Institute of Media Studies Bhubaneswar M.P.M Personnel Management And Industrial Relations: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MPMIR (Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) is a specialised postgraduate programme focused exclusively on HR, labour laws, industrial relations, and workforce management, unlike an MBA in HR which is broader in scope. At IMS Bhubaneswar, the MPMIR programme is affiliated to Utkal University and offers a curriculum deeply rooted in labour legislation, industrial sociology, and HR development, making graduates particularly well-suited for roles in labour administration, compliance, and HR in manufacturing and public sector organisations. The programme is also significantly more affordable at Rs. 75,000 for the full 2 years.

Ans. Yes, the Summer Training and Presentation (STP) in the 2nd semester is a mandatory component of the MPMIR curriculum. Students are required to complete a 6-8 week industry internship between the first and second year of the course. The internship is meant to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world HR and industrial relations practices. Students are evaluated by the host organisation, and they must submit a final report and make a presentation at the institute. Most firms offer pre-placement offers (PPOs) to interns who perform well.

Ans. MPMIR graduates from IMS Bhubaneswar are well-positioned for careers in HR management, labour administration, industrial relations, and compliance roles. They can join large public sector undertakings such as NALCO, SAIL, BHEL, and GRIDCO, as well as private sector companies like TATA, BIRLA, RELIANCE, POSCO, VEDANTA, and leading banks such as AXIS BANK and ICICI BANK. Graduates can also work as HR executives, labour welfare officers, industrial relations managers, and training and development specialists. The institute's placement cell actively supports students in securing employment.

Ans. The total course fee for the 2-year MPMIR programme is Rs. 75,000, payable in four installments over the two years. The installments are due in the 3rd week of July and the 3rd week of December each year. This structured payment schedule makes it financially manageable for students. Hostel fees, if opted for, are charged separately and are decided by the Director. Students should confirm the latest fee structure directly with the institute at the time of admission.

Ans. Yes, labour legislation is a core component of the MPMIR curriculum at IMS. The programme covers Labour Legislation and Cases across two semesters (Semesters I and II), along with Labour Administration and Social Security in Semester IV. This makes MPMIR graduates well-equipped for roles in government labour departments, labour courts, and compliance functions in both public and private sector organisations. Graduates are also eligible to appear for state and central government recruitment exams for HR and labour welfare officer positions.

Ans. The MPMIR programme at IMS Bhubaneswar is affiliated to Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, and is recognised by the Government of Odisha. The institute has been operational since 1994 and follows the CBCS semester examination pattern as prescribed by Utkal University. The degree awarded is a postgraduate degree from Utkal University, which is a well-established state university in Odisha. The programme is also known as MAPMIR (Master of Arts in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) in some references, and both refer to the same programme offered at IMS.