National Institute of Rural Development Admission Notification 2011

The National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), an Autonomous Organisation of Ministry of
Rural Development, Government of India, is a premier national center of excellence in rural development. The NIRD announces its fifth fully residential One-year ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM)' with an aim to create a committed and competent cadre of Rural Development professionals in the country.

Name of the Course & Number of Seats

Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM): 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).

Important Dates

• Last date for request of application form from centre: 17 December 2011
• Last date for sending application: 9 January 2012
• Last date for sending application (from remote areas): 16 January 2012
• Last date for sending application (for international students): 31 March 2012
• Date for written test (for both programmes): 5 February 2012

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University. Students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements of graduation before 1 August 2012 may also apply. The eligibility parameters for international students are placed on the NIRD's website.

Programme Duration: (One year) August 2012 to July 2013

Course Fee: Indian Students Rs 1.80 lakh; International Students: US $ 6500

Caution Deposit: A refundable Caution Deposit of Rs 10,000 for Indian students and US $ 200 for International students is a requirement.

Seat Registration Fee: Upon selection, a non refundable Seat Registration Fee of Rs 30,000 should be paid by the Indian students. This amount will be adjusted against the first trimester fee.

Selection Procedure: Selection of candidates including Indian in-service candidates will be made through a process of 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.

Placement: NIRD will endeavour to make placements on successful completion of the PGDRDM, but does not guarantee. However, all the students of the previous batches of the PGDRDM were placed. The same trend is expected to continue.

Application Fee: Application fee of Rs 500 (Rs 250 for SC/ ST and PWD candidates) through an ‘Account Payee' Demand Draft drawn in favour of NIRD, payable at Hyderabad.

How to Apply: Prospectus-cum-application form can be obtained from the Admissions Coordinator, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), NIRD, Hyderabad free of cost. Application forms will also be given at NIRDNERC, Guwahati; NIRD-Eastern Regional Centre, Patna and at NIRD centre at Jaipur. The addresses of these centres can be obtained from the website or through email.

Request for Application forms should reach along with self addressed stamped (Rs 13) envelope of size 12" x 10". It can also be downloaded from the website http://www.nird.org.in/. The filled in application form should be sent to the Admissions Coordinator, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030 (AP), India, so as to reach before the last date.

For more information, please Contact Programme Director, Telefax: 91-040-24008522, Email: pgdrdmnird@gmail.com or CLICK HERE