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Ph.D. (Rural Development) is a 3-year course at the Doctoral level that deals with the study of Rural Economies, societies and policies. The main purpose of teaching this course is to increase the skills of research and analysis in order to create policies for rural development and get an understanding of socio-economic problems of rural territories. The syllabus some of which covers areas such as rural economics, poverty and inequality measurement, agriculture and rural development policies, natural resource management.
The entry tests acceptable for admission in Ph.D. (Rural Development) are UGC NET in subjects like economics, sociology, social work, geography, agriculture, political science, public administration, population studies, development studies, Rural Development. some Institute may take the GATE score, CSIR UGC NET, ICAR NET, state P.hD entrance tests.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development |
| - Duration | 3-5 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in Rural Development or related fields |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, University of Kolkata, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indira Gandhi National Open University, IGNOU |
| - Entrance Exam | UGC NET, JRF, DUET, MUET, JNUEE, IGNOU Entrance Exam, ICAR NET |
1. The candidate must possess a master’s degree in rural development, rural management agriculture or any other relevant discipline with not less than 55% of marks.
2. Passing in the entrance examination conducted by the university or those who have cleared the UGC NET/SLET/GATE examination.
3. Contenders must come for an interview so as to determine one’s research abilities.
4. Some institutes may prefer work experience in the rural development sector.
5. No age limit but candidates below 55 years of age are preferred.
6. In addition to good writing, analytical and computer skills, the candidates must be ready to conduct field work in rural settings.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Rural Economics | Agricultural economics, Rural finance, Resource allocation, Economic development |
| Rural Sociology | Sociological theories, Rural social structure, Community development, Social change |
| Agricultural Development | Agricultural policy, Sustainable agriculture, Rural extension, Agricultural marketing |
| Rural Planning | Spatial planning, Rural infrastructure, Development planning, Environmental planning |
| Environmental Management | Environmental science, Natural resource management, Sustainable development, Climate change |
| Social Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship theories, Social entrepreneurship, Rural innovation, Enterprise development |
| Research Methods | Quantitative methods, Qualitative methods, Mixed methods, Research design |
| Statistical Analysis | Descriptive statistics, Inferential statistics, Data analysis, Statistical software |
| Rural Development Theories | Modernization theory, Dependency theory, Sustainable livelihoods approach, Participatory development |
| Rural Policy and Planning | Rural policy analysis, Development planning, Policy implementation, Program evaluation |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 7 Private Ph.D. (Rural Development) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Krishna University | Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh | INR 170,000 |
| Shyam University | Dausa, Rajasthan | INR 120,000 |
| YBN University | Ranchi, Jharkhand | INR 169,500 |
| Bir Tikendrajit University | Imphal, Manipur | INR 240,000 |
| Mahatma Gandhi University | Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya | INR 300,000 |
| University of Science and Technology | Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya | INR 237,000 |
| OPJS University | Churu, Rajasthan | INR 720,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Ph.D. (Rural Development) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 1,040,000 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Kharagpur, West Bengal | INR 2,500,000 |
| Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | Surat, Gujarat | INR 80,000 |
| National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 22,300 |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | INR 226,027 |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University | Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh | INR 23,440 |
| Sri Krishnadevaraya University | Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | INR 125,000 |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 60,000 |
| Bangalore University | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 43,970 |
| Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University | Solapur, Maharashtra | INR 33,020 |
