Eligibility Criteria

Candidate should hold a Master’s Degree (from a recognized university) in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% (In the case of SC / ST candidates there will be a relaxation of 5%). Candidates who are qualified for CA or ACS or ICWA with basic degree are also eligible to register for M.Phil. in this category. Candidates who have qualified for Master’s Degree prior to 1990 - 1991, with no less than 50% marks are also eligible to register for M.Phil. program

Admission Guidelines

Download the application form. Submit the filled application along with the necessary documents. The candidate should submit two copies of a "Synopsis" along with his / her application. Eligible candidates will be required to take up M.Phil. Entrance examination comprising an Aptitude Test, a Subject Paper and an Interview. Reservations for SC, ST and other candidates shall be as per extant guidelines of the Government of India

Course Details

The M.Phil. Degree shall have the status of an intermediate Degree between the first Post-Graduate Degree and the Doctorate Degree. It will have both research and course components and will give the student adequate background for advanced research. The Master of Philosophy in Economics is a one year program designed and well-substantiated for smooth transition into advanced research including doctoral level (PhD), and is suitable for academia, researchers and corporate associates alike. It is designed primarily for students who plan to pursue research in areas like microeconomics, financial economics, macroeconomics, and related areas in economics and finance. It is a full time research program of 1 year, consisting of two semesters. By the end of the second semester, the scholar is expected to submit dissertation work. The program equips the scholar to aspire for higher disciplinary and methodological competencies in research and allied fields. It has a rigorous coursework consisting of 2 research papers and 7 elective papers. The two intensive research papers that offer significant research background are: General Research Methodology and Specific Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques in Economics