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National Institute of Rural Development Hyderabad
(An organization of the ministry of rural development, GoI)
Prof/Head, Distance education cell, NIRD, Tel 040-24008585/412, Fax 040-24016500, Email pgsrd2009@gmail.com, pgdsrd@nird.gov.in
University of Hyderabad
(A central university)
Admission notification for distance education programme
Second post graduate diploma programme in
Sustainable Rural Development (PGDSRD)-2011
The National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) is a premier National Center of excellence in Rural Development engaged in building capacities of rural development officials, elected representatives, individuals and institutions through training, research, teaching and consultancy
The University of Hyderabad (UoH), a central university is a premier institution of post-graduate teaching and research in country
The university courses are recognized by distance education council of India
About the programme: Distance education cell (DEC) of NIRD and centre for distance education of university of Hyderabad are jointly launching their second one year programme commencing from 1st January, 2011, which covers both Academic and Practical components
It will be offered in two semesters with 35 credits
The PG Diploma will be jointly awarded by the UoH and NIRD
For more details, please visit our website www.nird.org.in
Special features: Printed self instructional material; web based online learning resources and proximate contact centers spread across the country
Eligibility: A graduate degree in any discipline from a UGC recognized university
Duration: 1 year
Medium of instruction: English
Programme fee: Rs 17000/- (Rs 15000/- for SC/ST/PH) to be deposited in two equal installments at the commencement of each semester
For sponsored candidates, full fee will have to be deposited at admission
Fee for NRIs and foreign nationals is $1700 to be paid at the time of admission
How to apply: The application form and information brochure can be had from programme co-ordinator, PGD-SRD, distance education cell, NIRD, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, Andhra Pradesh, India in person on payment of Rs 500/- (Rs 300/- for SC/ST/PH candidates) through a demand draft in favour of National Institute of Rural Development payable at Hyderabad
Request for application form by post should reach along with self addressed stamped envelope of size 12”x10” by 15th November, 2010
IT can also be downloaded from NIRD’s website www.nird.org.in
No application fee for NRIs and foreign nationals
The application should be enclosed along with draft of application fee
Important events and dates (PGDSRD-2011)
Last date for issue of application form: 15th November, 2010
Last date for receiving filled in application forms at NIRD, Hyderabad: 30th November, 2010
Last date for receiving filled in application forms at NIRD, Hyderabad from North-Eastern states: 15th December, 2010


