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M.A. in Economics 
offered by IGNOU

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  • Central University
  • Estd. 1985

M.A. in Economics
 at 
IGNOU 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Total fee

₹19,000

Mode of learning

Distance/Correspondence

Course Level

PG Degree

M.A. in Economics
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M.A. in Economics
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Highlights

  • The maximum duration of the course is 4 years.

M.A. in Economics
 at 
IGNOU 
Curriculum

M.A. in Economics
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IGNOU 
Placements

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M.A. in Economics
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Entry Requirements

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M.A. in Economics
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Oct 15, 2025
    (ODL/Online mode-July 2025) Fresh registration last date

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    Students Ratings & Reviews

    3.6/5
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    Deeksha Shekhawat
    M.A. in Economics
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3.4
    2Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Study material is of high quality.
    Placements: IGNOU being a distance learning institute provides no support in placements. However, sometime some of the students are able to grab placements by contacting its central placement cell. I haven't applied for it, so I cant deliberate much on placements.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure for my regional and study centre was good. Now it varies for all the centres. Other facilities like sports, access to library, medical facilities, wi-fi, labs are not provided in such centres. Classes are held on weekends here.
    Faculty: The course curriculum is recognised and approved by UGC. Exams are held annually. There are 2 admission cycle in an year- July and January. The support in admission is smooth. Now it can be applied online. Study material provided by IGNOU is sufficient to pass exams.
    Reviewed on 23 Aug 2023Read More
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    Anonymous
    M.A. in Economics
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    2.2
    1Placements1Infrastructure2Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Our college fee structure is reasonable.
    Placements: This college is just for degrees. If we want to pursue two degrees at the same time then this college is good for students. There are no placements in this college. Internships are also not offered in our course.
    Infrastructure: IGNOU is an open-learning college so we do not visit this college. If you just need a degree then you can join this college. Students are also allotted examination centers. Games and sports are not available.
    Faculty: We have to study ourselves or from Youtube. This college does not provide industry exposure for students. Semester exams are average. If we study well then we can pass easily.
    Other: I would recommend students to join this college because the fee structure is good.
    Reviewed on 23 Nov 2022Read More
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    Prashant Sharma
    M.A. in Economics
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    4.6
    5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    I totally recommend distance learning from IGNOU.
    Placements: This year, 75% of final-year students got campus placement in companies like Amazon, Oppo, Wipro and Vivo. Around 20 LPA was the maximum & 8 LPA was the minimum package. 17.5% of final-year students got internships in the public sector. The top company for this course are IMS, amazon, FTI consulting, and AECOM.
    Infrastructure: There are four semesters in our course. Proper auditorium type classrooms with proper Wi-Fi connections, and a library. Field trips are also organised for better understanding. Hostels are very good & fully furnished. The quality of food available in the mess is great. Medical facilities are available 24/7. Sports & games are also conducted.
    Faculty: The teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Teachers are polite. This course will make you successful and provide you with a reputed job. Semester exams are not usually difficult if you study properly. You have to secure 33% in each subject to pass exams.
    Other: I choose this course because it will help in my career. The best thing about this course is it is related to daily life experiences. Events and fests are not organised on our campus. The campus crowd is fine. The college is within walking distance of the metro station.
    Reviewed on 26 Apr 2022Read More
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    Priya Sharma
    M.A. in Economics
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    5
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    IGNOU is recommended for open studies if you're doing something parallelly.
    Placements: In the year 2022, about 87% of final-year students got jobs in MNCs. The highest salary package offered was 24 LPA and the lowest salary package offered was 9.45 LPA approximately. Companies that gave placements are Amazon, Flipkart, Wipro, and other big MNCs. About 10% of students got internships at Tata.
    Infrastructure: Classes are very good with staircase pattern sitting arrangements at IGNOU. Classes, library, and labs are available. It is a fully Wi-Fi-enabled building. The hostels are in very good condition with rooms and furniture. Very good quality food is served in the mess for hostel students. There is a 24*7 medical facility and an ambulance on campus. Sports and games are also available.
    Faculty: Teachers and lecturers at IGNOU are very polite and educated. There is two-way communication with most of the students. Doing a master's in economics makes you ready for corporate world and the public sector also. As IGNOU gives a lot of assignments, they are helpful in exams.
    Other: I chose this course because I love to study economics. It is helpful to understand the actual status of the country and help them to build a powerful nation with statistical tools. There is a lack of events and fests at IGNOU. The campus is crowded.
    Reviewed on 26 Apr 2022Read More
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    Divya Joshi
    M.A. in Economics
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3
    1Placements2Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    This college is useful just to get a degree.
    Placements: Placements of this university are not very good. The students who praise most get placed and the other students have to look for jobs on their own. No internship opportunities are available here, and only a few companies visit the campus for placements. There is no placement cell in this college.
    Infrastructure: Classrooms in this college are not in good condition. There are broken benches, and there are no hostels available in the college. Library facility is available only in a few campuses. Canteen facility is available on a few campuses.
    Faculty: The faculty members don't bother about students; they just come to teach. Teachers are least helpful when it comes to clearing the doubts of students. All study materials are provided by the university. The curriculum is up to date and will be useful for students looking for a degree in economics.
    Reviewed on 6 Oct 2018Read More
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    I want to know about the latest cutoff information for M.A. in Economics at IGNOU.

    Answered a year ago

    Since IGNOU is an open university model, the usual cutoff system is not followed for the M.A. program in Economics. In general, admission to the M.A. course in Economics is based on the merit basis, considering specific eligibility criteria.

    The candidate needs to have a bachelor's degree with at lea

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    Jagadeeswarudu Kattubadi

    Contributor-Level 8

    Can I pursue MA in economics after BA?

    Answered 3 years ago

    Yes I am complete in B A ECONOMICS

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    ASWATHY MOHAN

    Beginner-Level 1

    Could you provide detailed information about the subjects that is offered in IGNOU?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Hello, Please refer the Common prospectus at: http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/common-pros.pdf and specifically page no. 26 and 27.

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    kavita jangir

    Beginner-Level 3

    What is the admission procedure of Indira Gandhi National Open University for Master of arts (economics)?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Hello, Admission process is online and for more information go to the following link: https://onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in/admission/#end click on Programmes available And also, refer the Common prospectus at http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/common-pros.pdf page no. 26 & 27.

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    kavita jangir

    Beginner-Level 3

    What is the process of admission in Indira Gandhi National Open University for Master of Arts (Economics)?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Hello, Online admission process is there and for more information go to the following link: https://onlineadmission.ignou.ac.in/admission/#end click on Programmes available And also refer the Common prospectus at http://ignou.ac.in/userfiles/common-pros.pdf page no. 26 & 27.

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    kavita jangir

    Beginner-Level 3

    What are the contents of each paper of MA in economics?

    Answered 7 years ago

    IGNOU website gives detailed descriptions and syllabus lists on its website. Please note that the website takes the visitors to the respective 'school' page where courses are listed. You can even email to the head of that department and ask for more details in this context. http://www.ignou.ac.in/

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    Parveen Kumar Sharma

    Guide-Level 14

    What is the scope after doing MA economics from IGNOU?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Hi Himanshu, There is extensive demand for economic researchers, analysts, consultants and strategists who are well trained to understand the changing economic trend. Several other job opportunities are available in the government sector for these graduates: 1. Financial risk or investment analys

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    Manik Bhatnagar

    Guide-Level 14

    I did my B.Sc(Hons.) with chem. from Jai Prakash University, Chhapra, Bihar with 61.25%. Can I get into IGNOU for distance MA in economics?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Hi, You just need a Bachelor's degree to get admission in Master's degree in economics. For more details please check- http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soss/programmes/detail/120/2 Regards.

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