The National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), a premier national center of excellence in rural development, announces its 6th fully residential one-year PG Diploma in Rural Development Management.
Offered Programme: Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) Number of seats: 50 (may undergo some change depending upon the availability of infrastructure. Of
these, up to 15 seats may be allotted to the Indian and international in-service candidates). Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Final year students are also eligible only if they complete their graduation by August 1, 2013. Reservation: Some seats are reserved for the sponsored Indian in-service and international in-service candidates. Indian in-service candidates should possess at least two years of work experience in rural development and allied sectors, and are required to apply through their employers. The international candidates should apply through the Secretariats of AARDO and CIRDAP. Selection process: All-India Entrance Test which will test the verbal, quantitative and analytical competencies of the students including English Language. Group Discussion and Personal Interviews will be conducted for the short-listed candidates. However, a separate merit list will be prepared for the Indian and International in-service candidates. How to Apply: By post