Centre for PG Studies and Distance Education, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), an Organisation of the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India; Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030; has invited applications for admission to various Distance Mode Courses commencing in March 2024.

Programs, duration and fee structure are as follows:  

Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development (PGDSRD) (18 months’ duration); Programme Fee: Rs. 16500/- for general and OBC candidates (Rs. 14850/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates) 

Post Graduate Diploma Tribal Development Management (PGDTDM) (18 months); Programme Fee-  Gen / OBC: Rs 16500/-; SC / ST / PWD: Rs 14800/-. 

Post Graduate Diploma Geo-Spatial Technology Applications in Rural Development (PGDGARD) (18 months); Programme Fee: Rs. 19,800/- (Rs 16500/- for SC /ST /PWD) 

Diploma in Panchayati Raj Governance & Rural Development (DPPRGRD) (one year); Program fee is Rs 12,000/- for Gen/OBC/EWS & Rs. 9,000/- for SC/ST/PWD.

The minimum educational qualification for admission is Graduation in any discipline from UGC recognized Universities. 

Details are given in the Program Brochures available at www.nirdpr.org.in/dec.aspx

Application can be submitted online at the link provided at the Program Notification link at www.nirdpr.org.in/ (News and Events) by 15.03.2024

Application Fee: Rs. 500/- for Gen / OBC and Rs.300/- for SC/ST/PWD to be paid online. 

For queries, contact Tel No. 040-24008442 / 7416860345, Email ID: dec.nird@gov.in