Updated on Jun 12, 2025 06:18 IST

The Admission to MBA HR is based entirely on entrance exams. For MBA in HR admission, you can sit for and pass entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, SNAP, and CMAT. If interested, you can continue reading the article for more details on the MBA in HR admission in India.

Latest Updates for MBA HR:
The MAH MBA CET 2026 application form is expected to be available at the end of December 2025, and the session 1 exam for admission to MBA/PGDM and MMS courses will be conducted from Apr 6 to Apr 8, 2026.

MBA in HR Eligibility

You can refer to the table below to understand the eligibility requirements for the top colleges in India offering MBA in HR.

Top Finance Colleges in India Finance Course

Top Finance Colleges Eligibility Criteria

IIM
  • MBA in Human Resource Management
  • Post Graduate Program in Human Resources
  • Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA from a recognized Institute/University.
  • Candidates need to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) and meet the specific cut-off scores for the desired IIM.
International Management Institute (IMI)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDM HRM)
  • Candidate must have completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a recognized University/ Institution.
Guru Nanak Dev University
  • MBA in Human Resource Management
  • Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent with 50% marks from a recognized University/Institute
University Business School, Chandigarh
  • MBA in Human Resource Management
  • The candidate must have a graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • Final year students are also eligible to apply on a provisional basis.
Xavier School of Management (XLRI)
  • PGDM in Human Resource Management
  • Candidates should have passed graduation with 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent (45% for reserved category) from a recognized university.

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

Admission Procedure 

Here's a general guide on the MBA HR admission process for your reference.

  1. Conduct personal-level research and know the eligibility for the UG and PG courses in your chosen college.
  2. Look out for whether the admission requires appearing in any entrance; if yes, then choose the exam accordingly.
  3. Register, prepare, and appear for the exams accepted/ conducted by the colleges and wait for the results.
  4. Apply to the universities/ colleges by filling out the application/ registration form.
  5. Check out the official websites for your score.
  6. Attend counselling sessions if shortlisted.
  7. Pay the fees and get your documents verified before you start with your classes.

Top Entrance Exams

Some of the top entrance exams for MBA in HR include.

MBA in HR Exams

MBA in HR Exam Dates

MBA in HR Exam Schedule

CAT 2025

30 Nov ' 25

CAT Exam Date 2025

ATMA 2025

27 Jul ' 25

ATMA Exam Date 2025

SNAP 2025

Dec '25 (Tentative)

SNAP Exam Date 2025

XAT 2026

Jan '26 (Tentative)

XAT Exam Date 2026

MAT 2025

Aug '25 (Tentative)

MAT Exam Date 2025

CMAT 2026

Jan '26 (Tentative)

CMAT Exam Date 2026

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the exams.

Entrance Syllabus

Here's the syllabus idea for some top MBA HR entrance exams you can refer to.

Entrance Exam Syllabus Details

CAT
CAT exam syllabus includes three subjects – Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). The main topics of focus while covering the CAT syllabus are Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Percentages, Graphs, English Grammar, Coding-Decoding, Series Completion, etc.

MAT
MAT Syllabus includes Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Indian and Global Environment. The syllabus for MAT has been designed to check the candidate’s analytical skills, logical aptitude, English comprehension, and general awareness.
XAT The XAT exam syllabus includes topics from Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.
CMAT CMAT Syllabus consists of five subjects – Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
SNAP SNAP syllabus includes topics from General English, Quantitative Ability, and Reasoning like other entrance exam syllabus.

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the exams.

MBA HR in IIMs

Have a look at the table below to get complete admission details about MBA HR admission 2025 at the prestigious IIMs and IITs.

Best MBA Colleges Admission in IIMs Details

MBA in HR Fees

IIM Raipur MBA in HR Admission INR 8 - 14 Lakh
IIM Lucknow MBA in HR Admission INR 13 Lakh
IIM Ranchi MBA in HR Admission  INR 15 Lakh
IIM Indore MBA in HR Admission INR 17 Lakh
IIM Calcutta MBA in HR Admission INR 23 Lakh

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

MBA HR  IITs

Check which IIT is offering their interested specialization, hence proceed for MBA HR admission 2025 accordingly. 

Best MBA  Admission in IITs Details

MBA in HR Course Fees

IIT Kanpur MBA in HR Admission INR 3 Lakh
IIT Madras MBA in HR Admission INR 9 Lakh

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

Top Government Colleges

143 government colleges offer an MBA in HR admission. The table below contains information about the top government MBA colleges you can refer to.

Best MBA Government Colleges Admission Details

MBA in HR Fees

Delhi School of Economics MBA in HR Admission INR 2,000
Aligarh Muslim University MBA in HR Admission INR 30,000
University Business School, Chandigarh MBA in HR Admission INR 47,890
Sardar Patel University MBA in HR Admission INR 60,000
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University MBA in HR Admission INR 96,000
MSU Baroda MBA in HR Admission INR 1.32 Lakh
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MBA in HR Admission INR 1.8 Lakh
Institute of Management Studies, Indore MBA in HR Admission INR 1.98 Lakh
Guru Nanak Dev University MBA in HR Admission INR 4.25 Lakh
Gautam Buddha University MBA in HR Admission INR 4.4 Lakh

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

MTop Private Colleges

Here are some top private colleges for MBA in HR in India. 

Best MBA Private Colleges Admission Details

MBA in HR Fees

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science INR 3.02 Lakh
Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran INR 3.3 Lakh
Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri INR 3.3 Lakh
Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Bharati Vidyapeeth INR 5 Lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee INR 5.5 Lakh
Shoolini University INR 8.06 Lakh
IILM University INR 9.9 Lakh
LM Thapar School of Management INR INR 10.56 Lakh
T A Pai Management Institute INR 13.02 Lakh
NMIMS School of Business Management, Mumbai INR 25 Lakh

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

CAT Cutoff for MBA HR IIM Admission 

Check the CAT cutoff for MBA HR IIM admission in the table below. 

IIMs Qualifying CAT Cutoff (Percentile) (General) Final Cutoff (General)
IIM Ahmedabad 80 99-100
IIM Bangalore  85 99-100
IIM Calcutta 85 99 
IIM Lucknow 90 97-98
IIM Indore 90 97-98
IIM Kozhikode 85 97-98
IIM Amritsar 90 95-96
IIM Nagpur 94 95-96
IIM Sambalpur 94 95-96
IIM Trichy 94 94-95
IIM Raipur 94 94-95 
IIM Ranchi 92 94-95 
IIM Kashipur 94 94-95 
IIM Vizag 82 92-94 
IIM Rohtak 95 92-94 
IIM Udaipur 94 92-94
IIM Bodhgaya 94 92-94 
IIM Shillong 75 90
IIM Sirmaur 94 90
IIM Jammu 94 90

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary

CAT Cut Off

Check the CAT cutoff for top MBA HR colleges (non-IIM) in the table below:

Top MBA College CAT Cut Offs (percentile)

FMS, Delhi

98-99

IIFT Delhi

95-99

SPJIMR, Mumbai

95-99

IMT, Ghaziabad

95-97

JBIMS, Mumbai

96

MDI, Gurgaon

97-99

IMI, New Delhi

90

XIM, Bhubaneshwar

91

GIM Goa

85

K J Somaiya, Mumbai

86

TAPMI, Manipal

80

FORE, New Delhi

85

IFMR, Chennai

80

IRMA, Anand

80

MICA, Ahmedabad

80

LIBA, Chennai

70

XIME, Bangalore

70

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary

MAH MBA CET Cutoff for MBA HR

Check the MAH MBA CET cutoff for top MBA HR colleges in the table below:

MBA College

MBA CET Cutoff (Percentile)

JBIMS

99.99

SIMSREE

99.97

Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai

99.92

Bombay St. Xavier College Soc.'s Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

99.86

S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai

99.85

Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune

99.83

COEP Technological University

99.83

Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

99.67

MET's Institute of Management, Mumbai

99.47

Indira College of Engineering & Management, Pune

99.39

Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai

99.30

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary

MBA in HR Placements

MBA in HR Colleges

Average Package Offered

Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Placements INR 29.89 LPA
SIBM Placements INR 28.16 LPA
NMIMS Placements INR 18.64 LPA 
Goa Institute of Management Placements INR 14.81 LPA
Jamia Millia Islamia Placements INR 10.2 LPA
Jawaharlal Nehru University Placements INR 9.5 LPA
IIRM, Hyderabad Placements INR 9.23 LPA
NIT, Trichy Placements INR 8.70 LPA
T C Business School Placements INR 7 LPA
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Placements INR 6.18 LPA

Source: Multiple external sites, hence the info may vary

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

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for MBA in HR (Human Resource). Students interested in pursuing a career on MBA in HR (Human Resource), generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

3 Aug ' 26

CAT 2026 application start date

15 Sep ' 26

Last Date to Apply for CAT 2026

22 Jun ' 26 - 7 Sep ' 26

MAT September 2026 Registration PBT

22 Jun ' 26 - 14 Sep ' 26

MAT September 2026 Registration CBT

Jul '26

Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result Date

TENTATIVE

15 Jun ' 26

Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key

27 Jul ' 26

MAH MBA CAP 2026 Final Merit List

28 Jul ' 26

MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round IV Display of vacant seats

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Candidates must pass graduation degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for candidates from Karnataka belonging to SC/ ST and category-1) from a recognised university to apply for MBA at Ramaiah Institute of Technology.

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Yes, students from non-commerce backgrounds can pursue an MBA at PIBM Guwahati. The programme welcomes graduates from diverse disciplines such as Engineering, Science Arts Commerce and Humanities. 

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As per IIRF Rankings 2026, IILM University Greater Noida ranks 32 in Best B-School Overall category. Earlier, according to Outlook I-Care B-School Rankings 2025, the University ranked among the Top 3 Emerging Private B-Schools in India.

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Mandatory registration and application charges for MBA applicants at PES University include an initial application fee and a one-time administrative fee: an INR 1,200 application fee for registration and a INR 10,000 one-time non-refundable administrative charge upon receiving an admission offer.

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Admission pathways like PESSAT or PGCET define your base tuition fee. Government-quota seats are significantly cheaper than management seats. Once enrolled, maintaining a top-10% academic rank unlocks the MRD Scholarship, which provides a 40% tuition fee waiver for the following semester.  

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Amity University Noida MBA fees range between INR 4.1 Lacs and INR 26.7 Lacs for the complete 2-year duration. Basic specializations like Media Management cost the lowest. Global curriculum options like the 3-Continent track command the highest financial investment due to mandatory international mod

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Rashmi Karan

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Apart from GBAT, GITAM University Vishakhapatnam considers CAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ Karnataka PGCET scores for MBA admissions and to award scholarships to the students. As per the GITAM University Vishakhapatnam Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2025, the last-round closing rank was 29937 for the General category stude

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Certainly! However, this is only valid if you mean UBS (University Business School) within Panjab University. It is a hidden gem as the fees is dirt cheap where as average placements are phenomenal. Thus an unbeatable ROI. Outside of this, LM Thapar (Chitkara) or CU colleges may provide a good corpo

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MBA admission at DTU is through the Common Management Admission Committee (CMAC 2026). DTU MBA cutoff 2026 has been released till Round 3 based on CAT/ XAT entrance scores, followed by candidates' performance in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. For Round-wise DTU CMAC cutoff 2026

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Rashmi Sinha

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Last date to apply for MBA at OP Jindal Global University has not been revealed for academic year 2026.

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For international students, the University of West London tuition fee for MBA course is GBP 19,000 (Around Inr 24.5 lakh). Also, students can also avail the International Ambassador Scholarships. Its value is GBP 1,000 (Around INR 1.29 lakh). It is applied towards the first year of PG tuition fees. 

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The Dublin City University offers over 13 MBA/PGDM Courses to international students for a time span of 1 year. The tuition fee for MBA programs are from INR 14 L – 25 L.

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Yes, candidates can apply for OP Jindal Global University MBA course before graduating from UG level. All accepted entrance exam registrations can be done during final year of UG level course. If such candidates are selected, they are offered provisional admissions.

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No, it is not mandatory to appear for CAT or XAT or GMAT for admission in MBA course of BITS Pilani Hyderabad. The first level of selection is based on BAAT or Business Analytics Aptitude Test. Aspirants also have to appear for a PI round. The institute considers CAT, XAT, GMAT scores are a part of

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The total tuition fee of Executive MBA at Welingkar Mumbai is INR 4 Lacs to INR 7 lakhs. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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Yes, it is worth doing MBA from LNCT Bhopal. The college offers two years full-time course. CMAT is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for admission. The total tuition fees is up to INR 69,000. As per website, the course involves live projects, industry visits, case studies, etc.

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Riya Gupta

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Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA duration is 1 year. The tuition fee is GBP 19,500 for 2026/27 (Around INR 25.16 lakh). Other expenses that students have to bear are-

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Housing - University Halls / Other private hallsGBP 693 - GBP 1313.25
TravellingGBP 36
Mobile phoneGBP 15
Groceries & toileteriesGBP 129
Printing and course materials GBP 42
TV LicenseGBP 15 - 30
LaundryGBP 19.07

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Rupali Singh

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Mandatory summer training can help MBA Edge studnets secure great career opportunities. Students complete real corporate projects between semesters. This practical work carries 4 academic credits. Outstanding performers often land direct pre-placement corporate offers. 

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Rashmi Karan

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A dedicated placement cell arranges campus drives at VSIET for MBA Edge students. The cell coordinates directly with top corporate recruiters. Students receive resume reviews and interview practice sessions. Regular campus drives happen during the final year. 

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Rashmi Karan

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Yes, VSIET reserves the right to modify the MBA Edge fees during your course. Official policy dictates that the “Fee may be revised as per AKTU / State Government directives. Any adjustments will match legal guidelines. You will be informed well before any change happens. 

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Rashmi Karan

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Specific living and operational costs require separate payments at VSIET for MBA Edge trainees. Hostel rooms and campus transport are billed independently. official university exam fees follow a separate collection path. Students select these services based on personal needs.

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Rashmi Karan

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Military families receive dedicated financial help at VSIET when joining the MBA Edge track. Children of serving or retired soldiers get an INR 20,000 first-year waiver. Gallantry award dependents receive an enhanced INR 25,000 scholarship.  

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