The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), located in Mumbai, is a premier research institution in India offering Ph.D. programs in development-related studies. Below are the details regarding IGIDR Distance Ph.D. Admission, Application Fees, Merit List, Courses, and Fees:
IGIDR primarily offers on-campus Ph.D. programs in Economics, Energy, Environment, and Development Studies.
As of now, IGIDR does not offer a Distance Ph.D. program. All Ph.D. programs are full-time and residential.
Candidates interested in the Ph.D. program must appear for an entrance exam and interview conducted by IGIDR.
The application fee for the Ph.D. program is ?500 for General/OBC candidates and ?250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Payment can be made online through the official IGIDR admission portal.
The merit list for Ph.D. admissions is prepared based on:
Performance in the entrance exam.
Performance in the interview.
Academic qualifications (Master’s degree in a relevant field).
The merit list is published on the official IGIDR website after the selection process is completed.
IGIDR offers a Ph.D. program in the following areas:
Development Economics
Energy and Environment
Development Studies
Policy and Planning
The program is interdisciplinary and focuses on research in areas related to development issues.
The approximate fee structure for the Ph.D. program at IGIDR is as follows:
Tuition Fees: ?16,000 per year (approx.)
Hostel Fees: ?10,000 per year (approx.)
Other Charges: ?5,000 per year (approx.)
Total Fees: ?31,000 per year (approx.)
Note: Fees are subject to change. IGIDR also provides financial assistance (fellowships) to Ph.D. students.
A Master’s degree in Economics, Energy, Environment, or related fields with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Candidates must qualify for the IGIDR entrance exam and interview.
Visit the official IGIDR website: https://www.igidr.ac.in.
Fill out the online application form.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form before the deadline.
Application Start Date: Usually in February/March.
Application Deadline: Typically in April/May.
Entrance Exam: Usually in June.
Interview: Conducted after the entrance exam.