Master in Hospital Administration [MHA]

The Master in Hospital Administration at BIMSR Bhubaneswar is a two-year postgraduate programme that trains graduates for management roles across hospitals, clinics and healthcare service units. Admission is merit-based on qualifying degree marks, with no central entrance test. The total programme fee is INR 4,36,000. The course suits commerce, science and allied-health graduates seeking a structured route into healthcare administration in Odisha.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open for direct admission. The intake closes before the August 2026 session begins.

Key Points

• Covers hospital operations, finance and quality management.
• Includes a supervised hospital administration internship.
• Trains for medical records and health-insurance roles.
• Case studies drawn from working hospital units.

BIMSR MHA Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Full Course)	INR 4,36,000
Total Fees	INR 4,36,000

• The figure is the consolidated fee for the full course.
• Fees are payable in annual installments at session start.

BIMSR MHA Admission 2026

Event	Date
Academic Session Begins	August 2026

• Selection is based on merit in the qualifying degree.
• Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Minimum 50 percent aggregate at graduation.

Admission Process

• Collect the application form from the institute office or website.
• Submit the form with graduation marksheets and certificates.
• Candidates are ranked on their qualifying degree percentage.
• Shortlisted applicants attend document verification and a personal interview.
• Pay the admission fee to confirm the allotted seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Graduates targeting hospital or clinic management roles.
• Odisha students wanting a local healthcare management degree.
• Candidates preferring merit admission over an entrance test.

✗ Skip if

• Aspirants wanting a nationally ranked management brand.
• Students seeking guaranteed corporate hospital placements.
• Those needing recruitment from large multinational employers.

BIMSR MHA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
BIMSR Merit Scholarship	Up to full tuition concession	Top performers on qualifying marks
Need-based Financial Aid	Partial fee waiver	Economically weaker applicants
Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state norms	SC, ST, OBC and EBC students

• Apply for institute aid at the time of admission.
• State scholarships are claimed through the Odisha government portal.

BIMSR MHA FAQs

Ques. Does BIMSR require an entrance exam for MHA admission?

Ans. No, the MHA programme at BIMSR admits students on merit in the qualifying graduation. There is no central entrance test for this course. Candidates are ranked on their degree percentage, and the shortlisted applicants may be called for a short personal interview. Once the interview and document verification are cleared, the seat is confirmed on payment of the admission fee. The institute publishes the merit list after verification and intimates selected candidates to complete the formalities. Admission usually closes a few weeks before classes begin, so prompt action after the merit list helps. The institute office assists applicants with any queries on documents and the fee payment schedule.

Ques. What is the total fee and duration of the MHA programme?

Ans. The Master in Hospital Administration runs for two years and carries a total fee of INR 4,36,000 for the full programme. The amount is usually collected in annual installments at the start of each academic year. Eligible students can reduce this through the institute merit scholarship, need-based aid and the Odisha post-matric scholarship offered by the state government. Spreading the fee across the two years keeps the programme affordable for most working and fresh graduates.

Ques. Who is eligible to apply for the MHA at BIMSR?

Ans. Any graduate from a recognised university can apply, irrespective of the discipline studied. Commerce, science, arts and allied-health graduates are all eligible to join. A minimum of 50 percent aggregate at graduation is expected. Final selection then depends on the merit position in the qualifying examination, so a stronger graduation score improves the chance of getting a seat. Reservation norms of the Odisha government apply to candidates belonging to the relevant categories.

Ques. What career roles does the MHA prepare students for?

Ans. Graduates take up roles such as hospital administrator, operations executive, front-office manager, quality coordinator and health-services supervisor. The course covers hospital operations, medical records, healthcare finance and quality systems. This mix helps graduates work in private hospitals, diagnostic chains, nursing homes and health insurance firms, and also supports those who later move into healthcare consulting or further study. Hospitals increasingly prefer trained administrators, so the qualification carries steady demand across private and government health systems. Some graduates also move into health-tech firms, insurance desks and medical tourism support roles.

Ques. When does the MHA academic session begin?

Ans. The MHA session at BIMSR begins in August 2026. Direct admission stays open until the seats are filled, so candidates are advised to complete their application and document verification well before the session start. Applying early is useful because merit-based seats fill quickly once the qualifying results are out and verification begins. Candidates should keep their graduation marksheets, identity proof and passport photographs ready to avoid last-minute delays. A clear admission timeline helps applicants plan their travel and document collection in advance.

Ques. Are scholarships available for MHA students?

Ans. Yes. BIMSR offers a merit scholarship for top performers and need-based financial aid for economically weaker students. Eligible SC, ST, OBC and EBC candidates can also claim the Odisha post-matric scholarship through the state government portal. Students should submit the relevant income or category proof at the time of admission so the support can be processed for the academic year. The institute aid is decided on academic merit, while the state scholarship depends on family income and category.