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Admission to MA in Development Studies Programmes for July 2021 Session

Types/Categories of MA in Development Studies Students (Studentship)


Regular and Full Time:
  • The students under this category pursue M.A. in Development Studies at the Institute on full time basis.
  • The final admission to the candidates under this cateogry is based on the performance in the written test and / or interview conducted by the concerned academic department/ center, academic credential of the candidates, etc.
  • The mode of application submission for this category is ONLINE.

Sponsored & Full Time:
  • The candidates under this category are sponsored (with salary and study leave for 24 months) by a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, governmental organization, NGO, development agency, or industry for doing M.A. in Development Studies at IIT Guwahati.
  • They pursue M.A. in Development Studies programme at the Institute on full time basis.
  • They are NOT entitled to receive any financial assistance from the Institute.
  • The candidate under this category must be a regular employee of his/her organization with at least 2 (two) years of experience at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought.
  • They should submit Sponsorship Letter in prescribed format (See: Sponsorship Letter Format DOC, PDF) from the employer along with the application. The application without Sponsorship Letter will NOT be considered.
  • The final admission to the candidates under this category is based on the performance in the written test and/ or interview conducted by the concerned academic department/ center, academic credentials of the candidates, etc.
  • The mode of application submission for this category is ONLINE.

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