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Nagpur, Maharashtra


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3.8/531 Reviews

RTMNU Nagpur - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

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Public/Govt

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Rating:

3.8/531 Reviews
M.Phil Human Development
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Cuttack, Odisha


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4.5/560 Reviews

Ravenshaw University - Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

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Cuttack, Odisha

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4.5/560 Reviews
MA Rural Development Self Finance
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh


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4.0/56 Reviews

Rayalaseema University, Kurnool

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Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

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4.0/56 Reviews
MA Rural Development Self Finance
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Amravati, Maharashtra


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4.2/514 Reviews

SGBAU Amravati - Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati

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Amravati, Maharashtra

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4.2/514 Reviews
M.Sc Human Development
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh


Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya, Ambikapur

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Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

M.Sc Human Development
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat


Rating:

4.2/516 Reviews

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

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Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat

Rating:

4.2/516 Reviews
M.Sc Human Development
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Private


Chennai, Tamil Nadu


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3.4/510 Reviews

SIMATS Chennai - Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

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Private

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Rating:

3.4/510 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

13

NIRF Ranking:

13
M.Sc Child Development and Interventions
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600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Pune, Maharashtra


Rating:

4.3/581 Reviews

SPPU (UNIPUNE) - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

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Public/Govt

Pune, Maharashtra

Rating:

4.3/581 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

56

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: 27

NIRF Ranking:

56

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M.Sc Development Planning and Administration
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    West Sikkim, Sikkim


    Sikkim International University, West Sikkim

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    Private

    West Sikkim, Sikkim

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

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      Public/Govt


      Mumbai, Maharashtra


      Rating:

      3.9/5      11 Reviews

      SNDT Womens University, Mumbai

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      Public/Govt

      Mumbai, Maharashtra

      Rating:

      3.9/511 Reviews
      M.Sc Human Development
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Kalady, Kerala


      Rating:

      4.5/5      1 Reviews

      SSUS Kalady - Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

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      Public/Govt

      Kalady, Kerala

      Rating:

      4.5/51 Reviews
      M.Phil Gender Studies
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Khada Pipola, Uttarakhand


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      3.9/5      15 Reviews

      Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Tehri

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      Khada Pipola, Uttarakhand

      Rating:

      3.9/515 Reviews
      M.Sc Human Development
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh


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      4.0/5      30 Reviews

      Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

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      Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

      Rating:

      4.0/530 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      151-200

      NIRF Ranking:

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

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      Private


      Cuttack, Odisha


      Rating:

      4.2/5      43 Reviews

      Sri Sri University (SSU) Cuttack - Sri Sri University, Cuttack

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      Private

      Cuttack, Odisha

      Rating:

      4.2/543 Reviews
      PGD Startup Development
      • Fees : ₹2.25 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Private


      Dimapur, Nagaland


      Rating:

      4.3/5      3 Reviews

      St Joseph University, Dimapur

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      Private

      Dimapur, Nagaland

      Rating:

      4.3/53 Reviews
      MA Rural Development
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Private


      Sironja, Madhya Pradesh


      Rating:

      4.0/5      4 Reviews

      Swami Vivekanand University, Sagar

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      Private

      Sironja, Madhya Pradesh

      Rating:

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

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      Pune, Maharashtra


      Rating:

      3.9/5      49 Reviews

      Symbiosis Pune - Symbiosis International University, Pune

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      Private

      Pune, Maharashtra

      Rating:

      3.9/549 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      24

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 6

      NIRF Ranking:

      24

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 6
      PGD Urban Development
      • Fees : ₹1.30 Lakhs
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu


      Tamil University, Thanjavur

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      Public/Govt

      Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

      MA Tribal Research
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Private


      Mumbai, Maharashtra


      Rating:

      4.7/5      84 Reviews

      TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

      Ownership:

      Private

      Mumbai, Maharashtra

      Rating:

      4.7/584 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      72

      Careers360

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      : 13

      NIRF Ranking:

      72

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 13
      MA Development Studies
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt


      Malappuram, Kerala


      Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram

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      Public/Govt

      Malappuram, Kerala

      MA Local Development Studies
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Bhagalpur, Bihar


      Rating:

      3.1/5      4 Reviews

      Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur

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      Public/Govt

      Bhagalpur, Bihar

      Rating:

      3.1/54 Reviews
      PGD Women and Child Welfare
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Dharwad, Karnataka


      Rating:

      4.1/5      3 Reviews

      UAS Dharwad - University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

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      Public/Govt

      Dharwad, Karnataka

      Rating:

      4.1/53 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      151-200

      NIRF Ranking:

      151-200
      Ph.D Human Development and Family Studies
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh


      Rating:

      4.1/5      304 Reviews

      Allahabad University - University of Allahabad Allahabad

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      Public/Govt

      Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

      Rating:

      4.1/5304 Reviews
      MBA Rural Development
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Kolkata, West Bengal


      Rating:

      4.2/5      58 Reviews

      Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

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      Public/Govt

      Kolkata, West Bengal

      Rating:

      4.2/558 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      39

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 28

      NIRF Ranking:

      39

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 28
      B.Sc Human Development Hons
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt


      New Delhi, Delhi


      Rating:

      4.2/5      349 Reviews

      DU Delhi - University of Delhi, Delhi

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      Public/Govt

      New Delhi, Delhi

      Rating:

      4.2/5349 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      5

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 14

      NIRF Ranking:

      5

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 14
      M.Sc Development Communication and Extension
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Hyderabad, Telangana


      Rating:

      4.7/5      41 Reviews

      University of Hyderabad - University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

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      Public/Govt

      Hyderabad, Telangana

      Rating:

      4.7/541 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      18

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 24

      NIRF Ranking:

      18

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 24
      Ph.D Dalit and Adivasi Studies and Translation
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir


      Rating:

      3.7/5      54 Reviews

      Jammu University - University of Jammu, Jammu

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt

      Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

      Rating:

      3.7/554 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      51

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 71

      NIRF Ranking:

      51

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 71
      MA Rural Development
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir


      Rating:

      4.0/5      20 Reviews

      Kashmir University - University of Kashmir, Srinagar

      Ownership:

      Public/Govt

      Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

      Rating:

      4.0/520 Reviews

      NIRF Ranking:

      34

      NIRF Ranking:

      34
      MA Gender Studies
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      Leh, Ladakh


      University of Ladakh, Ladakh

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      Public/Govt

      Leh, Ladakh

      MA Defence Studies
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Public/Govt


        Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


        Rating:

        4.2/5        536 Reviews

        Lucknow University - University of Lucknow, Lucknow

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        Public/Govt

        Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

        Rating:

        4.2/5536 Reviews

        NIRF Ranking:

        98

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 84

        NIRF Ranking:

        98

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 84
        PG Diploma in Human Resource Development Self Finance
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Public/Govt


        Chennai, Tamil Nadu


        Rating:

        4.4/5        9 Reviews

        Madras University - University of Madras, Chennai

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt

        Chennai, Tamil Nadu

        Rating:

        4.4/59 Reviews

        NIRF Ranking:

        38

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 77

        NIRF Ranking:

        38

        Careers360

        Ranking

        : 77
        MA Development Administration
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Public/Govt


        Mumbai, Maharashtra


        Rating:

        4.1/5        41 Reviews

        Mumbai University - University of Mumbai, Mumbai

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt

        Mumbai, Maharashtra

        Rating:

        4.1/541 Reviews

        NIRF Ranking:

        54

        NIRF Ranking:

        54
        BMS
        • Fees : ₹1.10 Lakhs
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt


        Mysuru, Karnataka


        Rating:

        4.2/5        22 Reviews

        Mysore University - University of Mysore, Mysore

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt

        Mysuru, Karnataka

        Rating:

        4.2/522 Reviews

        NIRF Ranking:

        71

        NIRF Ranking:

        71
        M.Sc Human Development
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt


        Darjeeling, West Bengal


        Rating:

        4.3/5        3 Reviews

        NBU - University of North Bengal, Siliguri

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        Public/Govt

        Darjeeling, West Bengal

        Rating:

        4.3/53 Reviews
        MA Rural Development
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Public/Govt


        Jaipur, Rajasthan


        Rating:

        3.9/5        46 Reviews

        UNIRAJ - University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt

        Jaipur, Rajasthan

        Rating:

        3.9/546 Reviews
        BBA Training and Development
          600+ Brochures downloaded so far
          600+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ownership:

          Private


          Baridua, Meghalaya


          Rating:

          4.7/5          3 Reviews

          University of Science and Technology, Ri Bhoi

          Ownership:

          Private

          Baridua, Meghalaya

          Rating:

          4.7/53 Reviews

          NIRF Ranking:

          151-200

          NIRF Ranking:

          151-200
          Ph.D Rural Development
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt


          Bhubaneswar, Odisha


          Rating:

          3.9/5          42 Reviews

          Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt

          Bhubaneswar, Odisha

          Rating:

          3.9/542 Reviews

          NIRF Ranking:

          101-150

          NIRF Ranking:

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

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt


          Arrah, Bihar


          Rating:

          4.2/5          12 Reviews

          Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt

          Arrah, Bihar

          Rating:

          4.2/512 Reviews
          MA Rural Development
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt


          Surat, Gujarat


          Rating:

          3.9/5          16 Reviews

          VNSGU Surat - Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt

          Surat, Gujarat

          Rating:

          3.9/516 Reviews
          MA Human Resource Development Integrated
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ownership:

          Private


          Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh


          Rating:

          5.0/5          1 Reviews

          Venkateshwara Open University, Papum Pare

          Ownership:

          Private

          Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh

          Rating:

          5.0/51 Reviews
          MA Rural Development
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt


          Jaipur, Rajasthan


          VSU Jaipur - Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt

          Jaipur, Rajasthan

          PGD Android Application Development
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt


          Kolkata, West Bengal


          Rating:

          3.7/5          2 Reviews

          WBSU Kolkata - West Bengal State University, Kolkata

          Ownership:

          Public/Govt

          Kolkata, West Bengal

          Rating:

          3.7/52 Reviews
          BA Human Development Hons
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Ownership:

          Private


          Ranchi, Jharkhand


          Rating:

          3.7/5          2 Reviews

          YBN University, Ranchi

          Ownership:

          Private

          Ranchi, Jharkhand

          Rating:

          3.7/52 Reviews
          MA Rural Development
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
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