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