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Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, an autonomous social science research institute established in 1970, is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. It offers prestigious MA and PhD programs in economics, recognized for academic excellence. With a unique campus by Laurie Baker, CDS fosters research and strong career development.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, is widely recognized as a distinguished autonomous social science research institute in India. Established on October 19, 1970, CDS has cultivated a strong legacy in development studies. Affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, its core mission revolves around rigorous research, teaching, and training in crucial economic development areas. The institution offers a two-year Master's Programme in Applied Economics, a four-year PhD Programme in Economics, and an Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. These programs equip students with robust analytical and empirical methodologies for contemporary economic issues. Admissions for the MA program are primarily through CUET-PG, while PhD admissions involve a specific entrance test. CDS also supports academic diversity with scholarships, including those for students from SAARC countries. Located on a 10-acre campus in Prasanth Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram, the institute's architecture, designed by Laurie Baker, emphasizes sustainability and provides an inspiring learning environment. The campus features an extensive library with over 170,000 titles and digital resources, comfortable hostels for men and women, a guesthouse, and a cafeteria, all contributing to a vibrant student experience. CDS places strong emphasis on career outcomes through its dedicated placement cell. This cell actively connects students with industries, providing training and grooming sessions, including mock interviews. Graduates secure positions with leading firms like KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and Cognizant. The Centre also participates in significant international collaborations, such as the GLOSTAR project involving various global universities, and offers a PhD Internship Abroad program, enhancing its research capabilities and providing invaluable global exposure in economic development.
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Anson Antony
The Center for Development Studies in Trivandrum is a hub of intellectual activity set amidst a beautifully green campus. The faculty and researchers are highly knowledgeable, contributing to impactful work in economics and development studies. The environment here is both academically stimulating and serene, making it an ideal place for deep research and study. Whether attending a seminar or simply visiting the campus, CDS is a fantastic place to experience the intersection of rigorous research and natural beauty. Highly recommended for anyone interested in development studies!
DEVIKA
Beautiful campus with exposed brick buildings and beautiful landscape designed by architect Laurie Baker. Library is accessible for research scholars and students.Membership is mandatory to access library.
Jaise
CDS located in a residential area in the northwest part of the City of Trivandrum, called Prasanthnagar. The campus is designed in a very beautifull way.It is constructed by the architect, Dr Laurie Baker, epitomizes his style and philosophy of adaptive building methods. The CDS Library is now one of the biggest in South India.
aji kumar
The Social Science Researcher's favourite spot..Ten acres of campus with Library, Computer Centre, Auditorium, Seminar Hall, Hostels, Guest House, Staff quarters etc..Scholar's heaven..
anurag tamhankar
Beautiful campus with amazing examples of Laurie baker's works. Write to the registrar an email to visit the place. Though you will get to see the buildings only from outside. It is still totally worth the visit. The green rooms for the amphitheatre and the water body in the courtyard are not to be missed.
anup rangole
Master piece of a Master Architect Laurie Baker..
Sourish Dutta
Excellent academic environment for pursuing MA, MPhil, and PhD in Economics... We have come to this world of Economics to accept it, not merely to know it. We may become powerful by knowledge, but we attain fullness by sympathy. The highest education of CDS is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence...
Hari Hara Sudhan Ramaswamy
This institution is organizing the Training on Methods and Approaches to Research on Migration Issues for which I registered. The personal assistant working there never responded on-time and I had to e-mail them and ask afterwhich he promised to send an invite. Then again after four days I emailed him and he is saying that he has sent it to my other email ID four days ago. Whereas actually he had sent it just a day beforem I checked and there was no such email. I seriously don't know how people of this institution act this way. Perhaps it is also got to do with nepotism. One of the nastiest and most nepotistic institutions. Never expected this sort of a treatment.
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