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The Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Marketing) at HLM Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, is a two-year postgraduate programme affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and approved by AICTE. The curriculum covers consumer behaviour, brand management, digital marketing, sales strategy, market research, and advertising management, preparing graduates for careers as brand manager, digital marketing executive, market research analyst, product manager, and sales team lead. The total tuition fee is ₹1,98,000 for the two-year programme, charged at ₹99,000 per year. Admission is based on a valid CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG score combined with graduation marks.

Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open at HLM Group of Institutions; MBA (Marketing) admissions are based on CAT/CMAT/CUET-PG scores, with classes commencing in August 2026.

Key Points

The 2-year MBA (Marketing) is an AICTE-approved postgraduate programme affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow, offered at HLM Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad.
The programme covers consumer behaviour, brand strategy, digital marketing, market research, and advertising management across four semesters.
Graduates are prepared for roles as brand manager, digital marketing executive, market research analyst, product manager, and sales team lead across industries including manufacturing, services, banking, and consulting.
Total tuition fee is ₹1,98,000 for two years at ₹99,000 per year; hostel charges are optional and separate.
Merit and UP Government scholarships are available; eligible candidates should apply at the time of admission for state scholarship schemes.

HLM Group of Institutions MBA (Marketing) Fees

MBA (Marketing) Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Tuition Fee	₹99,000
Year 2 Tuition Fee	₹99,000
Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)	₹1,98,000

Tuition is charged at ₹99,000 per year across two years, totalling ₹1,98,000 for the full MBA programme.
The programme is AICTE-approved and affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow.
Candidates are advised to confirm the exact fee schedule for the 2026-27 session with the HLM admissions office at hlmgroup.org.

HLM Group of Institutions MBA (Marketing) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Form Release	February 2026
CAT/CMAT Score Submission	May 2026
Application Last Date	June 2026
GD and PI Rounds	July 2026
Classes Commence	August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
CMAT	November 24, 2025	January 25, 2026	February 13, 2026
CUET-PG	January 25, 2026	March 6 to March 27, 2026	April 24, 2026

Candidates apply online at hlmgroup.org; the MBA programme is AKTU-affiliated and follows AKTU/AICTE admission norms.
Admission is based on a valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or CUET-PG score combined with qualifying graduation marks; a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round may follow.
Final-year graduation candidates may apply provisionally, subject to submission of final mark sheets before the admission deadline.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates).
A valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or CUET-PG is required.
Final-year graduation candidates may apply provisionally, subject to submission of qualifying mark sheets before the admissions deadline.

Admission Process

Register on the HLM admissions portal at hlmgroup.org and complete the MBA application form for the chosen specialisation.
Upload graduation mark sheets, entrance exam scorecard, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the published deadline.
Shortlisted candidates are called for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round at the Ghaziabad campus.
Pay the first-year fee and complete enrolment formalities after the PI round to confirm the seat.

HLM Group of Institutions MBA (Marketing) Scholarships 2026

MBA (Marketing) Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Merit Scholarship	Up to ₹10,000 waiver	85 percent or above in qualifying examination
UP Government Scholarship	As per state norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority category students
Sports Scholarship	Up to ₹5,000 waiver	State or national-level sports achievers
Girl Child Scholarship	₹5,000 waiver	Female students from economically weaker sections

Merit scholarships for postgraduate students are awarded on the basis of the qualifying degree percentage; eligible candidates must apply at the time of admission.
The UP Government Scholarship covers SC/ST/OBC/Minority category students enrolled in AICTE-approved programmes; disbursement follows state scholarship portal timelines.
Scholarship renewal each year is subject to maintaining the minimum CGPA or percentage threshold set by the institution.

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