IGIDR Admission 2018 for MSc, MPhil, PhD - Eligibility, Dates

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Mumbai announces for M.Sc, M.Phil & PhD Programs 2018

IGIDR Mumbai MSc, MPhil & PhD Admission 2018 - Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai invites applications for admission to 2 years Master of Science (M.Sc) in Economics , Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs for the session 2018

Important Dates

Last date for receipt of Online Application form:         6th April 2018
Date of online test:                                                 22nd April 2018
Course Details Eligibility
M.Sc. (Economics): This is a two-year program commencing on 23rd July 2018

• Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. program 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 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for other disciplines
• The applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary or higher level.
• Need-based scholarships are available for Masters students as per Institute’s norms

M.Phil./Ph.D. (Development Studies): These are interdisciplinary programs commencing on 23rd July 2018 The duration of M.Phil program is two years and that of Ph.D. program is four years

• Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D.program 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 Operation 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 or higher level
• Stipend : M.Phil./Ph.D. students would receive a monthly stipend of Rs.25,000/- in the first two years. Those students, who fulfill the terms and conditions for Ph.D. registration, would receive a monthly stipend of Rs.35,000/- after Ph. D. registration in the third year

Also See : Admission Notification

Selection Procedure

• All candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in an online test and an interview.
• The Online test will be separate for M.Sc. and M.Phil./Ph.D. candidates
• The Online test for both M.Sc. and M.Phil./Ph.D. will emphasize general aptitude, analytical ability and mathematical skills at appropriate levels
• In addition M.Sc. students will have the option of answering a section either on Economics or Mathematics at the undergraduate level
• The Online test will be held on Sunday, 22nd April  2018
• The test venue will be notified in the call letter
• Based on the performance in the online test, short listed candidates will be called for an interview at IGIDR around last week of May or first week of June 2018
• 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

Examination Centres
Ahmedabad/Gandhi Nagar, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Benares, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Burdwan, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Rangareddy, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai/Greater Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Patna, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram

Application

• Candidates can fill the application form online available at www.igidr.ac.in
• General Category: The online application fee is Rs. 500/- only
• SC/ST/PD: The online application fee is Rs.100/- only

Relaxation in eligibility criteria and reservation of seats for SC/ST/Physically disabled categories will be as per Govt. of India norms
For any queries regarding registration kindly email to: registration_helpdesk@ibpsorg.org

IGIDR Mumbai

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Mumbai, Gen. A.K.Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (E), Mumbai-400065 (INDIA), Tel.: (022) 2840 0919/20, Email: dean@igidr.ac.in , Website www.igidr.ac.in