Master of Arts [MA] (Development Studies) From IIT Mandi, Mandi

IIT Mandi is inviting applications for its MA program in Development Studies for the academic Session 2024-25. It must be noted that candidates taking admission to MA in Development Studies will also get an opportunity to apply for an M.A.+ PhD. Dual Degree at IIT Mandi. There are certain eligibility criteria that the candidate needs to meet to be eligible for the dual degree program.

IIT Mandi MA Course Highlights

• IIT Mandi offers a 2-year long full-time Masters programme distributed in 4 semesters.
• The credit requirement is 80-82.
• A pool of Discipline (18 credits) Electives are offered by the institute.
• Students also have to take 6 credits offered in the institute from outside the pool of Discipline Electives for the Development Studies Programme. 
• In two practicum courses, groups of 3-4 students work one/two faculty members from different Schools and with diverse research interests to address an existing development challenge from a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Students can avail IIT Mandi Scholarship for MA programs for waiver off on tuition fee.

IIT Mandi MA Eligibility Criteria

I. Candidates who have qualified for the award of a three/four-year Bachelor Degree (B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Tech./ B.E. or equivalent), after 10+2 or equivalent schooling, from a recognized University or Institute with at least 55% marks/6.0 CGPA on a scale of a 10-point/equivalent (a minimum of 50% marks/5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale/equivalent for SC/ST/PwD candidates), are eligible to apply for admission to the Program. 

II. Applicants awaiting final results in the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply. However, their final selection will be contingent on the production of the final mark/grade sheet satisfying minimum marks.

IIT Mandi MA Selection Criteria

• Eligible candidates are called for a written test/interview round
• Based on the performance in the Interview/ written test, candidates get admission in IIT Mandi for M.A Development studies course.

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