Economics Unit
The economics unit at IIT Delhi is nestled within the Humanities and Social Sciences department. Engagement with faculty and students from other social sciences disciplines provides a unique learning opportunity for our students. Currently, there are seven faculty members in the economics unit. Their research and teaching cover areas such as mechanism design, the political economy of development, and empirical microeconomics. The faculties supervise around 50 graduate students at different levels of completion towards their Ph.D. degree. The unit has recently launched an M.Sc. program in economics with a particular focus on the intersection of economics and engineering. The masters' students come from all over India after qualifying for a rigorous admission test. The unit also offers economics as a minor area specialization for B.Tech students at IIT Delhi. We regularly invite speakers from other institutes and universities to deliver seminars at the department. Notable among them is the annual P.C. Bansil memorial lecture, which invites distinguished faculty from all over the world.
Our Vision
- Excellence in theoretical and empirical research in economics
- Excellence in teaching in traditional and upcoming areas in economics and related areas.
- To serve as a resource for consulting and education for public and private policymakers
Our Mission
- Nurture future leaders in society and industry by enhancing their human potential to the fullest possible extent
- Undertake cutting edge research and collaborations in economics and allied areas
- Offer programs in Economics at undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral levels
- Develop quality improvement & continuing education program for policymakers and industry
- Identify locally and globally relevant areas of specialization and concentrate on those areas
Core Values
- Academic integrity and accountability
- Respect and tolerance for the views of every individual
- Attention to issues of national relevance as well as of global concern
- Breadth of understanding, including knowledge of the human sciences
- Appreciation of intellectual excellence and creativity
- An unfettered spirit of exploration, rationality and enterprise
If you are looking for an opportunity to study or work in a world-class institution in India, you have come to the right place! Nationality is no bar here. At IIT Delhi we have adopted a simple philosophy: Get the brilliant minds, create the right atmosphere for them to flourish and then step back and watch them grow into confident adults or world-leaders.
- Prof. V Ramgopal Rao
Director
Dean of Student Affairs
The Dean of Student Affairs handles all matters related to student life, like hostel management, student boards and other student activities.
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Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services helps our graduating students in their career development. Recruiters from some of the best companies in India and in the world have trusted the departments and students of IIT Delhi to bring them to great heights. Unlock your bright career as an educationist with the best curriculum in economics.
Economics Club
The economics club, managed by the students of IIT Delhi, acts as a forum for student interaction on socio-economic, financial and policy issues, and maintain a healthy and informed debate within the Club. The members support students in learning economics, through books/e-learning platforms/other media. The club acts as a medium between students who wish to learn economics and subject experts, from both inside and outside the campus. They also conduct workshops, games or lectures in the field of economics. The club is one of the many clubs under the umbrella of "Technocracy", a platform for cooperation among all stakeholders in the institute to democratise technology.