Securing an acceptable level of ranking in the entrance test administered to measure required
competencies including language proficiency and analytical ability will be essential. Only
the candidates who pass the written exam will be selected for the interview, on the basis of
which final selection will be made

• Knowledge, skills and understanding regarding contemporary high priority national
  and global development issues, and the underlying debate,
• Basic technical skills to effectively conduct research and analysis in different areas
  of development,
• Ability to communicate and discuss development issues with professionals and
  academicians,
• Foundations for further studies in related fields.

Completion of minimum of 3 or 4-year Bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree, with a
cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2 out of 4.0, or an equivalent, or 45 per cent
marks in general will be the criteria followed to evaluate the applicants.

The Master in Development Studies program trains students in the understanding of
current development issues and exposes them to a comprehensive range of tools
and methods for the analysis of real-world development issues.
• Graduates can follow careers as development specialists and analysts in a wide
variety of development agencies, both in the government and elsewhere.

Theories of Development: Exploration of key development theories and frameworks.
Research Methods in Development: Training in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Governance and Development: Examination of governance structures and their role in development.
Gender and Development: Analysis of gender issues and their impact on development.
Environment and Sustainable Development: Focus on environmental aspects and sustainable development practices.
Conflict, Peace, and Development: Understanding the interplay between conflict, peace, and development.
Development Policy and Planning: Evaluation of development policies and planning strategies.