Hi I want to do the MA in the Development Studies form the TISS so can you please tell me that what is the eligibility and the course curriculum for the 1st year???

Hi the TISS provide the 2 year course in the MA in the Development Studies an dbelow I have given you the details for the same

MA in the Development Studies Eligibility

You must have the Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent


MA in the Development Studies Fees

Below I have given you the file which contain the details for the following components

1 Tuition
2 Examination
3 Computer Charges
4 Convocation Charges
5 ID Card
6 Medical Insurance Premium Charges
7 Students' Union
8 Dev. Fund / Prog. Fund
9 Medical Examination Fee
10 Caution Deposits ( Refundable at the time of leaving the programme on submission of No Dues Certificate)
1. Total Fees for Non-Hostellers
11 Hostel & Electricity Charges Rs.10000 & Rs.5000
12 Dining Hall Charges (Advance)
2. Total Fees for Hostellers

MA in the Development Studies Fees




TISS 1st year Courses

Semester I

Foundation Course
Philosophy of Research
Concept, History and Theories of Development
Contemporary Indian Economy
Methods of Social Research

SEM II

Development Economics
State, Democracy & Civil Society
Law, Institutions, Society and Development
Women, History and Social Change
Tutorial on Database for Development Research