Master of Science (M.Sc.) 

at HPU Shimla, Shimla

Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree of a University established by law in India (with the subject of study for MSc as one of the subjects) in 2nd Division or with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate in case of SC/ST candidates) or Honours in the subject concerned are eligible to apply for the MSc programme at Himachal Pradesh University. Aspirants should hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

Himachal Pradesh University conducts entrance exam for some of the courses. National-level entrance exams are accepted for Medical courses. Below are the entrance exam accepted for top HPU programmes:

Course Name	Accepted Entrance Exam
MBA	HPU MAT
B.Ed	HPU Entrance Exam
BAMS	NEET
MSc	HPU Entrance Exam

The HPU MAT exam is an entrance exam conducted by the Himachal Pradesh University (HPU). This exam is conducted at university level for admission to MBA courses at HPU School of Business.

1. The HPU MAT is a computer-based test of two hours' duration with 200 questions. The HPU MAT exam is conducted once in a year.
2. The syllabus of the HPU MAT is similar to most management entrance test syllabuses, which include topics such as verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, data adequacy, and data interpretation.
3. The exam application fee is INR 1000, and the language of the exam is English . 
4. You need to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum 50% aggregate. Those candidates who qualify for this exam are called for final selection rounds at UPES School of Business. To know more about this exam you can visit this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/hpu-mat-exam.

HPU Regional Centre Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh University has placed its selected students in known and reputed companies such as Galbatross Technologies Llp, Avvas Infotech Pvt Ltd, Ess Kay Fincorp, Shivrai Technologies, Induvidal, Isi India Private Limited, United Consultancy Services India Pvtltd, Kamala Automobilescuttack, Samsung R And D Institute India Noida, Dae Seung Autoparts, Clansys India Pvt Ltd, Rachna Air Component Pvtltd, Green Ripples Pvt Ltd, Agdg Associates, Baru Biswal, Sbs Insure.

Courses offered by HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University are MBA/PGDM. These courses are in the stream of Business & Management Studies.

School Of Law, Himachal Pradesh University courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as BCI. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by School Of Law, Himachal Pradesh University goes up to 80.

HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The flagship courses offered at HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University are MBA/PGDM. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University has a rating of 3.9 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3.9, 3.4, 4 and 3.9 as per reviews by students.

HPU fee is different for different courses. However, the components of fee remain same for all the programmes offered by the university. Some are one-time paid such as caution deposit, library deposit and admission fee. Find below HPU fee for top courses:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee
MBA	INR 4,800 - INR 1.4 lakh
BAMS	INR 1.7 Lacs - INR 3.1 lakh
B.Ed	INR 19,200 - INR 2.4 lakh
BA	INR 1,800 - INR 78,000
MSc	INR 2,400 - INR 1.8 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

HPU MAT 2026 notification will be released online. The dates for the HPU MAT 2026 exam will be declared along with the notification. HPU MAT 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in second week of June. In HPU MAT 2026 notification candidates will be able to check the important details pertaining to:

• Exam important dates
• HPU MAT eligibility criteria
• Steps to fill HPU MAT application form
• HPU Reservation criteria
• Admit card
• Exam centres
• Syllabus
• Exam pattern
• Scorecard