The admission is based on competitive examination which comprises of applications ratings, Management Aptitude Test (objective type having multiple choice Questions), group discussion and personal interview. Management Aptitude Test (HP-CMAT) will be of objective type having Multiple Choice Questions (M.C.Q.).
The HP-CMAT will have four sections of
| S.NO. | Section Name | No. of questions | |
| 1 | English Comprehension, | 50 | |
| 2 | Reasoning, | 50 | |
| 3 | Business Environment | 50 | |
| 4 | Arithmetic Comprehension & Data Interpretation | 50 | |
| Total | 200 |
The performance in HP-CMAT is the basis for screening the candidates for group discussion and personal interview. Normally, three candidates for each seat are called for group discussion and personal interview.
The performance in the Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview and application rating will be the criterion for admitting the students. The candidates for Non Subsidised Students compete among themselves, so is the case with the subsidized seats.
T he HP-CMAT will be conducted at Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Solan, Hamirpur, Chandigarh, Delhi and Dharamshala. The institute reserves the right to change the date/centre of HP-CMAT.
(NOTE:- The centre will be created depending on the number of applicants.)