Graduate Program

Program Description

Program Overview

The 18-month Master of Development Studies program comprises 64 credits and is structured into 3 semesters. Each semester spans 20 weeks, organized as follows: 16 weeks of classroom instruction, 1 week of preparatory break, and 3 weeks for final examinations.

Program Components

-- Completion of 15 full-unit courses (each carrying 4 credits and assessed through a 100-mark evaluation system).

-- Submission of independent research paper (selected students).

-- Participation in a comprehensive written and viva-voce examination.

Pedagogical Approach

The program employs an outcome-oriented education model, combining rigorous academic training with hands-on research and practical assessments over its 18-month duration. The curriculum is designed to foster a critical understanding of development issues, equipping future practitioners with analytical and problem solving skills essential for real-world challenges.

ADMISSION MOTICE -- 26th Batch of MDS

Key Dates: Application Deadline - 25 June, 2025; Admission Test - 27 June, 2025; Class Commences on 18 July, 2025

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Sample Admission Test Question Paper:

Last Year's Admission Test Question