Faculty of Nursing IGNOU was established in . Faculty of Nursing IGNOU is a Self-Financed Institute.Faculty of Nursing IGNOU is approved by AICTE, UGC, NCTE, BCI, DEB, PCI, MCI, DCI, DGET, AIU, VCI, MHRD, NCVT, COA, INC, NAAC. Faculty of Nursing IGNOU is committed to becoming one of India’s premier institutions for medical education, known for its excellence in academics, research, and teaching. With renowned faculty, world-class teaching standards, and innovative academic programs, Faculty of Nursing IGNOU aims to set a new benchmark in the Indian medical education landscape. Our emblem, featuring petals leading towards a star, symbolizes Faculty of Nursing IGNOU mission to nurture health, build scholars, and empower students and faculty to reach new heights of success on a global scale. Faculty of Nursing IGNOU offers a MA in Rural Development. MA Rural Development is a two-year master's degree programme that provides students with a real perspective on the various socio-economic issues that affect rural lifestyles and rural economies. The course also explores measures that can be taken to stimulate the rural economy and lift people out of poverty and destitution. The programme helps in solving the problems that have long hindered the development and progress of villages. Faculty of Nursing IGNOU facilities include hostels, cafeterias, medical centers, sports, libraries, laboratories, and internet facilities.
| Institute Name | Faculty of Nursing IGNOU New Delhi |
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| Approved By | AICTE, UGC, NCTE, BCI, DEB, PCI, MCI, DCI, DGET, AIU, VCI, MHRD, NCVT, COA, INC, NAAC |
| Address | New Delhi, Delhi India 122505 |
| E-Mail | dean.nursing@sgtuniversity.org |
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India is a country of farmers, estates and villages, with over 60% of the population living in rural areas. MA Rural Development offers training in rural development and management. Below are some other points that students should consider regarding MA Rural Development:
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Full-Form | Master of Arts in Rural Development |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Examination type | Semester wise |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized college or university |
| Admission Process | Merit-based / Entrance Exams |
| Top Recruiting Companies | NGOs, Rural Cooperative Sectors, Agri-businesses, Agro Products, Agricultural Management, Colleges, Universities, UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, UNDP, NABARD, NIRD, Nandi Foundation, CARE, SEWA, PRADHAN, Rural Banks, etc. |
| Job Positions | Panchayat Officer, Village Development Officer, Rural Manager, Rural Development Officer, Gram Sevak, Panchayat Secretary, Block Development Officer, Welfare Officer, Project Coordinator, Lecturer, Professor, etc. |
Merit-Based Admission
Entrance Test-Based Admission
The details of MA Rural Development course, information about the admission requirements and admission deadlines are available
on the official website of Faculty of Nursing IGNOU where students need to register. Candidates need to register using their email ID and phone number.
Candidates need to fill up the application form and ensure that they have provided the required information accurately.
Know the Syllabus: Go through the syllabus of the entrance exam and make a strategy to complete the entire syllabus in time.
Get in-depth knowledge of the topic: Study the basics of the subjects you studied during graduation and understand the topic thoroughly. This will help you if there is an interview after the entrance exam.
Practice: Practice past exam questions to catch up with the exam pattern and improve your speed and accuracy.
Repetition: Repeat parts of the test again and again.
Here are some tips that will help you in preparing for the study of MA Rural Development:
Make a plan: Make a study plan that will help students plan accordingly.
Get in touch with other students: Get in touch with other students to clear your doubts and reduce exam stress.
Interact with professors: Interacting with the moderators/professors can help you bring new insights into the course.
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| Cafeteria | Faculty of Nursing IGNOU has a cafeteria to meet the food requirements of students. |
| Gym | Faculty of Nursing IGNOU has an outdoor gym. Students can avail the gym facilities for a quick workout session to keep up with their physical well being. |
| Sports | Faculty of Nursing IGNOU has Sports facility for all students. The campus is a sports lovers paradise with provisions for both indoor and outdoor sports. Other facilities like dance room, yoga studio, music room, wellness center and laundry are available. |
| Library | Faculty of Nursing IGNOU has a well-equipped library that caters to the information needs of students. Faculty of Nursing IGNOU library is well stocked with books, journals, articles, conference proceedings etc that cover areas ranging from multi-disciplinary engineering disciplines, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, popular fiction etc. |
| Laboratories | Faculty of Nursing IGNOU offers departmental based laboratory facilities for students. |
| Hostel Facility | The campus consists of Several well built hostel blocks,both for girls and boys with capacity of many students. Each hostel consists of a separate mess, administrative office, warden quarter. In addition to well furnished rooms, the hostel is complete with facilities like free hi speed Wi-Fi connection, gymnasium, medical center and other amenities for shopping, sports, recreation and entertainment. A shopping complex, consisting of about some shops, is constructed in the vicinity of the hostel blocks and caters to the daily needs of the students like groceries, stationery, laundry and grooming. |
| Auditorium | Faculty of Nursing IGNOU has an auditorium which is the venue for all Faculty of Nursing IGNOU events. |
| Job Profile | Job Description |
| Rural Manager | They work for various schemes and projects that are run by NGOs and many government agencies for rural development. They manage the work and the people working under them for such projects. |
| Panchayat Secretary | The job of a Panchayat Secretary is to keep a recording of the details of all those members who attend a Gram Sabha meeting. They also help in the smooth conduct of such meetings and deliberations. |
| Rural Development Officer | A Rural Development Officer looks after the development activities that are carried in the rural areas. With experience they get promoted to Block Development Officer. |
| Gram Sevak | He or she is the person who advises villagers in many matters related to the development of the village. They also help with welfare measures related to the community. |
| Professor / Research Associate | He or She is a PhD student who works as a Professor at a college or university and by working as an associate professor. |
After completing their Master's in Rural Development, students can choose to pursue higher education.
MA in Rural Development available for further study are:
Question: What is the minimum time required to complete the MA "Rural Development" programme?
Answer: The minimum duration for regular course of study is 2 years. Distance and correspondence courses must be completed within 5 years from the date of enrolment.
Q: Is there any entrance exam for MA program "Rural Development"?
A: There is an entrance exam to select the above subjects. However, most of the universities give admission on the basis of merit.
Question: What is the minimum qualification required to apply for the MA programme 'Rural Development'?
Answer: The minimum standard to apply for the course is a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised Faculty of Nursing IGNOU .
Which specialisations are available in relation to MA? 'Rural Development' is popular?
Some of the most popular specializations in MA (Master of Arts) are Cultural Studies, Education and Teaching, Bodo, Theology, Visual Communication.
I want to pursue a Masters in Rural Development as well. Do I need to pass any exams for this?
Faculty of Nursing IGNOU Common Entrance Test, Faculty of Nursing IGNOU Eligibility and Scholarship Test, Faculty of Nursing IGNOU National Entrance Test, Faculty of Nursing IGNOU Aptitude Test etc are some of the exams that can be taken for admission to Masters in Indian Rural Development.
