॰Priti Mendiratta Arora

Curriculum Vitae

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20 years of teaching & research experience (2006–2026) · University of Delhi

Current Position

2022–Present
Professor
Department of Economics, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
Date of initial appointment: 1 August 2006

Education

2019
Ph.D. in Economics
University of Delhi
Thesis: "Credit and Housing Prices: Interlinkages and Impact" · Awarded 30 April 2019
2010
M.Phil. in Economics
University of Delhi
Dissertation: "Private Returns to Education in India: by Industry, Gender and Location"
2006
M.A. in Economics
University of Delhi · First Division (60.6%)
2004
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
University of Delhi · Second Division (59%)
2006
National Eligibility Test (NET) — Economics
University Grants Commission

Employment History

2019–2022
Associate Professor
Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
2011–2019
Assistant Professor
Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
2008–2011
Assistant Professor
Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
2007–2008
Assistant Professor (Temporary)
Indraprastha College for Women
Aug 2007
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc)
Rajdhani College
2006–2007
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc)
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College

Areas of Specialization

Teaching

Consistently rated "Good" in Annual Performance Appraisal Reports, including adaptation to online teaching through the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2022).

B.A. (Hons.) Economics — Intermediate Microeconomics · Money and Financial Markets · Financial Economics · Introductory Microeconomics
B.A. Programme — Research Methodology · Data Analysis · Principles of Economics · Understanding the Economic Survey and Union Budget · Economic Development and Policy of India · Globalisation

Academic Administration & Leadership

2022–Present
President, Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)
2021–Present
Nodal Officer, National Innovation & Startup Policy (NISP)
2021–2022
Convener, Expert Committee under NISP; Convener, Meraki — Entrepreneurship Cell
2020–2021
Co-Convener, Avgaahan Academic Fest; Convener, International e-Conference 2021; Committee Member, Garden Committee & Meraki
2019–2020
Convener, Artisto — Fine Arts Society
2009–2011
Union Advisor, Maitreyi College; In-charge, Economics Association (2010–2011)

Principal author of Maitreyi College's Institutional Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP), submitted 27 June 2022 and approved at the national level under the Ministry of Education framework (Ref. MT/707).

Awards & Recognition

2025

Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum Advancement Award — Confederation of Indian Universities, Higher and Tertiary Education Day Celebrations, New Delhi.

2022

Best Paper Award — "Credit, Housing Prices, Expectations, and the Macroeconomy," 6th Biennial International Conference, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce.

Certifications

2025–2030
Yoga Teacher and Evaluator
Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
2023–2028
Yoga Wellness Instructor
Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
2023–2028
Yoga Protocol Instructor
Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India

Professional Membership

Life Member, The Indian Econometric Society (TIES)

Further Detail

The full conference presentation record and professional development history each have their own page. Curriculum development contributions, e-PG Pathshala modules, and student supervision records are available in the full CV (PDF).