The Indian Institute for Technology Hyderabad (IITH) offers the full-time Masters in Development Studies program in the Department of Liberal Arts for the academic term 2023-2025. This is a full-time two-year program; candidates who are not employed in any organization are eligible for admission. 

 

IIT Hyderabad MA Important Dates

Important Dates
Online open house last week of March 2023
Last date to Apply April 23, 2023
Written Test/ Interview May 2023
 

IIT Hyderabad MA Eligibility Criteria

The Minimum Eligibility Criteria for IIT Hyderabad MA Program are as follows:

  • 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in Bachelor’s degree. 
  • Shortlisted candidates must pass a written test and interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts. 

Candidates still to appear in their qualifying degree examinations may also apply, provided they appear in all their qualifying degree examinations and complete all requirements for their degrees by the time of registration. If selected, such candidates shall be admitted provisionally, and they will have to furnish the results of their qualifying degree examinations during registration. Further, they must fulfill the minimum requirements of marks/CPI, as mentioned under the eligibility criteria for admission into the program.

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IIT Hyderabad MA Selection Criteria

Mere fulfillment of the minimum educational qualification does not necessarily entitle applicants to a call for the written test. The Institute reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates based on qualification and suitability. 

 

IIT Hyderabad MA Program Structure

The Masters of Development Studies program is a two-year full-time program with 60 credits divided across four semesters and a two-month internship term. Each semester is 16 weeks long, with one midterm break week and one final semester exam week in between. 

The credit Distribution for IIT Hyderabad MA Program are as follows:

Coursework 39 Credits
Internship 6 Credits
Seminar Series 1 Credit
Dissertation 14 Credits
Total 60 Credits

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IIT Hyderabad MA Application Process

The Application process for IIT Hyderabad is as follows:

  • Candidates must go to IIT Hyderabad's official website.
  • Choose your preferred course.
  • To fill out the form, you must first log in or register.
  • Fill out the form with all of the necessary information.
  • Submit all required papers.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Complete the payment of the application fee through SBI-Collect.
  • Fill out your application form and print it.

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IIT Hyderabad MA Programme Duration

The duration of the M.A. Programme is 4 semesters (24 months) during which the selected candidates must complete coursework and write a dissertation. 

IIT Hyderabad Reservation Criteria

The reservation of seats in admissions for SC, ST, OBC, EWS categories and for persons with disability (PD) will be as per Government of India rules.

 

IIT Hyderabad MA: Subject-Wise Credit Distribution

Semester - I

S.No Course Name Credits
1 Development Theory and Practice 3
2 Development Economics 3
3 Quantitative Research Methods 3
4 Health and Society 3
5 Contemporary India 3
Total 15

Semester - II

S.No Course Name Credits
1 Environment and Society 3
2 Social Exclusion, Social Justice and Development 3
3 Qualitative Research Methods 3
4 Disability, Mental Health and Development 3
5 Population and Development 3
6 Impact Evaluation 3
7 Free Elective 3
Total 1

Summer Internship - 6 Credits

Semester III

S.No Course Name Credits
1 Labor and Development 3
2 Health, Economics, and Policy 3
3 Media and Development 3
4 Cultural Perspective 3
5 Chronic Disease Management 3
6 Migration, Mobility and Development 3
7 Free Elective 3
8 Dissertation Proposal Seminar 2
Seminar Series 1
Total 24

Semester IV

S.No Course Name Credits
1 Dissertation 12
Total 12

IIT Hyderabad MA Program Fees Structure

Years Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 2 3 4
Tuition Fees ₹6000 ₹6000 ₹6000 ₹6000
Other Fees ₹32400 ₹11500 ₹12900 ₹11500
Total Year-Wise Fees ₹55,900 ₹36,400
 

FAQs

Ques. Does IIT Hyderabad offer professional programs too?

Ans. Yes, the Institute offers professional programs such as Executive M. Tech and M. Tech Biodesign courses. The Institute also provides a 12-month fellowship program.

Ques. How can I get to know about the process of academic registration?

Ans. After receipt of your fee payment confirmation, a roll number will be generated and emailed to you (which is as per IITH records). The roll number will be required for academic registration at the AIMS (Academic Institute Management System) portal. You can now finish your academic enrollment.

Ques. Can I apply for multiple modes of IIIT Hyderabad Admission?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for multiple modes of IIIT Hyderabad Admission. However, you can only accept, hold and pay for an allocated admission seat in only one of the modes. You will have to release the accepted seat in case you wish to change your accepted program later. Also, in case of an interview for any of the modes, you will be interviewed only once.

Ques. How are the hostel facilities at IITH?

Ans. IITH constitutes a fully residential campus and students are offered on-campus accommodation inside the permanent campus in Kandi and within walking distance from the academic zone. Bus facility is available at regular intervals in the day. for the students to commute from the ODF hostel to the academic zone in Kandi.

Ques. Is there any Scholarship provided To Students at IIT Hyderabad?

Ans. IIT Hyderabad Offers Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship to the Students Who fulfill the criteria Issued by the Institute The candidate falling under the criteria will get a sum of Rs 1000 Per month. And also Institute offers scholarships to the students of SC/BC depending on their Eligibility.