Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR),Admission notice for External Ph.D. Programme 2009, IGIDR Admissions Notifications

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)
Admission to the External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies)

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is an advanced research institute established by the Reserve Bank of India
(A Deemed University with NAAC Accreditation A++)

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) invites applications for admission to the External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies):

It is an interdisciplinary programme, with emphasis on all areas of Economics including Energy and Environment Policy, commencing August 2009. Applicants with a minimum of three years of work experience from research and academic institutions, industry and government can apply. The External Ph.D. programme involves course work. There will be no scholarships or tuition fee waivers.

Eligibility:

(a) Minimum qualification: M.A./M.Sc in Economics/M.Stat./M.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science or Operations Research)/M.B.A./M.Tech./M.E./ B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent 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.

(b) The applicants ought to have a minimum of three years of work experience and they need to apply with the `No Objection Certificate’ along with leave authorization on the official letterhead of the Organization duly signed by the authorized official of the Organization,

(c) Applicants be preferably below 45 years of age; it can be relaxed in case of exceptional candidates.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply not later than April 30, 2009 with (a) their current curriculum vita, (b) two passport size photographs, (c) two reference letters (in sealed envelopes and on official letterheads of the issuing authority), (d) No objection Certificate along with leave authorization on the official letterhead of the Organization duly signed by the authorized official of the Organization, (e) a self certified original research proposal not exceeding 3000 words, (f) research publications (if any) and (g) 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. Application envelopes have to be marked as “Application for External Ph.D. Program”.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates have to apply with all the documents specified in Paragraph (2). Based on these, short listed candidates will be called for the interview 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.

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 application. They are however not exempt from submitting all the documents specified in Paragraph (2).

Last date for receipt of applications: April 30, 2009

IGIDR,
Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg,
Goregaon (East),
Mumbai 400 065

For more info - Visit
igidr.ac.in

More .... Results >>

More .... Admissions >>

More .... Scholarships and Fellowships >>

Education in India

Informations in India >>> Click Here

IITs  IIMs   NITs  IIITs  Universities   Distance Education

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research - IGIDR,Admission notice for courses M.Sc. & M.Phil. & Ph.D. programmes, IGIDR Admissions Notification

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
(IGIDR)
Admission (M.Sc. & M.Phil. & Ph.D. programmes)

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is an advanced research institute established by the Reserve Bank of India
(A Deemed University with NAAC Accreditation A++)

Admission notice for courses (M.Sc. & M.Phil. & Ph.D. programmes) commencing from August 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.

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

Admissions Office, IGIDR,
Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg,
Goregaon (East),
Mumbai 400 065

For more info - Visit
igidr.ac.in

More .... Results >>

More .... Admissions >>

More .... Scholarships and Fellowships >>

Education in India

Informations in India >>> Click Here

IITs  IIMs   NITs  IIITs  Universities   Distance Education