HPU MBA Admission 2023 is ongoing currently. Admission to the program is based on HPU MAT exam. The HPU MAT 2023 is going to be held on May 24, 2023. The last date to apply for the same is May 10, 2023. The GD and PI round for MBA program subsidized seat is going to be conducted from July 3- July 6, 2023. 

HPU offers a two-year, regular, full-time MBA program through the University Business School under the Faculty of Commerce and Management. The program is AICTE approved and is based upon the UGC Model syllabus with dual-specializations. Through a combination of rigorous classroom teaching, intensive Industrial Interaction Program, regular Personality Development programs, and Extracurricular activities, students studying MBA at HPU are equipped to handle both challenges and opportunities of the modern-day corporate world.

The HPU MBA program is structured into four semesters with a term-end examination after each semester. The academic year for HPU MBA starts on July 1 every year and ends on June 30 of the following year. The course work includes compulsory and elective papers along with a minimum of one research project and a mandatory ‘On-Job-Training’ in the chosen specialization area for eight weeks with any corporate house. The specialization options available in the HPU MBA are Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management.  Check  HPU Admission 2023

HPU MBA Important Dates 2023

Event

 Date
Last date to apply for HPU MAT 2023 (MBA Program) May 10, 2023
HPU MAT 2023 Exam (MBA Program) May 24, 2023
HPU MAT 2023 Results (MBA Program) June 7, 2023
GD/Interview for Subsidized seats (MBA Program) July 3-July 6, 2023
Declaration of Final results for Subsidized seats July 8, 2023
Date of GD/Interview for Non-Subsidized Seats July 10-July 15, 2023
Declaration of Final Result for Non Subsidized Seats  July 17, 2023

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:

Selection Component Weightage
Application Rating [10% of the percentage of marks obtained class 10th & class 12th, and graduation taken together.] 30 Marks
HPU MAT 50 Marks
Group Discussion 10 Marks
Personal Interview 10 Marks

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.

Read More:  HPU Admission 2023

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.

Semester I
Management Process & Organizational Behavior Management Science-I Managerial Economics Business Environment Indian Ethos & Values Accounting for Managers		 Semester II
Organizational Effectiveness, Change, and Organizational Development Management Science-II Human Resource Management Marketing Management Operations Management Research Methodology Viva Voce
Semester III
Strategic Analysis Management Information System On-the-Job Training Report Specialization I (Two Courses) Specialization II (Two Courses)		 Semester IV
Strategic Management Specialization I (Two Courses) Specialization II (Two Courses) Project Report Viva Voce
Specialization Papers
Financial Management Indian Financial System Security Analysis and Investment Management Project Planning, Analysis, and Management Advanced Financial Management
Marketing Management Marketing Research Advertising Management Strategic Marketing Rural Marketing
Human Resource Management Industrial Relations Advanced Industrial Psychology Human Resource Development Labor Legislations

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:

ACC Ltd. DCM Ltd. ICICI Bank Pfizer Ltd.
Air India Dr. Reddy’s Lab ICICI Prudential Parle Soft Drinks
Airtel Bharti Eicher Goodearth IDBI Reliance Communication
APEDA Escorts Ltd. ITC SAIL
Asian Paints Feeders Lloyd Ltd. IBM Spice Telecom
Bank of America Graver & Weil (India) Ltd. JK Synthetics SRF Ltd.
BHEL Gabriel India Ltd. L & T Ltd SJVN Ltd.
Brooke Bond Garware Paints Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Standard Chartered Bank
Centurion Bank of Punjab HCL Max India Ltd. Tata International
Cadbury India Ltd. HDFC Life Microsoft TCS
CIPLA Ltd. IBM HDFC Bank Modi Xerox Vardhman Group of Industries
Citi Bank Hero Honda Ltd. Morepen Ltd. Voltas Ltd.
Colgate Palmolive Ltd. HIMFED Nestle India Ltd. Vygon India Ltd.
Coca Cola Hindustan Lever Ltd. NFL Wimco Ltd.
Crompton Greaves HMT Ltd. Oil India Limited Wipro India Ltd.
Dabur India Ltd. HPMC ONGC

Read More: HPU Placements

HPU Fee Structure

Particulars Boys and All Non-Subsidized Category Year 1 Boys and All Non-Subsidized Category Year 2 For Girls Subsidized Category Year 1  For Girls Subsidized Category Year 2
Admission Fee INR 150/- - INR 150/- -
Other Fees INR 3750/- INR 3450/- INR 3750/- INR 3450/-
Caution Fee INR 300/- - INR 300/- -
Tuition Fee INR 2400/- INR 2400/- - -
Development Fees INR 500/- - INR 500/- -
Total Fees INR 7100/- INR 5850/- INR 4450/- INR 3450/-

FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available for the HPU MBA course?

Ans. The annual intake capacity for the HPU MBA program is 120 students. Of these, 60 seats are under the subsidized category while the remaining 60 are under non–subsidized category. The non-subsidized seats are open to candidates of all category, except for three seats that are reserved for wards of H. P. University employees. The break-up of subsidized seats for different category of students can be presented thus:

Category of Students Number of Seats
Open to all 12
Internal General 31
Scheduled Caste 9
Scheduled Tribe 4
Sports Person 1
Cultural Activist 1
Physically Challenged 2
Total 60
Defense Personnel (Supernumerary) 1
Single Girl Child (Supernumerary) 2
J&K Domicile (Supernumerary) 2

Ques. Is there any difference in the fee structure between the subsidized and unsubsidized categories of students?

Ans. Yes, the Subsidized category of students are required to pay a nominal annual amount of INR 10100, which comprises mandatory university fees and computer fee. The non-subsidized category of candidates is required to pay an additional annual amount of INR 1,00,000 towards the program fees.

Ques. Are there any compulsory internships in the HPU MBA program?

Ans. Yes, HPU MBA students are required to complete a compulsory ‘On-the-Job Training’ in their chosen specialization area with any corporate house during the third semester. The report of this training has to be submitted for evaluation in the fourth semester. Additionally, students are also required to complete project work under the mentorship of a faculty member and submit the report towards the completion of the program in the fourth semester.

Ques. Are foreign students accepted at HPU for its MBA program? If yes, then what is the process of admission for them?

Ans. Yes, HPU accepts 10 foreign students every year into its MBA program. The selection of foreign students into the program is subject to their meeting the minimum eligibility conditions as decided by the departmental council and also upon the equivalence of their qualifications with the Indian counterpart. They are also required to produce a valid Student-Visa/ passport in accordance along with original documents for verification.

Foreign students are admitted either directly or through various scholarship schemes of the ICCR. Such students are exempt from taking in the entrance test, though are required to appear for a counseling session with the Department Council.

Ques. Is the HPU MBA conducted anywhere else other than on-campus?

Ans. Yes, HPU MBA is also conducted at the Himachal Pradesh University Regional Center, Dharamshala. The program has been offered in the self-financing mode since July 2015. The intake capacity is 30 students a year and the annual program fee is INR 60,000. Admission criteria and the procedure is the same as that of the campus program.