Lakshya Institute Shahjahanpur PG Diploma Rural Development: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year PGDRD programme is INR 1,33,000, covering tuition and other charges for the full programme. This amount is payable over the two-year course duration. Hostel accommodation on campus is charged separately and is not included in the programme fee figure.

Ans. No, CUET-PG is not mandatory. Lakshya Institute accepts CUET-PG scores and may prioritise candidates who hold one during merit list preparation, but direct merit-based admission on undergraduate aggregate marks is also open. Candidates without a CUET-PG score can apply with their graduation marksheets and are evaluated on aggregate percentage.

Ans. The PGDRD at Lakshya Institute is affiliated to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly. Upon successful completion of the two-year programme and university examinations, MJPRU awards the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development certificate to all enrolled students who meet the required academic criteria.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles in government rural development departments, district planning offices, NGOs, cooperative societies, microfinance institutions, and panchayati raj bodies across Uttar Pradesh. Common job titles include rural programme coordinator, development officer, block level officer assistant, and social welfare administrator in state and central government rural projects.

Ans. Yes. SC, ST, OBC, and General-EWS students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh can apply through the UP Post-Matric Scholarship scheme via the UP Scholarship Portal. Students may also apply for central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal, as MJPRU affiliation qualifies the programme for government scholarship disbursement.

Ans. The PGDRD curriculum typically covers rural economics, community health and nutrition, panchayati raj and local governance, rural credit and cooperatives, development project planning and management, and social welfare policy implementation. The MJPRU-prescribed syllabus is followed, combining classroom instruction with field exposure and project work components throughout the two years.