IGIDR Mumbai Admission 2026

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Mumbai, Maharashtra · IGIDR Mumbai · Estd. 1995

UG Closed PG Open PhD Open

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

About Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), established in 1987 by the Reserve Bank of India and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 1995, is an autonomous research institute focused on development economics. Located at Goregaon East, Mumbai, IGIDR was founded under the inspiration of Dr. C. Rangarajan (then RBI Governor) and was named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The institute is a leading academic institution for postgraduate research in economics and finance.

IGIDR offers MSc Economics, MPhil-PhD Integrated Programme in Development Studies, and PhD programmes. The institute is renowned for research in development economics, public finance, monetary economics, macroeconomic policy, environmental economics and trade. Faculty members frequently advise the RBI, Ministry of Finance and the Government of India. NAAC accredited.

Admissions through IGIDR Entrance Examination + interview. MSc programme admits students with Plus Two background; MPhil-PhD admits with bachelor (5-year integrated) or master degree. Mathematics/Statistics/Economics background strongly preferred. Limited intake.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

IGIDR Entrance Examination

Conducted by Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

No UG programmes (MSc admits Plus Two background but no UG degree awarded). MSc Economics and MPhil-PhD Integrated admissions through IGIDR Entrance + interview. Quantitative background mandatory. Limited intake.

Eligibility

MSc Economics: Plus Two pass with PCM + IGIDR Entrance. MPhil-PhD Integrated: bachelor (5-year integrated)/master in Economics/Maths/Stats 60% + IGIDR Entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
IGIDR Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	igidr.ac.in	Upcoming
IGIDR Entrance 2026	15 May 2026	—	igidr.ac.in	Upcoming
IGIDR Counselling 2026	20 Jun 2026	—	igidr.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.

IGIDR research fellowships (RBI-funded), ICSSR fellowships, RBI scholarship for economics PG/PhD, Inspire scholarship.

Reservations

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

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research?

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research admits students primarily through IGIDR 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 Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research 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 Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research accept IGIDR Entrance Examination scores?

IGIDR Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.