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Noida, Uttar Pradesh


Rating:

4.1/5418 Reviews

Amity University, Noida

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Noida, Uttar Pradesh

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4.1/5418 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

22

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: 10

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22

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: 10
MA Development Studies
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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

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4.1/523 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

101-150

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MA Rural Development
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Bangalore, Karnataka


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4.9/56 Reviews

Azim Premji University, Bangalore

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Bangalore, Karnataka

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4.9/56 Reviews
MA Development
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh


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4.4/5547 Reviews

BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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4.4/5547 Reviews

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6

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6

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MA Conflict Management and Development
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Bangalore, Karnataka


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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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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
MA Women Studies
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600+ 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

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4.2/522 Reviews
MA Women Studies Self Finance
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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

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4.2/57 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

36

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: 69

NIRF Ranking:

36

Careers360

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MA Development Studies
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Gaya, Bihar


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4.0/540 Reviews

CUSB - Central University of South Bihar, Patna

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Gaya, Bihar

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4.0/540 Reviews

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151-200

NIRF Ranking:

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

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Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh


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4.2/5128 Reviews

DDU Gorakhpur - Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur

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Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Rating:

4.2/5128 Reviews

NIRF Ranking:

151-200

NIRF Ranking:

151-200
MA Defence Studies
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    New Delhi, Delhi


    Rating:

    4.2/5    27 Reviews

    Ambedkar University Delhi - Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi

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    New Delhi, Delhi

    Rating:

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

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    Indore, Madhya Pradesh


    Dr BR Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Indore

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    Indore, Madhya Pradesh

    MA Rural Development and Extension
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    Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra


    Rating:

    4.4/5    18 Reviews

    Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai

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    Private

    Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Rating:

    4.4/518 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    91

    NIRF Ranking:

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

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    Dindigul, Tamil Nadu


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    2.0/5    1 Reviews

    Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul

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    Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

    Rating:

    2.0/51 Reviews
    MA Development Administration Integrated
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Guwahati, Assam


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    4.0/5    39 Reviews

    Gauhati University - Gauhati University, Guwahati

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    Guwahati, Assam

    Rating:

    4.0/539 Reviews

    NIRF Ranking:

    33

    NIRF Ranking:

    33
    MA Womens Studies
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    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Private


    Dimapur, Nagaland


    Rating:

    3.0/5    1 Reviews

    Global Open University, Dimapur

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    Private

    Dimapur, Nagaland

    Rating:

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

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    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
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    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Durg, Chhattisgarh


    Rating:

    4.6/5    5 Reviews

    Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

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    Durg, Chhattisgarh

    Rating:

    4.6/55 Reviews
    MA Rural Development
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    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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    Private


    Bangalore, Karnataka


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

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    Private

    Bangalore, Karnataka

    MA Urban Studies and Practice
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      Guwahati, Assam


      Rating:

      4.3/5      191 Reviews

      IIT Guwahati (IITG) - Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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      Public/Govt

      Guwahati, Assam

      Rating:

      4.3/5191 Reviews

      Careers360

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      : 12

      Careers360

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      : 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      126 Reviews

      IIT Madras (IITM) - Indian Institute of Technology Madras

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      Public/Govt

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu

      Rating:

      4.7/5126 Reviews

      Careers360

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      : 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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      Public/Govt


      Mandi, Himachal Pradesh


      Rating:

      4.4/5      28 Reviews

      IIT Mandi - Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

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      Public/Govt

      Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

      Rating:

      4.4/528 Reviews

      Careers360

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      : 37

      Careers360

      Ranking

      : 37
      MA Development Studies
      • Fees : ₹11 K
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Public/Govt


      New Delhi, Delhi


      Rating:

      3.7/5      259 Reviews

      IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

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      Public/Govt

      New Delhi, Delhi

      Rating:

      3.7/5259 Reviews
      MA Development Studies
      2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      2000+ 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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      Public/Govt

      Jodhpur, Rajasthan

      Rating:

      3.9/525 Reviews
      MA Gandhian and Peace 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

        Ownership:

        Public/Govt

        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
        2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
        2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Hanamkonda, Telangana


        Rating:

        4.0/5        15 Reviews

        Kakatiya University Warangal - Kakatiya University, Warangal

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        Public/Govt

        Hanamkonda, Telangana

        Rating:

        4.0/515 Reviews
        MA Gender Studies
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        Kamalapur, Karnataka


        Kannada University, Hampi

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        Public/Govt

        Kamalapur, Karnataka

        MA Women Studies
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Vijayapura, Karnataka


        Rating:

        3.2/5        4 Reviews

        Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University, Vijayapura

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        Public/Govt

        Vijayapura, Karnataka

        Rating:

        3.2/54 Reviews
        MA Women Studies
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Gadag, Karnataka


        Rating:

        5.0/5        3 Reviews

        Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag

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        Public/Govt

        Gadag, Karnataka

        Rating:

        5.0/53 Reviews
        MA Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Public/Govt


        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
          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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          Public/Govt

          Gaya, Bihar

          Rating:

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


            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

            Ranking

            : 64

            NIRF Ranking:

            43

            Careers360

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            : 64
            MA Development Studies
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Public/Govt


            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

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            Private

            Tura, Meghalaya

            Rating:

            3.9/52 Reviews
            MA Rural Development
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Public/Govt


            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

            Ownership:

            Private


            Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


            Rating:

            3.9/5            7 Reviews

            Mansarovar Global University, Sehore

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            Private

            Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

            Rating:

            3.9/57 Reviews
            MA Rural Development
            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

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            Public/Govt

            Aizawl, Mizoram

            Rating:

            4.3/511 Reviews

            NIRF Ranking:

            82

            NIRF Ranking:

            82
            MA Rural Development
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            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
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            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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            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

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            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
            MA Rural Development
            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

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            Public/Govt

            Solapur, Maharashtra

            Rating:

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

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            Kolkata, West Bengal


            Rating:

            4.3/5            11 Reviews

            Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

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            Public/Govt

            Kolkata, West Bengal

            Rating:

            4.3/511 Reviews
            MA Human Rights and Human Development
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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            Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu


            Rating:

            4.3/5            10 Reviews

            RGNIYD Sriperumbudur - Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Sriperumbudur

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            Public/Govt

            Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

            Rating:

            4.3/510 Reviews
            MA Development Studies
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            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
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