Bengaluru’s leading B-school opens applications for its flagship two-year programme that graduates founders with live businesses — not just degrees

Bengaluru, 4 May 2026: Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS), one of Bengaluru’s most respected management institutions, has opened admissions for its MBA (Entrepreneurship) programme for the academic year 2026–27. The programme is purpose-built to transform aspiring founders into market-ready entrepreneurs, with a curriculum that requires students to build, register, and operate real businesses before they graduate.

Applications are now being accepted.

The programme commences on 6 August 2026, with a last date to apply of 31 July 2026. Candidates may apply at https:// application.abbs. edu. in/abbs-goi.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF MBA

Unlike conventional MBA programmes that treat entrepreneurship as an elective or a case-study exercise, the ABBS MBA (Entrepreneurship) embeds venture creation into every semester. From idea validation and prototype development in the first year to investor pitching, business registration, and full-scale operations in the second, students graduate as founders, not just managers.

The cohort is intentionally capped at 60 students per intake, enabling the kind of personalised mentoring that large cohorts cannot afford. Every student is guided by experienced entrepreneurs, connected to active investor networks, and supported by legal, financial, and digital advisory teams dedicated to venture building.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Structured semester-wise journey: market analysis → business planning → prototype development → business registration → investor engagement → full-scale venture operations
Live mentoring by serial entrepreneurs and industry practitioners
Direct networking with venture capitalists and angel investors
Access to government-backed incubation ecosystems and funding programmes
AI and digital tools integrated throughout the curriculum
Dedicated legal, financial, and digital support for every venture
Graduates leave with a running business and a full MBA degree

ECOSYSTEM & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

The programme is supported by a robust ecosystem of institutional and entrepreneurial partners including KSCST, SIDBI, MSME, NSIC, FKCCI, K-Tech, TiE, ENACTUS, and leading industry associations. Together, these partnerships give students access to funding, policy support, market linkages, and mentorship that go well beyond the classroom.

ADMISSIONS AT A GLANCE

Course commencement: 6 August 2026
Eligibility: Any graduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and a valid CAT / MAT / CMAT / KMAT score
Last date to apply: 31 July 2026
Apply online: https://application.abbs. edu. in/abbs-goi
Contact: contact@abbs. edu. in

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE

“Entrepreneurship today is no longer about just learning business concepts — it is about building real ventures that solve real-world problems. With our MBA (Entrepreneurship) programme, we are creating a launchpad for young innovators to convert ideas into sustainable enterprises. Our vision is to nurture confident founders who can drive innovation, employment, and economic growth, not just in India, but globally.”
— Ajitesh Basani, Executive Director, ABBS
“At ABBS, we are deeply committed to experiential learning. This programme ensures that every student graduates with not only managerial competence but also a live business, investor readiness, and a strong entrepreneurial network. Our goal is to empower students to become job creators rather than job seekers.”
— Ajitesh Basani, Executive Director, ABBS