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M.A. in Economics 
at Panjab University, Chandigarh

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M.A. in Economics
 at 
Panjab University 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

₹33,120
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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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4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.8
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2026
Offered by Panjab University
4.2
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
A campus full of life and dreams.
Placements: My batch has about 40 students. It has a fee of about Rs. 18,000 INR. My course allows students to have placements in finance and economy-related companies. Students can get internships in the economics sector after the completion of this course. The top roles that can be achieved by this course are IES officer.
Infrastructure: Classrooms and library infrastructure of the department are good on the campus, and the quality of hostels is also good. Their facilities for food, water, and sanitation are provided in the hostel. The food available in the canteen is hygienic and good. Medical facilities are also provided in the hostel. A game room and gymnasium is also provided.
Faculty: The teachers are helpful, knowledgeable, and well-qualified. The teaching quality in the course is worth the money. The course curriculum is relevant at this time, making it eligible for a competitive exam. The semester exams in the college are not so difficult, but difficult enough for students ' preparation. The pass percentage is 4.5 CGPA.
Other: I chose this course because of my interest in economics and government services. The best thing about this course is that it provides you with real-time knowledge about the economy and the institutions and instruments working in the economy.
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025Read More
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2018
Offered by Panjab University
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
I am satisfied with the provisions.
Placements: Tara Consultancy Service and various research companies were the top recruiting companies. Almost 40% of the students got placed in our course. The highest salary package offered was 12 LPA in the beginning. Roles like analyst management, etc., were offered to students.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are well-maintained with updated libraries, well-painted classrooms. Wi-Fi is available here. Computer labs are well-furnished with proper seating arrangements. Hostel mess is good, and the food is available 24 hours in the mess. There is also a canteen.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are helpful, well-qualified. They are completely updated with the recent trends in the economy. The course curriculum is relevant enough for masters level with the knowledge of various software, which might help students in their job field.
Other: The college surroundings are well-attractive for students.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2019
Offered by Panjab University
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
It is a good college for students.
Placements: The college provides placement opportunities. Some of our seniors got placed. The highest salary package offered was 4-5 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 1-2 LPA. Companies like HDFC and IBM visited our college for placements. Roles related to computer assistance were more offered. There is a placement cell in our college.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is good. There are proper facilities for students. The food served is not proper. There are no proper seating arrangements for students in the library. There is no air-conditioner available in USOL department which is also part of Panjab University. Wi-Fi access is not provided to all students.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are very helpful. They are well qualified and knowledgeable. They teach through proper PPTs as visual things have more effect on our learnings. I didn't get any industry exposure. The course curriculum was helpful for future use.
Other: Fest is organised every year with proper security.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2019
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Panjab University is a place to rejoice.
Placements: There is an active placement cell for the economics department. However, due to lack of infrastructure, placements in the college are not that good. Companies like TCS and Xceedence from Gurgaon visit the college for placements. They only conduct a written test and then a group discussion round, followed by a personal interview. However, the final number of students getting call letters is relatively low as compared to the total number of students in that particular batch. There are no internships provided by the department. They circulate the brochure if there are any opportunities, but no such firm efforts are made on this front. The college is really helpful, and you will get guidance, but you have to be on your own at the end.
Infrastructure: The classrooms are old but spacious and airy enough to accommodate maximum students. The department library is decently equipped with the required books. However, the main attraction is the AC Joshi library where students can sit and study 24*7 without any disturbance. There are many sports grounds in PU, and they are well-maintained. The hostels are old, but there are new ones that are recently constructed. The main thing is that the food they provide is healthy and hygienic. However, the law auditorium is also perfect for any event, be it a national event or departmental freshers party or farewell party.
Faculty: The course curriculum is well-designed to enhance the knowledge of students in that subject matter. However, it is not in link with the present times. It lacks practicality and is definitely not job-oriented. It was designed earlier, and they've failed to review and revamp it with time. The faculty members are great and highly knowledgeable. They try their best to keep students in touch with the present times. However, industry exposure provided is completely nill. Students can make a career in the research field, but a career in the private industry is not on the cards if you plan to be here.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2018
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Highly satisfied with the college in all aspects.
Placements: Placements are conducted for students pursuing their master's degree, and around 87% of students get placed every year. The highest salary package offered is 5 LPA and the lowest is Rs. 10,000 per month. Managerial roles are offered to students. Internships are done by 100% of the students because it is compulsory to get the degree.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is amazing and is of A class. It has all the basic facilities like well-equipped classrooms, clean campus, good and healthy food in the canteen, and spacious hostel rooms along with playgrounds for activities. I have not faced any infrastructure related issues during my tenure.
Faculty: Teachers are very supportive in all aspects. They are highly educated and qualified with great industry experience. Presentations and books are used in order to teach students. Industry exposure is available through internships which are done for 3-6 months, and there are industrial visits every month.
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M.A. in Economics
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Panjab University 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How to prepare for PU-CET to take admission to MA Political Science at Punjab University?
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PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University Chandigarh for admission to its various post-graduate courses. PU-CET (PG) syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For the PU-CET (PG) exam, candidates have to study Verbal Ability, Reasoning, General Knowledge and Data Interpretation. PU-CET (PG) exam preparation: Candidates should devise a strategy in advance. They must have a good idea of PU-CET (PG) exam pattern, the section-wise break-up, topic-wise weightage and the expected difficulty level of the question paper. 

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M.A. in Economics
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Median SalaryINR 6.50 Lakh
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M.A. in Economics
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Admission Process

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    PU-CET (PG)
    Jun 13, 2025
    PU-CET (PG) 2025 Admit Card Release
    Jun 17, 2025
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    Students also asked

    Q:   Is Panjab University hard to get?
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     For a few courses, such as MA, BA, MLib, etc., admissions are completely based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Students must go through the Panjab University CHD-conducted/ national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission at Panjab University.

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    Q:   What is the highest package offered during Panjab University placements?
    A: 

    The highest package offered to the Engineering batch 2025 was INR 24 LPA. On the other hand, the highest salary offered to the MBA students during Punjab University placements 2025 was also INR 24 LPA.  

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    Q:   How do I get admission to Panjab University?
    A: 

    Panjab University Chandigarh admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Panjab University CHD admission is entrance and merit-based for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Law etc. at Panjab University Chandigarh India. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for various courses:

    Courses

    Eligibility

    Selection Criteria

    BTech

    Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

    JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh Counselling

    BSc

    Class 12 with passing marks in English and at least 40% aggregate

    PU CET UG

    BCom

    Class 12 with at least 40%-60% aggregate 

    Merit-based

    MBA

    Graduation with a 50% aggregate 

    PU MET/CAT/PU-CET (PG)/JEE Main/JAC Chandigarh

    BPharma

     Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

    CETUG

    MBBS

     Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

     NEET + Counselling

    Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

     Claas 12 

    PUTHAT

    PhD

    Master Degree

    JRF/GATE/CEED/GPAT/ICMR/ICAR/JAC Chandigarh

     

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    Q:   What is the selection criteria for various courses at Panjab University?
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    Panjab University admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Students can check the table below to know course-wise selection criteria for some of the courses:

    Courses

    Selection Criteria

    BTech

    JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh Counselling

    BSc

    PU CET UG

    BCom

    Merit-based

    MBA

    PU MET/CAT/PU-CET (PG)/JEE Main/JAC Chandigarh

    BPharma

    CETUG

    MBBS

     NEET + Counselling

    Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

    PUTHAT

    PhD

    JRF/GATE/CEED/GPAT/ICMR/ICAR/JAC Chandigarh

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    M.A. in Economics
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    Panjab University 

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    I want to know about the latest cutoff information for M.A in Economics at Panjab University.

    Answered a year ago

    Candidates must have secured 35% marks (30% Marks for SC/ST/BC/PWD Candidates) in the Entrance Test of  M.A in Economics at Panjab University which is PU-CET. To be eligible for this you must have 50.0% in graduation.

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    NAYBEDYA MOHANTY

    Contributor-Level 9

    What is the admission procedure for MA economics in Panjab University?

    Answered 5 years ago

    Hi, There will be an entrance for admission to post graduation courses like MA. There will be PUCET. 

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    Gargi Das

    Guide-Level 12

    When will the form be out for MA economics in PU?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Forms are already out. Check the official website.

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    Sourav Kansal

    Contributor-Level 9

    I'm a student of BA and my last semester result is awaited. Can I apply for MA economics course in this college?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Hello Vasudha, Normally speaking, students are allowed to appear for entrance exam even if results of the qualifying exam is not announced. But the university has to wait for admission process till it declares results of the qualifying exam. If you are from different university then you may lose ou

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    Group Captain Vinayak Deo

    Scholar-Level 18

    Is there any entrance test for M.A economics?

    Answered 7 years ago

    No, there is no entrance test for M.A economics. There should be minimum marks in BA with 45% in economics or 50% marks in BA/B Sc./B Com.

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    bharti arora

    Contributor-Level 6

    When will admission procedure for MA economics 2018 in PU be held? Also, I am a B.Com student so can I apply for this course?

    Answered 7 years ago

    Yes, you can apply. Admission is purely based on merit. Forms are yet not out.

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    Sourav Kansal

    Contributor-Level 9

    Is there any entrance exam in PU for M.A economics?

    Answered 7 years ago

    No entrance test is required for M.A economics. Eligibility: BA with 45% in economics or 50% marks in BA/BSc/ B.Com

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