Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA)

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Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA)

The Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) is a rigorous 2-year, full-time post-graduate programme affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). The curriculum seamlessly integrates management sciences with deep healthcare domain knowledge, covering core areas essential for efficiently running modern hospitals. The course focuses on acquainting the student with management principles, practices, and strategic functions, discussing their significance and role in the effective management of healthcare organizations.

Type

Masters

Duration

2 Years Course

Annual Intake

30 Students

Admissions

Open For 2026

For enquiries call: +918420700252

Introduction To Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA)

Course Content

2

Years

4

Semesters

WBUHS

Affiliated

The curriculum aligns with the syllabus prescribed by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and covers the following distribution:

Hospital organization and management theory
Healthcare Services and its Application
Hospital Accounting System
Bio-Statistics
Legal & Medical Issues in Hospital
Principles of Marketing
Computer & IT for Hospitals

Health economics
Hospital Financial Management
Operations Research and Research Methodology in Hospitals
Strategic Management in Healthcare
Inventory Control and Purchase Management (ICPM) in Healthcare
Management of Hospital Services
Know your hospital

Patient Care Management
Total Quality Management
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Hospital Planning
Hospital Equipment Management
Hospital Information Systems

Biomedical Waste Management and Environmental Health
Entrepreneurship and Consultancy Management
Health Insurance and Medical Tourism
Special Paper
Dissertation
Internship

Semester 1

Subjects	Hospital Organization and Management Theory
	Healthcare Services and its Application
	Hospital Accounting System
	Bio Statistics
	Legal & Medical Issues in Hospital
	Principles of Marketing
	Computer & IT for Hospitals

Semester 2

Subjects	Health Economics
	Hospital Financial Management
	Operations Research and Research Methodology in Hospitals
	Strategic Management in Healthcare
	Inventory Control and Purchase Management (ICPM) in Healthcare
	Management of Hospital Services
	Know Your Hospital

Semester 3

Subjects	Patient Care Management
	Total Quality Management
	Human Resource Management (HRM)
	Hospital Planning
	Hospital Equipment Management
	Hospital Information Systems

Semester 4

Subjects	Biomedical Waste Management and Environmental Health
	Entrepreneurship and Consultancy Management
	Health Insurance and Medical Tourism
	Special Paper
	Dissertation
Internship

Key Highlights of Antara's Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA)

What does this course have to offer?

Important Notice: Admission to the MHA programme is centrally regulated by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Students do not apply directly to Antara Institute; they must first appear for the JEMAS (PG) entrance examination and secure a seat through WBJEEB centralized counselling.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
Background Streams: Open to graduates in Medicine (MBBS / BHMS / BAMS / BUMS), Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or any other regular Bachelor’s degree stream.
Minimum Age: 20 years at the time of admission.
Final-Year Students: Final-year graduation students may appear for the entrance exam provisionally, subject to producing their degree certificate before the WBJEEB-prescribed deadline.

Entrance Exam Details: JEMAS (PG)

Conducted By: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).
Format: OMR-based (Offline) Multiple Choice Questions consisting of 120 MCQs.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 Hours.
Official Portals: wbjeeb.in / wbjeeb.nic.in.

The fee structure represents the all-inclusive cost of the MHA programme at the Antara Institute of Health Sciences, with no hidden charges.

1. One-Time Fees (Payable at Admission)

Admission / Registration Fee: ₹5,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable on completion of course): ₹5,000
Total One-Time Fees: ₹10,000

2. Annual Fees (Payable Each Year)

Tuition Fee: ₹75,000
Library Fee: ₹5,000
Computer & IT Facility Fee: ₹5,000
Examination & Assessment Fee: ₹5,000
University Affiliation / Registration Fee (As prescribed by WBUHS): ₹5,000
Total Annual Fees: ₹95,000 per year

3. Total Cost Summary

One-Time Fees (Year 1 Only): ₹10,000
Annual Fees (2 Years × ₹95,000): ₹1,90,000
TOTAL PROGRAMME COST (2 Years, All-Inclusive): ₹2,00,000

Fee Notes: All fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year. The Caution Deposit is fully refundable upon successful completion of the programme, subject to no dues. Fee refunds resulting from student withdrawal adhere directly to standard UGC guidelines and time-based brackets.

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Why Choose AIHS?

Guaranteed Clinical Internships: Gain immediate industry readiness through guaranteed practical training at Antara Hospital and our extensive healthcare partner network.
Unique Clinical Advantage: AIHS features a direct physical attachment to Antara Psychiatric Hospital, a fully operational healthcare facility functioning since 1971. Students benefit from live hospital observation, clinical governance, and internship rotations across OPD, IPD, and community operations.
Exclusive JEMAS (PG) Coaching: Benefit from complimentary, expert-led preparatory sessions for the entrance exam at no extra cost.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Support: Comprehensive assistance for the Swami Vivekananda (SVMCM) Scholarship applications and dedicated support for securing educational bank loans.

Career & Work Prospects

An MHA degree gives students and professionals the opportunity to assume leadership positions within healthcare delivery, advisory, and financing organizations. MHA graduates step into strategic roles across:

Hospital Operations and Top-tier Clinic Management
Healthcare Consulting Firms
Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Corporations
Payer/Insurance Organizations and Health NGOs

On completion of the course, students will acquire the strategic thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills required to manage entire healthcare facilities or specialized administrative departments in accordance with shifting health regulations and digital informatics.

Accreditation: AIHS operates in full regulatory compliance with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). All status information is open for public disclosure under Section 4(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Anti-Ragging Policy: The Institute maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward ragging in any form. All students and parents must submit an Anti-Ragging Undertaking at the time of admission. (National Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-180-5522).
Grievance Redressal: A formalized Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) ensures student academic and non-academic issues are processed prompts within 10 working days, with escalation avenues to WBUHS and the UGC.
UGC Entitlements: In compliance with UGC Guidelines, the Institute will not retain original documents of any student post-verification. Only attested copies will be held.

Contact & Administrative Directory

Course Coordinator: Bincy Mary George
Campus Address: Antara Institute of Health Sciences, Antaragram, P.O- Dakshin Gobindapur, P.S- Baruipur, Kolkata – 700145
Inquiry Phone Number: +91 8420700252
Primary Emails:asmhs@gmail.com / aihs.wbuhs@gmail.com
Official Website: antaraglobal.org

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Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA)

Transforming Lives With Compassionate Mental Health Care And Hope.