Description

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is an advanced research institute established and fully funded by the Reserve Bank of India for carrying out research on development issues from a multi-disciplinary point of view. 

The institute offers a Master of philosophy and PhD programmes in Development studies and also a Master of Science programme in Economics. The institute has one of the largest social science libraries in Asia. 

All candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in an online test and an interview. The Online test for M.Sc. will emphasize general aptitude, analytical ability and mathematical skills at appropriate levels. In addition, M.Sc. students will have to answer a section either on Economics or Mathematics at the undergraduate level.

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Courses 
The institute provides M.Sc. course in Economics only and M.Phil. / Ph.D. as a research program.

Courses    Details
M.Sc.    Duration – 2 years
Specializations: Economics
Eligibility - Minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. programme includes 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
M.Phil / Ph.D.    Duration – 4 Years
Eligibility - Minimum qualification for admission to the Ph.D.programme includes 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 or higher level
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Admission
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) offers admission to M.Sc, M.Phil. and Ph.D programmes. Online Entrance Test is conducted by IGIDR for Admission in M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D.

Eligibility for M.Sc will be Graduation Degree in Economics or B.E/B.Tech. M.A./M.Sc in Economics/M.Stat./M.Sc qualified candidates will be eligible for M.Phil and Ph.D.

Selection will be based on the online entrance test conducted by the institution for M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D.The Online test meant for both M.Sc.and M.Phil./Ph.D. will stress on general aptitude, analytical ability, and mathematical skills at suitable levels.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview and Document Verification at IGIDR. Final merit list will be based on the online Entrance Exam and Interview.

How to Apply?
Candidates can fill the application form online available at www.igidr.ac.in. Last date for receipt of form is April 10, 2020 
Online Application Fee - General Category: Rs. 500/- only. Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Physically Disabled/Other Backward Castes (non-creamy layer)/Economically Weaker Section: Rs.100/- only. 
Before registering their applications on the website, candidates should possess a valid email id. In case, the candidate does not have a valid e-mail id, he/ she will have to create a new email id before applying online.
Candidates are advised to verify every field filled in the application. The name of the candidate should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificate/Mark sheets/identity proof & PAN Card.
The candidates short-listed after the online test will be interviewed at IGIDR in Mumbai around the second or third week of June 2020. Second class return rail fare by the shortest route will be paid to all candidates interviewed. The first term for all programmes will commence at the end July 2020.
For candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD category, the online application fee is Rs.100/- only. They are required to upload a scanned copy of the required certificate as a proof which must be issued by a competent authority.
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Placements
Affectionately known as the Placecom amongst the students, this committee is in charge of managing the summer and executive placements of final year students. The Placecom strives to shape a better future for students through regular interaction and feedback about their interests in various sectors on one hand and continuously building relationships with recruiters on the other. Flawlessly coordinating the entire gamut of placements right from summer internships to pre-placement talks and executive placements is the hallmark of Placecom.

The Placement Committee, a student body at IGIDR, working in close coordination with the faculty placement Committee, provides a platform for students seeking recruitments to interact with possible recruiters on the campus. Since its inception in 2004, the placement cell has successfully maintained a 100% placement record.

The Placement Committee cordially invites corporate firms, banks, research organizations, government institutions and non-government institutions to be a part of the Placement process at IGIDR.

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Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Scholarships
The institute has 3 scholarships to offer under an Asian Regional Initiative. The following scholarships are not meant for the Indian Nationals.

IGIDR-IDRC Masters/M.Phil. Scholarships for students from Select Asian Countries - This scholarship for Asian candidates provide them a monthly fixed allowance as well book reimbursement and travel allowance amount.
IGIDR-IDRC Visiting Doctoral Student Scholarships for students from Select Asian Countries - This scholarship is funded by the International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC). Those who get selected for this scholarship will receive a monthly stipend of INR 26000 and one round of travelling expenses up to a maximum amount of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of amount INR 25000, and allowable book reimbursement and travel allowance for conference travel.
IGIDR-IDRC Postdoctoral Scholarships for Scholars from Select Asian Countries - Those who get selected for this fellowship will receive a monthly stipend of INR 50000, one round of travelling expenses up to a maximum amount of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of amount INR 25000, and research grant of INR 100000, and conference travel support up to a maximum amount of INR 150000.
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Facilities
The architecture of the campus is inspired by the historical Elephanta and Jogeshwari caves and includes office and residential buildings for research and administrative staff, seminar rooms, auditorium, library, computer centre, cafeteria and guest house.

The students and staff of the Institute are provided accommodation on campus. The whole campus is connected through LAN and WiFi, and the institute has an Internet leased line of 150 mbps for Internet connection. The Internet service is free and available 24×7 with backup ISP.

Classroom and Seminar Halls and Auditorium:The institute has four class rooms and two seminar rooms, one conference hall and one auditorium equipped with the facilities like Projector, Document Camera, Wi-Fi, Digital class and Video conferencing system. The seating capacity of the Auditorium is around 500.

Hostel and Guest House:Students are provided hostel accommodation on the campus. The institute also has a guest house with 50 rooms.

Recreation facility:Recreation facilities include Club library, table tennis, badminton court, lawn tennis, jogging track, fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool and a children’s park within the Institute’s premises.

Computer Centre and Library:The IT facilities at IGIDR Include a state-of-the-art Computer Center and the IGIDR library is one of the leading professional research and reference libraries in the country.

The employees and students are covered under group mediclaim. A visiting doctor is also available on working days for consultation for the benefit of people residing on campus. The Institute also has subsidised canteen facilities for the students and employees.

Established in 1987, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.  At present, the institute offers two programmes viz. M.Sc. Economics and M.Phil./ Ph.D. in Development Studies. For M.Sc. Economics programs, the candidate must have completed under graduation with 55% marks in Economics and 60% in the remaining subjects. In case of M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Development Studies, the candidate must hold a post-graduation degree with 55% marks in Economics and 60% in the remaining subjects.

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research conducts an online test to assess the aptitude, analytical skills and mathematical skills of applicants. The online test is conducted at different centers throughout the country.
The mode of filling up the application form is online wherein applicants can fill and submit the forms along with the fee through the institute website.
After the declaration of results, a merit list is published. The selected candidates must appear for a round of online interview for the final part of the admission procedure

IGIDR M.Sc. Economics Admission 2022
This is a two-year programme offered in Economics at post graduate level by the institute. To be eligible for admissions to the M.Sc. Economics programs, candidates must have completed their senior secondary school from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or any other recognized board with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

Interested candidates can register online by filling out the application form through the institute website and submit the application fee through the available online modes. After the entrance examinations, the students shortlisted in the merit list will be notified to appear for an online interview for the final evaluation.

Course Name    Eligibility    Selection Criteria
M.Sc. Economics    He/she should hold B.A./B.Sc. in Economics/B.Com./B.Stat. /B.Sc. (Physics or Mathematics)/B.Tech./B.E. wherein he/she should have been a second division holder for Economics and first division for other subjects. He/she must also have studied mathematics during higher secondary school.    Entrance Exam + Interview
Candidates who are able to successfully complete the M.Sc. programme at IGIDR and fulfill the eligibility criteria as per the regulations of the institute can further apply for the M.Phil./Ph.D. programme. These candidates might get an opportunity to receive stipends as per the guidelines and exemption from the course requirements for a period of 1 year for M.Phil. and a period of 3 years for of Ph.D. registration.

IGIDR M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Development Studies Admission 2022
In addition to M.Sc in Economics, the university also offers two-year M.Phil/ Ph.D in Developmental Studies. In order to be eligible for M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Development Studies, applicants must have completed post graduation with 55% marks secured in Economics. Mathematics as a main subject during senior secondary school is compulsory as a part of minimum eligibility criteria. Both M.Phil. and Ph.D. program require submission of thesis for the completion.

Course Name    Eligibility    Selection Criteria
M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Development Studies    He/she is must hold 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 an average minimum of 55% marks in Economics and 60% for other subjects. It is also mandatory for him/her to have studied Mathematics during higher secondary school.    Merit based selection through online test
If a candidate pursuing M.Sc., M.Phil./Ph.D., wishes to enroll for the Ph.D. program, it is mandatory for him/her to qualify the oral comprehensive examination where he/she is required to submit a proposal form and participate in the evaluation seminar as well as fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of grades requirement.

Applicants can apply online by filling out the application form on the institute website and paying the application fee through online mode of payments. After the entrance examinations, the students who get selected in the merit list will be notified to appear for an online interview for the final evaluation.

IGIDR Application Form 2022
Candidates must visit the institute website and click on the apply online section. This will redirect the applicant to a new page.
For the registration process, he/she must click on the “Click here for New Registration” and fill in the required details correctly.
Once the details are filled, a provisional registration number as well as password will be allotted to user. He/she will also receive the, a provisional registration number as well as password via SMS.
Candidates can finish filling up details in one sitting or he/she has a choice to save the details and continue later by selecting “” SAVE AND NEXT”. This option must also be used to cross check the details to avoid any incorrect details in the application form.
Post filling in all the details, he/she must upload the scanned photographs and signature in the space allocated in the application form and proceed to fill in the remaining details.
Candidates can view the status through the Preview Tab and cross check the details. Next, they can proceed for Final Submit option.
After this, he/she must go to the Payment Tab and make a payment of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/STPD candidates) through online payment modes such as Master/visa Debit cards.
The candidate will receive an e-receipt indicating a successful payment status. It is mandatory to take a printout of the e-receipt and the application form.
The institute uploads all the admit cards on the web portal. Additionally, the details regarding the allotted examination centers is also uploaded on the website.
IGIDR Reservation 2022
The university follows reservation as per the guidelines issued by the government.

For candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD category, the online application fee is Rs.100/- only. They are required to upload a scanned copy of the required certificate as a proof which must be issued by a competent authority.

Scholarship 2022
The institute has 3 scholarships to offer under an Asian Regional Initiative. The following scholarships are not meant for the Indian Nationals.

Scholarship Name
IGIDR-IDRC Masters/M.Phil. Scholarships for students from Select Asian Countries
IGIDR-IDRC Visiting Doctoral Student Scholarships for students from Select Asian Countries
IGIDR-IDRC Post-Doctoral Scholarships for Scholars from Select Asian Countries
IGIDR-IDRC Masters/M.Phil. Scholarships for students from Select Asian Countries
This scholarship for Asian candidates provide them a monthly fixed allowance as well book reimbursement and travel allowance amount.

IGIDR-IDRC Visiting Doctoral Student Scholarships for students from Select Asian Countries
This scholarship is funded by the International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC). Those who get selected for this scholarship will receive a monthly stiped of INR 26000 and one round of travelling expenses up to a maximum amount of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of amount INR 25000, and allowable book reimbursement and travel allowance for conference travel.

IGIDR-IDRC Post-Doctoral Scholarships for Scholars from Select Asian Countries
Those who get selected for this fellowship will receive a monthly stipend of INR 50000, one round of travelling expenses up to a maximum amount of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of amount INR 25000, and research grant of INR 100000, and conference travel support up to a maximum amount of INR 150000.