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M.A. in Economics 

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M.A. in Economics
 at 
IIT Madras 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

17.20 Lakh

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Seat breakup

25

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous
M.A. in Economics
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M.A. in Economics
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IIT Madras 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
80,000
1.57 Lakh
8,000
2.45 Lakh
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M.A. in Economics
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Placements: Placements are excellent for our department. Students of finance are assigned to companies related to finance. The typical salary varies between approximately 15-25 LPA. PSUs visit our college for hiring purposes as well. The top packages reach as much as 3 LPA. Approximately 71-76% of students secure placements annually. 59% of learners obtained internships.
Infrastructure: The college is located in the northeast, and connectivity to the rest of India is limited. Thus, there were few female students on campus. Hotels were good. Each student is given an individual furnished room. Each hotel has a mess area, restaurant, and TV room. The food is awesome. It will take some time to adjust the menu for other public school students.
Faculty: Teachers in my department are good. They help others. Most of them give good grades compared to teachers in other departments. Many of us from our branch pursue activities such as software or non-teaching activities. Having this branch gives them enough time to prepare, as the classes are not so busy. Semester exams are easy. Almost everyone passes, but there are exceptions everywhere.
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M.A. in Economics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I get direct admission to IIT Madras MA course?
A: 

No, IIT Madras does not have the provision of direct admission. The institute admits students based on valid HSEE entrance exam scores. 

Q:   How much is the fee for IIT Madras integrated MA course?
A: 

IIT Madras integrated MA course fee is INR 1.65 lakh. 

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 Yes, IIT Madras is good for Masters' programme. During IIT Madras placements 2022, the highest package offered was INR 22 LPA. On the other hand, the average package stood at INR 13.98 LPA. 

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M.A. in Economics
 at 
IIT Madras 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2025)
Average SalaryINR 17.20 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 17.20 Lakh
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Adobe
Amazon
American Express
Flipkart
Google
Intel
ITC Ltd.
JP Morgan Chase
Microsoft
Samsung
Schlumberger
Wipro
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M.A. in Economics
 at 
IIT Madras 
Entry Requirements

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M.A. in Economics
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IIT Madras 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    GATE
    Jan 2, 2026
    GATE 2026 Admit Card
    Feb 7, 2026
    GATE 2026 Exam
    Feb 8, 2026
    GATE 2026 Exam

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    Q:   How are the placements at IIT Madras?
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    The institute has released the 2024 placement report on the official website. However, there are no data points to conclude the placement statistics. The key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2024 are presented below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024) (phase 1)

    Median package

    INR 19 LPA

    Internship offers

    19% increase compared with previous year

    Placement rate

    50% students placed

    Top recruiters

    JP Morgan Chase, Texas Instruments, Adobe

    Note: The above-mentioned placement data is sourced from media reports and, hence may vary.

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    For the M.A. in Economics at IIT Madras, the GATE 2024 cutoff was 621 for the General category. Additionally, the IIT JAM 2024 cutoff for the Economics (EN) paper was 24.64 for the General category. These cutoffs indicate the minimum scores required for admission consideration.

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    IIT Madras 
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    Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
    Chennai ( Tamil Nadu)

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    04422578100

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    04422578020

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    Email
    registrar@iitm.ac.in

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