Equips professionals with skills to plan, manage, and implement rural development initiatives.
Includes internships and projects with leading rural-focused organizations and periodic field visits.
Offers employment opportunities across various sectors and institutions, including multinationals, government bodies, and agro-based industries.
About Programme:
Core Structure:
The BA programme at KSRDPRU blends three core disciplines:
- Political Scienc
- Economics
- Rural Development (RD)
Eligibility Criteria :
- Candidates who have successfully passed PUC/ 10+12 examination conducted
by Pre-University Board or equivalent in any stream. - Students should have achieved a minimum of 50% of their marks in PUC/ 10+12
examination.
Fee Structure:
- General Merit (GM): ₹9070
- Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST): ₹2170
- Category-1 (Cat-1): ₹2450
Fees concession and reimbursement are accessible to SC/ST/OBC
students in accordance with government policies
Unique Features
- Specialized Rural Focus: First-of-its-kind programme emphasizing sustainable rural development, public governance, and rural economics
- Multidisciplinary Integration: Combines Rural Development, Political Science, and Economics for a holistic understanding of social sciences in rural contexts.
- Experiential Learning: Field visits, workshops, and community projects that bring theory to life.
- Entrepreneurship Skills: Prepares students to create self-sufficient rural
enterprises. - Civil Service Exam Alignment: Curriculum designed to support
preparation for competitive exams, especially in public administration. - Policy & Leadership Training: Develops skills in policy application, governance, and leadership, essential for roles in public and non-profit sectors.
- Practical and Global Insight: Real-world projects with a global outlook
on rural challenges. - Technological Integration: Training in ICT tools for policy assessment and rural project management.
Career Paths After a BA in Political Science, Economics &
Rural Development
Government Sector
- Civil Services (IAS, IPS, KAS. etc)
- Rural Development Officer
- Banking Sector (NABARD, Public Sector
Banks) - Teaching (Lecturer)
- Research Assistant
Private Sector
- CSR Executive
- Research Analyst
- Economic Consultant
- Rural Marketing Specialist
- Business Development Executive
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs
- Project Manager
- Program Officer
- Field Coordinator
- Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
International Organizations
- UN Consultant
- World Bank Advisor
- Development Specialist
Entrepreneurship
- Social Enterprise Founder
- Agri-Business Entrepreneur
Further Studies
- MA/M.Sc. (Political Science, Economics, Rural Development)
- MBA in Rural Management
- Public Policy Analyst
These varied career paths leverage the skills gained from studyin rural development, political science, and economics, enabling graduates to make meaningful contributions to society while pursuing fulfilling careers.
Our Faculty
Dr. Santhoshkumar P K MA, Ph.D, KSET
Programme Coordinator
9481191881
santhuappu@gmail.com
Shri Abhishek H EMA, KSET, ( Ph.D.)
Faculty
8217277768
heabhishek4@gmail.com
Shri Ningappa Shivabasannavar
MA, KSET ( Ph.D.)
Faculty
9164012552
ningappads1995@gmail.com
Dr. ChaitraMA, Ph.D., KSET
Faculty
8861528207
chaitrabrg@gmail.com
