Hi,
Himachal Pradesh University had conducted its entrance test for masters in rural development on 21st may 2019. Only if you have appeared for that test will be eligible to apply for their program. Or else I am sorry to say you cannot reply for that University anymore. The dates are closed as of now. If you want to confirm I would recommend you to write an email asking them for a single vacancy. If there is any development they will let you know.
All the best

Hi

M.A. in Rural Development is a 2-year postgraduate course in rural development, focusing on:

practices that can be applied to improving quality of life in rural areas.
wise management of resources.
adequate utilization of the current workforce to facilitate sustainable development.
development for boosting agricultural productivity.
agriculture as the backbone of rural society.
enhancing the quality of health and nutrition in rural areas.
the delicate balance between agriculture and urbanization of towns.
social issues pertaining to the lives of people in small communities.
strategies for building feasible solutions to rural problems.
Rural Sociology.
Agricultural Management.
Human Resources.
Economics.
Resource Planning and Management.
Health, Economics and Agricultural Growth.

Popular areas of employment for such postgraduates include:

government agencies
nonprofit organizations
regional planning
project planning
project implementation
evaluation of development at international, national and local levels.
The average course fee in India ranges between INR 30,000 - 5 lacs for the total duration. The average annual salary offered to successful postgraduates of this field lies between INR 3-10 lacs.

M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT: WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
The course is essentially about effecting positive changes in the structure and dynamics of rural India. The program is also open for:

development practitioners

policymakers
government officials
project managers
program coordinators
policy makers
consultants
NGO staff
private sector employees
government ministry staff interested in learning new skills about rural development.
Students enrolled to the course are taught about:

decentralization of government.
importance of local governance.
latest methodologies and approaches that are made available for the facilitation of social learning and change.
new paths of bringing about change in the hierarchy of governance.
mechanisms to strengthen the rural structure through latest developmental techniques.
theoretical and practical skills through experiential learning.
building perspectives of rural development framework and ethics.
comprehensive understanding and critical analysis with regard to shifts of rural development.
various governance structures of State, market, civil society, and community
implications on the livelihoods of the poor and schemes to empower them.
the various skills and tools for a thorough and critical analysis of governance scenarios
internalization of rural environs, institutions, and initiatives.
values through a set of foundational courses that familiarize the students with policy, program, and field-based issues.
planning and project management skills.
generation of qualitative data and implementation of scheme formulas.
addressing micro and macro issues.
M.A. in Rural Development: Who should opt?
Skills ideally required in aspiring candidates for the course include:

friendly personality
ability to handle masses
ability to handle pressure
leadership skills
communication skills.

Hello,

Starting Date of Online Registration/ Application Form. 16th July 2019
Last Date of the Registration Process. 6th August 2019
Display of the Merit List. 27th August 2019
First Round of Counselling. 27th September 2019
Commencement of Classes. 1st October 2019
Second Round of Counselling. 9th October 2019

Please visit the official link given below to get more information :

www.hpuniv.ac.in

I hope this would help you. For further queries please feel free to write me down in the comment box.