M.A Economics

The entrance process for the DSE MA Economics program is as follows:

•  You'll need to submit an online application form and fill out details about your academic background, work experience, and research interests.
• There is an entrance exam which generally includes questions on microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods.
• You may also be required to take a written test, apart from your entrance exam. 
• Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.

Yes, you can pursue MA Economics after completing BSc Economics. This is because BSc Economics course covers all the fundamental concepts of Economics courses that you will be expected to have to pursue MA Economics course. It is not necessary that you should have completed BA Economics to apply for MA Economics course.

MA Economics is a master’s degree in Arts offered with Economics as a specialization. It can be completed in 2 years. The course equips students to comprehend fundamental concepts of advanced Economics topics such as Econometrics.

Yes, an MA Economics course is offered in online mode as well by various colleges, universities and online learning platforms.

Given below are online courses of MA Economics and related courses along with the course provider, course duration and fees:

The books followed in MA Eonomics course may vary depending on the colleges offering the course. Moreover, the syllabus and the university the college is affiliated to also determine the books followed for the course. Given below are some of the important books in an MA Economics course:

Yes, candidates can secure admission to MA Economics course without appearing for or qualifying for an entrance exam, though many reputed colleges offer admission through entrance exams. Many private institutes conduct their own admission tests to select candidates. They also offer admission based on merit. Candidates can opt for MA Economics in distance mode through direct admission.

Yes, MA Economics course is offered by IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University). IGNOU is a public university that offers various courses in distance learning mode. It can be completed in a duration of 2 years like any MA Economics regular course. The total tuition fee is INR 12,000. There is no minimum or maximum age limit prescribed. Candidates can enroll themselves into the course on completing a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute.

Several colleges offer MA Economics course with a nominal fee structure. These colleges could be government or private-run. The candidates must note that the fees mentioned below is the tuition fee and there could be additional charges such as postal fee, registration fee etc. that the candidates have to pay.

Given below are some of the colleges that offer MA Economics course with an affordable fee structure:

Given below are some basic differences between MA Economics and MCom courses: