MBA in Rural Development 

at HPU Shimla, Shimla

According to HPU Shimla Management NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of HPU Shimla MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2021)	MBA Placement Statistics (2022)	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 4.9 LPA	INR 5.83 LPA	INR 5.5 LPA
Total students	123	124	119
Students placed	54	62	67

Candidates planning to apply for HPU MBA programme must complete their graduation. Below is the detailed eligibility for Himachal Pradesh University MBA course:

• Candidates who have passed bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates) can apply for MBA .
• Candidates appearing for their final year exam of bachelor's degree can also appear in HPU MAT, but the final selection is subject to satisfying the eligibility condition.
• Except for Non-subsidised, serving or retired defence personnel, the maximum age limit is 26 years for boys and 28 years for girls (29 years in case of SC/ST candidates both for ST boys and girls) as on July 1 of the year concerned.

After completing MBA from one of the best MBA Colleges in India, students are open to multiple opportunities. Given below are some of the popular job options after MBA and their corresponding salaries:

MBA jobs	Average salary (INR)*
Finance Manager	9.6 LPA
Marketing Manager	10 LPA
Sales Manager	10 LPA
Human Resources Manager	4 LPA
Operations Manager	7 LPA
Product Manager	15 LPA

*The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

Yes, you can do MBA after BA from Himachal Pradesh University. MBA is one of India's most adaptable postgraduate programmes as it accepts students from a variety of educational backgrounds. MBA after pursuing BA from Himachal Pradesh University, is somewhat a doable choice.

HPU MAT is the entrance exam required for admission to HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University MBA programme.  HPU MAT is a computer-based test of two hours' duration with 200 questions. It is conducted once in a year. The syllabus of the entrance exam is similar to most management entrance test syllabuses, which include topics such as verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, data adequacy, and data interpretation.

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 list of top recruiters during HPU Shimla placements in recent past is presented below:

HPU Shimla Top Recruiters
Tata	Apple
Ford	HCL
Wipro	Asian Paints
Accenture	Cadbury India Ltd
Google	Dabur India Ltd

Yes, candidates need to pass Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and any other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for BTech/ BTech (Hons) programme at Himachal Pradesh University. Both Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects to apply for BTech/ BTech (Hons) course.

Himachal Pradesh University has several pros and cons of studying for various students. The good and bad sides are given below:

Good side of studying at HPU:

• In comparison to other universities, HPU is affordable in terms of everything. The tuition fee, along with other fee components is lower.
• The University offers UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate and PhD courses across various specialisations. All these courses are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC. 
• Being in Shimla, students enjoy the scenic view and pleasant weather which can contribute to a positive study environment.
• There are opportunities for research and projects, especially in fields such as environmental science, tourism, and social sciences, which can be enhanced by the university's location.

Bad sides of studying at HPU:

• According to the student reviews on Shiksha, students may find that resources such as libraries and labs can be limited compared to larger institutions.
• Additionally, administrative processes can sometimes be slow, which may affect student experience.

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University campus for placements include United Spirits, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Amazon Transpotaion, Fluid Metal, Green Ripples Pvt Ltd, Indusnet Techshu, Jk Lesuires, Knowledgehut Solutions, Kumar Wear Pvtltd, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Nivika Enterprisese, Rd Constro Tech, Shahin Construction, Vilas Rajapkar Consultancy ( Opc ) Pvtltd, Zone By The Park, Citrus Hotel, Terminal Contacts, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Xrbia Ltd, Gndu Rc Sultanpur Lodhi, 8V Shoes, Fab Lifestyle Pvt Ltd, Codebrew, Coimbatore Diabetic Foundation Hospital, Competition Query Rampur.