Human Capital Resource Centre (HCRC)

At Chitkara Business School, the Human Capital Resource Centre (HCRC) is redefining HR education through a visionary mentor-mentee model that bridges the divide between academic theory and real-world business practice. Reviving the age-old guru-shishya tradition in a modern format, HCRC fosters meaningful, one-on-one industry mentorships, immersing students in the lived realities of human resource management.

By uniting aspiring HR professionals with seasoned industry mentors, HCRC ensures that learning is not confined to classrooms but deeply embedded in lived corporate experiences. This is not just training — it’s transformation, one relationship at a time.

Our Distinctive Approach

HCRC is not a conventional HR education model – it is a lifelong professional journey shaped through experiential learning, mentorship, purpose-driven development, global perspectives, continuous skill enhancement, industry engagement, and leadership readiness.

  • Customised Training

    Personalised Mentorship

    A unique one-on-one mentor-mentee program where students are paired with leading HR professionals from industry, offering real-time guidance, insight, and career direction.

  • Experiential Learning

    On-the-Job Learning

    In Year 2 of the MBA, the mentorship evolves into a paid internship, offering hands-on exposure to live HR challenges, allowing students to apply their learning in real work environments.

  • Expert Trainers

    Holistic HR Foundation

    The first year covers core and specialised HR modules, establishing a strong academic base before mentorship begins — ensuring students are ready for deeper, field-based learning.

The HCRC Advantage

Personalised mentorship, a rigorous selection process, and a globally aligned curriculum empower future HR professionals to drive talent excellence and enhance organisational performance through strategic thinking, industry immersion, and ethical leadership.

  • Mentor-Mentee Model

    Structured, long-term guidance from industry experts, culminating in paid internships in Year 2.

  • Pan-India Cohort with Global Aspirations

    Diverse cohort including fresh graduates and working professionals, with international representation & global exposure.

  • Rigorous Selection Process

    Candidates admitted via CAT/MAT/XAT followed by Group Discussions and Personal Interviews (1:10 selection ratio).

  • Globally Aligned Curriculum

    Recognised by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as fully aligned with global HR standards.

MBA Human Resource

Rooted in the belief that human capital is the cornerstone of every successful organisation, our MBA HR program blends academic depth with real-world relevance, industry mentorship, cutting-edge practices, future-focused leadership development, and global business understanding.

Program offered in collaboration with

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)

Chitkara Business School has partnered with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) to elevate its MBA in Human Resource Management. This collaboration brings IIMA’s academic rigour, research expertise, and industry insights, fostering global competencies and industry-ready HR leaders.

National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM)

Chitkara University has partnered with the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) to enrich MBA HR students’ learning through industry exposure. The collaboration includes workshops, conferences, study tours, and surveys, fostering practical insights in HRM, industrial relations, and labour laws while bridging academia and industry.

Program Structure

The program structure strategically integrates core HR concepts, industry projects, leadership training, and global exposure to equip students with strategic, analytical, and people-management skills essential for today’s dynamic and evolving workforce.

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    HR Modules

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    Industry Expert-led Sessions

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    Faculty-led Components

Signature Initiatives

The HCRC ecosystem offers a rich mix of experiential learning opportunities that equip students with professional depth, practical insight, and industry-ready skills.

Our Offerings

Intensive training modules that simulate real-world hiring processes, including group discussions, mock interviews, resume development, aptitude assessment, psychometric testing, and grooming. These camps prepare students holistically for placements, instilling the confidence and clarity required to succeed in high-stakes corporate settings.

Structured guidance sessions designed to help students map their strengths and aspirations to current industry demands. These sessions offer deep dives into various HR functions such as recruitment, organisational development, and performance management, helping students make informed career decisions and build future-ready, industry-aligned profiles.

Interactive, theme-based workshops that focus on the intersection of innovation, human capital, and sustainable growth. These forums encourage students to examine how HR can drive strategic transformation by fostering creativity, enabling continuous learning, and aligning people development with organisational strategy.

Intensive training modules that simulate real-world hiring processes, including group discussions, mock interviews, resume development, psychometric testing, and grooming. These camps prepare students holistically for placements, instilling the confidence and clarity required to succeed in high-stakes corporate settings.

An immersive off-campus program that fosters leadership, collaboration, and personal growth through a series of outdoor challenges and reflective exercises. The experience encourages students to develop resilience, decision-making skills, and self-awareness — qualities that are vital for navigating both personal and professional landscapes.

Our Offerings

Value-Added Learning

Students refine competencies through branding workshops, TED‑style presentations, certifications in analytics, performance systems, talent management, and communication.

Value-Added Learning

Students refine competencies through branding workshops, TED‑style presentations, certifications in analytics, performance systems, talent management, and communication.

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    Personal Branding with Experts

    Specialised courses empower students to build a distinct professional identity, enhance their presence, and communicate their strengths confidently in the competitive HR landscape.

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    TED Talk Competition

    A platform for students to develop impactful public speaking skills, express original ideas, and build confidence through diverse, student-led presentations on leadership, growth, and introspection.

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    KEKA Academy & SWAYAM Certifications

    Students undertake certifications in core HR areas, gaining industry-relevant skills in analytics, performance systems, and talent management to stay future-ready and embrace continuous learning.

Recognition
& Awards

Recognition & Awards

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The SHRM Curriculum Alignment has been endorsed by the Society for Human Resource Management for meeting global standards in HR education.

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Twenty CBS students took part in the G20 University Connect Program, with Harshita Sharma and Srishti Chugh, MBA HR students, honoured as top blog contributors for their exceptional contributions.

Outcome-Based Learning

HCRC believes in learning that leads to action, measurable outcomes, industry relevance, and lasting professional impact through experiential pedagogy, global exposure, leadership development, career advancement, and strong industry-academia collaboration.

  • Flipped Classrooms through Film

    65 students created short films on workplace dynamics, applying behavioural concepts through storytelling — fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of organisational behaviour.

  • Research, Patents & Copyrights

    Through a business research module, students produced tangible academic outcomes: 3 patents, 3 copyrights, and 8 research papers, showcasing innovation, analytical rigour, and applied HR research excellence.