# MAS Advisory Insights

> Research, regulatory guides and advisory services on India's education sector from MAS Advisory, a partner-led education strategy, deal advisory and due diligence firm in India. Main site: https://masadvisory.in

## Services

- [Partner Due Diligence for Foreign Schools and Universities in India](https://insights.masadvisory.in/partner-due-diligence.html): Independent due diligence on Indian promoters, joint-venture partners (UGC route) and Academic Infrastructure Service Providers (GIFT City route) before a foreign school or university signs a partnership, brand licence or joint venture.

### Partner Due Diligence: key facts

- Who it is for: foreign independent schools, international school groups and universities approached by, or considering, an Indian partner.
- Tier 1 Red-Flag Screen (promoter, integrity and reputational due diligence): 4 weeks; USD 5,000 for schools, USD 8,500 for higher education. Fully discreet: the promoter is never contacted and there is no site visit. Sources: deep-dive desktop research and discreet enquiries. Outcome: Go, Caution or Stop verdict.
- Tier 2 Partner Assessment (enhanced due diligence): 8 weeks; USD 12,500 for schools, USD 20,000 for higher education. Adds promoter meetings, institution visits, financial capacity and reference checks.
- Tier 3 Comprehensive Partner Diligence (full-scope due diligence): 12 weeks; USD 25,000 for schools, USD 40,000 for higher education. Adds a visit to the proposed site, legal, title and financial due diligence, regulatory approvals roadmap and conditions to signing.
- Partner Monitoring add-on: USD 3,000 per partner per year.
- Fees are fixed, in US dollars, and exclude applicable taxes and travel. Every verdict is signed by a MAS partner.
- Contact: partnerships@myedge.in, WhatsApp +91 96671 92823.

## Guides

- [Foreign university entry into India](https://insights.masadvisory.in/articles/foreign-university-india-entry-guide.html): UGC and GIFT City routes compared.
- [IFSCA GIFT City branch campus regulations 2026](https://insights.masadvisory.in/articles/ifsca-gift-city-branch-campus-regulations-2026.html)
- [British school brand licensing in India](https://insights.masadvisory.in/articles/british-school-brand-licensing-india.html)
- [Education deal structuring in India](https://insights.masadvisory.in/articles/education-deal-structuring-india.html)
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