The National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad – premier National Center of Excellence in rural development announces its Fifth fully residential "One-year ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM)" especially for the North-Eastern candidates with an aim to create a committed and competent cadre of Rural Development professionals from North-Eastern states.

Location:
The Programme will be conducted at NERC, Guwahati

Eligibility:
Graduation in any discipline from a UGC-recognised University

Entrance Test:
The Entrance Test will be conducted on 15.07.2012 from 10.00 AM to 12.30 PM at Guwahati, Itanagar, Imphal, Dimapur, Gangtok, Aizawl, Agartala and Shillong.

Course Fee:
Rs.1.60 lakhs for Open / OBC candidates, Rs.1.50 lakh for SC/ST/PWD candidates plus Rs.10,000/- as refundable Caution Money. Lodging and Boarding charges extra at actuals.

Scholarships:
North East Council is likely to offer some scholarships to the students.

Reservations:
As per Government of India’s policy.

Placement:
NIRD has achieved 100% placement for all its previous batches

Procedure to apply:
Application form can be downloaded from NIRD Website or can also be obtained by Post from the Nodal Officer, PGDRDM.

Application fee:
Demand Draft drawn in favour of NIRD-PGDRDM, payable at Hyderabad (General/OBC - Rs.500/- and SC/ST/PWD-Rs.250/-).

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Last date for submission of application to Nodal Officer:
July 11, 2012

Contact details:
Dr. K. Haloi,
Asst. Prof. (Sr.scale) & Nodal Officer, PGDRDM,
NIRD-NERC,
NIRD Lane,
NH-37,
Jawahar Nagar,
Khanapara,
Guwahati–781 022
Phone: 0361-2304791/ 2302721/09435556900;
Email : kh_nerc@rediffmail.com
Website: www.nird.org.in