Course Description
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.. While an interdisciplinary approach is encouraged, the programme lays somewhat larger emphasis on economics to provide an integrated framework within which various development issues can be addressed. The programme requires both successful completion of course work as well as submission of dissertation. M.Phil. stream students who would like to register for a Ph.D degree need to pass the oral comprehensive examination in the form of proposal cum evaluation seminar and a course on Research Methodology as per the UGC Rules, in addition to the prescribed course and grade requirements.
Eligibility
MA / MSc in Economics / MStat / MSc ( Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research ) / MBA / MTech / ME / BTech / BE 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.
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How to Apply
Application forms and prospectus may be purchased from institutes
students office by paying cash of Rs. 500/- on a working day (Monday to
Friday ,9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m).Request for application from by post and
internet downloaded application forms along with a bank draft of Rs.
500/-(non refundable) in favour of "Indira Gandhi Institute of
Development Research ,(IGIDR) payable at Mumbai may be sent by post to
the
students office ,
IGIDR ,
Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg
,Santosh Nagar ,Goregaon (East), Mumbai
The Online application fee is Rs. 300/- only.
Reservation: Reservation as per the Government of India.For Further Details Kindly Visit
IGIDR Website
Important Dates
Last Date for Issue of Application Forms by post :- 19th March ,2012
Last date for submission of completed IGIDR Admission application forms : 23rd March, 2012.