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M.A. in Economics 

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M.A. in Economics
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Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.A. in Economics
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M.A. in Economics
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025
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Best course for UGC NET JRF.
Placements: The placement percentage for the Department of Economics at Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University is very low, around 5%. The top recruiting companies are Utkarsh Small Finance and Bandhan Bank. Most internships are with professors and research scholars in the department of Economics, where students assist with research writing and data collection. The top roles offered in the MA Economics program are Risk Analyst and Research Analyst.
Infrastructure: The Department of Economics has a dedicated building on the university premises, which promotes good connectivity between faculty and students. Students have access to the central libraries, which are open 24/7 and provide free Wi-Fi and digital library access to students and some research scholars.
Faculty: The course curriculum is well designed according to the UGC guidelines and is best for our UGC NET & JRF. There are generally 3 faculty over 60 students. All faculty members are UGC NET qualified and have a PhD. DDU Gorakhpur is known for conducting exams on time and has a NAAC ++ ranking. The semester exams are quite easy as they are based on questions from the syllabus provided by the University. The professors teach the most relevant topics for the exams.
Other: I chose to study economics because it is my favorite subject and it allows me to apply my knowledge of mathematics to solve real-world problems. The university offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, NCC, NSS, and Scout Guide programs. The central library is open 24 hours a day, and the university hosts events such as Gorakhpur Mahotsav and Alumina Meet.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What are the specialisations offered for MA courses at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University?
A: 

The specialisations offered for MA courses at  Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University include Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Ancient History, Economics, Political Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Urdu, Education, Defence Studies and Strategic Studies, Continuing Education and Extension Work, Performing Art, Visual Art, and Mathematics.

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Q:   What package do DDU Gorakhpur University graduates get after MA?
A: 

DDU Gorakhpur University provides good placements to its graduating students.However, the institution has not released the placement report as of yet. In the meantime, check out the table below to know the median package recorded during DDU Gorakhpur University MA  placements 2024:

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package 

INR 6.93 LPA (PG 2-year)

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Q:   How are MA placements at DDU Gorakhpur University?
A: 

The separate placement data for MA has not been released as of now. However, the overall details for PG (2-year) courses are available in the NIRF report 2024. Out of 1,397 PG (2-year) graduates 987 were placed in 2023. Earlier, 920 out of 1,255 students were placed. To know the DDU GKP University placement trends refer to the table below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG- 2 year)1,3561,2551,397
Students placed (PG- 2 year)813920987
Median package (PG- 2 year)INR 4.35 LPAINR 4.72 LPAINR 5.84 LPA
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Q:   How are the placements at DDU Gorakhpur University placement?
A: 

DDU Gorakhpur University Placement  is known for its excellent placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about DDU Gorakhpur University placements 2024:

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

2,925 (UG 3-year)

1,805 (PG 2-year)

No. of students placed

928 (UG 3-year)

993 (PG 2-year)

Median Salary

INR 4.48 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 6.93 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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Q:   Are hostel facilities available at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University?
A: 

The DDU Gorakhpur University provides accommodation facilities to both male and female candidates enrolled in the academic programmes. Moreover, a total of eight hostels for boys and girls. The names of the boys hostel include Sant Kabir Hostel, Gautam Buddha Hostel, Swami Vivekananda Hostel, Nath Chandrawat Hostel, and Late R. P. Shukla Hostel. Further, the names of the girls hostel include Maharani Laxmibai Hostel and Alaknanda Hostel. Other hostel include International Hostel.

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M.A. in Economics
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Median SalaryINR 6.93 Lakh
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jun 26 - 30, 2025
    Downloading Admit CardsTentative
    Jul 1 - 12, 2025
    Entrance ExaminationTentative
    Jul 14 - 26, 2025
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    Students also asked

    Q:   Has the DDU Gorakhpur University Placement report been released?
    A: 

    The DDU Gorakhpur University placement report for 2024 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2025 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about DDU Gorakhpur University placement 2024:

    Particulars 

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total Students

    2925 (UG 3-year)

    1805 (PG 2-year)

    No. of students placed

    928 (UG 3-year)

    993 (PG 2-year)

    Median Salary

    INR 4.48 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 6.93 LPA (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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    Q:   What is the highest package in DDU Gorakhpur University?
    A: 

    The DDU Gorakhpur University highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

    Particulars 

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median Package 

    INR 4.48 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 6.93 LPA (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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    Q:   Who were the recruiters at DDU Gorakhpur University placements?
    A: 

    Some of the prominent companies associated with Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University are mentioned below:

    DDU Gorakhpur University Placements: Top Recruiters
    Swastika InfotechCure All Security Services Private Limited
    Fair Deal FincorpPARAM Sales Services
    ALL IN ONE Consultancy ServicesNirog Prakritik Chikitsa Evam Prashikshan Kendra Gorakhpur
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    Q:   Can I get into DDU GKP if I have scored just 65% in 10th and 75% in 12th?
    A: 

    Yes, definitely, there is no doubt that you will get or not get into DDU GKP with 65% in 10th and 75% in 12th. This is because, 75% in 12th is the minimum criteria  for the candidates to secure their seat in IITs, NITs or IIITs. However, for DDU GKP, there is no specific percentage needed to secure a seat. Moreover, there is no specific percentage criteria to appear in JEE Main. Candidates can further check out the JEE Main eligibility criteria mentioned below:

    Candidates can check here the detailed eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2025 prescribed by the NTA for appearing in the exam. All candidates must ensure their eligibility before applying for the exam failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

    • Candidates must have passed class 12 in 2023, 2024 or appearing in 2025.
    • There is no minimum percentage required to appear in JEE Main however, candidates must secure a minimum of 75% marks in class 12 or get admission in IITs, NITs or IIITs. 
    • Candidates must have Mathematics as a compulsory subject in class 12.
    • There is no age limit to apply for JEE Main
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    Q:   What JEE Main rank is required to get admission for BTech CSE course at DDU GKP? I have 100k rank in JEE Main.
    A: 

    You won't get any difficulty in taking admission to BTech in CSE course with 100k rank. This is due to the DDU GKP JEE Main cutoff 2024 released for the admission to BTech courses. Among all the courses, BTech in CSE stood as the most competitive course with a the lowest rank of 275182 for the General AI category candidates. So, 100k rank in JEE Main is more than enough to secure a seat for you at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Gorakhpur. Candidates can check CSE year-wise cutoff from the table below:

    Course202220232024
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering177516287704275182
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