Admission Alert: GIPE PhD Program 2025 | Last date to apply is Feb 28, 2025
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune
About the Program:
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune, invites applications for its Ph.D. Program for the academic session 2025. Established in 1930 and recognized as a Deemed to be University, GIPE is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious institutes in economics research and education. The program offers specialization in Economics, Agricultural Economics, and Population Studies, fostering research that addresses current socio-economic challenges.
Eligibility:
- Educational Qualification:
- A Master’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Population Studies with at least 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD candidates).
- Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 75% marks (5% relaxation as above).
- Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must have qualified UGC-JRF or hold a valid UGC-NET score.
- Foreign candidates must have an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Admission Process:
- Online Application: Visit www.gipe.ac.in to fill the application form and pay the fee online.
- For JRF Holders: Admission based on personal interviews.
- For Non-JRF Candidates: Admission based on UGC-NET score (70%) and personal interview (30%).
- For Foreign Candidates: Admission solely through personal interviews.
- Research Proposal: Submission of a 2,000-word research proposal outlining objectives, methodology, and relevance to socio-economic issues.
GIPE PhD Last Date to Apply and other Dates:
- Application Opens: 29th January 2025
- Application Closes: 28th February 2025
- Interviews: Second week of March 2025
- Coursework Begins: 1st April 2025
Fees Structure:
- For Indian Students (Domiciled in Maharashtra):
- SC/ST/VJNT/DTNT: ₹28,450 per year
- Open/OBC: ₹37,700 per year
- For Indian & SAARC Students (Non-Maharashtra Domicile): ₹37,700 per year
- For International Students:
- First-time Admission in India: $1,815 (approx. ₹1,52,460) per year
- After Qualifying from Indian University: $550 (approx. ₹46,200) per year
No. of Seats and Reservation Policy
Seats Available: 30 seats across specializations:
- Economics: 16
- Agricultural Economics: 12
- Population Studies: 2
Reservation Policy: As per Government of Maharashtra guidelines.
More about GIPE PhD
- Duration: Minimum of 3 years, maximum of 6 years (extendable up to 10 years for female candidates and PwD).
- Coursework: 16 credits covering Research Methodology, Academic Writing, and more.
- Support: Teaching assistantships and travel grants for national and international conferences.
- Library Access: Over 2,80,000 documents and subscriptions to leading journals and databases.
How to Submit Fees
- Visit Official Website
- Fill out the online application form and submit it with an application fee of:
- ₹1200 (General/OBC candidates)
- ₹600 (SC/ST/VJNT/DTNT candidates)
- Dont forget to submit a research proposal along with the application.
Contact Information
Ph.D. Section, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
846, Shivajinagar, Pune – 411004 (Maharashtra)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gipe.ac.in
