Master of Arts [MA] (Development Studies) From NIT Rourkela, Rourkela

NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) admissions 2023 are ongoing. NIT Rourkela is now accepting MA registrations and online application deadline is June 30, 2023. The admission process will be based on marks secure in the qualifying examination. A merit list will be released on the official website of the institute soon after the application process is over. Selected candidates may then proceed to the next step of the admission process.

MA in Development Studies at NIT Rourkela is a 2-year postgraduate program. The course is offered under the Department of Humanities and Social Science as a full-time regular course. 

NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Admission Dates 2023

NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Fees 2023

NIT Rourkela charges an average amount of around INR 45,125 per semester, including hostel rent and mess fees. The tuition fee charged per semester is around INR 7,500. However, students belonging to SC and ST category are exempted from paying tuition fee every semester. A summary of entire fee structure is given in the table below:

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NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in the MA course of NIT Rourkela must satisfy the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

• Candidates should have passed B.Tech, BA, B.Sc, B.Com with at least 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA.
• Candidates with an Honors degree will be given preference.
• Candidates appearing or yet to appear in the qualifying degree final examinations can also apply.

NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Admission 2023

NIT Rourkela provides admissions to MA Development Studies on the basis of academic merit in the university examinations already completed. Candidates who fulfill the above-mentioned eligibility criteria will only be eligible for further admission process.

• There is no relaxation provided in academic merit for any category/ caste of candidates.
• Candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree have to produce their final result by the given date, or else their admission will be canceled.
• Candidates for the selection process will be informed two weeks prior to the same.
• If a candidate fails to join the institute within a week of starting classes, he/ she will be deemed to have abandoned the program.

NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Application Process

Candidates can apply by following the below-mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website of the institute.
2. Navigate to the link provided for ‘Online Application’.
3. Click on the link and fill the application form with academic and personal details correctly.
4. Proceed to pay the required application fee online via Credit Card/ Debit Card or Net Banking.
5. Submit the application form and keep a printout of the same for future reference.

Documents Required

• Proof of Age (Birth/ Board Certificate)
• Pass Certificates and Grade Cards (or mark sheets) from HSC onwards
• College Leaving Certificate/ Transfer Certificate
• University Migration certificate
• Reservation Category Certificate (if applicable)
• 3 Recent Passport Size Coloured Photographs
• Application for Enrolment in Form AC/201

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NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Course Details

NIT Rourkela offers MA course in Development Studies as its postgraduate course. The course involves the learning about a wide range of aspects related to social and behavioural science where students get to know about prevailing socio-economic problems.

Course Duration: The duration of the course is 2 academic years which is spread over a span of four semesters. However, the course is also offered as a slow pace program for working individuals and is spread for a duration of 4 academic years. Each academic session is divided into two semesters, i.e, Autumn/ Odd semester (July – November) and Spring/ Even semester (January – May) each of approximately 17 weeks duration.

Course Curriculum: MA coursework is categorized into:

1. Core Courses
2. Professional Electives
3. Open Electives

NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Seats 2023

There are a total of 39 seats available for the course. Among these 39 seats, 14 seats are available for General category students, 10 for OBC category, 6 for SC category, 3 for ST, 2 for PH and 4 for EWS category candidates. The same has been represented in the table below:

Each semester, excluding holidays and days when classes are suspended, shall have at least 80 working days (including examination dates). All subjects will have Lectures, Tutorials and Laboratory/ Design components (L–T–P).

Credits: Theory courses will comprise 3-4 credits whereas design or laboratory courses will comprise 2-3 credits. The total number of credits in the coursework and seminars in 1st and 2nd semesters together will range between 46 and 50 credits. Hence the entire 2 year programme will comprise 98-102 credits.

SIRE: MA programme will include a programme of “Short term Industrial or Research Experience (SIRE)” of 8 weeks duration after the 2nd semester for which the experience may be obtained in any reputed industry, research laboratory, IIT, NIT and any other equivalent organization. SIRE weighs 3 credits in 3rd semester and candidates will thus be required to submit a report for the same to the department. Summer work contributes 75% to the total marks and industrial tours contribute 25% to the same.

Project: MA students are required to carry out a major project in the final year under the guidance supervisors which weighs 4 credits each in pre final and final semesters. In addition, a 2 credits course on “Research Practice” in the 2nd semester is also carried out.

Assessment of Performance: Performance of students in each semester is assessed through Teacher’s Assessment which weighs 20%, mid term examinations weighing 30% and end semester examinations weighing 50% of the total. Class tests, assignments, tutorials, viva-voce, laboratory assignments, etc are the constituent components of continuous assessment process. 

Registration for next semester: First semester candidates need to secure a SGPA of 5.00 in order to be eligible for registration next semester. For 2nd year registrations, candidates are required to earn a minimum of 32 credits and CGPA of 6.00.

Subjects: Below tabulated are the subjects offered in each semester along with their credit weightage:

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NIT Rourkela MA (Development Studies) Placements

NIT Rourkela provides its MA students with best placement opportunities. In the year 2019, a total of 909 job offers were made out of which students from the MA program bagged 11 job offers. The institute is well known for its alumni and industry relationships. Every year, students get placed in some of the best renowned companies with the best salary packages. 

MA Placements Highlights 2019-20:

• Job offers made: 11
• Minimum CTC offered: INR 3 LPA
• Maximum CTC offered: INR 7 LPA
• Average CTC offered: INR 3.85 LPA
• Median CTC offered: INR 3.60 LPA

Below tabulated are some of the top recruiters visiting campus every year for placements:

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