School of Manufacturing · Mentogram College

Building the leaders who will build manufacturing.

An industry-built institute for manufacturing leadership. We train professionals, entrepreneurs and family business owners to modernize factories, launch products and scale globally, taught by the people who have done it.

3D render of cosmetics manufacturing line with floating serum bottles
Smart cosmetics manufacturing
Learners inside a formulation laboratory
Formulation labs
Industry leaders networking at a summit
Industry network
500+Leaders trained
60+Industry faculty
40+Partner organizations
120+Industry projects
60+Countries recognition
Our mission

A world-class institute for the factory floor and the boardroom.

Manufacturing runs on people who can hold both worlds at once, the science of the process and the strategy of the business. The School of Manufacturing exists to build exactly those people: rigorous like a great business school, practical like a great plant.

Taught by operators, not lecturers

Every sprint is led by founders, plant heads, CXOs and global specialists who have actually built and scaled manufacturing businesses.

Built inside real factories

Factory immersions, plant walkthroughs and live business challenges replace textbook case studies.

Globally accredited outcomes

An EU-accredited (EQF Level 7) pathway with Woolf, recognized across 60+ countries, with MBA and DBA progression.

Programs

Executive programs built with industry.

Live, cohort-based programs designed around real business outcomes and not lectures. Each program pairs global faculty with mentors from the industry you work in.

Global PGP/MBA in Cosmetics Technology & Business Management
Admissions open

Global PGP/MBA in Cosmetics Technology & Business Management

A live online executive program for professionals, entrepreneurs and family business owners in beauty, personal care and fragrance manufacturing.

6 to 15 monthsLive online + immersionsEU accredited pathway
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PGP in Nutraceuticals Entrepreneurship
Coming soon

PGP in Nutraceuticals Entrepreneurship

For founders and operators building nutraceutical and wellness brands, covering formulation, regulatory, manufacturing partnerships and go to market.

6 to 15 monthsLive online + immersionsFounder led
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Doctorate (DBA) in Manufacturing
Coming soon

Doctorate (DBA) in Manufacturing

A practitioner doctorate for senior manufacturing leaders, built around applied research on your own business and guided by global faculty.

Executive doctorateLive online + immersionsApplied research
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Faculty & mentors

Taught by people who run the industry.

Founders, CXOs, plant leaders and global specialists from L'Oréal, Unilever, Marico, Johnson & Johnson, Nouryon and fast-growing manufacturing ventures.

Dr. Ajit Dangi
Dr. Ajit DangiFormer President & ED, Johnson & Johnson
Dr. Sudhakar Mhaskar
Dr. Sudhakar MhaskarCo-founder Kaynla Labs · Ex Nykaa, Marico, Unilever
Dr. Aneesh Sheth
Dr. Aneesh ShethFounder, Dr. Sheth's Skincare
Mridula Kini
Mridula KiniHead of Premium Personal Care PD, Marico
Manisha Kharkar
Manisha KharkarTechnical Lead South Asia, Nouryon
Sheetal Desai
Sheetal DesaiFounder, wiSDom
Ecosystem

An institute built with an industry ecosystem.

Academic, manufacturing, technology and accreditation partners who shape our curriculum, host immersions and hire our graduates.

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Impact

Careers, factories and ventures transformed.

Real learners, alumni, founders and industry professionals from our cohorts, now leading plants, launching brands and scaling family businesses across India and beyond.

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Alumni of School of Manufacturing
Alumni of School of Manufacturing
Alumni of School of Manufacturing
Alumni of School of Manufacturing
Alumni of School of Manufacturing
Alumni of School of Manufacturing
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Keynote at a School of Manufacturing summit
Summits
Industry leadership panel
Leadership panels
School of Manufacturing cohort
Cohorts
News & Features

In the industry spotlight.

Media features, mentor moments, partner announcements and ecosystem updates from the School of Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2026, Bharuch
Chemical Weekly

Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2026, Bharuch

India's Best B-Schools, BT-MDRA Study
Business Today

India's Best B-Schools, BT-MDRA Study

School of Manufacturing founder meets Shri Ratan Tata
School of Manufacturing

School of Manufacturing founder meets Shri Ratan Tata

This MBA helps launch your startup, or lands you a job at one
YourStory

This MBA helps launch your startup, or lands you a job at one

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch industry-focused textile programs
Textile Outlook

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch industry-focused textile programs

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch short-term courses
Indian Textile Journal

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch short-term courses

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch PG certificate programs
Chemical Weekly

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch PG certificate programs

ICT collaborates with School of Manufacturing for short-term courses
Indian Chemical News

ICT collaborates with School of Manufacturing for short-term courses

India's premier event on innovation in education, 24th edition
Elets World Education Summit

India's premier event on innovation in education, 24th edition

Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2026, Bharuch
Chemical Weekly

Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2026, Bharuch

India's Best B-Schools, BT-MDRA Study
Business Today

India's Best B-Schools, BT-MDRA Study

School of Manufacturing founder meets Shri Ratan Tata
School of Manufacturing

School of Manufacturing founder meets Shri Ratan Tata

This MBA helps launch your startup, or lands you a job at one
YourStory

This MBA helps launch your startup, or lands you a job at one

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch industry-focused textile programs
Textile Outlook

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch industry-focused textile programs

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch short-term courses
Indian Textile Journal

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch short-term courses

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch PG certificate programs
Chemical Weekly

ICT Mumbai & School of Manufacturing launch PG certificate programs

ICT collaborates with School of Manufacturing for short-term courses
Indian Chemical News

ICT collaborates with School of Manufacturing for short-term courses

India's premier event on innovation in education, 24th edition
Elets World Education Summit

India's premier event on innovation in education, 24th edition

Global Advisory Board

Meet our Global Advisory Board.

Built with global business leaders, executives and academicians from Singapore, India and the USA.

Suresh Khurana

Suresh Khurana

Managing Partner, Khurana Advisors
Ex CEO · Wadia Group

Sekhar K R

Sekhar K R

Certified Independent Director
Ex MD · Bayer Vapi

John Lim

John Lim

Partner, Meet Ventures
INSEAD Executive MBA

Dr. Don Nations

Dr. Don Nations

Adjunct Professor · Venture Partner
ICF-Accredited Executive Coach

Farhan Firdaus

Farhan Firdaus

General Partner, Meet Capital
Ex-advisor, MOE Singapore

Experience Gallery

Inside the School of Manufacturing experience.

A glimpse into our world. Factory visits, mentor sessions, product showcases, events, learner moments and partner experiences.

Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2026
Cosmetics Cleanroom Line
Inauguration Panel
Industry Networking
Cohort Auditorium
Formulation Lab
Summit Partner Felicitation
Factory Immersion Visit
Keynote Address
CXO Panel · Bharuch Summit
ICT Mumbai Cohort
Mentor Session
Delegate Dinner
Expert Lecture
Certificate Ceremony
Faculty Discussion
Cohort Lab Visit
Industry Recognition
Admissions

Ready to build your next decade in manufacturing?

Speak with our admissions team about the right program, scholarships and the EU-accredited MBA/DBA pathway.