the incoming class of 2025 is INR 3,50,000 (INR 1,75,000 per annum) and INR 20,000 (INR 10,000 per annum) towards books/ course materials/ activity charges.

Information about expenses for Mandatory Field Immersions and Field Visit as well as Optional Exchange Programmes
The above-mentioned fees do not include the expenses of travel and logistics pertaining to compulsory field immersion and study trips as well as the practicum programme. On an average students should be prepared to spend around INR 25,000 for field studies.

Payment Schedule
Offered candidates are required to pay fees as per the offer letter and confirm admission.

Refunds
Refunds for withdrawal/cancellation of admission will be as per UGC Guidelines.

Financial Aid

At Ahmedabad University, we believe that finances should not stand in the way of pursuing education.

Students can opt for a Fellowship of INR 50,000 per year, under which they are required to undertake Teaching Assistantship under a faculty member assisting them in teaching. Their effective fees would be INR 1.25 lakh per year.

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Frequently asked Questions

Admissions

How can I opt for the online HMAT?
Our admissions team will reach out to you in case your application is shortlisted for next round.

Do I have to pay extra for taking the online HMAT?
No.

Is there any minimum score required in HMAT the entrance test?
No, your admission decision is based on your overall performance in the admission process including the personal interaction. Having said that a good performance HMAT will surely improve your chances of getting an admission offer.

Do I need to submit my application in one go?
No, you can save your application on the student portal and come back again to submit it.

Will my work experience in family business counted?
Yes, your experience post completion of your bachelor’s degree in your family business will be counted.

I could not make it in the first round, can I apply again?
No, you can only apply once in the admission cycle.

How will I come to know if I’m shortlisted for interview?
You will receive an email on the registered email id. We suggest you to also keep a check on your spam folder.

Do you have any quotas?
No, admission is on merit only.

How will the interviews be conducted?
Interaction with the faculty will be conducted on campus or online.

Can I make changes in the application form after submitting it?
No, you cannot make any changes in the application after submitting it.

Can freshers apply?
Yes, freshers can apply for the programme.

Fees and Scholarships

Are scholarships available?

Students can take up teaching assistantship (TA-Ship) for which you get an additional INR 50,000/- per year.

Does the fee cover Laptop?
No.

Career Services / Placements

Will I get on-campus placement assistance?

Yes, the Career Development Centre (CDC) at Ahmedabad University offers on-campus placement assistance.
Refer more details on CDC here.

Campus, Housing, and other facilities

Does Ahmedabad University offer housing facilties for outstation students?
Yes, we offer student housing facility.

Is the housing facility on shared basis?
Yes, multiple housing options are available including Single, Twin or Triple 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 [email protected] and [email protected] with the details of your visit.

How far is the campus from the residences?
The housing facility is within 1 km.

What facilities are provided at residences?
Single bed with mattress, wardrobe, study table, washrooms inside the room, chill room, common refrigerator & microwave.

What facilities are provided on the campus?
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 bus shuttle service is available for the students.

MMS in Heritage Management Programme

Will I get an master’s degree or diploma?
Post completion of the required credits, you will be awarded a Master of Management Studies – Heritage Management Degree from Ahmedabad University. University Grants Commission, in its letter dated 28th July 2010 F.No. 8-13/2010(CPP-I/PU), has notified that Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura (Gujarat) has been established by an Act (No. 8 of 2009) of State Legislature of Gujarat as a State Private University, and is empowered to award degrees as specified by the University Grants Commission 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 all the courses offered are unique in themselves and structured to provide, in addition to the domain knowledge, overall competence required for Heritage Managers.

Does the MMS-HM programme offer industry connect?
Through our Field Immersion Programme and Student Practicum, students get the opportunity to meet, interact, work and leverage from the professionals in the industry.

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

Semester 1	Key Conceptual Courses like Heritage Discourses, Conservation, Documentation, Heritage Economics, and so on
Semester Break	Heritage Field Immersion
Semester 2	Various areas of Heritage Management, like Museums and Archives Management, Urban Heritage Management, Indigenous Knowledge Systems Management, Nature and Environmental Conservation, and so on
Summer	Practicum and Independent Research
Semester 3	Thesis Proposal and Elective Courses
Semester 4	Thesis Completion, and Ethics and Professional Practice

Note: The above is an indicative flow of how a student may progress, but 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.

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What is the educational background required to apply for the Programme? Should I have studied any specific subjects?
There is no specific background required for entry to this Programme. You must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India or abroad. What is important is that you have a self-motivated interest or existing passion for heritage. You should consider whether the Programme is the right one for you and if it aligns with your career goals.

Is there any entrance test or interview?
The selection process includes an admissions test and interview. Shortlisted candidates, based on their application and Statement of Purpose (SoP) are invited for the test and interview.

What is the test about?
Heritage Awareness Survey and Preparedness Test has two components:

Section 1: Understanding of Heritage Sector – a general awareness test to evaluate the awareness and interest of the candidate in the area of heritage
Section 2: Experience Related to the Heritage Sector
- Candidates who have pursued any studies or work related to heritage (in any of its manifestations) must submit samples of such work as evidence to support their answers in the awareness and preparedness test.
- For work completed, candidates must upload a digital copy of the report/paper/drawings/ photographs or other related material.
- For work/internship experience, candidates must upload a letter stating the nature and duration of the work.
- For thesis/reports/articles, such documents must be uploaded.
- For course/s taken, please provide the course outline/syllabus, or a summary of what the course/s covered.

The Admissions Committee will use this information to assess the awareness and preparedness of the candidate, which will be taken into account while making admission decisions.

What is the basis of selection for the Programme?
The key purpose of the selection process is to ensure the alignment of the applicant’s interest and the programme objectives. High scores in prior academic work may not always guarantee selection but an awareness of the broader field of the heritage sector and the applicant’s personal inclination towards the sector may make a convincing case.

If one has already been involved with the heritage sector either through earlier student projects and research or through practice and self-experience, it is easy to establish this eligibility. This eligibility will be assessed through the Statement of Purpose and interview as well as portfolio, if applicable.

Admission Events

The Office of Graduate admission conducts regular outreach events on campus and online with students, parents, educators, and counsellors regularly to familiarise them with various aspects of learning and student life at Ahmedabad University. The team also participates in various Education Fairs across India. We encourage diversity and seek to create a fair and equitable opportunity as you aspire to learn at the University. We encourage students from different cultures, states, and socio-economic strata.

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Student Residences

Student Village, the Ahmedabad University student residency, offers all the facilities that a student needs or expects. It is committed to providing simple, comfortable, and secure living. The hostel symbolises the building of a community with respect for diversity in ideas, ways of living, food preferences, cultural practices, languages, and religions.

Located within a radius of one kilometre from Ahmedabad University’s Central Campus, the hostel offers twin sharing, air-conditioned accommodations with shared dining halls, courtyard, and recreational spaces. The hostel is subject to a three-tier security network, including guards, CCTV surveillance, and door alarms. Additional facilities include laundry, transportation to and from the campus, on-call medical services, internet, and more.

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