Updated on Apr 9, 2025 06:34 IST

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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Table of contents
  • 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

Following are the most popular MBA in HR (Human Resource) Colleges in India. Learn more about these MBA in HR (Human Resource) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
1 Course
26.2 L
26.04 LPA

#11 NIRF

1 Course
30.6 L
29 LPA

#10 NIRF

1 Course
8.5 L
3.9 LPA
1 Course
18.67 L
22.5 LPA

#9 NIRF

17.25 L
24 LPA

#8 NIRF

1 Course
5 L
14 LPA

#12 NIRF

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

4.42 L
4.0
3.8
4.0
1.35 L - 6 L
4.6

#235 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
1 Course
9.85 L
4.4

Human Resources Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
8.55 L
4.7

Human Resources Applications open. Apply Now

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.

24 Dec ' 25

CAT 2025 result announcement

8 Dec ' 25 - 10 Dec ' 25

CAT 2025 answer key challenge

14 Feb ' 26 - 22 Feb ' 26

IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

30 Dec ' 25

IBSAT 2025 Result

23 Feb ' 26

MAT Feb 2026 PBT Registration last date

26 Feb ' 26

MAT Feb 2026 PBT admit card

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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Yes 72 percentile is good for admission at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada Univerisity according to the SRTMUN MAH MBA CET cutoff 2025 for the General AI category. 

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Yes 72 percentile is good for admission at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada Univerisity according to the SRTMUN MAH MBA CET cutoff 2025 for the General AI category. 

The last round cutoff ranged from 9.21 to 65.65 for enrolment at various affiliated colleges offering MBA course. Therefore, a percenti

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SRTMUN MAH CET cutoff 2025 was published for admission for various rounds and categories under both the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release for final rounds results in the form of percentiles. 

For the General AI category, the cutoff in the last round was 9.

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When an international student wants to join GIBS, the admissions team guides them step by step. They help with understanding the admission process, required documents, and eligibility so the student knows what to prepare. The team also gives information about visa requirements, fees, and important d

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I have stayed in the hostel at the GIBS new campus, Bangalore, and my experience was good. The hostel rooms are spacious and comfortable, with enough space for beds, study tables, cupboards, and easy movement. The rooms are well-ventilated, so it feels open and pleasant. The common areas like the TV

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Monisha

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Yes, GIBS Business School provides opportunities for international placements and internships that are limited and based on a few partnerships and programs instead of being available to every GIBS student. The school partners with international universities and organizations to host students in coun

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Average salary package of MBA at MEWA Vanguard Business School range from INR 5-6.5 Lacs per annum. Experienced candidate and niche specialisations can have higher package.

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Following is the eligibility criteria of MBA at MEWA Vanguard Business School:

·       Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate and 45% for SC/ST/Category-I Students.

·       Open university and correspondence graduates are eligible (minimum 3 year UG and 2-year PG).

·       Single sitting degrees

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Raj Priya

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MEWA Vanguard Business School offers dual specialisation in five major streams-

·       Business Analytics

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·       Finance Management

·       Marketing Management

·       Human Resource Management

·       Production and Operations Management

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For taking admission in MBA programme at MEWA Vanguard Business School, the college considers valid scores of CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT exam. Students have to fill the application form and upload their documents.

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Raj Priya

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The minimum eligibility requirement for MBA at NBN Singhad School of Engineering is Passing UG from a recognised university. The selection criteria is entrance based with the institute accepting MHT CET scores for the same.

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Yes, there are over 145 distance/correspondence MBA in Sales & Marketing colleges in India. A list of Distance MBA in Sales and Marketing colleges is given below-

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Due to the growing need for management specialists, many schools have been founded nationwide to serve a wide range of professional and academic interests. Some of these colleges also concentrate on marketing and sales.

More than 1000 MBA schools offering a variety of management degrees may be found

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Yes, pursue an MBA from CII School of Logistics Noida is good in terms of placements. The institute has achieved an impressive placement outcomes for its MBA Class of 2025. The the highest and average package secured by the students of the MBA batch 2025 stood at INR 12 LPA and INR 5.8 LPA. The medi

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Yes, Vasireddy Venkatadri International Technological University does offer Merit Scholarships for MBA in AI. The scholarships are as below:

Scholarship %

Graduation Marks

ICET 2026

CMAT Percentile

MAT Percentile

ATMA Percentile

Fee per year After Scholarship

50%

80% and above

Up to 10000

90 & above

90 & above

90 & above

INR 1 lakh

25%

70–79.99%

10001–20000

75–89.99

75–89.99

75–89.99

INR 1.5 lakh

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For international students, Leeds University MBA is GBP 39,250. Also, students are eligible for a few of the MBA scholarships such as Leeds Masters Scholarship (GBP 7,000) and MBA Excellence Scholarships (Varies). 

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Gunjan Thapa

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Yes, candidates who wish to apply for KIET Ghaziabad MBA course can still apply to appear for the MAT to qualify for MBA admissions.

The registration window for the other entrance exams has been closed at this point. Thus, candidates should register for the exam as soon as possible.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Some of the elective courses that candidates can choose for the KIET Ghaziabad MBA curriculum have been mentioned below:

  • Talent Management
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  • HR Analytics
  • Performance and Reward Management
  • International HRM
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Financial Derivatives

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Yes, students of the KIET Ghaziabad MBA course are required to pursue internships during the curriculum of KIET Ghaziabad MBA admissions. Candidates get the necessary break for pursuing internships between Semester 2 and Semester 3 of KIET Ghaziabad MBA curriculum. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, the scores of a candidates in Class 10 and Class 12 board exam matter when applying for the MBA admissions at KIET Ghaziabad. All candidates are required to score atleast a minimum aggregate of 60% in the aformentioned qualifying exams to be eligible for KIET Ghaziabad MBA admissions.

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CUET-PG cutoff for KIET Ghaziabad MBA admissions requires candidates to score a rank below 10,000. 

Candidates who fulfill the MBA eligibility criteria alongside the aforementioned CUET-PG rank will be considered for KIET Ghaziabad MBA admissions.

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The total seat intake for the MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management course at CII School of Logistics is 60. These seats are given to the eligible students. Students will be given admission basis the entrance exams and the past academic records.   

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According to NIRF report 2025, MBA median package recorded during las SkillTech University, School of Management and Entrepreneurship placements 2024 was INR 6.47 LPA. In 2023, the median package offered was 6 LPA.

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The placement rate recorded during Atlas SkillTech University, School of Management and Entrepreneurship MBA placements 2024 was 96.68%. In 2023, all MBA students were placed.

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The key highlights of Atlas SkillTech University, School of Management and Entrepreneurship MBA placements 2024 are mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2024

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INR 6.47 LPA

Total students

152

Students placed

150

Placement rate

98.68%

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No, the GMAT or GRE scores are not strictly mandatory for admissions at Rennes School of Business. For some programs like the Master in Management at Rennes, a GMAT or GRE may be needed as part of the process. 

Other than these scores, this B school gives much more importance to the factors given bel

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SIMMC Pune MBA HRM total fee is INR 5.76 lakh. This includes tuition fee amount and hostel charges. The tuition fee for the two year course is INR 3.96 Lacs and hostel fee is INR 1.8 lakh. It is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. But is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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Candidates can pay Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication MBA fee in online and offline modes. The payment can be done via demand draft, bank transfer, credit/ debit card, etc. Candidates can also contact the admission office for more clarification.

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SIMMC Pune MBA fee structure includes tuition fee and development fee, majorly. As per the fee structure for 2026-27, the development fee amount is INR 27,754. Candidates have to pay this fee amount after selection. 

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Manori Sahni

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Based on the latest official data from GIBS Business School (Bangalore), the placement salary stats as follows: 
the highest package - ˆRs. 16.15 Lakhs paid during the 2025 placement cycle.
Average package (for the same cycle) - about ˆRs. 8.20 Lakhs.

The above figures are from GIBS' placing outcomes,

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