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Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development is a diploma course that exposes students to rural economy and society. This course offer understanding of the issues that exist in the rural regions and how policies and strategies foster rural progress. The duration of the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development course is normally taking 1 year when studied full time. Certain Institutes also provide part-time diploma programs that take up to 2 years for completion.
The entrance exams accepted for admission in the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development course are: The major entrance tests for MBA are CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, GMAT, NMAT, and state level. Certain colleges which offer this course admit students based on the performance of the student in the qualifying undergraduate degree program.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development |
| - Duration | 1-2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| - Top Colleges | IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand), XISS (Xavier Institute of Social Service), IIFM (Indian Institute of Forest Management) |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, IRMA Entrance Exam, XISS Entrance Exam |
1. The candidate should possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized University with not less than 50% marks.
2. Final year graduation students can also apply in a provisional capacity but only provided they meet the eligibility criteria when the admission is offered.
3. It is therefore important to note that any age is acceptable for one to apply for this course.
4. This course can be undertaken by learners of any age starting from fresh graduates to those in the workforce.
5. Anybody with rural background or anybody working in rural related sectors is highly encouraged to apply.
6. Fluency in English language is compulsory since majority of colleges use English as the medium of instruction.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Rural Development Theories | Rural development concepts, Sustainable development, Poverty reduction, Gender and development |
| Rural Sociology | Rural society, Rural social structure, Rural institutions, Rural social change |
| Rural Economics | Rural economy, Agricultural economics, Rural livelihoods, Rural poverty |
| Rural Politics | Rural governance, Rural politics, Decentralization, Local self-government |
| Sustainable Development | Sustainable development concepts, Environmental sustainability, Social sustainability, Economic sustainability |
| Social Entrepreneurship | Social entrepreneurship concepts, Social entrepreneurship models, Social impact assessment |
| Natural Resource Management | Natural resource management concepts, Water management, Land management, Forest management |
| Rural Research Methods | Research methods, Data collection, Data analysis, Research report writing |
| Electives | Rural health, Rural education, Rural infrastructure, Rural technology |
| Research Project | Research methodology, Literature review, Data collection, Research report writing |
