Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) Sriperumbudur was established in the year 1993 under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. RGNIYD Sriperumbudur offers courses at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. Courses offered by RGNIYD Sriperumbudur include MA, M.Sc, MSW, PGD and PhD.
The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development fee structure for pursuing postgraduate courses range from Rs. 41,000 to Rs. 93,000. RGNIYD Sripeumbudur admissions are offered based on performance in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG). RGNIYD Sriperumbudur provides Merit scholarships, scholarships to reserved communities, and scholarships to NSS candidates. Students from RGNIYD Sriperumbudur are placed at various public and private organisations such as Unicef, Magic Bus Foundation, Japan International Cooperation Agency and so on.
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RGNIYD Sriperumbudur Location
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development campus is situated in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, along the Chennai-Bangalore highway. The nearest railway station is Chengalpattu Junction, which is approximately 30 km away and takes about an hour to reach. The closest bus station is Koyambedu Bus Terminus, located 32 km away, and requires approximately 1 hour by bus to reach the RGNIYD campus. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, located about 40 km away, and it takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the campus.
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MA Development Studies
MA Public Administration
Candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks are eligible to apply for the Programme.
Note: There will be no age restriction for admission to these academic programmes.
MA Sociology
Candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks are eligible to apply for the Programme.
Note: There will be no age restriction for admission to these academic programmes
Post Graduate Diploma in Youth Development
An eligibility criterion for getting admission is graduation from any stream from a recognized university. Medium of instruction will be in English.
Post Graduate Diploma in Political Leadership
Ph.D Applied Psychology
Candidates for admission to the Ph. D. programme shall have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or it is equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible for Ph. D. Degree.
Master’s Degree in Psychology / Applied Psychology / Counselling Psychology / Clinical Psychology, etc.
Foreign Students Overseas students with foreign degrees obtained from UGC recognized universities and equivalent to Indian Master’s Degree as approved by AIU with not less than B+ or equivalent grade are eligible to apply for the Full-Time doctoral programme. Necessary visa/ study permit should be submitted by the overseas students.
Ph.D Gender Studies
Candidates for admission to the Ph. D. programme shall have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or it is equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible for Ph. D. Degree.
Master’s Degree in Women Studies / Gender Studies / Feminist Studies/ Any other relevant discipline.
Foreign Students Overseas students with foreign degrees obtained from UGC recognized universities and equivalent to Indian Master’s Degree as approved by AIU with not less than B+ or equivalent grade are eligible to apply for the Full-Time doctoral programme. Necessary visa/ study permit should be submitted by the overseas students
Ph.D Development Studies
Candidates for admission to the Ph. D. programme shall have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or it is equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible for Ph. D. Degree.
Master’s Degree in Development Policy & Practice / Economics / History / Anthropology / Training & Development / Any other relevant discipline.
Foreign Students Overseas students with foreign degrees obtained from UGC recognized universities and equivalent to Indian Master’s Degree as approved by AIU with not less than B+ or equivalent grade are eligible to apply for the Full-Time doctoral programme. Necessary visa/ study permit should be submitted by the overseas students.
Ph.D Social Engineering
Candidates for admission to the Ph. D. programme shall have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or it is equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible for Ph. D. Degree.
Master’s Degree in Social Engineering / Management / Entrepreneurship / Any other relevant discipline.
Foreign Students Overseas students with foreign degrees obtained from UGC recognized universities and equivalent to Indian Master’s Degree as approved by AIU with not less than B+ or equivalent grade are eligible to apply for the Full-Time doctoral programme. Necessary visa/ study permit should be submitted by the overseas students.
M.Sc Applied Psychology
Candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks are eligible to apply for the Programme.
Note: There will be no age restriction for admission to these academic programmes.
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur Post - 602105, Tamil Nadu. India
Phone: 044-27163127 , 044-27163942
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.rgniyd.gov.in/