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NAAC 'A' Grade · CGPA 3.13

NIRF 2024 Rank: 151–200 · THE Times Rankings 2025 · DSIR Recognised

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Program Counts

UG Programs (51) PG Programs (88) Diploma Programs (4) M.Phil (1) PG Diploma (3) Doctoral Programs (13) Certificate Course (1)

Programs Offered

UG, PG & Ph.D Courses

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Programs Offered

UG, PG & Ph.D Courses

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Constituent Colleges

Salem Campus Puducherry Campus Karaikal Campus Chennai Campus

Constituent Colleges

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Campuses

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PG Process

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Re-Admission

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Ph.D Programme

Ph.D Admissions April 2026 New Ph.D Regulations Research Supervisors Available Disciplines

Research Support

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Scholarships

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Research

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Programs

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Consultancy Services

Research

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Research Output

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Research Administration

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Research Infrastructure

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Facilities

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Research Support

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Facilities

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Clinical Trials

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Student Engagement

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Committees

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General Information

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Resources

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Updates

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Examination Calendar

Examination Calendar 2025-2026 Examination Calendar 2026-2027

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Office of International Relations

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International Admissions

International Admissions UG / PG / Ph.D. Admissions Why choose VMRF

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Global education in India

UG, PG & Ph.D. programmes with dedicated international student support

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Mobility Programme

Global Immersion Programme International Internships Semester Abroad Programme Inbound Mobility

Partnerships

Global Partnerships & MoUs Partner Universities

Transfer Programme (ITP)

International Transfer Programme ITP FAQ & Visa Guidance

Pathway Programme

Progression Pathway Programme How it works

Vinayaka Mission’s School of Economics and Public Policy (VSEP)

Faculty & Staff

Meet the leadership and academic departments of Vinayaka Mission’s School of Economics and Public Policy (VSEP).

Leadership

College Leadership

Dr. Debdulal Thakur

DEAN

B.A. Economics, M.A Economics, M.Phil. Economics, PhD Economics

Departments

Academic Departments

Department of Economics

Dr. Debdulal Thakur

DEAN

B.A. Economics, M.A Economics, M.Phil. Economics, PhD Economics

Dr. Shahin Khan

Assistant Professor

B.A. - (Hons), M.A. (Economics), Ph.D. - Economics

Dr. Balamurugan

Assistant Professor

B.A. Economics, M.A Business Economics, M.Phil. Economics, PhD Economics

Dr. B. Teena Lakshmi

Assistant Professor

B.Sc., Agriculture, M.Sc (Agricultural Economics), Ph.D., Agricultural Economics

Dr. Prasanth C

Assistant Professor

B.com, M.A. (Economics), PhD. Economics

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