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 NOTICE—29th Batch of MDS
Key Dates: Application Deadline - 20 NOV, 2026; Admission Test - 21 NOV, 2026; Class Commences on Early January, 2026
MDS 28th Batch Admission Circular:
MDS 29th Batch Admission Circular
To Download the Application Form, Please Click on the Following Link:
Download Application Form (PDF)
Sample Admission Test Question Paper:
Last Year's Admission Test Question
Submit the form to
devstuddu@du.ac.bd
