MHRD Course

Master of Human Resource Development or MHRD is a 2 year long postgraduate course which has gained much popularity in recent times. The four semesters long course includes subjects like Human Behaviour, Organizational Behaviour, Labour Laws, Performance Appraisal and counselling, among others.

To be eligible for MHRD course, the candidates must complete their graduation, preferably in Science stream, with a minimum 50 percent aggregate marks. The candidates must also have very good communication skills.

The admission to MHRD course is granted on the basis of entrance exam scores. Some colleges also take a personal interview after the entrance exam for final selection. 

The average annual fees for studying MHRD in India varies between INR 25,000 to 4,00,000. Many reputed Management colleges offer this course, some of which are tabulated below. 

After completing MHRD, a candidate may find work as Human Resource Managers, Recruiting Officers, Administrators, Human Resource Directors, Customer Relations Manager, among others. 

The average annual salary offered to MHRD candidates generally ranges between INR 5,00,000 to 8,00,000. The salary may increase with experience and skill set. 

After completing MHRD, if the candidates wish to study further, they can go for higher courses like PhD in Human Resources. They can also do some important certification courses on Soft Skills, Dispute Management, Ethics, etc. 

What is the MHRD Admission Process? 

The admission to MHRD course is generally granted on the basis of Entrance Exams, most of which are MBA and Management Entrance exams. The general admission procedure is discussed below.

• The candidates will have to apply in various MBA Entrance Exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. 
• After the entrance exam results are out, the candidates will have to apply to the colleges where they wish to take admission. If the scores of the candidates are high, then the colleges may also send admission letters to the candidates. 
• Based on the ranks and marks in Entrance Exams, the colleges will shortlist the top colleges. These candidates will be sent call letters for further rounds of admissions. 
• Most colleges nowadays take a Writing Ability Test of the shortlisted candidates to check the quality of their business writing and written communication. 
• After qualifying WAT, the candidates may also have to apply in GD and PI rounds for final selection. 
• If the candidates qualify all the rounds, they will ask to show all the relevant documents to prove their eligibility. The eligible candidates will be offered admission to the course. 

What is the MHRD Eligibility Criteria? 

The basic Eligibility Criteria for Admission to MHRD course is discussed below. 

• The candidates must complete their graduation from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate marks. 
• The candidates with Science stream and Maths as a compulsory subject will be given preference. 
• The candidates must be fluent in English and must have good communication skills.
• The candidates with relevant work experience and letters of recommendation will be given preference. 

Which are the Top MHRD Entrance Exams?  

Admission to MHRD course is generally granted on the basis of common MBA entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT etc. Some of these exams are discussed in detail below. 

• CAT: Common Admission Test is one of the most popular Entrance Exams in India as it is a direct gateway to all the IIMs. 
• XAT: Xavier’s Aptitude Test is conducted by XLRI, and is accepted by more than 150 business schools in India. 
• MAT: Management Aptitude Test is conducted by AIMA. 
• CMAT: CMAT is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to MBA courses offered by all the AICTE approved colleges. 

Some of the important dates related to these exams are tabulated below. 

How to Prepare for MHRD Entrance Exams? 

To do well in these entrance exams, the candidates must keep in mind the following points:

• The candidates should focus on Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning sections as these are highly mathematical sections involving a lot of complicated questions. 
• They should improve their overall mathematical ability including calculation speeds in order to complete the paper on time. 
• For the language comprehension section, the candidates must read and write a small passage or a paragraph regularly. 
• They should also practice ample number of grammatical and comprehensive questions. 
• The sample question paper of the exams give a general idea of the hardness level and the type of questions asked in the exams. The candidates must practice as many sample question papers as possible. 

How to Get Admission in Top MHRD Colleges? 

To get admission in top MHRD colleges, the candidates must keep in mind the following points. 

• The candidates must score well above the cutoffs in the Entrance Exam so that they get good ranks as well. 
• The candidates will have to prepare equally well for the WAT, GD and PI rounds also.
• For the WAT round, the candidates must practice writing business letters and short passages. They should maintain proper business style writing. 
• They should appear confident during the GD and PI rounds. They should be fluent in their communication. 
• They should highlight their prior achievements and good academic records as much as possible during the personal interview. 
• The candidates must be very careful while filling up the application forms as any mistake may lead to cancellation of their candidature.