To be eligible for a Ph.D. program at KSRDPRU, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, Social Sciences, Management, or related disciplines) with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
For SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, a relaxation of 5% marks (50% or equivalent CGPA) is applicable.
Entrance Exam:
Candidates must qualify for the university's Ph.D. entrance exam or hold a valid score from national-level tests like UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or SLET.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates must clear a personal interview conducted by the university.
The university focuses on rural development, Panchayat Raj, and related areas. Key research topics include:
Rural Development:
Sustainable rural livelihoods.
Rural poverty alleviation programs.
Agriculture and rural economy.
Rural infrastructure development.
Panchayat Raj:
Decentralization and local governance.
Role of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural development.
Women’s participation in Panchayat Raj.
Social Sciences:
Rural sociology and social change.
Education and health in rural areas.
Rural entrepreneurship and skill development.
Environmental Studies:
Natural resource management.
Climate change and its impact on rural areas.
Sustainable development practices.
Policy and Governance:
Rural development policies in India.
Implementation challenges of government schemes.
Digital governance in rural areas.
The salary after completing a Ph.D. from KSRDPRU depends on the career path chosen:
Academic Careers:
Assistant Professor: ?50,000–?70,000 per month (starting salary in universities/colleges).
Research Scientist: ?60,000–?90,000 per month (in research organizations).
Government Jobs:
Rural Development Officer: ?60,000–?80,000 per month.
Policy Analyst: ?70,000–?1,00,000 per month.
Private Sector/NGOs:
Development Consultant: ?50,000–?1,00,000 per month.
Program Manager (NGOs): ?40,000–?80,000 per month.
International Organizations:
Roles in organizations like UNDP, World Bank, or FAO: ?1,00,000–?2,00,000 per month or higher.
The university emphasizes interdisciplinary research in rural development and Panchayat Raj.
Candidates should align their research proposals with the university’s focus areas.
Networking with faculty and industry experts can enhance career prospects.