Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma addresses Masters’ Union Convocation 2025; The cohort graduates with 35+ students running their own startups and 30 global placements

GURUGRAM: Masters’ Union, one of India’s leading business and technology schools, held its Annual Convocation Ceremony for the Class of 2025, with Indian cricketer and ODI captain Rohit Sharma addressing the graduating cohort as Chief Guest. Over 350 students graduated from the institution’s Post Graduate programmes (PGP-TBM & PGP-Rise), marking the fifth graduating cohort in Masters’ Union’s history.

The ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries including Shri Ashok Mittal, Member of Parliament; Mr. Vivek Gambhir, Venture Partner at Lightspeed and Board Member, Masters’ Union; and Mr. Rajat Mathur, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and Adjunct Dean of Executive Education, Masters’ Union. The convocation brought together students, families, faculty and industry leaders to mark the culmination of a cohort that built several startups, and graduated into leadership roles across India, US, and Middle East.

In a deeply insightful keynote, Rohit reflected on his journey and the importance of resilience, discipline and intent in shaping long-term success. He spoke about learning from difficult beginnings, adapting through change and remaining composed through uncertainty, while drawing parallels between cricket and leadership in life.

Rohit Sharma, Indian Cricketer and ODI Captain, said, “Moving into the next phase of your life is a big step, but it is also something to be excited about, not afraid of. Challenges will always come your way, but they are what bring out the best in you, like they did in my journey. This institution has prepared you well for what lies ahead, so go forward with confidence, embrace what’s coming, and enjoy the journey. These years will never come back, so cherish the moments, stay curious, and keep finding new reasons to feel excited about life.”

Pratham Mittal, Founder, Masters’ Union, said, “When you look at what this cohort has done over the last two years, it tells you a lot about how learning and careers are changing. These students have already built and run companies, taken products to market, and worked closely with founders and investors while still in school. This year, they also secured 30 international offers across the US, Canada, UAE and Saudi Arabia, which is a first for any business school in India at this scale. What matters to me is not just the number, but the signal it sends. Indian students are now being hired directly into global roles because they are ready to operate from day one. They can take ownership, think across functions, and perform in uncertain environments. That is exactly the kind of leadership we believe India needs more of, and that is the kind of leadership Masters’ Union is steadily becoming a starting point for.”

The convocation also recognised outstanding contributors across the Masters’ Union community. Hari Shankar was conferred the Chairman’s Award, Joel Joseph M was the Valedictorian, Vipin Sreekumar was named Faculty of the Year, and Samarth Pundir from the Class of 2022 received the Alumni Grand Ambassador honour for continued engagement and contribution beyond graduation.

Masters’ Union’s industry-led learning model continues to translate into robust placement outcomes. As per the audited Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS) placement report by B2K Analytics, the PGP-TBM cohort recorded an average CTC of Rs. 30 lakh with 3x to 4x salary growth. The average annual compensation stood at Rs. 33.39 lakh, with the top 25 percent of the cohort averaging Rs. 54.80 lakh and the highest package reaching Rs. 1.28 crore. Graduates also secured 30 international offers across the US, Canada, UAE and Saudi Arabia with leading recruiters such as Meta, Careem, DP World, International Holding Company and Abdul Latif Jameel participating.

Entrepreneurship continued to be a key outcome for the Masters’ Union’s outgoing cohort. This year, over 35 students launched their own ventures, supported by the Masters’ Union Investment Fund with Rs. 1.36 crore in grants. These startups reported Rs. 4.32 crore in projected annualised recurring revenue and received more than 4,500 hours of mentorship. Several ventures progressed to Shark Tank India, including finalist pitches, with notable startups such as Cryptique, Obvious AI, Mom’s Mixes, Monarque, BanaRoma, Guardex, Saaha India, Spawn Right, Flourish, Pixel School of Fashion, AKARA, Truebrands India, NutriZen (Yango) and Bambaii Foods representing the scale and diversity of innovation emerging from the campus.

About Masters’ Union:

Masters’ Union is a premium tech & business school based in the corporate district of Gurugram. It was founded in 2020 with the philosophy of hands-on learning where students learn by doing. The leadership behind Masters’ Union consists of graduates from Stanford, Wharton, and IITs and IIMs. Unlike traditional colleges, the faculty at Masters’ Union comprises MDs, CXOs and AI Experts from companies such as Amazon, Apple, IBM, McKinsey, PwC, and KPMG. Additionally, the Institute also brings in faculty from the world’s top-ranked universities such as Oxford & Harvard. Visit https://mastersunion.org/