M.Sc. (Economics) and M.Phil./Ph.D. (Development Studies) Admissions 2011

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR),Mumbai

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, has invited applications for admission to the following programmes of Academic Year 2011-12:
1. M.Sc. (Economics)
2. M.Phil./Ph.D. (Development Studies)

Eligibility:
1. M.Sc. (Economics): 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.

2. M.Phil./Ph.D. (Development Studies): 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 will 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.

How to Apply:
Application forms and prospectus can be purchased from the IGIDR Students' Office by paying cash or via post by sending a bank draft of Rs. 200 (non-refundable) payable to Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) at Mumbai to the Admissions Office, IGIDR, Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065.

Last date for issue of application forms by post: March 18, 2011
Last date for submission of completed application forms: March 21, 2011

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