This centre undertakes researches with the financial support of other agencies, besides taking up institutional research projects at the Doctoral and Post Doctoral levels. Conferences, workshops and seminars are also organized under the Centre for Educational Research. The Centre publishes books and research reports from time to time. This centre also publishes a Journal entitled ‘MIER Journal of Educational Studies, Trends and Practices’ (MJESTP). The Research work at the centre is done at three levels a) Research studies leading to Ph.D Degree b) Sponsored research projects and c) Institutional research projects.

The Centre, over the years has been successful in conceptualizing ideas, innovations and formulates them in actions. The different wings of MIER serve as laboratories to try out innovations. The valuable feedback received from these wings helps in improving upon the existing theory and practice of education. Over the years, a number of linkages have also been established by the centre with other academic organizations both at the national and international levels.