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M.A Economics

Eligibility

Passed Undergraduate degree in Economics/Mathamatics or equivalent with aggregate 50% marks.

Admission Procedure

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Merit based Couseling /Direct Admission.

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About Program

The M.A. in Economics is a two-year program. It prepares the students with advanced knowledge in economic theory and quantitative skills required for an economic/policy analyst working in the industry, central bank, or government.

The rigorous curriculum provides a thorough understanding of fundamental economic principles, application of mathematical methods and modelling, and the use of computer software for large-scale data analysis. The students are required to write an original research paper during the second year of the Master’s program which serves as a platform to apply their theoretical knowledge and quantitative skills using advanced statistical software.

The program encourages internship opportunities after the first year so that students have acquaintance with industry skills before graduating. Students are individually cared for and supported by the highly experienced Economics faculty members, who have received their Ph.Ds. from the top institutions in India and abroad.

Program Highlights

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  • The course is designed to develop the quantitative and analytical skills of the students by exposing them to data science software, R and Python etc.
  • Econometrics Lab can access data from International and National Institutions like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, RBI, NITI Aayog and NSSO.
  • Faculty members have published in top research journals.
  • Students will be placed as junior economists, research assistants, business analysts, market analysts and policy analysts.

Fee Structure

1st Year (2023-2024)

Particulars Tuition Fees Academic Services Fee Total Fee

All India Category

1st Installment

22,750

18,500

41,250
 

2nd Installment

22,750

18,500

41,250

Uttarakhand/Himalyan State Quota (After 26% Scholarship on Tuition Fee)

1st Installment

16,835

18,500

35,335
 

2nd Installment

16,835

18,500

35,335

For detailed Program Fee Structure, please Click Here

Career Prospects

  • Pursue Ph.D. degree from top institutions in India and abroad.
  • Jobs in
    • Banking Sector and Financial Sector
    • Corporate sector as Economic Analyst, Market Analyst, Policy Analyst
    • Work as a Researcher in International Organizations, Policy/Research Institutes
    • Central Bank
  • Appear for National level eligibility tests like NET/GATE/SET
Additional Scholarship for:
Sibling Siblings of current Students / Alumnus (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) 5%
Ward of Single Mother Scholarship for Ward of Single Mother (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case) 5%
Both Parents are not Alive Scholarship for the Orphan Student (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case) 5%
Differently Abled Scholarship for Differently Abled Student (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case) 5%
Sports Scholarship on the basis of performance in Sports.(The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) Please refer the policy document

Notes

  • Online Registration is Mandatory.
  • In addition to above Fee, Rs.10,000/- Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) and Rs. 5,000 Caution Money (Refundable) will be charged at the time of admission.
  • Industrial Tour Fee Rs. 25,000/- (on one semester during entire course duration)
  • All the above Scholarships are applicable only on the Program Tuition Fee.
  • Only one type of scholarship can be given, students can opt for the higher %age of scholarship.
  • Scholarship cannot be more than 100% of Tuition fee.