POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (PGDRDM) 2025-26

National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is a premier national center of excellence in rural development. It builds capacities of the rural development functionaries, elected representatives, academicians and young students through inter-related activities of teaching, training, research, action research and consultancy. The NIRDPR faculty comprises experienced academicians and development practitioners. For more details about the Institute and the PGDRDM programme, please visit Website (https://www.nirdpr.org.in/pgdrdm.aspx).

NIRDPR announces One Year full time ‘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. The programme seeks to impart management techniques that will enhance the understanding of the paradigm and practice of rural development.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Minimum 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST and PWD candidates) or equivalent in Graduation.
• Students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements before 15th June 2025, may also apply.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Shortlisted candidates based on their graduation marks shall be called for group discussion and personal interview for final selection. The candidate should apply through online from in web portal i.e. www.nirdpr.org.in/pgdrdm.aspx. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews for final selection of the programme.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Few meritorious students will be eligible for NIRDPR’s Scholarship based on their performance during the trimester examination as per the NIRDPR Policy.
• The North Eastern Council, Shillong, will be approached for giving fellowships to economically backward students of North Eastern states.

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