University of Lucknow M.H.A [Hospital] Hospital Administration: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MHA at University of Lucknow is specifically designed for healthcare and hospital management, while the MBA at IMS-LU is a general management programme with business specialisations. MHA covers hospital operations, health policy, medical ethics, and healthcare finance, making it suitable for those from medical or paramedical backgrounds who want to move into administrative roles. MBA focuses on corporate business functions across sectors.

Ans. No, a medical background is not mandatory for MHA admission at University of Lucknow. Graduates from any stream including Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, and Law can apply, provided they hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks for General/OBC or 45% for SC/ST candidates. Medical and paramedical graduates may have an advantage in certain hospital administration roles after the programme.

Ans. MHA graduates from University of Lucknow can pursue careers as hospital administrators, healthcare operations managers, public health officers, and medical records managers in government and private hospitals. Lucknow’s proximity to major medical institutions such as KGMU, SGPGI, and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital provides local networking and career opportunities for LU MHA graduates. Government health department recruitment also accepts MHA as a qualifying degree.

Ans. The total fee for MHA at University of Lucknow is INR 1,17,320 for the complete 2-year programme. This includes tuition of INR 28,080 per semester across four semesters totalling INR 1,12,320, plus a refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000. The fee structure is considerably more affordable than private institute MHA programmes, which typically cost INR 3 to 6 lakh.

Ans. University of Lucknow’s MHA programme accepts both LUMAT (Lucknow University Management Aptitude Test) and valid CAT scores for initial shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates then appear for a personal interview round, and final selection is based on the combined merit of the entrance score and interview performance. Candidates who appeared in CAT do not need to separately register for LUMAT.

Ans. The MHA programme at University of Lucknow has an annual intake of 35 seats. Given the limited seats and the multidisciplinary appeal of the programme (open to all graduation streams), competition at the entrance and interview stage can be strong. Candidates from medical and paramedical backgrounds typically have an edge in interview assessment for healthcare-specific roles.