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Compare BPA and MHA: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
MHA graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 19.7 L vs ₹ 13.0 L for BPA).
MHA is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 4.0 L vs ₹ 5.3 L for BPA). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.6 L.
One year of average salary for MHA covers about 5.0× its average fees, compared with 2.5× for BPA.
BPA admits via CBSE Class 12 Exam, UGAT and 2 more; MHA admits via AIMA MAT, KIITEE.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
MHA leads on higher average salary (₹ 19.7 L), lower average fees (₹ 4.0 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.0×). None of the compared parameters favour BPA, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Eligibility
10+2
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 13.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 8.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 6.5 K - ₹ 10.5 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.4 L - ₹ 37.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.6 L - ₹ 16.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 34.1 K - ₹ 7.6 L
Top Recruiters
For BPA, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CBSE Class 12 Exam, UGAT, CUET, WUD Aptitude Test. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MHA, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: AIMA MAT, KIITEE. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
MHA shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,35,000 – ₹37,00,000) than BPA (₹13,00,000).
MHA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹34,150 – ₹7,60,000) than BPA (₹6,520 – ₹10,50,000).
The most common duration shown is 4 years for BPA and 2 years for MHA.
