MA Economics Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, & Selection Process

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 11:22 IST
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MA Economics admission is based on both merit and entrance exams. MA Economics is a 2-year duration PG course which requires you to have a UG degree for admission.

MA Economics Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Here's a general guide for you of the eligibility requirements for the MA Economics course admission.

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MA Economics Admission Academic Qualification

Students must have passed graduation from a recognized university of India

MA Economics Admission Marks Criteria

Students must have scored at least 50% marks in their graduation

MA Economics Admission Passed or Appearing Criteria

Students who already passed graduation or who are appearing in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply

MA Economics Admission Age Limit

No age limit is required

Note - The info is taken from external sites and may vary.

MA Economics Eligibility for Top Colleges in India

Here are some top MA Economics colleges in India with their eligibility requirements.

Best MA Economics Colleges in India

Admission Eligiblity

Miranda House

Students must have passed graduation degree from a recognized university of India.

Loyola College

Students must have passed graduation degree from a recognized university of India.

Madras Christian College

Students must have passed graduation degree from a recognized university of India.

Mithibai College of Arts

Students must have passed graduation degree from a recognized university of India.

St. Joseph’s University

Students must have passed graduation with at least 50% marks from a recognized university of India.

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

MA Economics Admission Procedure 2025

The following steps show a general outline of the admission process for the MA economics course followed in most government and private colleges in India. 

1. Eligibility

2. Entrance

3. Apply to College

4. Merit List

5. Verify Document

MA Economics Admission 2025: Entrance Schedule

Entrance exams are another important part of the MA Eco admission. See some top entrance exams for this course here.

MA Economics Entrance Exams 2025

Exam Date 2025

Exam Schedule 2025

CUET PG 2025

13 March – 1 April 2025

CUET PG Exam Date 2025

MAH CET 2025

1 April – 3 April 2025

MAH CET Exam Date 2025

CPGET 2025

July 2025 (Tentative)

CPGET Exam Date 2025

AP PGCET 2025

6 June – 8 June 2025

AP PGCET Exam Date 2025

URATPG 2025

June – July 2025 (Tentative)

URATPG Exam Date 2025

IPU CET 2025

26 April – 18 May 2025

IPU CET Exam Date 2025

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the exams.

MA Economics Admission 2025: Syllabus

The following table shows a brief syllabus of some of the most common entrance exams for the MA Economics course.

MA Economics Entrance Exams 2025

Entrance Exam Syllabus

CUET PG Syllabus 2025

Foundation of Library and Information Science, Library Management, Information Sources, Knowledge Organization, Information and Communication Technology, etc.

CPGET Syllabus 2025

Indian Economy and Economic Development, Structure of the Indian Economy, Indian Agriculture, Industry and Services, Micro Economics- Introduction, Consumer Behaviour, Theory of Production and Costs, Market Structure, Factor Pricing, etc.

MAH CET Syllabus 2025

Foundation of Library and Information Science, Knowledge Organization, Information Processing, Management of Libraries and Information Centers, Information Sources and Services, Information Technology Basics, Library and Users, etc.

URATPG Syllabus 2025

Current Affairs, History, Political Science, Geography, Basic Sciences, Books and Authors, Economy, Coding, Decoding, Blood Relation Series, Series completion, etc.

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

MA Economics Admission 2025 for Best Colleges: Admission Details

There are 1660+ government and private MA Economics colleges in India that provide a post-graduate Economics course for a 2-year duration. 

MA Economics Admission 2025: Best Government Colleges in India

The following table shows some of the best MA Economics government colleges in India with their course fees.

Best MA Economics Government Colleges in India

Total Tuition Fees (annually)

Miranda House Admission

INR 38,060

Ramjas College Admission

INR 29,510

Kishinchand Chellaram College Admission

INR 33,500

PSG College of Arts and Science Admission

INR 24,000

S. S. Jain Subodh PG College Admission

INR 18,900

Deshbandhu College Admission

INR 1,630

Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam Admission

INR 29,600

Government degree College Admission

INR 30,200

Delhi School of Economics Admission

INR 480

Jamia Milia Islamia Admission

INR 14,400

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

MA Economics Admission 2025: Best Private Colleges in India

The following table shows the best private MA Economics colleges in India with their course fees.

Best MA Economics Private Colleges in India

Total Tuition Fees (annually)

Amity University Noida Admission

INR 2.88 Lakh

Galgotias University Admission

INR 92,000

Kristu Jayanti College Amission

INR 1.35 Lakh

Loyola College Admission

INR 26,520

Mithibai College of Arts Admission

INR 1.25 Lakh

Mount Carmel College Admission

INR 1.57 Lakh

St. Joseph’s University Admission

INR 1.76 Lakh

Stella Maris College Admission

INR 58,080

Symbiosis College of Arts Admission

INR 97,450

Vimala College Admission

INR 3,780

Note - The info is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

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  • Popular MA Economics Specializations
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Popular MA Economics Colleges in India

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Popular MA Economics Specializations

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