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The Hospital Management course is a specialized field that prepares students to oversee the operations, administration and even strategic planning of healthcare system

Now, Hospital Management courses include different types of levels which can be selected by candidates according to their liking like UG, PG, Doctorate, Diploma and also Certificate level.

If we talk about eligibility generally, candidates should pass Class 12 in PCB with passing marks. Candidates should also pass some exams like NEET PG, MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. Fees can range around INR 2 Lakh to INR 7 Lakh. But candidates should know that eligibility, exam required as well as fees can be different according to the courses as well as colleges.

Popular colleges are Jamia Hamdard, KGMU, KMC, etc.

Jobs available for graduates are Healthcare Finance Managers, Medical and Health Service Managers, Hospital Administrators, etc. Recruiters include Pharmaceuticals, Health Insurance Companies, Public Health Departments, etc.

 

Hospital Management Course Details

Candidates can see detailed information about the Hospital Management course below - 

Particulars

Hospital Management Course Details

Duration

2-3 years

Course Level

UG, PG, PhD and Diploma 

Eligibility 

UG - Class 12 in any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science

PG - Any relevant UG course

Admission Criteria

UG - Merit-Based

PG - Entrance-Based 

Fees

INR 1.5 Lakh to INR 7 Lakh

Exams

PG - MAT, CAT, NEET PG, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH CET, etc.

Popular Colleges

Kasturba Medical College, KGMU, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Amity University, etc.

Salary

INR 2 LPA - 10 LPA

Top Recruiters 

Pharmaceuticals, Health Insurance Companies, Public Health Departments, Hospital Consulting Firms, etc.

Jobs

Healthcare Finance Managers, Medical and Health Service Managers, Hospital Administrators, Medical Directors, 

Blood Bank Administrators, Hospital Business Managers, etc.

 

 

 

Q:   What is Hospital Management course?
A:

Hi Jay,

A Hospital Management course is an course for ones who want to learn skills to manage and oversee operations of a hospital or healthcare field. 

Hospital Management courses also focus on developing leadership and managerial skills and also ability to make decisions.

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Q:   Who should study Hospital Management courses?
A:

Candidates who are interested in healthcare can opt for Hospital Management course. Candidates who want to get into healthcare management can also apply.  

Candidates who have leadership qualities can choose this course. Also Healthcare Management is a good industry so if candidates are interested in that they can opt for it.

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Table of contents
  • Hospital Management Eligibility & Admission
  • Hospital Management Exams
  • Hospital Management Syllabus
  • Types of Hospital Management Courses
  • Hospital Management Course Fees
  • Popular Private Hospital Management Course Colleges in India
  • Hospital Management Career Scope: Job Profiles, Salary & Top Recruiters
  • Hospital Management Courses: FAQs
  • Popular Hospital Management Course UG Courses
  • Popular Hospital Management Course PG Courses
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Hospital Management Eligibility & Admission

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Failure to fulfill the eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

Hospital Management Course Levels Hospital Management Course Eligibility
UG Class 12 + 50% 
PG Any relevant UG courses
Doctorate Any relevant PG courses
Diploma Class 12 + 50% scores

 

Hospital Management Admission Process

Candidates can check a general overview of the admission process below:

  • Fulfill Eligibility
  • Take Entrance Exams
  • Fill Application
  • Wait for Entrance Exam Result
  • Attend Personal Interview/Group Discussion
  • Accept the Admission Offer
  • Fee Payment and Document Submission

Read more about the Hospital Management admission process

Q:   Can a Commerce student go for Hospital Management courses?
A:

Ofcourse,

you can go for BHM whether you are a commerce or humanities or Science student. All students in any stream can go gor hospital or hotel management course.

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Hospital Management Exams

There are some exams whose scores are also considered for admission. Candidates can see the table below for list of PG Hospital Management exams in India:

Hospital Management Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

CAT

30 Nov ' 25 

CAT Dates

MAT

21 Sep ' 25 (MAT PBT Admit Card 2025 - Sept)

28 Sep ' 25 (MAT CBT Exam 2025 - Sep)

MAT Dates

XAT

04 Jan ' 26 

XAT Dates

CMAT

Jan '26

CMAT Dates

ATMA

30 Aug ' 25 (August)

ATMA Dates

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

13 Dec ' 25 - 18 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-5 reporting

20 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 registration & Choi...

6 Dec ' 25 - 14 Dec ' 25

NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling choice filling

16 Dec ' 25

NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling result

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

TENTATIVE

30 May ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

18 Dec ' 25

INI CET 2025 November round-1 seat allotment res...

19 Dec ' 25 - 24 Dec ' 25

Round-1 INI CET 2025 reporting

Q:   Is CAT mandatory for Hospital Management courses?
A:

Although CAT is one of the entrance exams that candidates can sit for to eroll for Hospital Management courses, however, it is not mandatory for the course. 

Other entrance exams that candidates can consider include MAT, XAT, CMAT and ATMA.

Q:   Which entrance exam is acceptable in most colleges for MBA Hospital Management courses?
A:

Graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate from any recognized university and also need to qualify MBA Entrance exams like CAT XAT MAT or CMAT.

This will help you get admission to MBA COLLEGE for Hospital management.

Hospital Management Syllabus

Hospital Management courses are all about learning management skills for healthcare setting. Courses are offered at the UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate levels. This course is focused on theoretical as well as practical subjects with core and elective subjects which help candidates understand the concepts of Hospital Management courses. Candidates should know that syllabus and the curriculum can be different according to the course levels. Course duration can be from 6 months to 3 years but then again it depends on the course level.

Hospital Management Course - UG Level Semester Wise Syllabus

The syllabus for UG Hospital Management courses is mentioned below in the table:

UG Hospital Management Courses -  Semester 1

Basic Information Technology

Principles of Management
Organizational Behavior Quantitative Management
UG Hospital Management Courses - Semester 2
Hospital Support Services Material Management
Personnel Management Biomedical Waste Management
UG Hospital Management Courses - Semester 3
Health Economics

Management Accounting

Principles of Hospital Management Legal Aspects of Health
UG Hospital Management Courses - Semester 4
System Management & Medical Transcription OT & Ward Management/Floor Management
Medical Equipment & Bio-Medical Engineering Patient Care Services

Hospital Management Course - PG Level Semester Wise Syllabus

The syllabus for PG Hospital Management courses is mentioned below in the table:

PG Hospital Management Courses - Semester 1
Principles of Management Healthcare System & Policies
Organizational Behavior Medical Terminology
PG Hospital Management Courses - Semester 2
Hospital Operations Financial Management in Healthcare
Epidemiology HR Management in Hospitals
PG Hospital Management Courses - Semester 3
Healthcare IT & Data Analytics Legal Aspects of Healthcare
Quality Management in Hospitals -
PG Hospital Management Courses - Semester 4
Research Methodology Strategic Healthcare Management
Internship & Dissertation -

Hospital Management Course - Diploma Level Semester Wise Syllabus

The syllabus for Diploma Hospital Management courses is mentioned below in the table:

Diploma Hospital Management Courses - Semester 1
Basics of Healthcare Management Medical Records Management
Patient Care Services -
Diploma Hospital Management Courses - Semester 2
Hospital Finance & Accounting Quality Control in Healthcare
Legal & Ethical Issues in Hospitals -

 

Q:   Can you provide some details about Hospital Management courses?
A:

Hi, Courses taught in Hospital Management in educational institutions across India are usually at postgraduate level.

They emphasise much on inclusive training in management of hospitals which involves processes such as human resource management, maintaining health information and creating precise medical billing.

Students get to study accounting, hospital systems, healthcare regulations and patient privacy rights. They are taught everything about Hospital Administration, be it smaller hospitals or even bigger ones.

They get a clear account of multiple administrative areas that exist within a hospital.

Courses focus on systems technology, finance, healthcare economics and organisational leadership techniques such as organisational development, strategic planning and staff assessment.

Coursework covers a variety of subjects related to business administration, public health and healthcare industry in general. 

Q:   What are the major subjects of MBA in Hospital Management courses?
A:

Human Resource Management, Healthcare laws, Marketing Management, International Health, Medical terminology, and Quality management are some of the main subjects you'll be taught under the MBA in Hospital Management course curriculum.

Types of Hospital Management Courses

Hospital Management courses are in India at UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate levels.

Candidates can see the tables below to check types of Hospital Management courses and best colleges for each.

Hospital Management Courses - UG Level

Candidates can check the list of UG courses below:

Hospital Management Course College Names Total Fees (INR)
BSc Galgotias University 1.5 Lakh
ICRI 4.35 Lakh
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai 6 Lakh
BHA Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology 1.95 Lakh
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University 2.45 Lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be a university) 2.8 Lakh
BVoc Galgotias University 75,000
The Neotia University 1.16 Lakh
Virohan Institute of Health and Management Sciences 3.6 Lakh
BBA Amity University, Noida 7.5 Lakh
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology - GNIT 3.52 Lakh
NSHM Business School, Durgapur 4 Lakh
BHM Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore 2.25 Lakh
The Neotia University 3.29 Lakh
Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata 4.99 Lakh

Note: Fees is taken from the other sources and can be different.

Hospital Management Courses - PG Level

Candidates can check the list of PG courses below:

Hospital Management Course College Names Total Fees (INR)
MHA DMIHER 1.76 Lakh
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences 3 Lakh
Armed Forces Medical College 1.29 Lakh
MBA/PGDM ISBR Business School 11 Lakh - 12.5 Lakh
IGNOU 68,000
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras 20,000
MD KMC Manipal 31.65 Lakh
AIIMS Rishikesh 2,110
AIIMS Bhubaneshwar 1.05 Lakh
MSc Amity University, Noida 2.88 Lakh
SRIHER 3 Lakh
Galgotias University 1.5 Lakh
MPH SHUATS 1.56 Lakh
TISS 68,000
IIHMR University 4 Lakh
MA University of Lucknow 1.12 Lakh
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research 1.41 Lakh
Runax Institute 2.9 Lakh

Note: Fees is taken from the other sources and can be different.

 

Q:   Which are the best Hospital Management courses?
A:

In Hospital Management field picking right course is very important for students. There are many options so it can be hard to know which Hospital Management course is best for your career. Table below shows some top Hospital Management courses.

Top Hospital Management Courses

Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHM)

Executive Hospital Management

MBA in Hospital and Health Management

MBA in Healthcare and Hospital Management

Master in Hospital Management (M.H.M)

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)

Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration

MBA in Hospital and Health Care Management

Hospital Management Course Fees

There are approximately 300+ colleges which have Hospital Management courses, out of which 40+ is government, 150+ private and 6 are public private. Choosing best colleges for Hospital Management education can be tough, specially when there are a lot of options in front of candidates. At this point it becomes very important to filter them out according to your liking, budget and career plan.

That is why candidates can see a list of popular government and private colleges below -

 

Hospital Management Government College

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College, etc. are some government colleges which offer UG and PG courses. Further bifurcation for each course is below - 

Government Colleges - UG Courses

Candidates can see list of goverment colleges offering UG courses - 

Hospital Management Colleges Hospital Management Course Fees (in INR)
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women 3,900
Tamil Nadu Fisheries University 12,000
Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College 25,500
Shri Vishwakarma Skill University 30,000 - 1,08,000
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University 47,560
J. C. Bose University of Science and Technology 61,380 - 92,700
Tata Institute of Social Sciences 90,000 - 3,60,000
Gujarat University 1,40,000
SNDT College 2,07,000
Ambedkar University Delhi, Karampura 2,53,000

Note: Fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Government Colleges - PG Courses

Candidates can see list of goverment colleges offering PG courses - 

Hospital Management Colleges Hospital Management Course Fees (in INR)
Shri Vishwakarma Skill University 40,000
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 61,920

Note: Fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

 

Hospital Management Private College

The American College, Kanpur Institute of Technology, School of Management Sciences, etc. are some private colleges which offer UG and PG courses. Further bifurcation for each course is below -

Private Colleges - UG Courses

Candidates can see list of private colleges offering UG courses -

Hospital Management Colleges Hospital Management Course Fees (in INR)
The American College 22,500 - 39,500
Kanpur Institute of Technology 60,000 - 80,700
School of Management Sciences 89,700
Jai Hind College, Mumbai 92,400 - 98,680
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts 93,600 - 1.54 Lakh
SVSU 1.04 Lakh
R.N.G. Patel Institute of Technology 1.05 Lakh
Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences 1.85 Lakh - 2.7 Lakh
Sigma University 2.1 Lakh

Note: Fees is taken from the other sources and can be different.

Private Colleges - PG Courses

Candidates can see list of privtae colleges offering PG courses -

Hospital Management Colleges Hospital Management Course Fees (in INR)
The Global Open University 28,150
Sanskaram University 50,000 - 1.5 Lakh
Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University 80,500
Amity University, Mumbai 1.12 Lakh
University of Technology Jaipur 1.2 Lakh

Note: Fees is taken from the other sources and can be different.

 

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15.8 LPA

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Q:   What is the placement package offered in Hospitality Management courses?
A:

Here are some Hospitality Management colleges with average packages offered to the candidates after graduation:

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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MPT

M Pharmacy

Perfusion Technology

Q:   Which are the best colleges in India for MBA in Hospital Management courses?

Popular Private Hospital Management Course Colleges in India

1 Course
2.5 L
4.1
5.2 - 7.48 LPA

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3.9 L
3 Courses
4.5 L - 8.5 L
4.3
2.88 L

Hospital / Healthcare Management Applications open. Apply Now

8.15 L
4.0

Hospital / Healthcare Management Applications open. Apply Now

Hospital Management Career Scope: Job Profiles, Salary & Top Recruiters

In India, career scope after Hospital Management courses is significant and continues to grow. Given ever-increasing advancement of Medicine, combined with rise of world population, medical field's requirements will never be met.

As medical facilities become more complex each day, requirement for individuals who can perform administrative tasks with maximum clarity becomes critical. graduates of Hospital Management courses might work in a variety of aspects or levels. 

Hospital Management Course Salary

Candidates can see popular jobs that Hospital Management graduates can go for below - 

Hospital Management Jobs

Average Salary (INR) 

Hospital CEO

14.2 LPA

Hospital CFO

40 LPA

Administrator

9.3 LPA

Health director

28.9 LPA

Healthcare Finance Managers

5.4 LPA

Chief Nursing Officer

14 LPA

Clinical Project Manager

15.5 LPA

Medical Affairs Manager

18 LPA

Note: Salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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Hospital Management Recruiters

Below is a list of some of best healthcare institutes in India that give jobs to graduates of Hospital Management courses:

Hospital Management Top Recruiters
Fortis Healthcare Limited Apollo Hospitals
KPMG AIIMS
Goa Institute of Management Infosys

Hospital Management Core Industries

Areas of Hospital Management core industries are as follows -

Hospital Management Core Industries
Nursing homes Clinics
Hospitals Public health departments
Medical institutes Hospital supply firms
Health insurance companies Pharmaceutical firms

 

Q:   What is the scope after Hospital Management courses?
A:

Indian Hospital Management has a wide scope owing to growth of country’s health sector and necessity for effective management of medical facilities.

India’s Hospital Management course’s scope is optimistic and provides many opportunities in public as well as private sectors.

Hospital Management degree prospects in India are bright, and there is high demand for trained personnel in this sector. Growth rates within medical care, partnered with timely administering of health resources, mean that it as a career path has considerable financial rewards.

Q:   Are MBA Hospitality Management courses good?
A:

Hospitality jobs is super important for world money stuff and give lots of jobs. 

Here some stuff to think if you wanna do hospitality management in future:

Global Demand: Hotels, restaurants, events, and tours always need people to work, so jobs is there for long time.
Diversity of Roles: One can do many different jobs and get better in one thing they like.
Adaptability: Skills you learn can be used in many other jobs.
Technology Integration: Hotels and restaurants use lots of computers and apps now which make things faster and easier.

Hospital Management Courses: FAQs

Candidates can refer below for FAQs on Hospital Management courses. 

Q:   What is the difference between Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management courses?
A:

Hi, Both seems to be quite similar but they're not similar at all. Both are different in terms of approach and output as well.

In hospital management, one is recruited as a management trainee initially and later move up ladder to reach to hospital administrator. It does not require any field work and one has to work mostly in boundaries of hospital only. After MBA in hospital, one has field to move to operations, marketing and other various departments.

In health management, one is recruited at different posts like health coordinator, health consultant and even researcher also conducting primary research in field. These professional are required by some top organization of this country such as NRHM of state government, PFI (Population foundation of India) and by many other government institutes as health coordinator.

You can decide what interests you more and pay off will be good in both as sector itself is doing well currently.

Q:   Which is better BBA or Hospital Management courses?
A:

BBA is a comprehensive business-oriented undergraduate programme that provides an understanding in various aspects of business and management in multiple ways.
Health management, popularly known as hospital management or health administration, is defined as a professional field within management, comprising management and administration of public health care institutions.

Candidates can check table below to see comparison between two.

Particulars

Hospital Management 

BBA

Course Duration

2 years

3 years

Course Level

UG, PG, PhD, Diploma & Certificate

Undergraduate

Course Fee

INR 1.5 Lacs to INR 7 Lakh

INR 50,000 to INR 6 Lacs and above

Entrance Exams

CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, SNAP

NMIMS NPAT, SET, CUET, AIMA UGAT, IPM Aptitude Test, IPMAT, IPU CET 

Popular Colleges

AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College, Kasturba Medical College, King George's Medical University, etc.

Manipal University, Chandigarh University, IIM Indore, Loyola College, etc.

Average Annual Salary

INR 2 LPA - 10 LPA

INR 3 LPA - INR 10 LPA

Top Recruiting Companies

Pharmaceuticals, Health Insurance Companies, Public Health Departments, Hospital Consulting Firms, Laboratories and Clinics, Health Agencies Mental Health Organisations, Nursing Homes, and such.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hindustan Unilever, International Business Machines (IBM) Corp, Ernst & Young (EY), etc.

Job Positions

Healthcare Finance Managers, Medical and Health Service Managers, Hospital Administrators, Medical Directors, Blood Bank Administrators, Hospital Business Managers, Food and Beverage Managers, etc.

HR Executive, Marketing Executive, Marketing Manager, Sales Executive, Research and Development Manager, etc.

Popular Hospital Management Course UG Courses

Following are the most popular Hospital Management Course UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Hospital Management Course PG Courses

Following are the most popular Hospital Management Course PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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