Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at HBTU Kanpur, Kanpur

Harcourt Butler Technical University is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. It also provides placement support to the candidates. Some of the key highlights of HBTU Kanpur placements in 2023 (as per an overall report) are tabulated below:

HBTU Kanpur carries out MBA admission procedure in three phases. In the first phase, applicants with a valid CAT or CUET-PG scores are shortlisted and called for group discussion and personal interview (GD & PI) round. In the second phase, candidates with a score of CMAT/AIMA-MAT/CUET-PG are called for GD & PI. If the seats are left vacant after the two phases, then the university conducts an entrance examination to fill out the vacant seats. The below-mentioned infographic presents weightage of each selection round:

Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility requirements can apply for this course. Thus, the aspirants with a valid bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Medicine/Sciences/Arts/Commerce/Business Administration/Computer Application or other disciplines as approved by with at least 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI of 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) on a scale of 10 from any UGC/AICTE recognised institute/university are eligible. 

The total seat sanctioned for an MBA at HBTU Kanpur is 240. Candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned seat count and performance in the selection rounds. The university reserves the right to revise the seat count in any academic year. Moreover, the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) offers a two-year MBA course. It is offered in a full-time mode of study. All eligible Indian residents can apply for this programme. Aspirants can apply by visiting the university's official website. The entrance exams accepted for this course are CAT/CMAT/AIMA-MAT/CUET-PG. Candidates who get shortlisted based on entrance score have to further take part in the group discussion and personal interview round. 

Harcourt Butler Technical University offers admission to the MBA course based on exam score and performance in the selection rounds. The applicants are shortlisted based on CAT/CMAT/AIMA-MAT/CUET-PG scores. Selected candidates are further called for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Apart from this, for admission it is also crucial that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements. In the selection rounds, 25% of weightage is given to GD and PI round and 75% to candidates exam score. 

Harcourt Butler Technical University MBA tuition fees is INR 1.4 lakh. The hostel fee is INR 1.26 lakh and one-time fee is INR 5,000. Candidates who get selected for admission have to pay the admission fees as prescribed to lock their seats. It must be noted by the students that the mentioned fee amount is taken from the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

HBTU Kanpur MBA curriculum is inclusive of core and specialised topics related to the field of Management. There are specialisation focused electives as well. Candidates can choose four electives from one and same specialisation in the third and fourth semester of the programme. Some of the topics covered in the PG course are:

• Principles of Management
• Management Accounting
• Business Ethics
• Financial Management
• Data and Information Systems
• Legal Management
• Strategic Management
• International Business, etc. 

Yes, HBTU MBA syllabus is inclusive of practical/lab subjects. Along with theory subjects, these shall help candidates in understanding the real work. The lab of the following subjects is part of the MBA programme:

• Computer Applications in Management
• Business Communication
• Data and Information Systems