GIPE Pune Admission 2026

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Pune, Maharashtra · GIPE Pune · Estd. 1993

UG Closed PG Open PhD Open

GIPE 2026-27 admissions application window expected March-May 2026 at gipe.ac.in. Entrance Examination typically May-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), established in 1930 by Servants of India Society founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale (the moderate Indian National Congress leader and mentor to Mahatma Gandhi) — and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 1993 — is one of the oldest research institutes in social sciences in India. Located at BMCC Road, Pune, GIPE has been a leading centre for economic research, public policy and political analysis since its founding.

GIPE has 8 departments — Economics, Public Policy, International Trade & Finance, Agriculture & Rural Economics, Industrial Economics, Population Studies, Environmental Economics and Statistics. Offers MA Economics, MSc International Business, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Agribusiness Economics, MA Public Policy, MPhil and PhD. Closely associated with the Reserve Bank of India and Government economic advisory roles. NAAC A grade accredited.

Admissions through GIPE Entrance Test + interview. Strong quantitative background expected. CUET PG accepted for some programmes. PhD through GIPE PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹700 (General) / ₹350 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

GIPE Entrance Examination

Conducted by Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

No UG programmes. PG (MA/MSc) admissions through GIPE Entrance + interview. Strong quantitative background expected. CUET PG accepted for some programmes. PhD through GIPE PhD entrance + interview.

Eligibility

MA Economics/MSc Programmes: bachelor 55% in relevant discipline + GIPE Entrance. PhD: PG 55% + entrance + NET preferred.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
GIPE Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	gipe.ac.in	Upcoming
GIPE Entrance 2026	25 May 2026	—	gipe.ac.in	Upcoming
GIPE Counselling 2026	30 Jun 2026	—	gipe.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

GIPE merit scholarships, ICSSR fellowships for research, RBI scholarship for economics PG/PhD, Inspire scholarship, MA-Public Policy fellowships from think-tanks.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; foreign students supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics?

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics admits students primarily through GIPE Entrance Examination. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹350 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics accept GIPE Entrance Examination scores?

GIPE Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.