BDS Institute of Management Meerut MBA Rural Development And Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA in Rural Development and Management at BDS Institute of Management, Meerut, is INR 1,33,000 for the full course duration. This is payable in semester-wise instalments. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are not included in the stated course fee.

Ans. Graduates of MBA Rural Development and Management from BDSIM can pursue roles in NGOs, microfinance institutions, cooperative banks, rural housing finance companies, agri-business firms, and government rural development schemes. The specialisation is also useful for roles in corporate social responsibility departments and rural outreach programmes within larger organisations operating in Uttar Pradesh and adjoining states.

Ans. Yes. Candidates with a background in agriculture, rural studies, or social science are well-suited for the MBA in Rural Development and Management at BDSIM. The programme covers agricultural marketing, microfinance, cooperative management, and rural entrepreneurship, which are directly aligned with the knowledge base of students from agriculture or public policy backgrounds entering the management field.

Ans. BDSIM Meerut accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, and XAT scores for the MBA Rural Development and Management programme. After shortlisting based on entrance exam scores, candidates are called for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the campus. Final selection is based on the combined performance in academics, entrance exam, and GD-PI.

Ans. The MBA Rural Development degree from BDSIM is awarded by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, a UGC-recognised university. This degree is accepted for government and public sector roles requiring an MBA or equivalent postgraduate management qualification, subject to each organisation’s specific eligibility requirements and recruitment rules.

Ans. Yes. BDSIM provides a merit scholarship of up to INR 50,000 and a merit-based fee waiver of up to 40% for outstanding students at the time of admission. Additionally, SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship through the official UP scholarship portal before the annual notified deadline.