HPU MBA Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria that need to be met to study the HPU MBA program are listed here:

• Male applicants should be less than 26 years while female applicants below 28 years (SC/ST category male and female candidates can be of 29 years) as on July 1 of the admission year.
• Important to note here is that the age criterion is not applicable for non-subsidized candidates, defense personnel, and nominees of State/ Central Governments.
• A first Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized Indian University with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.
• SC/ ST candidates need to present a minimum aggregate of 45% in their graduation.
• Applicants need to qualify the HPU MAT in order to be considered for admission.
• Final Year students appearing for their qualifying degree exam are also allowed to take the entrance test for HPU MBA. Such provisional candidates are required to submit their degree completion certificate at the time of GD/ PI.

HPU MBA Selection Criteria

Admission to the HPU MBA is primarily based on performance in the HPUMAT, the entrance exam conducted by the university to screen MBA applicants. The selection procedure comprises HPU MAT, Application Rating, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Calculation of merit is done by assigning weightage to each selection component as per the table below:

HPU MBA Admissions 2023: How to apply?

Aspiring students are required to apply online through the official website. The schedule for HPU MAT, declaration of results, as well as GD/ PI session dates were to be declared by the university at a later date.

To apply online for HPU MBA admissions, one must follow the below mentioned steps:

• Visit the university website.
• Scroll the Page and click on the “Online Application” option.
• Click on the “Admission” option.
• Choose the program and click on the program name.
• Before clicking on the program please click on the instructions for filling an online application form, a pdf file will be open, kindly read it carefully.
• Click on the program name for which you are willing to apply.
• Kindly check the terms and conditions. After that, you will be redirected to the personal information page.
• Please fill in the personal information first. 
• After filling in the personal information click on the Save button at the last of the page.
• The system will generate the Unique Registration number and the password will be sent to the registered email and mobile number. Note it down.
• Now click on the “Move to next step” button.
• Fill in your education details and attach all the necessary documents.
• Now click on Submit. You will be directed to the fee payment page.
• Pay the required application fee.
• Submit the application form.
• Take the printout of the application form and keep it for future reference.

Please note, application form printout and supporting documents need to be presented to the university officials at the time of counseling.

HPU MBA: Exam Pattern

Applicants for HPU MBA are tested through an entrance test comprising 200 objective-type multiple-choice questions, split into four sections, with 50 questions in each section. The areas that are covered in the HPU MAT are:

• General Knowledge
• English Language Skill
• Reasoning and Numerical Skill
• Business Environment Awareness

The university conducts HPU MAT in multiple locations like Chandigarh, Shimla, Solan, Hamirpur, Palampur, Una, Mandi, and Dharamshala.

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HPU MBA: Course Details

The MBA program at HPU is spread over four semesters. General management subjects are taught in the first two semesters while in the final two semesters, primarily specialization papers are dealt with. The table below presents the course curriculum of HPU MBA.

The program offers dual specialization wherein students have to choose any two specializations out of the three specialization options. In the third and fourth semesters, students have to study two papers each from the chosen specialization subjects.

HPU MBA: Placements

Corporate houses that have either offered internship/ training opportunities to HPU MBA students or recruited them through campus placement are:

Read More: HPU Placements

HPU Fee Structure