Master of Business Administration [MBA]

MBA at HBTU Kanpur is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by the School of Entrepreneurship and Management, with specialisations across marketing, finance, human resources and operations. Admission is through CAT, CMAT, MAT or CUET-PG scores followed by group discussion and interview, and the total fee is INR 2,55,000. The programme has 240 seats.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026.

Key Points

• Management school within a technical university.
• Specialisations in finance, marketing and operations.
• Industry projects and summer internship component.

HBTU MBA Fees 2026

• Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
• UP fee reimbursement applies for eligible domicile students.
• Fee is payable each year through the portal.

HBTU MBA Admission 2026

• Shortlisted candidates attend group discussion and interview.
• Final merit combines exam score and interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 percent aggregate.
• Valid CAT, CMAT, MAT or CUET-PG score.
• Final-year graduates may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

• Appear for an accepted management entrance exam.
• Apply to HBTU with the valid score.
• Attend group discussion and personal interview.
• Check the combined merit list.
• Complete counselling, pay fees and report.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a low-cost government MBA.
• You hold a valid CAT or CMAT score.
• You prefer a Kanpur-based management school.
• You want finance or operations specialisation options.

✗ Skip if

• You target only top-tier IIM placements.
• You need a metro-city corporate network.
• You want an executive or weekend format.

HBTU MBA Scholarships 2026

• UP fee reimbursement needs domicile and income proof.
• SC and ST students pay only hostel charges.
• Apply on the UP scholarship portal every year.

• 47 out of 100 under IIRF Management Ranking 2026.

Read more on HBTU Rankings here

HBTU MBA FAQs

Ques. Which entrance exams does HBTU MBA accept?

Ans. The programme accepts CAT, CMAT, MAT and CUET-PG scores. Shortlisted candidates are then called for group discussion and personal interview. The final merit list combines the entrance score with interview performance, so a strong exam percentile improves the chance of a seat in one of the 240 available places. Candidates holding any one of these valid scores can apply, which widens access for students who may have taken different national or state-level management entrance tests during the admission cycle. The group discussion and interview stage carries weight too, so communication skills and clarity of career goals matter alongside the written score.

Ques. What is the total MBA fee at HBTU?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MBA is INR 2,55,000. Hostel and mess charges of around INR 1,18,250 are optional and separate. As a government university programme, the fee is well below most private business schools, making it a cost-effective option for management aspirants in the region. The fee is collected in yearly instalments through the university portal, and domicile students from Uttar Pradesh can claim state fee reimbursement to bring down their effective cost over the full two years of the programme duration.

Ques. What is the eligibility for the MBA programme?

Ans. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate and a valid score in an accepted management entrance exam. Final-year students awaiting results may apply provisionally and must submit their degree proof before admission is confirmed during counselling. Graduates from engineering, commerce, arts and science backgrounds are all eligible, so the cohort is usually a mix of disciplines, which adds variety to classroom discussions and group projects.

Ques. What specialisations are offered in the MBA?

Ans. The School of Entrepreneurship and Management offers specialisations across marketing, finance, human resource management and operations. The two-year curriculum includes core management courses in the first year, a summer internship, and electives in the second year, allowing students to build depth in their chosen functional area. The functional electives are usually chosen after the first-year foundation, so students can pick a specialisation that matches their internship experience and intended career direction rather than committing on day one.

Ques. Are scholarships available for MBA students?

Ans. Yes. Uttar Pradesh domicile students can claim state fee reimbursement based on family income, and SC and ST students receive tuition exemption. Merit scholarships are offered to high-scoring admitted students, and education loans are available through banks. Applicants should apply on the UP scholarship portal each year. Keeping income and category certificates ready in advance helps ensure that the reimbursement is processed in time for the relevant academic session.

Ques. Does HBTU provide placement support for the MBA?

Ans. The university runs a training and placement cell that coordinates campus recruitment, pre-placement training and internships for management students. Students are prepared through group discussion practice, mock interviews and aptitude sessions. Recruitment outcomes vary by batch and specialisation, and the technical campus brings in firms across manufacturing and services. The summer internship after the first year often serves as a route to pre-placement offers, giving students an early link to potential recruiters. Networking through alumni and industry guest sessions on the campus also helps management students find roles that match their chosen specialisation.