National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is an autonomous institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. NIRDPR, Hyderabad’s flagship programs are PGDM-RM & PGDRDM offered in the regular education program. There are 4 other courses that are offered in Distance Education. Check: NIRDPR Courses & Fees

Established in 1958, this institution also has a North East regional center at Guwahati, Assam. It runs under the Union Ministry of Rural Development. It is recognized as a 'Centre of excellence in Rural development' nationally and internationally and also as a ' Centre of excellence in HRD research and Training' by the UN-ESCAP in particular.

NIRDPR keeps its application procedure in Online mode, candidates seeking admission to any of its offered PG Diploma courses can visit the official website of the institute. NIRDPR accepts valid scores achieved in CAT/ XAT / MAT / ATMA/ CMAT for the admission process. The final selection will be made based on the performance in PI & GD rounds. Students who have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for SC / ST and PWD candidates) or equivalent grade are eligible to apply. Check: NIRDPR Admission

At the placement drive of NIRDPR, top companies participate such as HCL, Odisha Livelihood Promotion Society, IKYA Global, Helpage India, Coconut Development Board, Centum Work Skills, and National Fisheries Development Board, etc. Check NIRDPR Placements

    

NIRDPR Hyderabad Highlights

Established | Institution type 1958 | Private Institution 
Approved by UGC and AICTE
Courses offered 4 PG courses across 1 stream.
Accepted Entrances CAT/XAT/ATMA/MAT//CMAT
Application mode Online
Admission criteria Entrance-based
Facilities available Classrooms, Gym facilities, Medical centre, Laboratories, and Indoor and outdoor games.
Campus Area 103 acres
Official website http://www.nirdpr.org.in

NIRDPR Hyderabad Ranking/Achievements

 The Institution has got many Rankings and Awards/Achievements in the past years. Few of them are mentioned below.

  1. Telugu Book of records listed the institution for having maximum number of participants in online webinar training on ' Management of mental well-being' during COVID- 19.
  2. It received a CIRDAP award for excellence from the President of India recently.
  3. It recently got the Ranking of 6th DNA and stars of the industry group education leadership award.
  4. It achieved Innovative B - School Award for Educational Leadership.
  5. AARDO awarded the institution for excelling in Rural development.

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NIRDPR Hyderabad Courses

National Institute of Rural development and Panchayati Raj offers PG Diploma in Rural development stream. It also offers PGDM courses in distance mode for a duration of 18 months.

Courses Details
PG Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRDM)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (Minimum 3 years course) in any stream with minimum of 50% marks for general candidate and with minimum of 45% marks for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates from a UGC recognised institution.
PG Diploma in Management (Distance)
  • Specializations: Sustainable Rural Development, Geo- spatial Technology Applications in Rural development, and Tribal Development and Management
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream with minimum of 50% marks for general candidates and minimum of 45% marks for SC /ST /PWD candidates from a UGC recognised institution.

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NIRDPR Hyderabad Admission

It offers full time classroom and distance PG Diploma program under 4 specializations which is approved by AICTE. To be eligible for these courses, candidate must have completed graduation in any discipline and should have appeared in any State level or National level management entrance exam to be eligible for the course. After selecting the students on the basis of valid scores, candidates are called for group discussion and personal interview for final selection.

Application Procedure:

  • The candidates must download the brochure from the official website.
  • Click on Apply online.
  • The application fee is INR 500 for general /OBC candidates whereas it is INR 300 for SC/ST/PWD candidates which needs to be paid in online mode. 
  • After the fee submission, fill the details required and upload the important educational documents such as mark sheets, degree certificates etc. before the last date of submission.
  • You have to appear and crack the concerned entrance exam accordingly based on the opted course PG Diploma course.
  • Then the selected candidates are required to submit the fee.
  • The candidates applying for Regular classroom program will be called for group discussion and personal interview in addition for the final selection. 
  • For those applying for distance learning programs, the selected candidates will be informed via post or official website. After selection, selected students need to pay the fee online and institution will send them the Study materials.

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NIRDPR Hyderabad Placements

It provides almost 100% placements every year. The top recruiters that visit the college yearly are- IKYA Global, RURBAN Mission, New Delhi; Coconut Development Board, National Fisheries Development Board, SEARP-Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Livelihood Mission, Bihar Livelihood Promotion Society, State Rural Livelihood Mission, HCL, Helpage India, IL &FS, Centum Work Skills and many more.

Read More NIRDPR Hyderabad Placement

NIRDPR Hyderabad Scholarship

  • As per the NIRDPR Policy meritorious & deserving students will be given NIRDPR’s Scholarship based on their performance during the trimester examination.
  • The North Eastern Council, Shillong, will be approached for giving fellowships to economically backward students of North Eastern states

NIRDPR Hyderabad Facilities

NIRDPR, Hyderabad provides basic amenities that students are required. Some of the facilities are mentioned below: 

  • Library- It has a fully computerized library with 1,20,262 including books, Hindi books, and bound volumes of periodicals. The library has plenty of books, periodicals, and CD ROM/ Video cassettes. A total number of 28 subscriptions of newspapers, 247 intakes of periodicals, subscriptions to 142 Indian and foreign journals, 45 journals are received on an exchange and complimentary basis, and about 60 newsletters are received from different rural development institutions. There is the books database which includes 93240 books and 125188 references in the journal articles database.
  • Hostel facility- It provides hostel facilities to both male and female candidates. The hostel has two-seater rooms with lodging facilities of filtered drinking water and clean & hygienic washrooms. Read More NIRDPR Hyderabad Hostel
  • Sports Complex- Students can play indoor and outdoor games in the sports complex. The badminton court, table tennis, and swimming pool are also available here.
  • Computer center- The computer center of the institution is recognized as a center of excellence by the DoPT as they have the latest technological facilities with stable net connectivity.
  • Cafeteria- They have a hygienic Cafeteria with a variety of meals and snacks available for students.
  • Health center- The institution has two resident doctors, staff nurses, physiotherapists, dressers, pharmacists, and attendants available every time for the staff and students. The health center has auxiliary services and a community health club with modern equipment in it.
  • Conference Halls- There are 12 conference halls with a capacity of 100 persons. Training sessions, workshops, and seminars organized by institutions are held in the conference halls.

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NIRDPR Hyderabad FAQs

Ques. How is NIRDPR as an educational institution?

Ans. National Institute of Rural development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) was established in 1958. This autonomous organization is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Besides the main campus in Hyderabad, this institution also has a North East regional centre at Guwahati, Assam. It runs under the Union Ministry of Rural development. It is recognised as a 'Centre of excellence in Rural development' nationally and internationally and also as ' Centre of excellence in HRD research and Training' by the UN-ESCAP in particular. It offers a variety of 4 PG diploma courses to the students graduating in any discipline.

Ques. What are some of the achievements of NIRDPR?

Ans. The Institution has got many Rankings and Awards/Achievements in the past years. Few of them are mentioned below.

  • Telugu Book of records listed the institution for having maximum number of participants in online webinar training on ' Management of mental well-being' during COVID- 19.
  • It received a CIRDAP award for excellence from the President of India recently.
  • It recently got the Ranking of 6th DNA and stars of the industry group education leadership award.
  • It achieved Innovative B - School Award for Educational Leadership.
  • AARDO awarded the institution for excelling in Rural development.

Ques. What are the courses offered by NIRDPR? 

Ans. NIRDP offers a variety of 4 PG diploma courses to the students graduating in any discipline. They are -

  • PG Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRDM)
  • PG Diploma in Management (Distance)

Ques. How is the placement avenue at NIRDPR?

Ans. It provides almost 100% placements every year. The top recruiters that visit the college yearly are- IKYA Global, RURBAN Mission, New Delhi; Coconut Development Board, National Fisheries Development Board, SEARP-Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Livelihood Mission, Bihar Livelihood Promotion Society, State Rural Livelihood Mission, HCL, Helpage India, IL&FS, Centum Work Skills and many more.

Ques. Are there hostel facilities available at NIRDPR? 

Ans. Yes, it provides hostel facilities to both male and female candidates. The hostel has two-seater rooms with lodging facilities of filtered drinking water and clean & hygienic washrooms.

Ques. Are there any facilities available on campus at NIRDPR?

Ans. Some of the facilities imparted by the University are: 

  • Library- It has a fully computerized library with almost one lakh book databases. 
  • Sports Complex- Students can play indoor and outdoor games in the sports complex. The badminton court, table tennis, and swimming pool are also available here.
  • Computer centre- The computer centre of the institution is recognised as a centre of excellence by the DoPT as they have the latest technological facilities with stable net connectivity.
  • Cafeteria- They have a hygienic Cafeteria with a variety of meals and snacks available for students.
  • Health centre- The institution has two resident doctors, staff nurse, physiotherapist, dresser, pharmacists, and attendants available every time for the staff and students. 
  • Conference Halls- There are 12 conference halls with capacity of 100 persons. 
  • Guest houses- The Institution has 4 guest houses with capacity ranging from 45 to 60 persons in each guest house.