USTM M.A Rural Development: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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M.A Rural Development at USTM is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 60 seats.

  • The total fees for the M.A Rural Development program at USTM is ₹ 2.2 Lakhs.
  • Students need to pay ₹ 1.4 Lakhs in the first year.

Find detailed USTM M.A Rural Development fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

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Application Date:May 20, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Course HighlightsDetails
duration2 Years (Full Time)
course levelPG (Degree)
mode of studyOn Campus
total fees₹ 2.2 Lakhs
eligibilityGraduation+CUET

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17 Dec, 2025 USTM Admission 2026 is open for M.A Rural Development programs. Apply Now!

17 Dec, 2025 USTM has released Fee Structure 2026-27 for M.A Rural Development programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.2 Lakhs.

USTM M.A Rural Development Fees

M.A Rural Development Fees at USTM covers a range of expenses, including tuition fee, course materials, and access to campus facilities.
  • The total fees for M.A Rural Development is ₹ 2.2 Lakhs.
  • This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1.6 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 10,000, Other Fees of ₹ 50,000.
  • Candidates need to pay ₹ 1.4 Lakhs in the first year.
  • USTM Hostel Fee is ₹ 22,500.

Earlier, M.A Rural Development fees at USTM was ₹ 2.8 Lakhs (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee decrease of ₹ 60,000 over the year.

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Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fee₹1.6 Lakhs
caution fee*₹10,000
other fee₹50,000
total academic fee₹2.2 Lakhs
hostel fee₹45,000
total fee₹2.65 Lakhs
* Fees is refundable

Fee Structure As Per Official Website:

Sl No Name of the Course Admission Fee Tuition Fee Per Semester Caution Deposit (Refundable)
46 M.Sc. Microbiology 50,000/- 45,000/ 15,000/-
47 M.Sc. Botany 50,000/- 45,000/- 15,000/-
48 M.Sc. Chemistry 50,000/- 45,000/- 15,000/-
49 M.Sc. Physics 50,000/- 45,000/- 15,000/-
50 M.Sc. Zoology 50,000/- 45,000/- 15,000/-
51 MA/MSc Geography 50,000/- 40,000/- 15,000/-
52 M.Sc. Environmental Science 50,000/- 40,000/- 15,000/-
53 M.Sc. Mathematics 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
54 MA Sociology 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
55 MA Education 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
56 MA/M.Sc. Rural Development 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
57 MA English 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
58 MA Political Science 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
59 Master of Library & Information Science 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
60  MA Economics 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
61 MSW 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
62 M.Com 50,000/- 40,000/- 10,000/-
63 MBA 65,000/- 85,000/- 10,000/-
64 MCA 45,000/- 40,000/- 15,000/-
65 Master of Hospital Administration 55,000/- 75,000/- 10,000/-
66 LLM 60,000/- 65,000/- 10,000/-
67 MA Khasi 35,000/- 30,000/- 10,000/-
68 MA Garo  35,000/- 30,000/- 10,000/-
69  M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering  60,000/- 60,000/- 15,000/-
70 M.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering  60,000/- 60,000/- 15,000/-

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The MA in Rural Development course requires applicants to have at least 45% in their undergraduate degree in any discipline. Admission is determined by academic performance and an interview. The faculty at the college are well-regarded and foster good relationships with students across different departments. The admission fee is Rs.

38,000, paid once, and the tuition fee is Rs. 45,000 per semester. There are additional examination and other fees that the college will announce. The college offers placement opportunities to all students, ensuring participation in interviews. Students who may struggle academically receive special support to access these opportunities.

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The admission fee for the course of MA in Rural Development is Rs. 38,000 which is a one time fee. The per semester tuition fee for the course is Rs. 45,000. There is also an examination fee and other fees which are notified by the college.
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