The two year trans-disciplinary course is designed to prepare professionals in the area of "Technology and Development" to work in diverse fields and in different roles for managing / influencing /consulting/ innovating / choosing in different public, private and civil society organizations. The core courses will deal with important rural resource assessment (land, water, energy), techniques for choice of technology, development theory and policy, social science research methods and system dynamics models, and project management. Students will be able to choose electives based on their background and interest.

Facilities available :-

Metal and wood working workshop, Food Processing laboratory, contacts with active organization in the region for practical training and field-based project work.

Areas of Research

1.Technology and Development.
2.Rural/Agro-based Industries.
3.Natural Resources ( Energy, water, Land use).
4.Environment, Climate Change and Development.
5.Public Policy and Governance.
6.Agriculture and Biodiversity.


Eligibility for Admission :
1)First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) in BE / B.Tech/B.Arch in any branch of Engineering with valid GATE score OR
2)First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) in M.Sc. degree in any discipline with valid GATE score.

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