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An MBA in HR or Human Resources focuses on teaching the concepts of managing the employees of the company in a way that fulfills the needs of employees as well as the company. The people who drive the organization are often overlooked if the HR policies & programs are not properly implemented, which may lead to poor communication among the people of the organization. 

HR models, policies, and modules are important for professionals to know, as these are important for better people management, which shall result in better cohesion between the employer and the employees. An MBA in HR opens various career opportunities, often leading to skill sets needed to ace interviews in top companies with a better pay scale & reputation.

To know more about the MBA HR Career scope, read the article below:

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Top Job Profiles in MBA HR

An MBA in HR Management can offer a wide range of career opportunities in India, as the field of HR is integral to the functioning of businesses and organizations. The career scope for MBA in HR Management in India is quite diverse, and it offers opportunities across industries, including IT, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Finance, and more.

MBA in HR Salary 2025

Here are some MBA in HR salaries and jobs for your reference: 

MBA in HR Jobs

Description

Average Salary 

HR Manager - Talent Acquisition

The talent acquisition manager is responsible for planning, developing, managing, and overseeing recruitment and talent acquisition processes and strategies.

INR 8.4 LPA - INR 37 LPA

HR Manager - Training

The training and development manager is responsible for improving the productivity of the employees, identifying the training needs, and arranging a suitable training solution for the organization's employees.

INR 3.1 LPA - INR 18 LPA

HR Manager - Compliance

The role of a compliance manager is to address all compliance and statutory issues and also to ensure that the company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies.

INR 3 LPA - INR 16.5 LPA

HR Professor

The role is to impart HR education to the students of the institutions and colleges

INR 2 LPA - INR 8.3 LPA

Note: The average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

MBA HR Top Recruiters

MBA HR professionals are hired across all sectors at various levels, including Executives, Managers, and Trainees. Here is a list of some top companies hiring MBA in Human Resources graduate:

MBA in HR Top Recruiters

Reliance

Larsen & Turbo

KPMG

Infosys

Wipro

Aditya Birla Group

Deutsche Bank

MakeMyTrip

L'Oreal

Pepsico

Note: This information is sourced from different sources and may vary.

MBA in HR Jobs: Core Industries

MBA HR adds a lot of value to your personality, to your CV, and to your career the most. The skills one possesses during an MBA in HR make one confident to work in organizational complexities, and the practical exposure one gets makes them industry-ready to work at various roles in organizational structures, in India as well as abroad. Thus, the scope is really good and the opportunities are abundant, gifting one with a successful career. Below is the list of some of the sectors where MBA in HR graduates are constantly in demand:

  • Information Technology (IT) and ITES
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Manufacturing and Production
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Retail and E-commerce
  • Consulting Firms
  • Government and PSUs

Note: This information is sourced from different sources and may vary.

Best MBA in HR Colleges for Placements

Top colleges in India that offer MBA programs in Human Resources often have excellent placement records, thanks to their reputable programs and strong industry connections. 

Below is a list of colleges that provide attractive salary packages after the completion of an MBA in HR.

MBA in HR Colleges

Average Package Offered

Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Placements INR 29 LPA
SIBM Placements INR 26 LPA
Management Development Institute Placements INR 25.58 LPA
NMIMS Placements INR 21.35 LPA 
DOMS IIT Roorkee Placements INR 18.5 LPA
IIM Trichy Placements INR 17 LPA
FORE School of Management Placements INR 15 LPA
Goa Institute of Management Placements INR 14.6 LPA
IMI Bhubaneswar Placements INR 12 LPA
SOIL Institute of Management Placements INR 10 - 15 LPA

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/counseling body and may vary.

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  • Popular MBA in HR (Human Resource) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MBA in HR (Human Resource) Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular MBA in HR (Human Resource) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MBA in HR (Human Resource) Colleges in India

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26.2 L
26.04 LPA

#11 NIRF

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3.9 LPA
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30.6 L
29 LPA

#10 NIRF

17.25 L
24 LPA

#8 NIRF

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18.67 L
22.5 LPA

#9 NIRF

1 Course
3.12 L
3.8

Popular Private MBA in HR (Human Resource) Colleges in India

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#235 Business Today

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4.42 L
4.0

Human Resources Applications open. Apply Now

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9.25 L - 10.75 L
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#97 Business Today

Human Resources Applications open. Apply Now

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9.85 L
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Human Resources Applications open. Apply Now

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10.75 L
12 LPA

#158 Business Today

Human Resources Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
13.75 L
9.5 LPA

#86 NIRF

Only B-School to get AICTE Award Thrice in a row. Highest Package 16.1L,Avg Package 6.5L

Popular Exams

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31 Jan ' 26 - 2 Feb ' 26

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Popular MBA in HR (Human Resource) Specializations

Following are the most popular MBA in HR (Human Resource) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Arizon State University provides the following full-time MBA concentrations for students to become more expert in distinct areas -

  • Marketing
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Supply chain management
  • Business analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Information management
  • Real estate
  • Consulting

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Ridhi

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The full time MBA programme of Arizona State University has a duration of 21 months. It usually starts in month of August. ASU has been ranked 13th for best Full-time  MBA programs

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Ridhi

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Students will have to fulfil the elibilit criteria mentioned below to secure a seat in the MBA programme at Oxford-

  • UG degree
  • Supporting statement
  • Online assessment
  • GMAT/GRE score
  • 2 years of work experience
  • English proficiency proof
  • 2 references
  • One page CV 

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Ridhi

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As per official sources  MBA programme at Oxford costs GBP 88,800 or 1.1 Cr. Its a full time programme with a duration of 1 year. The mode of study will be offline or in person.

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Ridhi

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Harvard University does require an interview for MBA applicants. If you are shortlisted after your application has been evaluated you will be invited for a 30 min interview conducted by an MBA Admissions Board member.

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Ridhi

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To secure a seat in the MBA programme at Harvard Uni students will have to submit following docs mentioned below-

  • Transcripts
  • GRE/GMAT scores
  • English proficiency proof
  • Essays
  • LORS
  • Resume

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Ridhi

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CVMU offers MBA at the PG level. The duration of the programme is 2 years. To be eligible to apply for MBA programme students need to have any Undergraduate Degree with minimum 50% marks for Open Category and 45% marks for SC/ST/PwD students.

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Puhup Kumari

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Students can look forward to securing the following job roles after completing an MBA from the University of North Texas-

  • Auditor
  • Director of Business Development
  • Managerial Accountant
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Statisticians | Strategic Manager

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Ridhi

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Yes pursuing MBA from UNT is a good decision considering its available in on campus, off campus as well as hybrid mode. Students will learn the following skills by completing an MBA from here-

  • Teamwork
  • Strategic integration of business subjects
  • Quantitative analysis of business situations
  • Applying princ

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Ridhi

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No, work experience is not strictly compulsory for every MBA pathway at Indian School of Business, but it is required for its flagship programme.

For the main Post Graduate Programme (PGP), which is equivalent to an MBA, ISB typically expects 2 or more years of full-time work experience at the time o

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Yes, you can get a refund of MBA fees at MITS Deemed to be University, but it depends on when you cancel your admission. If you withdraw before the official last date of admission, you are typically eligible for a near-full refund after a small processing deduction. If you cancel after that deadline

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Shreya Mahto

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Common MITSUCET for BBA admissions at MITS Deemed to be University will be conducted on May 3rd, 2026. To appear for the aforementioned entrance test, candidates need to register for BBA admissions before its deadline.

BBA registrations and MITSUCET registration timelines include the same dates.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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MITS Deemed to be University does mention availibility of hostels for its students on the website. However, it does not mention which students get access to the hostel service.

The website also lacks any data regarding hostel fees for any of the courses at MITS Deemed to be University.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The total tuition fee of MBA at NIST Berhampur  is INR 3 lakhs. This number is taken from official sources. It may change. Candidates can apply for this course on the official website of college.

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Raj Priya

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MITS Deemed to be University MBA fees is INR 2.4 Lacs for the academic year 2026. The aforementioned fees is charged on per semester basis at INR 60,000 at the beginning of every semester. 

No other MBA fees has been mentioned by MITS Deemed to be University on its website for MBA students.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The number of offers made during the highest package offered during Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Deemed to be University MBA placements 2025 was 217. In 2024, 266 offers were made.

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Nishtha Karan

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MITS Deemed to be University has not mentioned anything regarding admissions to candidates who are in their final year. Generally, candidates can get provisional admissions in institutes which have entrance based admissions.

However, such candidates shoul contact the admission desk of MITS Deemed to

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The highest package offered during Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Deemed to be University MBA placements 2024 was INR 6 LPA.

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Nishtha Arora

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Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Deemed to be University MBA placements highlights are mentioned below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics 2024

MBA Placement Statistics 2025

Eligible students

169

199

Total offers

266

217

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Satyendra Rai

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MITS Deemed to be University MBA admission process will require candidates to attach the copies of following documents with their application forms:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • CAT/MAT/ICET scorecards (if available)
  • UG level passing degree
  • Domicile certificate
  • ID and addre

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The last date to apply for the MITS Deemed to be University MBA admissions is scheduled on April 13th, 2026. This is also the last date to register for the common MITSUCET for MBA admissions at the institute.

Candidate with a valid score in the other accepted entrance exams can directly apply to app

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, the MITS Deemed to be University MBA admissions are open for the academic year 2026. The registrations for the accepted common MITSUCET is also open for any candidates interested in the MBA course.

However, the registrations for other accepted entrance exams have passed a long time ago.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, the MITSUCET is not a mandatory entrance exam for MITS Deemed to be University MBA course. Candidates who have cleared one of CAT, MAT ICET or other equivalent CETs do not need to appear for the MITSUCET for MBA.

These candidates will be selected based on their scores in the aforementioned entran

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, students can get admission in KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology MBA without CAT. The college instead accepts TSICET scores. Students do not have to appear for CAT or other management exams.

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

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To get KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology MBA admission, students have to appear for TSICET. The seats are offered through entrance + counselling basis. Selected students have to pay the admission fees.

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Sanjana Srivastava

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Yes. While all major universities offer standard MBA streams like Marketing and Finance, GD Goenka University provides MBA in Fintech and Business Analytics. In comparison, Amity University is known for its wide range of industry certifications with partners like IBM, KPMG, and TCS, while LPU often

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Rashmi Karan

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As per the latest report available on the site, 56+ recruiters participated & presented 284 job offers to batch 2023 of BTech and MBA courses. MBA students get job offers from top companies. The following are the USPs of joining the MBA course:

  • Approved by AICTE and affiliated to JNTU Hyderabad, ens

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Nishtha Singh

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Beyond core management topics, MBA at GD Goenka University incorporates Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) and Ability Enhancement courses. These modules are strategically designed to improve a student's communication skills, digital literacy, and emotional intelligence. These soft skills help professi

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Rashmi Karan

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It depends on the MBA programme:

Full-time MBA (1-year): Generally requires 3–5 years of full-time work experience. Programmes at LBS, Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick typically require 4–5 years. Budget-friendly universities may accept 2–3 years.

MBA with less experience: Some universities offer 'pre-exper

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Kanishka Gambhir

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The total tuition fee of MBA at Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University is INR 2 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm seat.

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