MARD (Master of Arts in Rural Development)
The discipline of Rural Development is of vital significance for understanding the development issues related to rural society. It is a yearly program with a total duration of 2 years.
Minimum Duration – 2 years
Maximum Duration – 4 years
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Total Course – 10
Total Credits – 66
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| I Year (Compulsory Courses) | ||
| MRD 201 | Rural Development : Indian Context | 6 |
| MRD 202 | Rural Development Programmes | 6 |
| MRD 203 | Rural Development Planning and Management | 6 |
| MRD 004 | Research Methods in Rural Development | 6 |
| MRDP 1 | Dissertation | 12 |
| II Year (Optional Courses) Choose any five(5) | ||
| MRDE 201 | Rural Social Development | 6 |
| MRDE 202 | Rural Health Care | 6 |
| MRDE 203 | Communication and Extension in Rural Development | 6 |
| MRDE 002 | Voluntary Action in Rural Development | 6 |
| MRDE 003 | Land Reforms and Rural Development | 6 |
| MRDE 004 | Entrepreneurship and Rural Development | 6 |
Note:1. CRD/PGDRF/MARD (1st Year) revised courses will be offered in July 2023 session.
2. MARD 2nd Year Revised courses will be offered in July 2024 session
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