The Ph.D. program in economics is a full time program. Areas of research for current faculty members include Development Economics, Economic Dynamics, Environmental Economics, Finance, Game Theory, Macroeconomics, Mechanism Design Theory and Political Economy. PhD students play an important role in creating a vibrant research environment in the department. All graduate students at the department are fully funded by the university.
Eligibility
Minimum qualification for admission to the PhD programme is a Masters degree (in any discipline). The eligibility criteria mentioned above are minimum standards and applications not meeting the same will be summarily rejected.
Selection Process
The candidates will be shortlisted for the final stage of the admission process on the basis of their application and academic record.
Short-listed candidates will be required to demonstrate their knowledge through an on-site written test and an interview to be held at the university campus on July 1 and 2, 2020. Final selections will be based on past academic performance, written examination and interview.
Please note that not all candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria may be shortlisted.
| Last date for applying online | 17th June, 2020 |
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| Written exam and interview | July 1-2, 2020 |
| Coursework commencement: | First week of August 2020 |
Detailed fee structure is available on our website.
All full time Ph.D. students admitted into the program shall receive a fellowship consisting of 100% tuition fee waiver and 70% hostel fee waiver. The students shall receive a monthly stipend of ₹ 50,000 for first two years and of ₹ 55,000 for third and fourth year subject to satisfactory performance in the program evaluated continuously, and compliance with all university regulations.
Candidates may note that the University reserves the right to accept or reject any application based on its departmental screening criteria, hence all applicants may not be shortlisted for the interview. Therefore, no requests for refund of the application fee shall be entertained whether or not the candidates are called for the interview.