RTMNU M.A : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for Master of Labour Studies at RTMNU is INR 24,320 for the entire 2-year course. The fee structure includes INR 6,750 per year as tuition, INR 5,310 per year as other charges, and a one-time admission fee of INR 200 payable in Year 1. Students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS/SBC categories in Maharashtra may apply for MAHADBT scholarships to reduce the net annual cost.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 45% to 50% marks in the qualifying examination. SC/ST candidates from Maharashtra are eligible with a minimum of 45% aggregate. Students appearing in their final year of undergraduate studies may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria at the time of document verification.

Ans. Graduates of Master of Labour Studies from RTMNU can work as labour welfare officers, industrial relations managers, HR executives, compliance officers, and trade union advisors in manufacturing units, government departments, and PSUs. Central India’s industrial belt in Vidarbha, with its textile, mining, and power sectors, provides strong employment opportunities for labour studies graduates. Some graduates also join the government as Labour Inspectors through competitive state-level examinations.

Ans. CUET-PG is not compulsory for Master of Labour Studies at RTMNU. Admission is primarily based on undergraduate aggregate percentage. Students who have appeared for CUET-PG can submit their scores as part of the application, which may be considered in the merit list preparation. Candidates should refer to the official RTMNU admission notification for the current year to confirm the exact selection process.

Ans. Master of Labour Studies graduates are in demand across manufacturing, mining, government, and public sector undertakings where formal HR compliance, employee welfare, and industrial dispute management are legally mandated. The growing emphasis on formal employment contracts, social security benefits, and workplace safety regulations under Indian labour codes has increased demand for trained labour welfare professionals. Graduates with an MLS degree can also appear for UPSC’s Indian Labour Service (ILS) Group A examination.

Ans. Students enrolled in Master of Labour Studies at RTMNU can apply for the Eklavya Scholarship for ST students, the Open Merit Scholarship for high-scoring students, and the MAHADBT Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/SBC students in Maharashtra. All government scholarships are processed through the MAHADBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in. Scholarship amounts and deadlines are announced annually on the official RTMNU website.