Courses
1. M. Phil. - Development Studies
2. Ph. D. - Development Studies
3. M. A. Development Economics
4. (MDEM) - Master of Development Economics & Management
1. Ph. D. - Development Studies
· Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Film city Road, Goregaon (East) Mumbai 400065. Tel: 022 - 2841 6200/ 6572 Fax: 2840 2752, 2841 6399 Email: soffice@igidr.ac.in Web: www.igidr.ac.in (
The Ph. D programme is designed to create academic researchers as well as professionals who are capable of conducting policy analysis, relating to national and global economic and development issues, from a quantitative and inter disciplinary perspective. While and interdisciplinary approach is encouraged, the programme lays somewhat larger emphasis on economics to provide an integrate framework within which various development issues can be addressed. Ph. D. students are expected to submit their dissertations within four years of joining the institute.
Eligibility: M.A./ M.Sc. in Economics/ M.Stat./ M.Sc. and (Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research)/ M.B.A./ 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. Admission will be through a set of written tests and interview. The written tests focus on analytical verbal and mathematics abilities. Last date for issue of forms: 17.3.08 Entrance Test: 27.4.08 Advertisement: January. Forms can be downloaded from internet. Interview: in Mumbai around first week of July, 2008 Course Structure: Both M.Phil. as well as Ph. D. student need to take ten courses (six compulsory and four optional) with a minimum of eight of these to be completed in the first year. Of the courses completed in the first year, six must be selected from the following set of core courses. Viz. Microeconomics-I and II, Macroeconomics – I and II, Statistics and Econometrics – I and II, Energy and Environment – I and II, with at least two complete sequences covered (a complete sequence for example, would be Microeconomics – I and II). The remaining four courses must be chosen from the list of possible optional courses. This list includes all the optional courses as well as those core courses (listed in the M.Sc programme) that the student has not taken as compulsory. Those students who already possess a Master’s degree in Economics may get a pass-through in certain courses provided they clear a set of examinations. For continuation in the programme as a Ph. D. student, the student has to pass a set of comprehensive examinations and is expected to write a Ph.D. dissertation within the stipulated time frame. Costs: M. Phil and Ph.D. students need to pay a tuition fee of Rs. 4000/- per semester and a hostel fee, which is 8% of their fellowship amount per month, plus water and electricity charges.
2. External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies)
· Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Film city Road, Goregaon (East) Mumbai 400065. Tel: 022 - 2841 6200/ 6572 Fax: 2840 2752, 2841 6399 Email: soffice@igidr.ac.in Web: www.igidr.ac.in (
Interdisciplinary programme, with emphasis on all areas of Economics including Energy and Environment Policy. Applicants with a minimum of three years of work experience from research and academic institutions. Industry and government can apply. The External Ph. D. programme involves course work. Eligibility: (a) Minimum qualification: M.A./ M. Sc. in Economics/ M. Stat./ M. Sc. (Physics mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science or Operations Research) M.B.A./ M. Tech/ M.E./ B.Tech/ B.E. or equivalent 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. (b) The applicants ought to have a minimum of three years of work experience. (c) Applicants be preferably below 45 years of age; it can be relaxed in case of exceptional candidates. Admission Procedure: (i) Current curriculum vita. (ii) Two reference letters (in sealed envelopes and on official letterheads of the issuing authority. (iii) A self certified original research proposal not exceeding 3000 words. (iv) Research publications (if any). Based on these, short listed candidates will be called for the interview. Reservation: Reservation of seats for SC/St/Physically disabled categories will be as per the Government of India rules. Last Date: 30.4.09
3. M. Phil. - Development Studies
· Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Film city Road, Goregaon (East) Mumbai 400065. Tel: 022 - 2841 6200/ 6572 Fax: 2840 2752, 2841 6399 Email: soffice@igidr.ac.in Web: www.igidr.ac.in (
The M.Phil. Programme is a two year programme, designed for those who would like to acquire a certain level of analytical and applied skills but may not be keen on pursuing a Ph. D. degree.
Eligibility: M.A./ M.Sc. in Economics/ M.Stat./ M.Sc. and (Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research)/ M.B.A./ 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. Admission will be through a set of written tests and interview. The written tests focus on analytical verbal and mathematics abilities. Last date for issue of forms: 17.3.08 Entrance Test: 27.4.08 Advertisement: January. Forms can be downloaded from internet. Interview: in Mumbai around first week of July, 2008 Course Structure: Both M.Phil. as well as Ph. D. student need to take ten courses (six compulsory and four optional) with a minimum of eight of these to be completed in the first year. Of the courses completed in the first year, six must be selected from the following set of core courses. Viz. Microeconomics-I and II, Macroeconomics – I and II, Statistics and Econometrics – I and II, Energy and Environment – I and II, with at least two complete sequences covered (a complete sequence for example, would be Microeconomics – I and II). The remaining four courses must be chosen from the list of possible optional courses. This list includes all the optional courses as well as those core courses (listed in the M.Sc programme) that the student has not taken as compulsory. Those students who already possess a Master’s degree in Economics may get a pass-through in certain courses provided they clear a set of examinations. Students who wish to have the M.Phil. Degree, are require to submit an M.Phil. dissertation. Costs: M. Phil and Ph.D. students need to pay a tuition fee of Rs. 4000/- per semester and a hostel fee, which is 8% of their fellowship amount per month, plus water and electricity charges.
4. M. A. Development Economics
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5. (MDEM) - Master of Development Economics & Management
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