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How is MA Development Studies at NIT Rourkela?

Raktim Tarafdar Posted On : September 5th, 2023

It is better not to opt for NIT Rourkela, as it is not a humanity-oriented college. The recruiters mostly prefer students from the science field. The disadvantage of this college is that you only concentrate on your respective subject. You don’t get enough time to prepare for other competitive exams because of the workload. So try to get admission to a humanity-oriented college for a better future

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What is the scope after doing an M.A. in development from Azim Premji University?

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Janki Mishra Posted On : August 14th, 2020
Masters Development Studies & Health and Nutrition, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (2016)

Azim Premji University provides ample scope to the students, as multiple companies visit the campus for recruitment. More than 1000 students get placed every year, where 67% of the placement is done by reputed NGOs like Aangan, Youth of Seva, Jeevika, Udyogini, Asia Peace Foundation, etc. Fellowship, School, and Training Institute like Centre of Civil Society, Eklavya Education, Gandhi fellowship, etc. hire 20% of the students. Students are also hired for jobs like Corporate Social responsibility, funding organization.

Students can also work with International Development Agencies, Government agency, Think-tanks or they can pursue PhD Philosophy. Students also receive offers from UNGC, the Association of Democratic Reforms based on their performance. Companies that visit the campus frequently for recruitment are Galaxy Product, CMS India, CIPLA Ltd., Foundation of Ecological Security and the average package which is offered to the students is ? 25,000 - ? 30,000 per month.

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Is it a good option to choose Azim Premji University for development studies?

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Arjun Jana Posted On : August 31st, 2020
Studied at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (2016)

Yes, Azim Premji University (APU) is a good option for MA in Development studies. It is one of eminent social science universities in Bangalore. Development studies courses are purely Economics based in most institutes. However the course curriculum is quite different at APU, it is a fusion of multiple disciplines including Sociology, Economics, Ecology, Politics, etc. The institute has a group of highly qualified faculty, most of the faculty are alumni of Ivy League schools.

Given below is a brief insight to the program.

Course type

Post-graduation

Specialization

Development studies

Selection

Entrance Test and Personal Interview

Type of exam

Semester

Duration

2 years

Fee structure

1.80 lakhs

No.of seats

50

Average salary package

3.6 lakhs p.a

Recruiters

Aajeevika, Srijan, Arghyam, Pravah, PRADHAN, FES, BAIF, Gram Vikas, Selco Foundation, etc.

Every year more than 90 organizations visit the campus for the recruitment of the students from various NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, CSR units, corporate bodies, etc.

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