Rajiv Gandhi National Instiute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur

Rajiv Gandhi National Instiute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, established in 1993, is a premier institution located in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Originally set up as an autonomous society under the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, it was declared an Institution of National Importance through an Act of Parliament in 2012. The institution operates as a Central, Public university dedicated to youth development and extension work across India. Rajiv Gandhi National Instiute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur holds recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and offers specialised programmes focusing on youth development, social work, psychology, and development studies. The institution offers diverse academic programmes across multiple levels including Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes. Key courses include Master of Arts in various specialisations, Master of Social Work, Master of Philosophy, and Doctoral programmes. The institution admits students through entrance examinations conducted by Rajiv Gandhi National Instiute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur itself, along with UGC NET scores for certain programmes. The campus serves as a hub for youth development research, training, and extension activities, contributing significantly to India's youth policy formulation and implementation.