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HPU Shimla MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Admission, Entrance Exam, Eligibility

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HPU Shimla MBA/PGDM
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HPU MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 4.8K - 1.4L
Median Package 2.8L
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Accepted Exam
  • MAT
  • HPU MAT
  • HPCET
  • CMAT
  • CAT
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  • Graduation score50%
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    Q:   How are HPU Shimla MBA placements?
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    According to HPU Shimla Management NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of HPU Shimla MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:

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    MBA Placement Statistics (2021)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2022)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

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    INR 4.9 LPA

    INR 5.83 LPA

    INR 5.5 LPA

    Total students

    123

    124

    119

    Students placed

    54

    62

    67

    Q:   What is the fee for the HPU BA programme?
    A: 

    The fees for the HPU BA programme range between INR 1,800 and INR 78,000. The fees depend on the specific course and the affiliated college offering the BA programme. This variation gives students the flexibility to choose a BA course that suits their budget and personal needs. It's a good idea for prospective students to carefully review fee details and eligibility criteria so they can make an informed decision. 

    Q:   Which entrance exams are accepted by HPU?
    A: 

    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 NameAccepted Entrance Exam
    MBAHPU MAT 
    B.EdHPU Entrance Exam
    BAMSNEET
    MScHPU Entrance Exam
    Q:   What are the kinds of subject in HPU MBA course?
    A: 

    HPU MBA course is a two-year programme divided into four semesters. Below are some of the topics included in MBA curriculum of HPU:

    • Methods of Data Collection
    • Research Designs
    • Management Information System
    • Operations Management System
    • Methods of Forecasting Demand-Opnion Method, etc.

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    Q:   Are there any options available in HPU with 70k rank in AYUSH?
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    The BUMS, BAMS and BHMS are the some courses which are offered by HPU through AYUSH. Further, as per HPU cutoff 2024, the BAMS was the only course available for the candidates seeking admission to HPU Shimla. Considering the HPU Shimla AYUSH cutoff 2025, the last round for BAMS stood at 74370. So, we can say that yes it possible to get admission at HPU with 70k rank.

    Q:   How can I get admission to B.Com at HPU?
    A: 

    HPU BCom admission is merit-based for the year 2024. Candidates are first required to fill out the application form and then wait for the merit list. Find below the HPU BCom admission process:

    STEP 1: Application Process

    As per the Department of Evening Studies prospectus, candidates are required to submit the application form offline. Candidates are required to visit the official website of HPU, download the prospectus, fill out the form and, submit the form, along with the necessary documents and, application fee to the admission committee.

    STEP 2: Selection Criteria

    The university releases the merit list on the official website of the university. The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in the qualifying exams.

    STEP 3: Admission and Fees Deposit

    Candidates whose names appear on the merit list and required to confirm their admission by paying the HPU BCom course fees.

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    HPU Shimla MBA/PGDM
    HPU MBA Fees 2025

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    ₹ 4.8 K - 1.4 L
    ₹ 400 - 1.25 K
    ₹ 5.2 K - 1.41 L
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    These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

    The value for money rating of this course is 4.0/5 (23 Reviews).View placement detailsExternal Link Icon Placement Insight Icon
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    Q:   What is the fees of HPU?
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    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 NameTotal Tuition Fee
    MBAINR 4,800 - INR 1.4 lakh
    BAMSINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 3.1 lakh
    B.EdINR 19,200 - INR 2.4 lakh
    BAINR 1,800 - INR 78,000
    MScINR 2,400 - INR 1.8 lakh

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

    Q:   Is it good to take admission in Himachal Pradesh University?
    A: 

    Himachal Pradesh University is recognised by UGC and NAAC. Also, HPU has a total of 7 institutes which include the Department of Evening Studies, HPU Business School, University Institute of Technology, HPU College of Business Studies, University Institute of Legal Studies, Institute of Tribal Studies, Institute of Vocational Studies. Since, it is a public state university, the programme fee is very less

    Taking admission in HPU will also provide placement opportunities to students. The university conducts placement drive every year. According to Himachal Pradesh University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during HPU Shimla BTech and MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 4 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA, respectively.

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    HPU MBA Admission Dates 2025

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    5 Mar '26
    MAT Feb 2026 CBT admit card
    8 Mar '26
    MAT Feb 2026 CBT
    Mar '26
    HPCET 2026 application formTentative
    10 May '26
    HPCET 2026 Exam Date
    May '26
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    2 Mar '26
    MAT Feb 2026 CBT Registration last date
    1 Mar '26
    MAT Feb 2026 PBT
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    Q:   What is the entrance exam for MBA in HPU?
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    HPU MAT is the entrance exam required for HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University MBA programme admissions.  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 national level management entrance test syllabuses, which include topics such as verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, data adequacy, and data interpretation.

    Q:   Can I do MBA after B.Com from Himachal Pradesh University?
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    Yes, upon the completion of a BCom degree from Himachal Pradesh University, you are eligible to pursue an MBA. Numerous business schools welcome applicants to their MBA programmes with a variety of academic backgrounds. It is crucial to learn about the particular requirements of the MBA programme you're interested in before applying for admission. While some MBA programmes may favour candidates with specific UG courses, others may require candidates to have work experience.

    Q:   Who is eligible for HPU MBA?
    A: 

    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.
    Q:   What is the fee refund policy at HPU?
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    Himachal Pradesh University follows a fee refund policy in case of cancellation or withdrawal of admission. Below is the fee refund percentage along with applicable conditions:

    Fee Refund %Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is received 
    100%

    15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission

    90%Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission
    80%15 days of less after the formally notified last date of admission
    50%30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admission
    00%More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission

    HPU MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the HPU MAT exam?
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    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.
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    Q:   What is the HPU NEET MDS Cutoff 2025?
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    The HPU NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to MDS course via the NEET MDS entrance examination for all rounds and categories for the students belonging to the All India quota. For the General AI category, 290 was the closing cutoff rank in the last round for MDS in Conservative Dentistry course. Please note that the cutoff differs for each course, round, and category. 

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    HPU MBA Curriculum

    SpecializationCurriculum
    Master of Business Administration (MBA),HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University
    MBA in Rural Development,HPU Shimla
    Master of Business Administration (MBA),HPU Regional Centre Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA),HPU Shimla

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    HPU MBA Seats 2025

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    Q:   Does HPU provides reservation in seats?
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    Yes, HPU reserves seats for reserved category candidates. Below is category-wise reservation:

    CategoryReservation %
    SC candidates of HP domicile15%
    ST candidates of HP domicile7.5%

    Apart from this, 77.5% seats are filled under:

    25% seats for the admission shall be open for all candidates while 75% will be filled out of the candidates, who have passed their qualifying exam from HP University or HP Krishi Vishwavidayalaya Palampur or Central Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, HP Technical University and Central University of Himachal Pradesh or the candidates who are Himachal domicile irrespective of passing qualifying examination from any other University. 

    Q:   How many non-subsidized seats are there for HPU MBA?
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    Subsidized seats are offered according to the category of the candidates while non-subsidiary seats are open to all. There are a total of 60 non-subdizised seats for MBA at HPU Business School. Below is the seat breakup for Non-Subsidized seats for MBA:

    CategorySeat
    Open to all12
    Internal General30
    SC9
    ST4
    Physically Challenges1
    Cultural Activitist2
    Sports Person2

    HPU MBA/PGDM Placements 2025

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    PG 2 years2021-222022-232023-24
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    5.83 LPA5.5 LPA5.7 LPA
    % Students Placed
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    45%51%59%
    Students placed626773
    % Passing Students89%91%90%
    Students admitted
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    139131124
    Students opted for higher studies
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    22116
    Students graduated
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    Internships and industry projects

    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Internships and industry projects

    Offered in the final year only

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    Employment opportunities

    Higher in core jobs

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    Higher studies preferences

    Majority opted in India

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    Placement support

    Organized & proactive placement process

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    Placement support

    Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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    Alumni network

    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Entrepreneurship cell

    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Overall feeling of students

    Love being in college

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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters during HPU Shimla placements?
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    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

    Q:   Where are HPU Shimla alumni placed?
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    According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Operations domain has placed the most number of HPU Shimla students. The domain-wise HPU Shimla alumni placement statistics are presented below:

    Note: The “Others” category includes the domains of Education, IT, HR, Finance, Research, Marketing, Customer Success & Support, Media & Communication, Program & Project Management, Consulting and Quality Assurance.

    The above-mentioned data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

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    Q:   Is HPU better than CUHP for MBA?
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    HPU and CUHP both are recognised universities of Himachal Pradesh. Below is the comparison between the popular universities of HP offering MBA:

    MBA UniversityTotal Tuition Fee*Average Package
    HPUINR 4,800 - INR 1.4 lakhINR 2 Lacs (overall)
    CUHPINR 9,600INR 2.5 Lacs (PG courses)

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

    Q:   Can I get into Himachal Pradesh University with 500 rank in NEET MDS?
    A: 

    HPU NEET MDS Cutoff 2024 was released for MDS admission. The closing ranks for various course varied between 160 and 642, for the General All India quota candidates. At 500 rank, the course available for the General AI candidates would be MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology and MDS in Prosthodontics, as these courses have a lenient cutoff. 

    Q:   Can I get HPU with 700 rank?
    A: 

    No, candidates won't be able to get admission to HPU with 700 as the HPU cutoff 2024 in itself is 642 for MDS in Prosthodontics course under General quota, considering the last-round of seat allotment results. However, for OBC AI quota, 700 rank is more than enough to get admission at HPU. The HPU OBC cutoff 2024 stood at 761

    Q:   Can I get Himachal Pradesh University at 15000 rank?
    A: 

    Yes, a candidate can easily get admission to Himachal Pradesh University at 15000 rank. The NEET PG Cutof ranks to get admission into MD Courses varied between 493 and 70375, for the General All India category candidates. Although, admission tonall the courses would not be available at this rank, there are quite a few where a candidate can seek admission into.

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    Students Ratings & Reviews

    3.9/5
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    Nitisha Sharma Verified Icon
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021
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    A well known and recognised college.
    Placements: Our college is one of the best business school of Himachal Pradesh. In our institute around 60% students get campus placements every year. Average salary offered was 6lpa. Top recruiters were Navera, IBM, Infosys, wordpress etc. Top roles offered in our course was HR, recruiters, executive, etc.
    Infrastructure: Our college has a very good infrastructure. Our college has a very wide campus. Entire college has Wi-Fi connection. Library of the college have all the types of books and other stuff. College has a hostel near to the campus. College campus and hostel is fully secured. Food of college mess is of average quality.
    Faculty: Teachers of our institute were very highly qualified and knowledgeable. The quality of teaching of our college was excellent. All the faculty members used to guide on regular basis. Teachers were very supportive to the scholars of the college. College conducted various seminars for placements.
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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2017
    Offered by HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University
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    My MBA in HPU Business School.
    Placements: HPU Business School is one of the renowned institutes in Himachal. In our college every year about 70-80% of students get placements. The college placement cell organizes various drives for the placements. Companies like Accenture, HCL, Reliance, etc. Comes to the college for the recruitment. The average package is 5-6 LPA.
    Infrastructure: In the institute, all necessary facilities like smart classrooms, labs, libraries, and Wi-Fi connectivity are available. The classrooms are large. The Labs have all the supplies needed. The library is available for the students. The hostel has cleaned and furnished rooms. The mess food is healthy and suitable to eat.
    Faculty: All the teachers in the institute are qualified and knowledgeable. All the teachers are helpful to the students. Teachers used to guide us in all possible ways. They are very friendly to us. The course curriculum is relevant to the present. The semester exams are moderate in difficult level.
    Other: Apart from good education, there are various other activities like sports, fests, and events organized in the college. The college organizes various sports tournaments. Every year various concerts are conducted in the college.
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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2020
    Offered by HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University
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    4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Very good placements and faculty.
    Placements: One of the top Business school of the Himachal Pradesh. Every year 50-70% students gets the placements. I also get admitted in this college for the good placements record. Various companies likes IBM, Accenture, Hcl, Byjus etc. Visits the campus for the recruitments. The average package is 8-10lpa.
    Infrastructure: The college has a separate department for all the courses. It has a big infrastructure with the all the facilities. There are labs and libraries in the college campus. The hostel has different hostel for the girls and boys. The hostel mess has good quality food. It has a ground for the outdoor games and a big hall for the indoor sports.
    Faculty: As one of the best Business school it has a top notch faculty. All the teachers are very qualified. They helps the students in all possible ways. Teacher helps the students in industry projects. The college course makes the students industry ready which helps in the placements. The semester exams moderate level.
    Other: The college has very good security in the campus and hostel. Full campus is covered with the Cctvs. Various fests and events are organized in the college. The college organize students orientation every year.
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    Our college has excellent teachers and good infrastructure.
    Placements: There are 260 students in both the first and second years. The highest salary package offered is 7 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 2 LPA. Almost 70% of students get internships. Top roles offered are marketing supervisor, human resource manager, and bank PO.
    Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available. Our labs and classrooms are good and breezy. There is a smart class in every classroom. Our college buildings are good. The lift is available in the building. Our college has excellent infrastructure. The canteen is available.
    Faculty: Our teachers are excellent, helpful, and qualified. They have good knowledge and great control over their discipline. The course curriculum is relevant. It makes students industry-ready.
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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2023
    Offered by HPU Business School, Himachal Pradesh University
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    3Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Our college has good infrastructure and facilities.
    Placements: More than 50% of students get placed. The highest salary package offered is 10 LPA, the lowest salary package is 2 LPA, and the average salary package is 3.5 LPA. HDFC is the top recruiting company. Top roles offered are business development associate, management trainee etc.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is above-average. Our department has a mini auditorium, GD room, conference hall, computer lab, photostat room, and Wi-Fi facilities. Classrooms are well-equipped with projectors, and chairs. RO system for drinking water and also restrooms are available on each floor. Facilities available in the hostel include mess, drinking water facilities, restrooms, medical facilities, Wi-Fi, common room with heaters for studies or entertainment. An auditorium and gym are available. Boarders are allowed to use their own heaters in the rooms during winter season due to low temperature as it snows in Shimla. Elevators are in working condition. The computer lab is great and is accessible for students.
    Faculty: Teachers are qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful. The teaching quality of some teachers is not up to the mark, while the others are great. The course curriculum is relevant and helps students to be ready for industry. Difficulty of semester exams depends on the student's preparation. The pass percentage is 33%.
    Other: It would be better if our department has its cafeteria. Events are held throughout the year without disturbing the classes. Fests and picnics are organised by various student organisations regularly. The campus is very beautiful and remains crowded. Ample bus facilities are available for students. A lot of scholarships are provided by the university. Sports and cultural activities are encouraged.
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    3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Review of Himachal Pradesh University.
    Placements: About 70% of students were placed in the previous year. Average companies approach this university. Companies like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and many more banking-related companies visit for campus drives. About 40-50% got internships and HR finance and marketing are specialisations.
    Infrastructure: Good infrastructure is available in the hostels of our college. They provide average hostel rooms. The mess food is average but not high-quality. The dispensary is for medical purposes. They do not provide better sports facilities.
    Faculty: Our faculty members in the HPU department are good. The curriculum of the department is good but not of a high level. The exam structure at Himachal Pradesh University is very good. The passing percentage at Himachal Pradesh University is 40%.
    Other: I opted for this course as I am interested in this course.
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    HPU MBA Scholarships 2025

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    Q:   What all financial aid options are available at HPU?
    A: 

    HPU offers scholarships as financial aid based on Economically backward category to students who belong to categories such as BPL for continuing their higher education. Sports scholarship to 16 students belonging from the teaching department for outstanding performance in sports, and cultural activity scholarship is awarded to 10 students for their performance in academic and cultural activities.

    HPU MBA 2025 FAQs

    Q:   What are the job options after MBA from HPU?
    A: 

    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

    Q:   When will be HPU MAT result announced?
    A: 

    HPU MAT results 2026 will be declared at hpuniv.ac.in. The result are released on the official website of Himachal Pradesh University. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to check their scores at hpuniv.ac.in. The HPU MAT scorecard mentions the details such as: candidate details, exam details, section-wise marks, overall marks and rank obtained. During the HPU MAT counselling process, on the basis of the score obtained, candidates will be called for selection rounds- group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates must appear for the selection rounds as per the given schedule.

    Q:   When will HPU MAT notification release?
    A: 

    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
    Q:   How many sections are in HPU MAT?
    A: 

    HPU Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) is conducted for admission to MBA programme of HPU Business School. HPU MAT question paper will consist of questions four sections viz.,  English Comprehension,   Business Environment,  General Knowledge and Reasoning and Numerical Skills. The General English part will have questions from Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Reasoning and Numerical section will include questions from algebra, statistics, number systems, percenatges, profit and loss and so forth. The General Awareness section will have questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Business Scenario. Business Environment Areness section will imclude questions from World Economy, Indian Economy, Industry, Banking, Trade, Famous business tycoons & industrialists, corporate assocations BSE & NSE, logos & tags lines orf different companies and so forth.

    Q:   Which are the important topics for HPU MAT Reasoning and Numerical Skills section?
    A: 

    Some of the important topics for HPU MAT Reasoning and Numerical Skills section are:

    • Geometry
    • Ratios and Proportion
    • Number System
    • Work and Time
    • HCF & LCM
    • Algebra
    • Profit & Loss
    • In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
    • Geometric Progression
    • Percentages & Averages
    • Partnership (Accounts)
    • Time-Speed-Distance
    • Mean, Median & Mode
    • Assertion & Reasons
    • Cause and effect
    • Assumption-premise-conclusion
    • Critical reasoning
    • Analytical and logical reasoning
    • Coding and decoding
    • Family tree
    • Statements and conclusions
    • Statements and assumptions
    • Visual reasoning symbol based problem

    Candidates preparing for HPU MAT must ensure to solve sample papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in Reasoning and Numerical skills section. 

    Q:   When will the HPU MAT registration begin?
    A: 

    HPU Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) 2026 registrations will commence in second week of April 2026. Candidates interested in admission to MBA programme of Himachal Pradesh University must fill the online application form on or before the last date. The HPU MAT application form can be filled in online mode only. HPU will commence the HPU MAT 2026 registrations soon after the release of notification. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligbility criteria before filling the application form. To complete the HPU MAT 2026 registrations candidates must ensure to pay the HPU MAT application fee of INR 1000. The application fee can be paid in online mode only.

    Q:   Can I get into HPU Shimla if I have scored just 57% in 10th and 68% in 12th?
    A: 

    The admission to HPU Shimla is not depend on how much you have score in your higher classes or 10+2. It demands a Undergraduate degree with certain condition to be eligible for the counselling round.

    Moreover, to apply for the PG courses carefully read the eligibility criteria for both MD/MS and MDS. After reading all details register by filling out the HP NEET PG admission form. The criteria for eligibility has been provided below: 

    1. The candidate must be a citizen of India.

    2. Candidates who have completed MBBS from a recognised board or deemed university.

    3. A candidate who has completed MBBS from any Institution recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and his/her parents hold a resident certificate of It is mandatory to complete a Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship on or before the date mentioned by MCC for the current academic year.

    4. Candidate should be registered with the State Medical Council/ Medical Council of India.

    Q:   What is the eligibility for B.Tech at HPU Shimla?
    A: 

    Candidates need to pass Class 12 examination or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for HPU Shimla BTech/ BTech (Hons) programme. 

    Aspirants applying for BTech must not be more than 22 years in age as on July 1 of the year of admission. 

    Q:   How can I get admission in MBA in HPU?
    A: 

    HPU admission to MBA is entrance-based. The university conducts HPU MAT is a computer-based test of two hours' duration with 200 questions. The HPU MAT exam is conducted once in a year. Below is the selection criteria for HPU MBA programme:

    Selection CriteriaWeightage
    Application rating (10 % of marks obtained in matriculation, Class 12 and graduation)30 marks
    Management Aptitude Test50 marks
    Group Discussion10 marks
    Personal Interview10 marks
    Q:   What is the qualification for HPU?
    A: 

    The eligibility requirement for HPU UG courses is a minimum of Class 12. However, graduation is required for PG courses. Below is course-wise HPU eligibility for top programmes:

    Course NameCommon Eligibility
    MBABachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates)
    BAClass 12 or an equivalent exam with at least 33% aggregate
    B.EdBachelor's degree (Medical/ Non-Medical/ Commerce/ Arts) or master's degree in Science/ Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Commerce or bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with at least 55% aggregate or 5.51 CGPA or Grade B+ (45% aggregate or 4.51 CGPA for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Handicapped candidates)
    BAMSClass 12 or its equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology which shall include a practical test in science subjects & English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC)
    MScBachelor'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
    BTechClass 12 with Physics, Mathematics and any other elective subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST)
    BComClass 12 or equivalent with Maths/ Economics as a compulsory subject
    Q:   Can I get into HPU with 7k rank in NEET PG?
    A: 

    Admission to HPU is conducted based on NEET PG scores. Candidates should have valid NEET PG scores to get into HPU. Moreover, 7k rank in NEET PG is sufficient to get admission at HPU. As per the HPU cutoff 2024 for the Round 2 seat allotment result, the cutoff ranged between 18439 and 70158 for the General AI category candidates. The courses available under 7k rank can be visible below in the table:

    Course2024
    MD in Pathology18439 
    MD in Anatomy70158
    Q:   What is the application fee for HPU?
    A: 

    Candidates applying for any of the Himachal Pradesh University courses have to pay an application fee. The mode of payment required for most of the courses is online. Find below the HPU application fee for top courses:

    CourseApplication Fee
    MBAINR 700
    B.EdINR 1,100
    BAMSINR 2,000 (For General/ other categories), INR 1,000 (For SC/ ST)
    BA/ BCom/ MA/ MComINR 100
    Q:   Does HPU Shimla offer fee waiver?
    A: 

    Yes, UIT under Himachal Pradesh University offers full-tuition fee waiver to six candidates (3 to students with annual income less than INR 2.5 Lacs per annum, 2 to meritorious girls and 1 to Physically Challenged) in each Engineering branch as per AICTE norms. Further, all the physically challenged candidates are exempted from all kinds of fee whatsoever (except refundable security deposit).

    Q:   What is the fees of MBA in HP?
    A: 

    The total tuition fee for HPU MBA ranges between INR 4,800 and INR 1.4 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. There is slight relaxation in fee for students already registered with HP University. Once the candidates are selected, they need to pay a programme fee to confirm their seat in the university. Apart from the tuition fee, aspirants also need to pay an application fee of INR 700 for HPU MAT.

    Q:   Is it a good idea to do MBA from HPU?
    A: 

    MBA is one of the popular courses of Himachal Pradesh University. The in-depth detailed curriculum, low fee and placement opportunities are some of the highlighting points of the course. The fee for HPU MBA course ranges between INR 4,800 and INR 1.4 lakh

    The university conducts placement drive every year. Companies such as Paytm, Amazon, IBM and Cars24 among others visited the campus for placements and Internships. The university recorded 80% hiring rate during placements 2022.

    Q:   Is 700 a good rank in HP NEET for the HPU?
    A: 

    Admission to HPU is conducted through HP NEET scores. The HPU cutoff 2024 for the UG courses has been till Round 4 seat allotment results. Analysing the HP NEET cutoff, 700 rank is decent rank to get admission to medical courses via HP NEET, Under which, the courses with the available are Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS ) and BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

    Check out the courses available for the candidates alongwith year-wise cutoff ranks under 700 for the General AI category candidates:

    Course202220232024
    BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery18842599195234
    Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS )– / –329734

     

    Q:   What should be my target score for high-ranking programs at HPU Shimla?
    A: 

    HPU Shimla offers admission to various UG courses based on HP NEET followed by the round-wise counselling. During the HPU Shimla cutoff 2024, the last round cutoff score was released for admission to the BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses. The HP NEET cutoff rank these courses are 195234, 734, and 699 for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS ), and Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS). for among the students belonging to the General AI quota. So, you should target a rank of 500 to easily get admission to any course at HPU Shimla.

    Q:   What is the HPU University NEET PG Cutoff 2025?
    A: 

    The HPU University NEET PG Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to MD and MS courses for all categories under the All India quota till Round 2. For the General AI category candidates, the cutoff in Round 2 ranged from 205 to 97725, wherein MD in General Medicine was the most-sought after course and MD in Physiology, the least. 

    Note: The cutoff for other categories, rounds and specialisations will vary accordingly. 

    Q:   What to do after HP NEET PG result?
    A: 

    After HP NEET PG result get announce, candidates can check the Seat allotment status from the DMER, Shimla at amruhp.ac.inCandidates are advised to download their HP NEET PG MD/MS seat allotment letter which needs to be presented at the time of reporting to the allotted college. Seats are allotted to the candidates based on rank, scored marks, and the choices of their preferences. Candidates eligible to make preference must fill their preference to avoid last-moment rush.

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