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      HPUBS Shimla Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Shilpy Sinha

      Updated on Jan 15 2026, 12:22 PM IST

      HPUBS Shimla Admission Process

      Himachal Pradesh University Business School Shimla (HPUBS) offers admissions to its postgraduate and doctoral level courses. HPUBS Shimla admission is offered to the management and business administration stream courses. The HPUBS Shimla admissions are based on the entrance test, academic records, group discussion and personal interview.

      To get HPUBS Shimla admissions to a PhD programme, candidates who have qualified for UGC-JRF are eligible. HPUBS conducts the Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) to provide admission to their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) programme.

      Quick Links: HPUBS Courses & Fees

      Himachal Pradesh University Business School Application Process 2025

      • Visit the official website.

      • Register through the admissions portal.

      • Fill in the required details and select the course they wish to apply for.

      • A self-attested copy of documents has to be submitted by the candidate along with the HPUBS application form.

      • Pay the required HPUBS admission fee.

      HPUBS Shimla Admissions 2025 for MBA Course

      The Himachal Pradesh University Business School offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The course duration is 2 years. The table mentioned below showcases the seat intake and eligibility criteria followed by the HPUBS PG Admission Process 2024.  

      Himachal Pradesh University Business School Courses, seat intake and Eligibility criteria

      Course

      Seat Intake

      Eligibility Criteria

      MBA 

      120 

      Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university OR 

      Students who are appearing for their final UG examination are also eligible.


      HPUBS Admissions Process 2025 for MBA Course

      • Eligible candidates may fill out the HPUBS Shimla admission application form.

      • Candidates must appear for HPU MAT

      • HPUBS Shimla cutoffs are released on the official website. 

      • Selected candidates will then be shortlisted for group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI). 

      • Appear for group discussion and personal interview. 

      • Students will be shortlisted for HPUBS Shimla admissions based on their entrance scores, performance in the group discussion and personal interview.

      • Final shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the HPUBS Shimla seat allotment.

      • Aspirants may confirm their seats at the HPUBS Shimla campus by verifying their documents and paying the required fees. 

      HPUBS Shimla Admissions 2025 for PhD Course

      The Himachal Pradesh University Business School offers a Ph.D. programme of 6 years' duration. Students should submit the online HPUBS Shimla admission application forms. 

      Course

      Eligibility

      Ph.D Management

      Master's degree from a recognised university. 

      HPUBS Admissions Process 2025 for PhD Course

      • Eligible candidates must visit the official website.

      • UGC-JRF-qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the HPUBS Ph.D. programme.

      • Candidates who have passed the UGC NET exam are required to appear for the written test/personal interview/viva voce conducted by the Himachal Pradesh University.

      • Seats will be allotted for HPU Business School admissions based on the scores of entrance tests of the candidates and performance in the interview/viva voce.

      • If selected, candidates must submit the required documents and fees to complete the HPUBS admission process. 

      Himachal Pradesh University Business School Shimla Documents Required for Admissions

      • Passport size photographs

      • 10+2 mark sheets and certificates

      • Bachelor’s degree certificate (for HPUBS admissions 2024)

      • Caste certificate(if applicable) 

      • Transfer certificate(if needed)

      • Migration certificate 

      • Character certificate

      • Identity proof (Aadhar card, PAN card)

      • Address proof

      • A valid scorecard of entrance examinations

      Quick Links: HPUBS Facilities

      Candidates should submit all the above-mentioned required documents at the time of document verification.

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      FAQ’s

      Frequently Asked Questions
      Q: Does HPUBS Shimla conduct an entrance test for Ph.D Management admission?
      A:

      Yes, the college conducts an entrance test for admission to the Ph.D Management programme.

      Q: How can candidates apply for Himachal Pradesh University Business School admission?
      Q: Can candidates in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree apply for admission to the M.B.A. course?
      Q: Does the college conduct a personal interview for M.B.A. admission?
      Q: Which entrance exam score is accepted by HPUBS Shimla for admission to the M.B.A. course?
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      Student Reviews for HPUBS Shimla

      Average Rating

      4.1
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      62
      Verified Reviews
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      34
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      Overall

      4.1

      Infrastructure

      4.2

      Placements

      3.5

      Campus Life

      4.5

      Academics

      4

      Value for Money

      4.4

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      College is good for c.v purpose but exposure is very low

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      Karan singh kanwar Posted on 9 Feb'26
      MBA - Batch of 2027-01-01
      3

      Academics

      Though the infrastructure is not that much good but academic is good of this business college . Faculty is good and the average score of the students is also good every year . The eduction lack nehind only in technologu.

      College Infra

      College infrastructure is not that much good . Because college building is a heritage building and it does not has any facilities and the facilities provided are not up to the mark there are no smart boards in the ckasses

      Campus Life

      No campus

      Placements

      As it is only a bachelor degree college there is no placement programs here but there are internships program in the college to help student boost there c.v and resume . And if any placement program takes place it only give a opportunity to lower level employees.

      Value For Money

      Average
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      The college provides good experience.

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      SHIVAM THAKUR Posted on 26 Dec'24
      MBA - Batch of 2025-01-01
      2.8

      Academics

      I am currently enrolled in the MBA(Finance, Marketing) program. It provides the facility of dual specialization in any two streams of the MBA. The teaching staff is well experienced. Most of the teachers are UGC-NET qualified and they have a deep understanding about their particular subject.

      College Infra

      The college is situated at a very beautiful location. It has all the basic facilities such as medical facilities etc. It has a departmental library which provides all the daily newspapers and required books. It also provides the facility of the smartboard teaching and computer lab.

      Placements

      The placements of this college is below average. The average package goes around 3-4 LPA. Almost 60% students got placed every year. The highest package was 12 LPA in 2024. The students has to make their own efforts and the college placement cell is not that much supportive.
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      It is good for people who is looking for a reliable option

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      SHIVAM THAKUR Posted on 25 Dec'24
      MBA - Batch of 2025-01-01
      3

      Academics

      Himachal Pradesh Business School has a well experienced teaching staff.Most of the teachers are NET qualified, so they have a vast knowledge about their particular field or subject.They uses various kinds of the teaching techniques for the overall productivity of the student.

      College Infra

      The college campus is surrounded by the beautiful mountains. It has the facility of the well equipped computer lab.HPUBS has its own departmental library.The whole department has been provided with the wi-fi facility.

      Placements

      The placement of this college is average.Not many big companies participates in placement drive of the department.The average package of our college goes around 3-4 lakh per annum.More than 50% students gets placed nearly every year.
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      There could be several reasons why you're facing difficulty downloading your HPU MAT 2024 result:

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      what is the date of HPU MAT 2022?

      Hello,

      Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test 2022 will take place on 26.05.2022. This is tentative date and might change based on any further announcement so you will have to keep yourself updated. The eligibility criteria for the HPU MAT is that a candidate should have completed graduation from a

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      When will be the merit list for subsidised seats for HPU MAT 2019 posted?

      Hi Aspirant,

      HPU MAT 2019 Result has been announced on June 10, 2019.

      Candidates will be ranked in the list on the basis of their scores in the written test.

      Final selection of the student is based on the group discussion and personal interview. By following below steps students can

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