The Master of Business Administration [MBA] at Career Point University (CPU), Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate management programme. The curriculum covers business strategy, organisational behaviour, financial management, marketing management, operations management, and business analytics, combined with industry projects and internships. CPU is UGC-approved and holds NAAC B-grade accreditation. Total fees for the two-year MBA programme are ₹2,93,000, payable at ₹72,000 per semester over four semesters plus a one-time admission fee of ₹5,000.
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are open at Career Point University; candidates may apply through the official portal at admission.cpuh.in.
Key Points
- Career Point University is UGC-approved and NAAC B-grade accredited; the MBA is an AICTE-approved postgraduate management programme.
- Total fees for the two-year MBA are ₹2,93,000 (₹72,000 per semester × 4 semesters = ₹2,88,000 plus ₹5,000 one-time admission fee).
- Admission is through CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, HPCET (PG), CPU-EST, or direct merit; CPU-EST merit performers earn tuition scholarships of up to 90 percent.
- The programme includes a compulsory industry internship and live projects to develop applied management competencies.
- CPU reports participation by over 350 companies in campus recruitment drives with placements for management graduates across sectors.
CPU MBA Fees
MBA Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Programme Fee (per semester) | ₹72,000 |
| Semesters | 4 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | ₹2,93,000 |
- Total fees for the two-year MBA programme are ₹2,93,000: ₹72,000 per semester × 4 semesters (₹2,88,000) plus a one-time admission fee of ₹5,000.
- A refundable caution deposit of ₹3,000 is payable at the time of admission and is not included in the Total Fees above.
- Fee figures are as per the current official schedule; refer to cpuh.in for updates before applying.
CPU MBA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CPU Admissions Open (2026-27) | Ongoing |
| CMAT 2026 (Exam Date) | Jan 25, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 (Exam Date) | Jan 4, 2026 |
| MAT (Feb Session) PBT | Mar 1, 2026 |
| MAT (Feb Session) CBT | Mar 8, 2026 |
| HPCET (PG) 2026 (Exam Date) | May 10, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 (Exam Date) | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Programme Commencement | August 2026 (tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CMAT | Jan 25, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| XAT | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| MAT (Feb Session) | PBT: Mar 1 / CBT: Mar 8, 2026 | Mar 14 to 18, 2026 |
| HPCET (PG) | May 10, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 |
- Candidates apply through the official portal at admission.cpuh.in; admission is through CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, HPCET (PG), CPU-EST, or on merit.
- The CPU Eligibility and Scholarship Test (CPU-EST) is conducted in multiple rounds between May and July; strong performers earn tuition fee scholarships of up to 90 percent.
- Direct admission based on graduation marks is also available for eligible candidates.
- A one-time admission fee of ₹5,000 and a refundable caution deposit of ₹3,000 are payable at the time of joining.
- Fees are as per the current official schedule; refer to cpuh.in for updates before applying.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates).
- Final-year graduation students awaiting results may also apply provisionally, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
Admission Process
- Register on the admissions portal at admission.cpuh.in and complete the MBA application form.
- Appear for CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, HPCET (PG), or CPU-EST; or apply for direct admission based on graduation marks.
- Receive merit list and admission offer based on entrance score or graduation percentage.
- Complete document verification at the university campus.
- Pay the one-time admission fee and first-semester fees to confirm the seat.
CPU MBA Scholarships 2026
MBA Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| CPU-EST Merit Scholarship | Up to 90% on tuition fee | Based on performance in the CPU Eligibility and Scholarship Test (CPU-EST) |
| JEE Main / Class XII Merit Scholarship | 10% to 50% on tuition fee | Based on JEE Main percentile or Class XII aggregate marks |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (GoI/GoHP) | Full to partial fee coverage | SC/ST students from Himachal Pradesh; annual family income as per scheme norms |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Top 20 percent in qualifying examination; family income below ₹8,00,000 |
- Merit scholarships earned through the CPU-EST apply to all semesters provided the student maintains satisfactory academic performance.
- If eligible for both CPU-EST and JEE Main/XII merit scholarships, the higher scholarship amount is applied.
- Government scholarship applications should be submitted on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in within the annual window (typically August to October).
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