Course Overview
The B.A./B.Sc. in Rural Development equips students with knowledge and skills to address rural challenges, promote sustainable development, and improve living standards. The program covers agriculture, economics, governance, and community planning for holistic rural growth.
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Syllabus:
The B.A./B.Sc. in Rural Development focuses on rural issues, policies, planning, and sustainable development. The curriculum spans six semesters, encompassing theoretical studies and practical applications in rural settings.
Semester I:
Introduction to Rural Development
Indian Rural Society: Structure and Problems
Basic Economics for Rural Development
Fundamentals of Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Practical: Survey of Rural Community
Semester II:
Rural Development Policies and Programs
Agricultural Economics: Issues and Challenges
Rural Sociology: Social Institutions and Change
Rural Administration: Panchayati Raj System
Practical: Field Work on Rural Policies
Semester III:
Rural Development Planning and Management
Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship
Rural Health and Education
Rural Credit and Microfinance
Practical: Report on Rural Entrepreneurship
Semester IV:
Natural Resource Management in Rural Areas
Rural Development Organizations and NGOs
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Rural Infrastructure: Roads, Water, and Energy
Practical: Field Work on Rural Infrastructure
Semester V:
Gender Issues in Rural Development
Climate Change and Rural Development
Cooperative Movements in Rural India
Rural Marketing and Management
Practical: Study of Cooperative Societies
Semester VI:
Project Planning and Evaluation in Rural Development
Rural Employment Schemes and Skill Development
Environment and Sustainable Rural Development
Dissertation/Project Work in Rural Development
Practical: Rural Development Project Evaluation
Average Fees: ₹10,000 - ₹60,000 per annum (varies depending on the institution)
Exams:
Admission to B.A./B.Sc. in Rural Development programs usually requires passing institution-specific entrance exams or based on merit. Some of the common entrance exams include:
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Rural Development (Combined Ranking)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Delhi, Delhi
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Tamil Nadu
Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD), Hyderabad
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Rural Development
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Malappuram
Farook College, Kozhikode
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
CMS College, Kottayam
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam