Maharashtra Institute of Labour Studies (MILS) – Entrance Exam Details & Strategy
About the Institute:
The Late Narayan Meghaji Lokhande Maharashtra Institute of Labour Studies (MILS) is a government-run institution offering a specialized postgraduate program in Human Capital Management and Employee Relations (MHCM & ER).
Locations: Mumbai & Nagpur campuses
Affiliated Universities: Mumbai University & Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Program Duration: 2 years (Full-time)
Seats:
Mumbai Campus: 52
Nagpur Campus: 40
Eligibility: Any graduate from a recognized university
Entrance Exam Overview
Exam Type: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Questions: 150
Duration: 120 minutes
Marking Scheme: +1 mark per question, No negative marking
Medium: English
Entrance Exam Syllabus
1. Quantitative Aptitude (35 Questions)
Area
Average
Allegation & Mixture
Decimal Fractions
Ratio & Proportion
Partnership
Simple & Compound Interest
Problems on Age
Percentage
HCF & LCM
Simplification
Profit & Loss
Time & Distance
Time & Work
Problems on Trains
2. Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (35 Questions)
Series Completion
Odd One Out
Relationships
Puzzles
Direction Sense
Statements & Assumptions
Time Measurement
Blood Relations
Calendar & Clock Problems
Venn Diagrams
Tables & Charts
Cause & Effect
Data Interpretation
3. General Knowledge (40 Questions)
History, Geography, Economy of Maharashtra
Social Reformers, Literature, and Books
Industrial, Labour and Energy Sector
Indian Constitution
Current Affairs (State, National & International)
Government Schemes & Policies
International Organizations (ILO, WTO, UN, etc.)
4. English Language & Usage (40 Questions)
Grammar
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Correction
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Important Dates (Tentative - 2025)
Application Start: May 4, 2025
Last Date to Apply: May 31, 2025
Entrance Exam Date: June 3, 2025
(Check official website for final dates)
Application Process
Visit the official website: https://www.mils.co.in
Fill the application form for Mumbai, Nagpur, or both campuses.
Pay the application fee:
One Campus:
General: ₹1300 | Reserved: ₹1000
Both Campuses:
General: ₹1800 | Reserved: ₹1400
Upload documents and submit the form.
Preparation Strategy
Month-wise Plan
Month 1-2: Focus on basics of Maths & Reasoning. Solve daily practice sets.
Month 3: Deep dive into current affairs & English vocabulary.
Month 4: Full revision + Attempt 10–15 mock tests with analysis.
Books to Refer
Quantitative Aptitude – R.S. Aggarwal
Logical Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
General Knowledge – Lucent’s GK + Maharashtra State Board 10th Std books
English – Wren & Martin + Word Power Made Easy (Norman Lewis)
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