Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development (DPLAD) programme
1 October, 2026
Greetings from the Discipline of Rural Development, SOCE, IGNOU.
This is to inform you that the last date for submission of applications for the July 2026 admission cycle has been extended to 13 October 2026.
In this regard, we kindly request your support in promoting and disseminating the Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development (DPLAD) programme through your respective Regional Centre social media platforms, websites, WhatsApp groups, and other outreach channels.
DPLAD at a glance: One-year Diploma | Open and Distance Learning | Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent | 30 Credits | Medium: English.
The programme is relevant for Panchayat functionaries, elected representatives, development workers, NGO personnel, community workers, and others interested in grassroots governance, Panchayat raj and rural development.
We request your kind cooperation in giving the programme wider visibility during the extended admission period.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
