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ANGRAU Guntur - Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
3.9/55 Reviews
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ANGRAU Guntur - Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt 3.9/55 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
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M.Sc Human Development and Family Studies
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Annamalai University - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
4.1/522 Reviews
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Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.1/522 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 79
NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 79
MA Rural Development
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AAU Jorhat - Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Jorhat, Assam
5.0/51 Reviews
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AAU Jorhat - Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Jorhat, Assam Public/Govt 5.0/51 Reviews
M.Sc Human Development and Family Studies
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Azim Premji University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
4.9/56 Reviews
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Azim Premji University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.9/56 Reviews
MA Development
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4.4/546 Reviews
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BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.4/546 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 33
NIRF Ranking: 33
M.Sc Human Development and Family Studies
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1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4.4/5498 Reviews
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BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.4/5498 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 5Careers360 Ranking: 8
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MA Conflict Management and Development
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1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

BU Bhopal - Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
3.7/527 Reviews
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BU Bhopal - Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Public/Govt 3.7/527 Reviews
M.Sc Human Development
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Bharathidasan University - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
4.2/57 Reviews
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Bharathidasan University - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/57 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 36Careers360 Ranking: 82
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MA Development Studies
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Career Point University, Kota

Aalniya, Rajasthan
4.2/57 Reviews
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Career Point University, Kota

Aalniya, Rajasthan Private 4.2/57 Reviews
BA Rural Studies Hons
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Christ University - Christ University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
4.2/5433 Reviews
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Christ University - Christ University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.2/5433 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 60
NIRF Ranking: 60
M.Sc Developmental Studies
1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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DAVV - Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
4.2/596 Reviews
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DAVV - Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh Public/Govt 4.2/596 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
MBA Rural Development
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BRAOU Hyderabad - Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
3.5/52 Reviews
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BRAOU Hyderabad - Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana Public/Govt 3.5/52 Reviews
PGD Womens Studies
  • Fees : ₹4 K
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Dr BR Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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Indore, Madhya Pradesh Public/Govt
MA Rural Development and Extension
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FS University, Shikohabad

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    Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul

    Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
    2.0/51 Reviews
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    Dindigul, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 2.0/51 Reviews
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    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Gauhati University - Gauhati University, Guwahati

    Guwahati, Assam
    3.9/526 Reviews
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    Gauhati University - Gauhati University, Guwahati

    Guwahati, Assam Public/Govt 3.9/526 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 40
    NIRF Ranking: 40
    MA Womens Studies
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    GITAM University - GITAM University, Visakhapatnam

    Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
    4.0/5184 Reviews
    Private

    GITAM University - GITAM University, Visakhapatnam

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    NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 23
    NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 23
    Ph.D Development Studies
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Global Open University, Dimapur

    Dimapur, Nagaland
    3.0/51 Reviews
    Private

    Global Open University, Dimapur

    Dimapur, Nagaland Private 3.0/51 Reviews
    MA Child Care and Development
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    GLS University, Ahmedabad

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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    Ph.D Interdisciplinary
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    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    HPU Shimla - Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

    Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
    4.1/574 Reviews
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    HPU Shimla - Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

    Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Public/Govt 4.1/574 Reviews
    MBA Rural Development
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    IIS University, Jaipur

    Jaipur, Rajasthan
    3.9/559 Reviews
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    IIS University, Jaipur

    Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 3.9/559 Reviews
    M.Sc Human Development
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi
    4.6/5269 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi Public/Govt 4.6/5269 Reviews
    Careers360 Ranking: 4
    Careers360 Ranking: 4
    Ph.D Rural Development and Technology
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

    IIT Guwahati (IITG) - Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Guwahati, Assam
    4.3/5187 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    IIT Guwahati (IITG) - Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Guwahati, Assam Public/Govt 4.3/5187 Reviews
    Careers360 Ranking: 10
    Careers360 Ranking: 10
    MA Development Studies
    • Fees : ₹2.61 Lakhs
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    IIT Madras (IITM) - Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    4.7/5114 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    IIT Madras (IITM) - Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.7/5114 Reviews
    Careers360 Ranking: 2
    Careers360 Ranking: 2
    MA Development Studies
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    IIT Mandi - Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

    Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
    4.4/527 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    IIT Mandi - Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

    Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Public/Govt 4.4/527 Reviews
    Careers360 Ranking: 34
    Careers360 Ranking: 34
    MA Development Studies
    • Fees : ₹1.59 Lakhs
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    JNVU Jodhpur - Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur

    Jodhpur, Rajasthan
    3.9/522 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    JNVU Jodhpur - Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur

    Jodhpur, Rajasthan Public/Govt 3.9/522 Reviews
    PGD Gandhian Studies
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    JMI New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi
    4.5/5387 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    JMI New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi Public/Govt 4.5/5387 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 3Careers360 Ranking: 23
    NIRF Ranking: 3Careers360 Ranking: 23
    MA Early Childhood Development
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Kakatiya University, Warangal

    Hanamkonda, Telangana
    4.0/514 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    Kakatiya University, Warangal

    Hanamkonda, Telangana Public/Govt 4.0/514 Reviews
    MA Gender Studies
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Kannada University, Hampi

    Kamalapur, Karnataka
    Public/Govt

    Kannada University, Hampi

    Kamalapur, Karnataka Public/Govt
    M.Phil Development Studies
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Karnataka Samskrit University, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka
    Public/Govt

    Karnataka Samskrit University, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka Public/Govt
    Ph.D Interdisciplinary
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University, Vijayapura

      Vijayapura, Karnataka
      Public/Govt

      Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University, Vijayapura

      Vijayapura, Karnataka Public/Govt
      PGD Ideal Womanhood
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Kerala Kalamandalam, Cheruthuruthy

      Cheruthuruthy, Kerala
      Public/Govt

      Kerala Kalamandalam, Cheruthuruthy

      Cheruthuruthy, Kerala Public/Govt
      M.Phil Comparative Studies
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      KUK Kurukshetra - Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

      Kurukshetra, Haryana
      4.0/5101 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      KUK Kurukshetra - Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

      Kurukshetra, Haryana Public/Govt 4.0/5101 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 90
      NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 90
      M.Sc Human Development
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Madurai Kamaraj University - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

      Madurai, Tamil Nadu
      4.2/528 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      Madurai Kamaraj University - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

      Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/528 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 63
      NIRF Ranking: 63
      B.Voc Sustainable Farming and Enterprise Development
      • Fees : ₹50.26 K
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
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