IGIDR Admissions 2015

IGIDR Admissions 2015

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development and Research (IGIDR), admission 2015 session.

The institute is inviting applications for admission to master of philosophy and doctor of philosophy programmes.

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) invites applications for admission to the following programmes:

* M.Sc. (Economics)
* M.Phil./Ph.D. (Development Studies)

M.Phil./Ph.D. students receive a monthly stipend of Rs.17,000/- in the first two years. Those students, who fulfill the terms and conditions for Ph.D. registration, would receive a monthly stipend of Rs.26,000/- after Ph. D. registration in the third year.

Eligibility Criteria :
The applicants need to possess one of the following degrees:
MA/Msc in economics/M.stat/M.sc/MBA/M.tech/ME/BE/B.tch with an aggregate of 55 per cent for applicants who had economics and 60 per cent for others.
Mathematics is mandatory for higher level.

To apply :
Applicants can apply online through the official website.
All the relevant testimonials need to be scanned properly and uploaded with the application form before or on March 20.

Applicants from general category need to pay Rs 500 for the online application form.
The application form for sc/st costs only Rs 100.

Candidates will have to clear online test that is scheduled for April 26. The short listed candidates will further be interviewed at the institution in Mumbai in the third or fourth week of June.

The online exam will have questions that will emphasise on general aptitude, analytical ability and mathematical skills.

Last date for submission of applications: March 20
Online Test: April 26

For more information visit : http://www.igidr.ac.in/

IGIDR MSc/ MPhil/ Phd admissions 2014

IGIDR MSc/ MPhil/ Phd admissions 2014

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research- IGIDR invites applications for admission to the following programmes:

MSc. (Economics): This is a two-year programme commencing in August 2014.

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 dis cipline s. The applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary or higher level Need-based scholarships are available to Masters students as per Institute’s norms.

MPhil./PhD. (Development Studies): These are interdisciplinary programmes commencing in August 2014. The duration of M.Phil pro gramme is two years and that ofPhD. programme is four years.

Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission to the M.Phi and PhD. Programme include one of the following degrees or tlieir 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 dis cipline and 60% aggregate marks for other disciplines. The applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary or higher level

Stipend: M.Phil/PhD. students receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 17,000/- in the first two years. Those students, who fulfill the terms and conditions for PhD. registration, would receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 26,000/- after Ph D. registration in the third year.

Selection Procedure: All candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in a Online test and an interview. The Online test will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the following centres: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, NCR (Delhi), and Thiruvananthapuram.

To Apply:

In Person/Post: Application forms and prospectus may be obtained in person from the Institute Students’ Office on a working day (Monday to Friday, 9.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.) by paying the application fee. Alternatively, a request may be sent by post to the Student Office mentioning the candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, address, academic qualifications and choice of test centre.

The application fee ofRs.500/- (non-refundable) must be paid by Demand Draft favouring Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) payable at Mumbai and can be sent by post to the Students Office, IGIDR, Gen A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai400 065 (E-mail: soffice@igidr.ac.iri).

Application form can also be downloaded directly from the IGIDR website filled and sent back with the requisite application fee by Demand Draft as mentioned above.

Online: Candidates can fill the application form online available at IGIDR website. The online application fee is Rs. 300/- only.

Last date for receipt of completed application/internet downloaded and Online Application forms: March 17, 2014

For more information visit : http://www.igidr.ac.in/

IGIDR M.Sc. & M.Phil. & Ph.D. Admissions 2009

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 2009.
Eligibility: Minimum qualification: 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 2009. The duration of M.Phil. programme is two years and that of Ph.D. programme is four years.

Eligibility: Minimum qualification: M.A./M.Sc in Economics/M.Stat./M.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, 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 April 26, 2009 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 first week of July 2009. 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 selection committee will be final.

How to Apply: Application forms and prospectus may be purchased from the Institute Students’ Office by paying cash on a working day (Monday to Friday, 9.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m) 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, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065 (E-mail: soffice@igidr.ac.in). Payment in any other form will not be accepted. The request for the application form in plain paper, along with the candidate's name, date of birth, sex, address, academic qualifications, choice of test centre must reach IGIDR by March 20, 2009.

Internet Download: Application form can also be downloaded directly from the website of IGIDR (www.igidr.ac.in)

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 20, 2009
Last date for receipt of completed application forms: March 23, 2009

For more information-:
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)
Gen. A.K.Vaidya Marg
Goregaon (E)
Mumbai 400 065 INDIA
Email: dean@igidr.ac.in
Tel: (022) 2840 0919/20/21
Fax: (022) 2840 2752/28416399
Grams: DEVRES, BOMBAY-400 065
http://www.igidr.ac.in/