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.

IGIDR was registered as an autonomous society on November 14, 1986 and as a public trust in January 1987. On December 28, 1987 the campus was inaugurated by Late. Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.

Subsequently, the Institute was recognized as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act.

Starting as a purely research institution, it rapidly developed into a full-fledged teaching cum research organisation when it launched a Ph.D. program in the field of development studies in 1990. The objective of the Ph.D. programme is to produce researchers with diverse disciplinary backgrounds who can address issues of economics, energy and environment policies. In 1995, the institute initiated the M. Phil programme. The M.Sc. programme commenced in 2003 to introduce students to the world of research at an earlier stage.

At present the Institute has about 188 employees and students, that include about 26 full time faculty members, 22 non-academic staff and about 140 M.Sc./M.Phil/Ph.D students.

IGIDR Vision Document

The aims and objectives of the Institute are to promote and conduct research on developmental issues from a broad inter- disciplinary perspective (economic, technological, social, political and ecological). It aspires to gain insights into the process of development and alternative policy options and to further disseminate the knowledge acquired.

The primary objectives of the Institute are :
To promote and conduct research on development from a broad inter-disciplinary perspective.
To promote co-operative endeavour and interaction between research scholars and institutions in India and abroad.
To undertake projects or activity which renders itself useful for the furtherance of development and social welfare.
To carry out training for advanced degrees viz. Master’s and Doctorate award.

Special emphasis will be laid on the following areas:
The comparative study of development and policy in different regions and countries.
The growing interdependence among nations in the world economy and its impact on development strategies and policy options.
The influence of international trading, financial and economic systems on countries.
The examination of energy, technology and environment problems in global setting.
The analytical foundations of the positions adopted by India and other developing countries in international forums and negotiations.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Institute is located on a 14 acre site on a hilslide in Goregaon (east), 15 minutes by public bus from the Goregaon railway station in Mumbai’s suburban and 20 minutes drive from Mumbai’s national and international airports. 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 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 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.

Disabled-friendly and Barrier-free Environment

The campus has barrier free access and disabled-friendly facilities. Barrier free access is provided through ramps, scissor lifts, and passenger lifts. These provide access to parking areas, the entire administrative block, seminar halls/classrooms/conference hall, auditorium, library, cafeteria, research blocks (faculty offices and computer centres), and washrooms. Ramps for barrier free access also connect the student hostel and the guest house where the dining hall is located.

Dedicated rooms in the hostel building have been provided for disabled-friendly students. A special disabled-friendly restroom has been provided in the administration block.

Other Facilities

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.

IGIDR does not have any other study centre. The institute does not offer any distance learning programme.