Admissions 2017: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
Admissions 2017: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
Admissions 2017: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
Admissions 2017
M. Sc. (Economics)
M. Sc. (Financial Economics)
M. Sc. (Agribusiness Economics)
M. Sc. (International Business Economics & Finance)
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ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune, is one of the oldest
research and training institutes in Economics in the country. Its primary
objectives are research in the socio-economic dimensions of the Indian society,
and training to researchers in this domain. Established in 1930 by the Servants
of India Society, the Institute is registered under the Societies Registration Act,
1860, and the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950.
A Legacy of Contributions to
Socio-Economic Policy-making
The main thrust areas of research at the Institute are Agricultural Economics,
Rural Development & Cooperation, Population Studies, Input-Output Studies for
Planning & Development, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Monetary
Macroeconomics & Finance, Public Economics, and International Economics.
Chair Professorships
The Institute houses four prestigious Chair Professorships:
RBI Chair Professor of Finance for research and teaching in Monetary and
Financial Economics (funded by Reserve Bank of India)
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Teaching Programmes at GIPE
Although primarily a research Institute, GIPE has also been recognized as a
teaching institution for award of the Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Economics,
Agricultural Economics and Population Studies. The flagship postgraduate
program in Economics offered at the institute is a nationally acclaimed and
coveted program. In keeping with the need of the present-day economy, the
Institute has launched Masters Degree programmes in Financial Economics,
Agribusiness Economics, and a new programme in International Business
Economics & Finance.
M. Sc. (Economics)
The M. Sc. (Economics) programme offered at the Institute comprises twenty
papers, spread over four semesters. The curricular content of the programme
exposes students to basic concepts in economic theory and practice, quantitative
techniques, emerging theories and empirical research which equip them to apply
acquired knowledge to interpret diverse real world situations.
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policy) surrounding the agribusiness sector in India. The management module
provides students with an overview of essential managerial skills such as
accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain management, risk management,
and insurance.
The three modules together provide students with the necessary theoretical
knowledge to embark on a successful career as officers in agribusiness
organizations, or as economists in agribusiness related research organizations.
In addition to numerous field trips during the program, students hone their
practical skills in a 2 month internship with leading sector organizations at the
end of the first year of the program.
The residential infrastructure includes Boys Hostel (capacity 48) and Girls
Hostels (capacity 186), both fully equipped with LAN/Wi-Fi networks for 24x7
access to the Internet. The residential campus also houses residential
accommodation for teaching/non-teaching staff, a guest house, and a
multipurpose hall.
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Rules and Procedures for Admission to M.Sc. programmes
Eligibility
Admission to M.Sc. (Economics), M.Sc. (Financial Economics), M.Sc.
(Agribusiness Economics) and M.Sc. (International Business Economics &
Finance) is open to all graduates subject to minimum 50% marks in the
aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates) at graduation.
Entrance Examination
Section A
Section B
Analytical Ability and Reasoning
Section C
1. Microeconomics (Demand Curves, Price and Income Elasticity of Demand,
Cost Curves, Equilibrium of Firm under different market structures).
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Procedure for Admission
Students seeking admission to the M. Sc. Degree Programmes shall visit the
website www.gipe.ac.in and submit the application form as per instructions
detailed therein, and submit it online along with application fee of Rs. 2,500/-
(Rs. 1250/- for reserved category candidates domiciled in Maharashtra, for M.Sc.
(Economics) only). Payment of the application fee shall be made only through
the payments gateway by Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
The applicants shall be required to clearly stipulate in the application form their
order of preference for the programmes.
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Candidates belonging to Jammu & Kashmir should submit Domicile
Certificate issued by the competent authority of that State.
For Physically Handicapped (PH) category candidates, Certificate of
Disability issued by the competent authority.
Entrance Examination
The Entrance Examination for admission to our M.Sc. programmes will be held
on Sunday, 11th June, 2017, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The medium of the
Entrance Examination will be English.
Candidates are required to report at the respective Centres at 10.00 a.m. on the
day of the Entrance Examination.
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Allocation of Seats for Admission
M. Sc. (Economics)
The total number of students admitted to this Programme will be 40. The
reservation of seats for the M.Sc. (Economics) programme shall be as per the
guidelines of Government of Maharashtra as may be applicable at the time of
admission. Only those candidates who are domiciled residents of
Maharashtra shall be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. (Economics)
programme against seats earmarked for reserved categories. Seats not
filled in the reserved category shall be transferred to the open category.
* Note: Notwithstanding the provisions under this clause, reservations for M. Sc. (Financial
Economics) / M. Sc. (Agribusiness Economics) / M. Sc. (International Business Economics &
Finance) shall be subject to the directives of the UGC/Central/State governments as may be
applicable at the time of admission.
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Admission Procedure
Admission shall be strictly in order of merit, as assessed by performance in the
Entrance Examination.
Fee Structure
The tuition fees/other fees/deposits payable for admission to the M.Sc.
Programmes are specified in Annexure I.
Tuition and other fees, as notified in Annexure I, shall be strictly payable in full
for the whole year, online through the payments gateway by Debit/Credit Card
or Net Banking. In addition to the fees the students may be required to bear
nominal charges towards study tours.
Foreign Students from SAARC countries shall be required to pay the same fees
as applicable to the Indian students.
a) Foreign students (other than SAARC countries) applying for admission must
remit, along with the application, an amount of US $ 90 as application fee
(non-refundable).
e) A foreign student without a valid Student Visa will not be admitted to the
Programme.
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f) The Institute does not guarantee hostel accommodation to foreign students.
Students will have to make their own arrangements for lodging and
boarding if their requests for accommodation cannot be met.
Hostel Accommodation
Limited hostel accommodation is available on sharing basis. Hostel
accommodation shall be granted on the basis of merit.
Subscription to the hostel mess is compulsory and all students will be required
to pay the mess charges in advance along with the hostel fees.
Students who wish to avail hostel facility should submit the request for
admission in the prescribed application form (to be downloaded from
www.gipe.ac.in). The application for hostel facility should be mailed to the
Academic Office only after confirmation of admission. Students who are granted
admission to the hostel shall be required to pay the requisite hostel fees by
Demand Draft drawn in favour of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics,
payable at Pune at the time of joining the Institute.
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Orientation Programme in Basic Mathematics & Statistics
The Institute will conduct an orientation programme in Basic Mathematics from
July 10, 2017 to July 21, 2017 for students whose score in the
Mathematics/Statistics section of the entrance test is below a threshold as
determined by the Institute. Attendance at the orientation programme shall be
mandatory for such students.
Anti-ragging Rules
Ragging, whether inside or outside the Institute campuses, is strictly banned by
law. Instances of ragging, if any, shall be dealt strictly in accordance with
provisions of UGC Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational
Institutions Regulations 2009. Complete provisions of the above Regulations
and details of Anti-Ragging Committee, Anti-Ragging Squad and Anti-Ragging
Helpline are provided separately on the institutional website www.gipe.ac.in.
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ANNEXURE I
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Fee Structure for M.Sc. (Financial Economics) (Batch 2017-19)
Fee Structure for M.Sc. (International Business Economics &
Finance) (Batch 2017-19)
Amount
Particulars Amount Rs.
Rs.
A. PROGRAMME FEES (Per Annum)
(i) Admission Fees 5,000.00
(ii) Tuition Fees 125,000.00
(iii) Other Fees 16,000.00
Library Fee 1,000.00
Magazine Fee 500.00
Students' Co-curricular Activities and Students' Amenities,
1000.00
etc.
Sports Activity Fund 1000.00
Students' Aid Fund 1000.00
Students' Welfare Fund 750.00
Development Fund 2,000.00
Fee for Internal Examinations including Tutorials, etc. 2,000.00
Fee for Semester-end Examinations 2,000.00
Fee for Statement of Marks 500.00
Fee for IT/Computer services 3,000.00
Fee for I-Card 250.00
Placement Cell Fund 1000.00
TOTAL PROGRAMME FEES (A) (i), (ii) and (iii) 146,000.00
B. HOSTEL FEES (Per Annum)
(i) Hostel Admission Fees 2,000.00
(ii) Hostel Room Charges 22,000.00
(iii) Security Charges 2,000.00
(iv) Washing Charges 2,000.00
TOTAL HOSTEL FEES (B) 28,000.00
C. DEPOSITS (Refundable)*
(i) Library Deposit 1,000.00
(ii) Caution Deposit (for Hostel Residents only)
10,000.00
(iii) Electricity Deposit (for Hostel Residents only)** 5,000.00
TOTAL DEPOSITS (C) 16,000.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 190,000.00
P.S.: * Deposits are payable only during 1st year of the M.Sc. (Financial Economics) and M.Sc.
(International Business Economics & Finance) Programme
** Subject to deduction of Electricity charges, if any
*** Mess charges Rs. 31,000 (provisional), to be paid in advance at the time of admission to
the hostel
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Fee Structure for M.Sc. (Agribusiness Economics) (Batch 2017-19)
Particulars Amount Rs. Amount Rs.
A. PROGRAMME FEES (Per Annum)
(i) Admission Fees 5,000.00
(ii) Tuition Fees 79,000.00
(iii) Other Fees 16,000.00
Library Fee 1,000.00
Magazine Fee 500.00
Students' Co-curricular Activities and Students'
1,000.00
Amenities, etc.
Sports Activity Fund 1,000.00
Students' Aid Fund 1,000.00
Students' Welfare Fund 750.00
Development Fund 2,000.00
Fee for Internal Examinations including Tutorials, etc. 2,000.00
Fee for Semester-end Examinations 2,000.00
Fee for Statement of Marks 500.00
Fee for IT/Computer services 3,000.00
Fee for I-Card 250.00
Placement Cell Fund 1,000.00
TOTAL PROGRAMME FEES (A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
100,000.00
B. HOSTEL FEES (Per Annum)
(i) Hostel Admission Fees 2,000.00
(ii) Hostel Room Charges
22,000.00
(iii) Security Charges 2,000.00
(iv) Washing Charges 2,000.00
TOTAL HOSTEL FEES (B) 28,000.00
C. DEPOSITS (Refundable)*
(i) Library Deposit 1,000.00
(ii) Caution Deposit (for Hostel Residents only)
10,000.00
(iii) Electricity Deposit (for Hostel Residents only)** 5,000.00
TOTAL DEPOSITS (C) 16,000.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 144,000.00
P.S.: * Deposits are payable only during 1st year of the M.Sc. (Agribusiness Eco.) Programme
** Subject to deduction of Electricity charges, if any
**** Mess charges Rs. 31,000 (provisional), to be paid in advance at the time of admission to
the hostel
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