Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

The Reserve Bank of India created and provides full funding for the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), advanced research organization dedicated to doing multidisciplinary research on development concerns. The institute provides Master of Science program in Economics and Ph.D. programs in Development Studies. One of the biggest social science libraries in Asia is housed at the institute.

The entrance test results are used to determine admission to university. While Ph.D. admissions are determined by marks on the university's entrance test, the institute accepts CUET PG scores for admission to the M.Sc. Economics program.

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Admission at University

University admits students to Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs. While Ph.D. admissions are determined by marks on the university's entrance test, the institute accepts CUET PG scores for admission to the M.Sc. Economics program. The selected applicants will receive an invitation to IGIDR for an interview and document verification. The online entrance exam and interview will serve as the basis for the final merit list.

Steps to Apply:

• Applicants can complete the online application at university.
• The general category online application fee is just Rs. 500. Economically Weaker Section, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Disabled, and Other Backward Castes (non-creamy layer): Rs. 100 only.
• Before submitting their applications online, applicants must have a working email address. Before submitting an online application, the candidate must create a new email address if they do not already have one.
• It is recommended that candidates verify all application fields. The candidate's name must be spelled exactly as it appears on the PAN card, certificate, mark sheets, and identity evidence.
• Around the 2nd or 3rd week of June, the candidates who made the short list following the online exam will have interviews at university. All interviewees will get payment for the shortest 2nd class return rail fare. All programs will begin their first term at the end of July.
• The online application cost for candidates in the SC, ST, and PD categories is just Rs. 100. As proof, they must upload a scanned copy of the required certificate, which needs to be issued by an authorized organization.

Placements to University

In charge of managing final-year students' summer and executive placements, this committee is affectionately referred to by the students as the Placecom. Through frequent communication and feedback regarding their interests in different fields on the one hand, and ongoing relationship-building with recruiters on the other, Placecom aims to help students create a better future. Placecom is known for its flawless execution of the whole range of placements, including executive placements, pre-placement interviews, and summer internships.

Students looking for a job can communicate with potential recruiters on campus through the Placement Committee, an IGIDR student body that works directly with the faculty placement committee. The placement cell has effectively maintained 100% placement record since its establishment in 2004. Corporate companies, banks, research organizations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations are all warmly invited to participate in the placement process at university by the Placement Committee.

Scholarships for Students:

• IGIDR-IDRC Masters/M.Phil. Scholarships for Students from Selected Asian Countries:     This scholarship offers Asian applicants a fixed monthly stipend in addition to travel and book reimbursement.
• Students from specific Asian countries are eligible to apply for the IGIDR-      IDRC Visiting Doctoral Student Scholarships, which are supported by the International Development Research Center in Canada (IDRC). A monthly stipend of INR 26,000, one round of travel expenditures maximum INR 50,000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25,000, plus authorized book reimbursement and travel allowance for conference travel are all benefits that recipients of this scholarship will receive.
• Postdoctoral Scholarships from IGIDR-IDRC for Students from Specific Asian Nations -    A monthly stipend of INR 50,000, one round of travel expenses up to a maximum of INR 50,000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25,000, a research grant of INR 100,000, and conference travel support up to INR 200,000 are all awarded to those who selected for this fellowship.

Facilities to University

The campus features office and residential buildings for research and administrative workers, lecture rooms, auditorium, a library, a computer center, a canteen, and a guest house. Its architecture draws inspiration from the famous Elephanta and Jogeshwari caves. On-campus housing is available to Institute employees and students. The institute has a 150 mbps Internet connection line that is leased, and the entire campus is connected by LAN and WiFi. With a backup ISP, the Internet service is free and accessible at all times.

Classroom and Seminar Halls and Auditorium:    There are 4 classrooms, 2 seminar rooms, a conference room, and auditorium at the institute. All of these spaces are furnished with digital classroom and video conferencing systems, projectors, document cameras, and Wi-Fi. The Auditorium can accommodate around 500.

Hostel and Guest House:    On-campus hostel accommodations are available to students. Additionally, the institute maintains 50-room guest house.

Recreation center:     On the Institute's grounds are a children's park, a fully furnished gym, a swimming pool, a table tennis, badminton, lawn tennis, jogging track, and a club library.

Computer Centre and Library:  The university library is one of the top professional research and reference libraries in the nation, and the IT facilities at IGIDR include an advanced computer center.

The students and staff are protected by group Mediclaim. For the advantage of those who live on campus, a visiting physician is also available for consultation on business days. Additionally, the Institute offers its staff and students subsidized canteen facilities.
There are no more studies at university.

Faculty at University

Director and Vice Chancellor: S. Mahendra Dev

Professor: 17

Associate Professor: 3

Assistant professors: 8