1Technical Officer, Post Graduate Studies Cell, HRD Division NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
2Professor & Principal Scientist, Training Cell, Professor & Principal Scientist, HRD Division National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 407
Online published on 14 November, 2017.
The School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) of Yashwantrao Chavan Mahrashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik, Maharashtra State (India) started Post Graduate and Research (PGR) programmes namely M. Sc. and Ph. D. in Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Development in the academic year 2003–04 through distance mode. This study was conducted by using ex post facto research design to know the background profile characteristics of distance learners and their perception on PGR programmes. The study also documented information sources used for awareness of PGR programmes, motivating factors, reasons to join YCMOU and suggestions made to improve the systems and processes in execution/operation of the PGR programmes.
Distance learners, perception, PGR programmes, YCMOU
