Course Fee

₹ 12,600

The fee structure of IGNOU is pocket-friendly as it keeps that in mind and almost all of its courses have low fees. Similarly the Distance MA Rural Development program of IGNOU fees is quite less. It is only Rs 12,600 for the whole program which means 2-year program fees is Rs 12,600. There are very few universities that offer such low fees and also it is one the very first Open University.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree

The eligibility criteria of IGNOU MA Rural Development is that the candidate needs to graduate from a recognized university with a minimum of 45-50%. The bachelor’s degree can be from BE/BSC/BCOM/BTECH/BCA, etc. As the students are more interested in different and unique courses so most of them choose Distance MA Rural Development as their core subject.

Course Duration

2-4 Years

MA in Rural Development is a 2-year postgraduate degree that consists of 4 semesters that starts from the basics topics to the advanced level of literature with the semester to semester. IGNOU enables students to work and study at the same time. In distance mode the students have the advantage of completing the course within 4-years of time duration. If you’re willing to continue education while working then go for a Distance MA Rural Development program. If you want to start preparing for a PhD degree and want to save time, you can get a master's degree from IGNOU while preparing for a PhD degree. This way, you can save time and do dual work at the same time.

Admission Procedure 2024

MA Rural Development includes all university courses provided through distance learning education. Admissions to specific university courses were received twice a year, between January and July. All of the University's students receive a high-quality education with the goal of their advancement and transparency. The University's mission is to provide the highest quality education at a reasonable price to all students from all walks of life. It also provides students with a variety of work prospects all over the world.

Curriculum Vitae

The curriculum framework of IGNOU is world-class as the university is UGC-DEB approved and also NAAC ‘A++’ accredited. So it provides a curriculum that is industry specific and job oriented. In its curriculum we see diversity in curriculum as per the need of the current education system. IGNOU has established the school of humanities and the subject MA Rural Development is the study of rural areas and different methods of improving their lives.

Placement

The IGNOU MA Rural Development degree is suitable for those who are interested in further study and careers in the fields of Research Officer, Trainer, Consultant, Researcher, Research officer, etc. Students participating in the IGNOU MA Rural Development program will have the knowledge and abilities to complete a Ph.D. in the discipline. In addition, students are introduced to a range of career profiles that are focused on the welfare of the society and mainly rural areas. In addition, after finishing their education, students can obtain work in a number of government-sponsored programs and ministries, including the public service.