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    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    24 Months

    Master of Arts (MA) in Rural Development is a full-time two-year postgraduate course offered by the Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.


    Eligibility Criteria

    A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 48 credits in Major subject, 48 credits in two minor subjects, 9 credits in compulsory, 1 credit in GI & hobby with aggregate of 106 credits for the award of pass degree.

    OR

    with atleast 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC.ST.) from a University established by law in India. 

    In Master of translation, visual arts and M.A. in Yoga studies, preference will be given to those students who have studied these subject at undergraduate level.

    In M.A. Rural Development the candidate should have B.A with Major in any of the subjects: i.e. Rural Development, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Public Administration with 45% marks (40 % in case of SC./ST.). The eligibility condition is same for both the subsidized and non-subsidized seats.

    Student Reviews for MA Rural Development

    College Infrastructure: 5/5
    Academics: 5/5
    Placements: 4/5
    Value for Money: 5/5
    Campus Life: 5/5

    It is very good experience here in this university

    College Infrastructure

    I m studying in MA rural development from Himachal Pradesh university Shimla All the facilities are provided here for students like proper classroom are provided a very good central Library is also there and proper hostel facilities are also there

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