Applications have been invited by Gokhale Institute Of Politics And Economics, Bmcc Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune - 411004 for admission to Ph.D January 2014 session. Eligibility:
A candidate with a Master’s Degree in Economics, Population Studies, and Agricultural Economics with at least 55 percent marks (50 percent for reserved category candidates) from a recognized University/Institute is eligible to apply for the Ph.D. programme of the Institute.

How to Apply?


Candidates should submit two copies (one original plus one photo copy) of their application form, bio-data and the list of publications.

Candidates should submit with their application, two copies of admit card, certified true copies of Certificates in support of their educational qualifications and experience, statements of marks and of the S.S.C. or equivalent certificate in support of their date of birth. Original certificates should not be submitted along with the application but should be produced at the time of the interview.


Candidates belonging to reserved category should also submit with their application, certified copy of the caste certificate issued by the competent authority (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Denotified Tribes and Nomadic Tribes/Other Backward Classes).

 Candidates who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship should submit a copy of the relevant letter or certificate from University Grants Commission.
Candidates who are employed should submit their applications through proper channel, along with a No Objection Certificate from the employer.
Any change of address given in the application form should be communicated to the Director, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Deemed to be University), Pune 411004.
The duly filled in application form should be submitted along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,750/- (Rs. 875/- for reserved category candidates) drawn in favour of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, payable at Pune. Applications submitted without demand draft will not be considered.

Important Dates:
Candidates desirous of seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should submit their application on or before Friday, November 29, 2013.
List of the candidates eligible to appear for the Entrance Examination will be displayed on the website on Monday, December 16, 2013.
The Entrance Examination for admission to the Ph.D. programme will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014.
The result of the Entrance Examination will be declared tentatively on Monday, January 20, 2014.



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