What: Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur announces two-year Master's Degree Programmes in the following subjects: 

~ MA in Youth Empowerment

~ MA in Career Counselling

~ MA in Gender Studies

~ MA in Local Governance

~ MA in Life Skills Education

About the programmes

~ Applications are invited for admission to the Master's Degree Programmes (two-year, regular) for the July 2008 batch.

~ These are pioneering programmes promoting professionalism in youth work, offered by RGNIYD in collaboration with Indira Gandhi [Images] National Open University (IGNOU).

Eligibility
~ A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with not less than 40 per cent marks from a recognised University.
~ Experience in the field of Youth Development (NSS/ NYKS/ NCC/ Bharat Scouts & Guides/ Youth Hostel Association/ Youth Red Cross/ NGOs) will be a desirable qualification.

How to apply

Application forms with Prospectus can be obtained:

• Directly from the Institute on payment of Rs 100/- in cash
• By posting your request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a Demand Draft for Rs 110/-
• By downloading form www.rgniyd.gov.in (a demand draft for Rs 100/- is to be sent alongwith the duly filled in application)

All demand drafts must be drown on a nationalised bank, in favour of "Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development" payable at Sriperumbudur.

Last date for submission of application: June 25, 2008

Reservation rules are applicable as per Government of India norms. SC/ST students are exempted from the programme fee and they have to produce Caste/Community certificate from a competent authority. Hostel facility for girls will be available on request.

Contact
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
Sriperumbudur 602 105,

Tamil Nadu 

Phone: (091) 044 27162741, 27162612
Fax: (091) 044 27162705
E-mail: info_rgniyd@vsnl.net

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