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Mandi, Himachal Pradesh


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4.4/528 Reviews

IIT Mandi - Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

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Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

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4.4/528 Reviews

Careers360

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: 37

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MA Development Studies
  • Fees : ₹11 K
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Mumbai, Maharashtra


IGIDR Mumbai - Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

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Mumbai, Maharashtra

Ph.D Development Studies
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    New Delhi, Delhi


    Rating:

    3.7/5    255 Reviews

    IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

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    New Delhi, Delhi

    Rating:

    3.7/5255 Reviews
    Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development
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    Lalpur, Madhya Pradesh


    Rating:

    4.2/5    34 Reviews

    IGNTU Amarkantak - Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak

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    Lalpur, Madhya Pradesh

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    4.2/534 Reviews
    Ph.D Tribal Studies
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    Kolkata, West Bengal


    Rating:

    4.5/5    236 Reviews

    Jadavpur University, Kolkata

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    Kolkata, West Bengal

    Rating:

    4.5/5236 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    9

    Careers360

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    : 18

    NIRF Ranking:

    9

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    : 18
    B.Sc Human Development Hons
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Jodhpur, Rajasthan


    Rating:

    3.9/5    25 Reviews

    JNVU Jodhpur - Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur

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    Jodhpur, Rajasthan

    Rating:

    3.9/525 Reviews
    PGD Gandhian Studies
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    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    New Delhi, Delhi


    Rating:

    4.5/5    414 Reviews

    JMI New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

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    New Delhi, Delhi

    Rating:

    4.5/5414 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    4

    Careers360

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    : 20

    NIRF Ranking:

    4

    Careers360

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    : 20
    MA Early Childhood Development
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    2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh


    Rating:

    4.0/5    105 Reviews

    Jiwaji University - Jiwaji University, Gwalior

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    Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

    Rating:

    4.0/5105 Reviews
    M.Sc Human Development
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Hanamkonda, Telangana


    Rating:

    4.0/5    15 Reviews

    Kakatiya University, Warangal

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    Hanamkonda, Telangana

    Rating:

    4.0/515 Reviews
    MA Gender Studies
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    Kamalapur, Karnataka


    Kannada University, Hampi

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    Kamalapur, Karnataka

    M.Phil Development Studies
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Bangalore, Karnataka


    Karnataka Samskrit University, Bangalore

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    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Ph.D Interdisciplinary
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      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Vijayapura, Karnataka


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      3.2/5      4 Reviews

      Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University, Vijayapura

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      Vijayapura, Karnataka

      Rating:

      3.2/54 Reviews
      PGD Ideal Womanhood
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      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Gadag, Karnataka


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      5.0/5      3 Reviews

      Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag

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      Gadag, Karnataka

      Rating:

      5.0/53 Reviews
      BA Rural Development and Administration
      • Fees : ₹31.02 K
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Private


      Siddipet, Telangana


      Kaveri University, Siddipet

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      Private

      Siddipet, Telangana

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

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        Nagpur, Maharashtra


        Rating:

        5.0/5        1 Reviews

        Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Nagpur

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        Public/Govt

        Nagpur, Maharashtra

        Rating:

        5.0/51 Reviews
        MA Planning and Development
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          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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          Cheruthuruthy, Kerala


          Kerala Kalamandalam, Cheruthuruthy

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          Cheruthuruthy, Kerala

          M.Phil Comparative Studies
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          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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          Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala


          DUK - Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

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          Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

          PG Diploma in Development Informatics
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Kurukshetra, Haryana


            Rating:

            4.0/5            105 Reviews

            Kurukshetra University - Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

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            Public/Govt

            Kurukshetra, Haryana

            Rating:

            4.0/5105 Reviews

            NIRF Ranking:

            101-150

            Careers360

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            : 87

            NIRF Ranking:

            101-150

            Careers360

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            : 87
            M.Sc Human Development
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Public/Govt


            Madurai, Tamil Nadu


            Rating:

            4.2/5            29 Reviews

            Madurai Kamaraj University - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

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            Public/Govt

            Madurai, Tamil Nadu

            Rating:

            4.2/529 Reviews

            NIRF Ranking:

            85

            NIRF Ranking:

            85
            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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            Public/Govt


            Gaya, Bihar


            Rating:

            4.2/5            28 Reviews

            Magadh University, Bodhgaya

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            Gaya, Bihar

            Rating:

            4.2/528 Reviews
            MA Women Studies
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Private


            Nagaon, Assam


            Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon

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            Private

            Nagaon, Assam

            Ph.D Sankaradeva Studies
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Public/Govt


            Vadodara, Gujarat


            Rating:

            4.4/5            260 Reviews

            MSU Baroda - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

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            Public/Govt

            Vadodara, Gujarat

            Rating:

            4.4/5260 Reviews
            PGD Development Management
            1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
            1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Udaipur, Rajasthan


            Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur

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            Public/Govt

            Udaipur, Rajasthan

            Ph.D Human Development and Family Studies
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Rotha, Maharashtra


            Rating:

            4.8/5            5 Reviews

            Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha

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            Public/Govt

            Rotha, Maharashtra

            Rating:

            4.8/55 Reviews
            M.Phil Development and Peace Studies
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Satna, Madhya Pradesh


            Rating:

            3.6/5            4 Reviews

            MGCGV Chitrakoot - Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot

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            Public/Govt

            Satna, Madhya Pradesh

            Rating:

            3.6/54 Reviews
            MA Rural Development
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              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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              Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh


              Rating:

              4.2/5              109 Reviews

              MGKVP Varanasi - Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi

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              Public/Govt

              Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

              Rating:

              4.2/5109 Reviews
              MA Home Science in Human Development
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              300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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              Kottayam, Kerala


              Rating:

              3.6/5              6 Reviews

              MG University (MGU) - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

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              Public/Govt

              Kottayam, Kerala

              Rating:

              3.6/56 Reviews

              NIRF Ranking:

              43

              Careers360

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              : 64

              NIRF Ranking:

              43

              Careers360

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              : 64
              BSW Development Social Work Hons
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Nalgonda, Telangana


                Rating:

                4.5/5                4 Reviews

                Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda

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                Public/Govt

                Nalgonda, Telangana

                Rating:

                4.5/54 Reviews
                MA Development Studies
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Private


                Tura, Meghalaya


                Rating:

                3.9/5                2 Reviews

                Mahatma Gandhi University, Tura

                Ownership:

                Private

                Tura, Meghalaya

                Rating:

                3.9/52 Reviews
                M.Phil Interdisciplinary Studies
                • Fees : ₹1.40 Lakhs
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh


                Rating:

                4.1/5                35 Reviews

                MJPRU Bareilly - Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

                Rating:

                4.1/535 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                101-150

                NIRF Ranking:

                101-150
                MA Defence Studies Self Finance
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Private


                Jaipur, Rajasthan


                Rating:

                4.1/5                16 Reviews

                Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur

                Ownership:

                Private

                Jaipur, Rajasthan

                Rating:

                4.1/516 Reviews
                M.Sc Human Development and Child Counselling
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Private


                Manipal, Karnataka


                Rating:

                4.5/5                31 Reviews

                Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) - Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

                Ownership:

                Private

                Manipal, Karnataka

                Rating:

                4.5/531 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                3

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 2

                NIRF Ranking:

                3

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 2
                MSW Community Development
                • Fees : ₹2.22 Lakhs
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                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Ownership:

                Private


                Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


                Rating:

                3.9/5                7 Reviews

                Mansarovar Global University, Sehore

                Ownership:

                Private

                Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

                Rating:

                3.9/57 Reviews
                BA Human Rights Hons
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Aizawl, Mizoram


                Rating:

                4.3/5                11 Reviews

                Mizoram University, Aizawl

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Aizawl, Mizoram

                Rating:

                4.3/511 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                82

                NIRF Ranking:

                82
                MA Rural Development
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Patna, Bihar


                Rating:

                3.7/5                14 Reviews

                Nalanda Open University, Patna

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                Public/Govt

                Patna, Bihar

                Rating:

                3.7/514 Reviews
                MA Rural Development
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Rourkela, Odisha


                Rating:

                4.6/5                342 Reviews

                NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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                Public/Govt

                Rourkela, Odisha

                Rating:

                4.6/5342 Reviews

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 29

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 29
                MA Development Studies
                • Fees : ₹78 K
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Ownership:

                Private


                Jaipur, Rajasthan


                Nirwan University, Jaipur

                Ownership:

                Private

                Jaipur, Rajasthan

                MA Gender and Development Studies
                • Fees : ₹29.50 K
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Chandigarh, Chandigarh


                Rating:

                4.2/5                130 Reviews

                Panjab University (PUCHD) - Panjab University, Chandigarh

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Chandigarh, Chandigarh

                Rating:

                4.2/5130 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                35

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 15

                NIRF Ranking:

                35

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 15
                M.Sc Human Development and Family Relations
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Patna, Bihar


                Rating:

                3.7/5                50 Reviews

                Patna University - Patna University, Patna

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                Public/Govt

                Patna, Bihar

                Rating:

                3.7/550 Reviews
                MA Women Studies
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Kalapet, Puducherry


                Rating:

                4.5/5                93 Reviews

                Pondicherry University - Pondicherry University, Puducherry

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Kalapet, Puducherry

                Rating:

                4.5/593 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                101-150

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 85

                NIRF Ranking:

                101-150

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 85
                MA Women's Studies
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Raipur, Chhattisgarh


                Rating:

                3.7/5                9 Reviews

                PRSU - Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

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                Public/Govt

                Raipur, Chhattisgarh

                Rating:

                3.7/59 Reviews
                M.Sc Human Development
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Ludhiana, Punjab


                Rating:

                4.2/5                7 Reviews

                PAU Ludhiana - Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Ludhiana, Punjab

                Rating:

                4.2/57 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                64

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 70

                NIRF Ranking:

                64

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 70
                Ph.D Human Development and Family Studies
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Patiala, Punjab


                Rating:

                3.6/5                95 Reviews

                Punjabi University - Punjabi University, Patiala

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Patiala, Punjab

                Rating:

                3.6/595 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                151-200

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 60

                NIRF Ranking:

                151-200

                Careers360

                Ranking

                : 60
                PGD Child Development and Counselling
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Solapur, Maharashtra


                Rating:

                4.0/5                4 Reviews

                Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Solapur, Maharashtra

                Rating:

                4.0/54 Reviews
                MA Rural Development
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Kolkata, West Bengal


                Rating:

                4.3/5                11 Reviews

                Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Kolkata, West Bengal

                Rating:

                4.3/511 Reviews
                M.Phil Human Development Studies
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu


                Rating:

                4.3/5                10 Reviews

                RGNIYD Sriperumbudur - Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Sriperumbudur

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

                Rating:

                4.3/510 Reviews
                MA Development Studies
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Rono, Arunachal Pradesh


                Rating:

                4.4/5                3 Reviews

                Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Rono, Arunachal Pradesh

                Rating:

                4.4/53 Reviews

                NIRF Ranking:

                151-200

                NIRF Ranking:

                151-200
                MA Defence and Strategic Studies
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Ownership:

                Private


                Palamu, Jharkhand


                Rating:

                5.0/5                1 Reviews

                Ramchandra Chandravansi University, Palamu

                Ownership:

                Private

                Palamu, Jharkhand

                Rating:

                5.0/51 Reviews
                MA Women Development and Empowerment
                • Fees : ₹25 K
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt


                Ranchi, Jharkhand


                Rating:

                4.0/5                26 Reviews

                Ranchi University, Ranchi

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Ranchi, Jharkhand

                Rating:

                4.0/526 Reviews
                MA Rural Development
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Public/Govt


                Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh


                Rating:

                4.1/5                32 Reviews

                RDVV Jabalpur - Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

                Ownership:

                Public/Govt

                Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

                Rating:

                4.1/532 Reviews
                PG Diploma in Gender Studies and Development
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                600+ Brochures downloaded so far
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