Overview:
BA in Development Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on understanding and addressing the socio-economic, political, and environmental issues that impact global development. It provides a broad understanding of development theories, policies, and practices through a mix of theory and fieldwork.

Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)

Semester-wise Syllabus for BA in Development Studies:

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Development Studies

• Political Economy of Development

• Introduction to Sociology

• Economic Development and Policy

• Fieldwork Practicum I

Semester 2:

• Development Theories

• Globalization and Development

• Social Research Methods

• Introduction to Environmental Studies

• Fieldwork Practicum II

Semester 3:

• Gender and Development

• Rural Development

• Urbanization and Development

• Development Economics

• Fieldwork Practicum III

Semester 4:

• Sustainable Development

• Poverty and Inequality

• Human Rights and Development

• Governance and Public Policy

• Fieldwork Practicum IV

Semester 5:

• Conflict, Peace, and Development

• Project Planning and Evaluation

• Environment and Development

• Social Entrepreneurship

• Fieldwork Practicum V

Semester 6:

• Development Policy Analysis

• International Organizations and Development

• Climate Change and Development

• Research Dissertation/Project Work

• Fieldwork Practicum VI

Average Fees:

₹20,000 to ₹1,50,000 per annum (depending on the institution)

Exams to Attend:

• University exams at the end of each semester

• Fieldwork assessments, reports, and presentations

• Internal assessments through assignments, quizzes, and tests

Top 10 Institutions for BA in Development Studies in India (Combined Ranking):

1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

2. Azim Premji University, Bangalore

3. Ambedkar University, Delhi

4. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

5. University of Delhi, Delhi

6. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi

7. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi

8. Loyola College, Chennai

9. Madras Christian College, Chennai

10. Xavier School of Rural Management, Bhubaneswar

Top 10 Institutions for BA in Development Studies in Kerala:

1. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

2. Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

3. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

4. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

5. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

6. Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College, Kottayam

7. BCM College, Kottayam

8. Marian College, Kuttikkanam

9. Assumption College, Changanassery

10. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly