Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at HBTU Kanpur, Kanpur

Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility requirements can apply for this course. Thus, the aspirants with a valid bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Medicine/Sciences/Arts/Commerce/Business Administration/Computer Application or other disciplines as approved by with at least 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI of 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) on a scale of 10 from any UGC/AICTE recognised institute/university are eligible. 

Harcourt Butler Technical University is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. It also provides placement support to the candidates. Some of the key highlights of HBTU Kanpur placements in 2023 (as per an overall report) are tabulated below:

HBTU Kanpur carries out MBA admission procedure in three phases. In the first phase, applicants with a valid CAT or CUET-PG scores are shortlisted and called for group discussion and personal interview (GD & PI) round. In the second phase, candidates with a score of CMAT/AIMA-MAT/CUET-PG are called for GD & PI. If the seats are left vacant after the two phases, then the university conducts an entrance examination to fill out the vacant seats. The below-mentioned infographic presents weightage of each selection round:

The total seat sanctioned for an MBA at HBTU Kanpur is 240. Candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned seat count and performance in the selection rounds. The university reserves the right to revise the seat count in any academic year. Moreover, the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) offers a two-year MBA course. It is offered in a full-time mode of study. All eligible Indian residents can apply for this programme. Aspirants can apply by visiting the university's official website. The entrance exams accepted for this course are CAT/CMAT/AIMA-MAT/CUET-PG. Candidates who get shortlisted based on entrance score have to further take part in the group discussion and personal interview round. 

There are multiple components included in the HBTU MBA fee structure, such as tuition fee, security deposit, hostel fee, etc. Some of the fee components are one-time chargeable. While some charges have to be paid annually/semester, such as tuition fee. The following table showcases HBTU MBA fee structure:

NOTE: The aforementioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Harcourt Butler Technical University conducts placements drive for its students. Many popular companies, such as Adani Wilmar, BSNL, Coca-Cola take part in the placements drive. As per HBTU 2023 placements report (consolidated), a total of 484 job offers were made. The highest and average package offered was INR 36 LPA and INR 9.30 LPA, respectively. Moreover, the placement rate achieved was 84.02%. The mentioned details are as per a consolidated report and hence, is indicative. 

HBTU Kanpur MBA curriculum is inclusive of core and specialised topics related to the field of Management. There are specialisation focused electives as well. Candidates can choose four electives from one and same specialisation in the third and fourth semester of the programme. Some of the topics covered in the PG course are:

• Principles of Management
• Management Accounting
• Business Ethics
• Financial Management
• Data and Information Systems
• Legal Management
• Strategic Management
• International Business, etc. 

The tuition fee amount for an MBA at HBTU Kanpur and CSJMU is nearly the same. HBTU MBA tuition fee is INR 1.2 lakh and tuition fee for MBA at CSJMU is INR 1.5 lakh. Hence, in terms of fee comparison, both the universities are almost the same. However, the candidates must note that the mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Yes, HBTU MBA syllabus is inclusive of practical/lab subjects. Along with theory subjects, these shall help candidates in understanding the real work. The lab of the following subjects is part of the MBA programme:

• Computer Applications in Management
• Business Communication
• Data and Information Systems