Nagaland University (NU) has announced the launch of its new Postgraduate (MA) programme in Rural Development and Management under the Department of Rural Development and Planning (RDP).
The academic initiative, approved in the 40th Academic Council, is aimed at building a cadre of professionals equipped to address the pressing challenges and opportunities in rural areas, especially in Nagaland and the Northeastern Region, the university informed in a press release.
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Medziphema Campus NU, Prof. Dipak Sinha has assured all possible support for successfully running the programme.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. J.K. Patnaik extended his best wishes to the faculty, students, and all stakeholders. He said that the program is a significant step toward our commitment to fostering academic excellence and addressing the critical developmental needs of rural and tribal communities.
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By integrating theory with practical engagement, the course is designed to build a dedicated cadre of professionals and changemakers who can contribute meaningfully to rural development, governance, and sustainable livelihood initiatives in Nagaland and beyond.
With over 70% of Nagaland’s population residing in rural areas, the importance of planned rural transformation has never been more critical. The newly launched programmes will offer students an in-depth understanding of rural economy, governance, social dynamics, natural resource management, and the planning and execution of development schemes.
According to the university, the key features of the programmes include interdisciplinary curriculum blending theory with field-based learning, focus on planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of rural development initiatives, strong career pathways in government, NGOs, academia, and entrepreneurship, and opportunity to contribute directly to the development of tribal and rural communities.
Eligibility for the PG programme includes graduates in B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA (excluding language subjects) with a minimum of 50% marks. Relaxation will be provided for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. Students from colleges affiliated to Nagaland University will be given a 10% bonus weightage. The intake capacity is 20 seats.
Applications will be accepted from July 1-20, and entrance test will be conducted on July 28 for non-CUET candidates.
For further information and application, interested candidates have been requested to visit the Nagaland University website: www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in
