Leading India's EconomicHistory Since 1930

Oldest research and training institute

in economics in India

A Legacy Built on

Economic Thinking

Established in 1930, under the aegis of the Servants of India Society

India's oldest institution dedicated to research and learning in Economics. Rooted in the vision of Gopal Krishna Gokhale, it advances the study of India's socio-economic realities through rigorous research, teaching, and policy engagement. Recognized for its contributions to public discourse and development policy, the Institute was conferred the status of a Deemed University in 1993.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Dhananjayrao Gadgil
Dhananjayrao Gadgil
Sir Raobahadur Kale
Sir Raobahadur Kale

1.5K+

students

7

research centres

120+

placement partners

5K+

ALUMNI

3L+

collection in library

NAAC

Re- accredited in 2025

Advancing Socio-Economic Knowledge

Research That Matters

Research That Matters

A venerable institution shaping India's research legacy, advancing evidence-based knowledge through rigorous inquiry, and rooted in a rich multidisciplinary ethos.

Gokhale Institute offers a dynamic academic environment that bridges academia, industry, and public policy, drives impact through its Research Centres and Endowment Chairs.

Gokhale institute is empowered by distinguished faculty committed to excellence—making it an ideal destination for aspiring scholars and future leaders.

GIPE researchers in an agricultural field
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Research THAT MATTERSAgro Economic Research CentrePopulation Research CentreCentre for the Study of Social Inclusion in UniversitiesCentre for Health Policy and SystemsPopulation Research Centre (PRC)

Placement and Student Progression

Economics graduates placed in policy, consulting, finance & research

120+

Recruiters

Consulting [35%]

Finance [25%]

Policy [20%]

Muskan Thakur

Muskan Thakur

M.A. Economics, Batch of 2022

Suryansh Shukla

Suryansh Shukla

M.A. Economics, Batch of 2022

Muskan Thakur

Muskan Thakur

M.A. Economics, Batch of 2022

Muskan Thakur

Muskan Thakur

M.A. Economics, Batch of 2022

Life at Gokhale Institute

Where Academic Rigor Meets Campus Community

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