AU Master in Development Studies (MDS): seats, eligibility and PGAT syllabus
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Master in Development Studies (MDS) at Allahabad University has 10 seats for 2026-27. Admission is through PGAT-II of PGAT 2026, test code 47.
Allahabad admission 2027Coming soon
Allahabad has not released its 2027 admission prospectus yet. The official notification is expected soon, and this page will carry the 2027 seats and fees the day it is out.
- CUET UG 2027: CUET UG 2027 Registration Expected in First Week of January
- CUET PG 2027: no registration date is announced yet; the NTA notification is expected soon.
Below is how 2026-27 went: seats, fees, eligibility and tests of the last cycle. It is the latest official base to plan for 2027.
Master in Development Studies (MDS) seats 2026-27, college-wise
| Campus or college | Seats |
|---|---|
| University of Allahabad main campus | 10 |
| Total | 10 |
15% of the seats are reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC and 10% for EWS candidates; 5% are for persons with disabilities. Reservation rules.
Master in Development Studies (MDS) eligibility
A bachelor's degree in Arts or Social Work, B.Com., B.A. in Economics, B.Sc. (Agriculture), or a bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Globalization and Development Studies, Business Administration or Management, Rural Development or Planning, from a recognised university.
PGAT 2026 syllabus for Master in Development Studies (MDS)
- A. Theories & perspective of development and globalization
- B. International politics and relations
- C. Global economic order
- D. Corporate sector and Globalization
- E. Globalization and tribal & rural societies
- F. Science and Technology in Global era
- G. Mass Media & Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Sustainable development and Environmental issues
- H. Basic Computer Skills
- I. Idioms & phrases
- J. Foreign words
Test pattern
150 multiple choice questions for 300 marks in two hours, with no negative marking. The first 50 questions are on general awareness, English, Hindi, reasoning and mental ability and the other 100 on the subject, at 2 marks each.
5% of the marks is cut for each gap year after graduation, up to 15%.
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Questions about Master in Development Studies (MDS)
How many seats are there in Master in Development Studies (MDS) at Allahabad University?
10 seats for 2026-27: University of Allahabad main campus 10.
What is the eligibility for Master in Development Studies (MDS) at Allahabad University?
A bachelor's degree in Arts or Social Work, B.Com., B.A. in Economics, B.Sc. (Agriculture), or a bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Globalization and Development Studies, Business Administration or Management, Rural Development or Planning, from a recognised university.
Is Master in Development Studies (MDS) admission through CUET PG?
No. It is through PGAT-II of the university's own Post Graduate Admission Test (PGAT 2026), test code 47.
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