PES University offers MSc in Applied Economics through its CDS
PES University, Bangalore, recently introduced a new programme in Development Studies through its recently established Centre for Development Studies (CDS).
The CDS is headed and advised by Professor R.S. Deshpande, former Director of the Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru.
MSc in Applied Economics is a unique programme that aims to equip students with the ability to adapt to intellectually and technologically changed economic environment.
The emphasis is on producing top class economists and business experts, whose knowledge and skills can find wide applications for policy making in government sectors and strategizing business management.
The four-semester programme is designed with the view to constantly upgrade the knowledge with global changes and developments through regular interactions and strengthening analytical skills.
The programme consists of 64 compulsory papers and 4 specialization papers and four audit courses.
Here’s an overview of the syllabus:
| FIRST YEAR |
SECOND YEAR |
| Micro-Economics |
Advanced Econometrics |
The final semester will have a dissertation carrying 20 credits. The dissertation will be guided by the faculty.
Graduates (BA; BSc (Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences); B Com, B Stat; BE, B Tech) with First division are eligible to apply to the course. Admission will be granted on the basis of an entrance score conducted by PES University.

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BTech is one of the most popular courses of PES University in terms of placements. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released. The overall the highest package secured by the students of the batch 2025 stood at INR 68 LPA. Over 350 companies participated during PES University placement
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Follow the PES University application steps given below:
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- Tap on Apply & select the needed programme among the list provided.
- Enter the 'Basic Info' section & pay fee in the next step.
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BTech and MBA courses are the popular courses of PES University. The university is famous for these courses. PES Bangalore admission to this university, candidates must have valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main and KCET. The test scores of MAT, CAT, CMAT, and other national-level
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PES University provides placement support to students. The university is visited by top companies for placements such as Google, IBM, Flipkart, and others. The below are the placement statistics for the graduating batch of 2025:
| Particular | Statistics 2025 |
|---|---|
| Participating companies | 350+ |
| the highest package | INR 68 LPA |
| Placement offers | 1500+ |
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Admission to the respective courses is offered based on merit and entrance. Therefore, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 45% to 50% in Class 12 for admission to various UG level programme. Whereas, for PG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation. In
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The admission dates for BSc at PES University are yet to be revealed. The institute accepts the exam scores of the KCET entrance exam to select candidates for final admissions. The dates for the KCET entrance exam are yet to be announced for the 2026 session. Candidates need to go to the portal of t
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