National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

Candidates at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj are selected based on scores obtained in either of the CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT exam conducted on national-level. It is followed by group discussion and personal interview. Final selection is done by considering the performance in all the three rounds.

Candidates applying to management courses at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj have to fill the application form on the official website of college. They also have to appear for entrance exams, group discussion and personal interview. 

Yes, admission is open at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for the academic session 2026. Interested candidates can apply on the official website of college. candidates can apply till 15 May 2026. 

National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj does not offer direct admission. Candidates applying to management courses at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj have to valid score of either of the exams such as XAT/CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT. Following this, candidates have to undergo a group discussion round and a personal interview round.

National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj offers Post Graduate Diploma in specialisations such as PGDM in Rural Development Management, Sustainable Rural Development, Tribal Development Management, Geospatial Technology Applications in Rural Development. Admission is entrance-based.