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Guntur, Andhra Pradesh


Rating:

3.9/56 Reviews

ANGRAU Guntur - Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur

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Public/Govt

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Rating:

3.9/56 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

151-200

NIRF Ranking:

151-200
M.Sc Human Development and Family Studies
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Noida, Uttar Pradesh


Rating:

4.1/5418 Reviews

Amity University, Noida

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Private

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Rating:

4.1/5418 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

22

Careers360

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: 10

NIRF Ranking:

22

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MA Development Studies
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu


Rating:

4.3/5121 Reviews

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

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Private

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Rating:

4.3/5121 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

8

Careers360

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: 3

NIRF Ranking:

8

Careers360

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Ph.D Sustainable Development
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600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu


Rating:

4.1/523 Reviews

Annamalai University - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

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Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Rating:

4.1/523 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

101-150

Careers360

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: 86

NIRF Ranking:

101-150

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MA Rural Development
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1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Patna, Bihar


Rating:

4.2/58 Reviews

AKU Patna - Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

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Patna, Bihar

Rating:

4.2/58 Reviews
Diploma in Translation Studies
  • Fees : ₹5 K
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Jorhat, Assam


Rating:

5.0/51 Reviews

AAU Jorhat - Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

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Jorhat, Assam

Rating:

5.0/51 Reviews
M.Sc Human Development and Family Studies
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Guwahati, Assam


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3.9/550 Reviews

Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati

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Private

Guwahati, Assam

Rating:

3.9/550 Reviews
Ph.D North East India Studies
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh


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3.6/51 Reviews

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

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Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

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3.6/51 Reviews
M.Sc Human Development
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu


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4.0/540 Reviews

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Rating:

4.0/540 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

99

NIRF Ranking:

99
B.Sc Human Development
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Bangalore, Karnataka


Rating:

4.9/56 Reviews

Azim Premji University, Bangalore

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Bangalore, Karnataka

Rating:

4.9/56 Reviews
MA Development
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


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4.4/549 Reviews

BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Rating:

4.4/549 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

37

NIRF Ranking:

37
M.Sc Human Development and Family Studies
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1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh


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4.4/5548 Reviews

BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Rating:

4.4/5548 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

6

Careers360

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: 8

NIRF Ranking:

6

Careers360

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MA Conflict Management and Development
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1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Bangalore, Karnataka


Rating:

4.4/519 Reviews

Bangalore University - Bangalore University, Bangalore

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Bangalore, Karnataka

Rating:

4.4/519 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

65

NIRF Ranking:

65
MA Rural Development and Management
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1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


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3.7/528 Reviews

BU Bhopal - Barkatullah University, Bhopal

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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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3.7/528 Reviews
M.Sc Human Development
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600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Bangalore, Karnataka


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4.4/53 Reviews

Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru

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Bangalore, Karnataka

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4.4/53 Reviews
Ph.D Human Development
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Berhampur, Odisha


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4.2/522 Reviews

Berhampur University - Berhampur University, Berhampur

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Berhampur, Odisha

Rating:

4.2/522 Reviews
MA Women Studies Self Finance
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600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu


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4.2/57 Reviews

Bharathidasan University - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

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Public/Govt

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Rating:

4.2/57 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

36

Careers360

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: 69

NIRF Ranking:

36

Careers360

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: 69
MA Development Studies
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Private


Aalniya, Rajasthan


Rating:

4.0/58 Reviews

Career Point University, Kota

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Private

Aalniya, Rajasthan

Rating:

4.0/58 Reviews
BA Development Studies Hons
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Gaya, Bihar


Rating:

4.0/540 Reviews

CUSB - Central University of South Bihar, Patna

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Gaya, Bihar

Rating:

4.0/540 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

151-200

NIRF Ranking:

151-200
MA Development Studies
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Private


Bangalore, Karnataka


Rating:

4.0/51 Reviews

Chanakya University, Bangalore

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Private

Bangalore, Karnataka

Rating:

4.0/51 Reviews
Ph.D Gender Studies
  • Fees : ₹3.60 Lakhs
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Public/Govt


Hisar, Haryana


Rating:

4.5/526 Reviews

CCSHAU Hisar - Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar

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Public/Govt

Hisar, Haryana

Rating:

4.5/526 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

101-150

NIRF Ranking:

101-150
M.Sc Human Development and Family Studies
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Private


Bangalore, Karnataka


Rating:

4.2/5492 Reviews

Christ University - Christ University, Bangalore

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Private

Bangalore, Karnataka

Rating:

4.2/5492 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

63

Careers360

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: 32

NIRF Ranking:

63

Careers360

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: 32
M.Sc Developmental Studies
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1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh


Rating:

4.2/5128 Reviews

DDU Gorakhpur - Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur

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Public/Govt

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Rating:

4.2/5128 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

151-200

NIRF Ranking:

151-200
MA Defence Studies
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    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    New Delhi, Delhi


    Rating:

    4.5/5    21 Reviews

    Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, New Delhi

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    Public/Govt

    New Delhi, Delhi

    Rating:

    4.5/521 Reviews
    BS Community Organization and Development Practice
    • Fees : ₹2 Lakhs
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Public/Govt


    New Delhi, Delhi


    Rating:

    4.5/5    465 Reviews

    DTU Delhi - Delhi Technological University, Delhi

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    Public/Govt

    New Delhi, Delhi

    Rating:

    4.5/5465 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    42

    Careers360

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    : 46

    NIRF Ranking:

    42

    Careers360

    Ranking

    : 46
    Ph.D Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development
    • Fees : ₹1.46 Lakhs
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Public/Govt


    Indore, Madhya Pradesh


    Rating:

    4.2/5    108 Reviews

    DAVV - Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

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    Public/Govt

    Indore, Madhya Pradesh

    Rating:

    4.2/5108 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    151-200

    NIRF Ranking:

    151-200
    MBA Rural Development
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Public/Govt


    Sarisha, West Bengal


    Diamond Harbour Women's University, South 24 Parganas

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    Public/Govt

    Sarisha, West Bengal

    Ph.D Womens Studies
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    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Ahmedabad, Gujarat


    Rating:

    4.0/5    3 Reviews

    BAOU Ahmedabad - Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

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    Public/Govt

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat

    Rating:

    4.0/53 Reviews
    PGD Mobile Application Development
    • Fees : ₹15 K
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Public/Govt


    Hyderabad, Telangana


    Rating:

    3.5/5    2 Reviews

    BRAOU Hyderabad - Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

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    Public/Govt

    Hyderabad, Telangana

    Rating:

    3.5/52 Reviews
    PGD Womens Studies
    • Fees : ₹4 K
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Public/Govt


    New Delhi, Delhi


    Rating:

    4.2/5    27 Reviews

    Ambedkar University Delhi - Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi

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    Public/Govt

    New Delhi, Delhi

    Rating:

    4.2/527 Reviews
    MA Development Studies
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Indore, Madhya Pradesh


    Dr BR Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Indore

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    Public/Govt

    Indore, Madhya Pradesh

    MA Rural Development and Extension
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Private


    Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.4/5    18 Reviews

    Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai

    Ownership:

    Private

    Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.4/518 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    91

    NIRF Ranking:

    91
    MA Urban Development and Economics
    • Fees : ₹3 Lakhs
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Ownership:

    Private


    Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh


    FS University - FS University, Shikohabad

    Ownership:

    Private

    Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh

    PGD Translation Studies
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Dindigul, Tamil Nadu


      Rating:

      2.0/5      1 Reviews

      Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul

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      Public/Govt

      Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

      Rating:

      2.0/51 Reviews
      M.Phil Development Administration
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Guwahati, Assam


      Rating:

      4.0/5      39 Reviews

      Gauhati University - Gauhati University, Guwahati

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt

      Guwahati, Assam

      Rating:

      4.0/539 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      33

      NIRF Ranking:

      33
      MA Womens Studies
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Ownership:

      Private


      Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh


      Rating:

      4.0/5      186 Reviews

      GITAM University - GITAM University, Visakhapatnam

      Ownership:

      Private

      Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

      Rating:

      4.0/5186 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      88

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 26

      NIRF Ranking:

      88

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 26
      Ph.D Development Studies
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Ownership:

      Private


      Dimapur, Nagaland


      Rating:

      3.0/5      1 Reviews

      Global Open University, Dimapur

      Ownership:

      Private

      Dimapur, Nagaland

      Rating:

      3.0/51 Reviews
      MA Child Care and Development
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Private


      Ahmedabad, Gujarat


      Rating:

      4.1/5      55 Reviews

      GLS University, Ahmedabad

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      Private

      Ahmedabad, Gujarat

      Rating:

      4.1/555 Reviews
      Ph.D Interdisciplinary
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Ahmedabad, Gujarat


      Rating:

      3.8/5      21 Reviews

      Gujarat University - Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt

      Ahmedabad, Gujarat

      Rating:

      3.8/521 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      74

      NIRF Ranking:

      74
      PGD Rural Development Management
      • Exams:  CAT,
        +1 more
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Gurgaon, Haryana


      Rating:

      4.0/5      3 Reviews

      Gurugram University, Gurugram

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      Public/Govt

      Gurgaon, Haryana

      Rating:

      4.0/53 Reviews
      MA Development Studies Integrated
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Durg, Chhattisgarh


      Rating:

      4.6/5      5 Reviews

      Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

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      Public/Govt

      Durg, Chhattisgarh

      Rating:

      4.6/55 Reviews
      M.Sc Human Development
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Shimla, Himachal Pradesh


      Rating:

      4.1/5      77 Reviews

      HPU Shimla - Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt

      Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

      Rating:

      4.1/577 Reviews
      Diploma in Womens Development
      • Fees : ₹3.80 K
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Ownership:

      Private


      Hyderabad, Telangana


      Rating:

      4.2/5      99 Reviews

      ICFAI Hyderabad - ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad

      Ownership:

      Private

      Hyderabad, Telangana

      Rating:

      4.2/599 Reviews

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 34

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 34
      Ph.D Development Studies and Public Policy
      • Fees : ₹5.20 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Ownership:

      Private


      Jaipur, Rajasthan


      Rating:

      4.6/5      21 Reviews

      IIHMR University, Jaipur

      Ownership:

      Private

      Jaipur, Rajasthan

      Rating:

      4.6/521 Reviews
      MBA Development Management
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Private


      Jaipur, Rajasthan


      Rating:

      3.9/5      61 Reviews

      IIS University, Jaipur

      Ownership:

      Private

      Jaipur, Rajasthan

      Rating:

      3.9/561 Reviews
      M.Sc Human Development
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Kapurthala, Punjab


      Rating:

      4.2/5      47 Reviews

      IKG PTU Jalandhar - IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt

      Kapurthala, Punjab

      Rating:

      4.2/547 Reviews
      BCA Android Development
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      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Ownership:

      Private


      Bangalore, Karnataka


      IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University - Indian Institute for Human Settlements Deemed to be University, Bengaluru

      Ownership:

      Private

      Bangalore, Karnataka

      MA Urban Studies and Practice
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        New Delhi, Delhi


        Rating:

        4.6/5        324 Reviews

        IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

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        Public/Govt

        New Delhi, Delhi

        Rating:

        4.6/5324 Reviews

        Careers360

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        : 3

        Careers360

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        : 3
        Ph.D Rural Development and Technology
        2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
        2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Guwahati, Assam


        Rating:

        4.3/5        191 Reviews

        IIT Guwahati (IITG) - Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt

        Guwahati, Assam

        Rating:

        4.3/5191 Reviews

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 12

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 12
        MA Development Studies
        • Fees : ₹70.80 K
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Public/Govt


        Chennai, Tamil Nadu


        Rating:

        4.7/5        127 Reviews

        IIT Madras (IITM) - Indian Institute of Technology Madras

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt

        Chennai, Tamil Nadu

        Rating:

        4.7/5127 Reviews

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 2

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 2
        MA Development Studies
        • Exams:  GATE
        • Fees : ₹1.52 Lakhs
        1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
        1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
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