Master of Management Studies in Heritage Management

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.

Are scholarships available?

• Yes, five enrolled candidates will get a merit scholarship of INR 50,000/- per year which will be adjusted against the second semester fees.
• In addition, students can also take up teaching assistantship (TA-Ship) for which you get an additional INR 50,000/- per year.

Does the fee cover Laptop?
No.

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.

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.

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:

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.

Please visit the website for more information

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.