Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development shortly called as RGNIYD is an autonomous institution working under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the institute is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The institute is fully funded by the Indian Government and it is located at a place called Sriperumbudur, which is 40 minutes away from Chennai, which is the cultural and commercial capital of the third most industrialized states in the nation, Tamil Nadu. The institute is functioning as a Deemed University and it endeavors to facilitate the development of youth with conducive tools and environment that will enable the future citizens to make the most of their natural potential and to realize their aspiration.

This deemed university acts as an important resource centre coordinating outreach, extension, research, orientation and training initiatives for central and state governments and national-level youth organizations. In short, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development undertakes deep research with an holistic approach for identifying youth issues, it sensitizes youth functionaries inclusive of CBOs and SHGs for issues pertaining to youth and offers training to the trainers. The university also formulates specific training capsules for empowerment of youth and for capacity building. It also acts as a catalyst for marshalling youth participation in nation building, community development and rural resurgence.

List of courses in Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development:

• Master of Arts in

o Life skills development

o Local governance

o Gender studies

o Career counseling

o Youth empowerment

Curriculum of courses offered by the university:

The courses offered by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development are designed with the following:

• Path-setting desisgn of courses

• Insightful field and real world exposure

• Pioneering programmes that could promote professionalism in the work of youth

• State-of-the-art learning environment

• Career-focused training

• Innovative teaching methodology

Eligibility requirement:

For getting into the PG courses offered by the RGNIYD, candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline with at least 45% of marks and selection of candidates with be done based on their performance in the entrance test conducted by the university for admission of students from different parts of the nation.

Schools functioning under the university:

Different schools like School of Life Skills Education and Social harmony, School of Governance and public policy, school of gender studies, school of counseling and school of youth studies and extension are functioning under the university for offering teaching to the students.