Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune is one of India's oldest centres for economics research and teaching, founded in 1930 and named after the reformer Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Now a deemed university with an A grade from NAAC, its reputation rests squarely on economics: the institute is known for its postgraduate economics training and policy research, and its alumni are visible across academia, banking and government. It is a small, specialised institution rather than a sprawling campus, located in central Pune, a city with a deep student culture and reasonable living costs. It suits students who are certain about economics as a discipline and want a research-oriented environment, rather than those looking for a broad multi-faculty university experience.