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M.A. Development Studies in Central Universities

2 Central Universities offer M.A. Development Studies. The 1 that print an intake have 40 seats between them. Admission is through CUET (PG) at 1 and merit, interview or direct admission at 1.

Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet.

Universities
2
Seats counted
40
Main entrance
CUET (PG)
CUET (PG) paper
HUQP06

M.A. Development Studies: seats, fee and entrance at each university

Sorted by seats. Narrow the list by state or entrance route, and use the bookmark to keep a shortlist.

UniversityProgrammeSeatsFee as printedEntranceShortlist
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF #37M.A. (Development Study)2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Graduation degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates) in any subject from a recognized . University/Institution. Full details at BBAU

40Rs. 20,000 tuition a semesterCUET (PG) HUQP06, HUQP09, HUQP18
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew DelhiM.A. (Development Studies)2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Full details at IGNOU

Not printedRs. 8,000 a yearDirect admission, no entrance test

How M.A. Development Studies seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: HUQP06 at 1 university, HUQP09 at 1 university, HUQP18 at 1 university. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.A. Development Studies by state

Uttar Pradesh 1Delhi 1

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Questions about M.A. Development Studies

How many Central Universities offer M.A. Development Studies?

2 Central Universities offer M.A. Development Studies in 2026-27: BBAU and IGNOU.

How many seats does M.A. Development Studies have in Central Universities?

40 seats are printed for M.A. Development Studies at 1 Central University. 1 more university offers the course without printing an intake.

Which entrance exam is needed for M.A. Development Studies in Central Universities?

Admission to M.A. Development Studies is through CUET (PG) (1 university) and merit, interview or direct admission (1 university). The CUET (PG) paper named is HUQP06 (1 university), HUQP09 (1 university) and HUQP18 (1 university). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.A. Development Studies in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 2 of the 2 programmes here have a printed fee.

In which states can I study M.A. Development Studies at a Central University?

M.A. Development Studies is offered at Central Universities in 2 states and union territories. The most choices are in Uttar Pradesh (1) and Delhi (1).

What is the eligibility for M.A. Development Studies?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

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