MSc and MPhil in Economics at IGIDR
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MSc and MPhil in Economics at IGIDR


INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
ADMISSION NOTICE
INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
(An Advanced Research Institute Established by
Reserve Bank of India)
A Deemed University
Reaccredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC
Silver Jubilee Year (2012-2013)
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) invites
applications for admission to the following programmes:
1. M.Sc. (Economics): This is a two-year programme commencing August 2012.
Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. programme
include one of the following degrees or their equivalents: B.A./B.Sc.
in Economics/B.Com./B.Stat./B.Sc. (Physics or
mathematics)/B.Tech./B.E. with at least a second division for
Economics discipline and first division for other disciplines. The
applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary level
or should be able to demonstrate equivalent mathematical ability.
Some need-based scholarships are available to Masters students as per
Institute's norms. The second year Masters students are eligible to
express interest to work as Graduate Assistants and depending upon the
availability and norms, might be awarded such assistantships.
2. M.Phil./Ph.D. (Development Studies): These are interdisciplinary
programmes commencing August 2012. The duration of M.Phil. programme
is two years and that of Ph.D. programme is four years.
Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission to the M.Phil and
Ph.D. programme include one of the following degrees or their
equivalents: M.A./M.Sc in Economics/M.Stat./M.Sc. (Physics or
Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations
Research)/M.B.A./M.Tech./M.E./B.Tech./B.E. with at least 55% aggregate
marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for other
disciplines. The applicant must have studied Mathematics at the higher
secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent
mathematical ability.
Stipend: M.Phil./Ph.D. students receive a monthly stipend of
Rs.12,000/- in the first two years. Those students, who fulfill the
terms and conditions for Ph.D. registration, would receive a monthly
stipend of Rs.18,000/- after Ph. D. registration in the third year.
Selection Procedure: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their
performance in a written test and an interview. The written test
emphasizes general aptitude, analytical ability and mathematical
skills. The test will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the
following centres: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Bangalore,
Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata,
Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, and Thiruvananthapuram. The test
venue will be notified in the call letter. Based on the performance in
the written test, short listed candidates will be called for an
interview at IGIDR around the last week of June 2012. Second class
return rail fare by the shortest route from the place of residence
will be paid to the candidates interviewed. The decision of the
Institute will be final.
How to Apply:
(1) By Post: Application forms and prospectus may be purchased from
the Institute Students' Office on a working day (Monday to Friday,
9.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.). The request for the application form in plain
paper should have the candidate's name, date of birth, sex, address,
academic qualifications, choice of test centre etc.
(2) Internet Download: Application form can also be downloaded
directly from the website of IGIDR (www.igidr.ac.in).
Request for application by post and Internet downloaded applications
forms along with a bank draft of Rs.500/- (non-refundable) in favour
of Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) payable at
Mumbai may be sent by post to the Students Office, IGIDR, Gen. A.K.
Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065 (E-mail:
[email protected]). Payment in any other form will not be accepted.
It is strongly suggested that the applicants should use the Online facility.
(3) Online Application: Candidates can fill the application form
online available at www.igidr.ac.in. The online application fee is
Rs.300/- only.
Reservation: Reservation of seats for SC/ST/Physically disabled
categories will be as per the Government of India rules. Such
applicants need not submit any application fee but are required to
enclose a copy of the Caste Certificate/Medical Certificate (as the
case may be) along with their request for application form. Those
SC/ST/Physically disabled applicants submitting forms downloaded from
the website are required to attach a copy of the necessary
Certificate.
Last date for issue of application forms by post: March 19, 2012
Last date for receipt of completed application/internet downloaded and
Online Application forms:March 23, 2012




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