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M.Sc. in Applied Economics 
at Presidency University, College Street

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  • Estd. 2010
M.Sc. in Applied Economics
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics
 at 
Presidency University 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

6

Type of University

Public/Government

M.Sc. in Applied Economics
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.5/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.6
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
Crowd Review IconCampus Life5
Money Review IconValue for Money4.4
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics - Batch of 2024
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One of the best college for Msc in Economics.
Placements: Almost 90% of the students got placements. The highest salary package offered was 10 LPA, the average salary package offered was around 7 LPA and the lowest salary package offered was 4 LPA. The top recruiting firms for our college are Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and HDFC Bank. About 65% of students who applied for internships got internships through our university. The top roles offered here are Data Analyst, Economic Consultant, and Policy Analyst.
Infrastructure: Our college has many facilities, including excellent Wi-Fi connectivity, digital classrooms, and a well-stocked library with a huge collection of books. The lab is well maintained with the latest technology. The food is good. The medical facilities are good. The college gyms were also good they really encourage and encourage students who are really interested in sports.
Faculty: The teachers in the department are very helpful, experienced and knowledgeable. They make the students understand the topic deeply and easily. This allows students to interact positively with teachers and develop interest in the topics. Semester examinations are conducted by the teacher in an efficient and timely manner. The study schedule is appropriate. About 70% of students pass the exams.
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Placements: 80 percent of our programme alumnus have found positions in well known firms like HSBC, EY, KPMG and Capgemini. The salary offers vary ranging notably from the top offer being 8 LPA to an average of 6 LPA. Quarter of students who sought internship through the University were able to secure valuable positions. Noteworthy roles obtained include those of risk analyst and data analyst.
Infrastructure: Our campus offers a blend of academic excellence and activities. Students can indulge in various sports such as badminton, table tennis, football and basketball thanks to the well equipped facilities. Our department is carefully designed to support aspiring analysts and computer labs are easily accessible to all the students. There are specifically dedicated labs for computer related tasks providing ample resources for students of that field.
Faculty: The applied Economic programme focuses on aligning its curriculum with industry requirements, especially in the last two semesters, to equip students with practical skills for workforce. The faculty members are highly qualified there have been occasional issues with adequate support and some instances of elitism and bias. Nevertheless the department makes up for this by inviting guest lecturers from around the world enriching the educational experiences for committed students.
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Review of Presidency University, Kolkata.
Placements: Approximately 80% of our course graduates have successfully secured placements in renowned companies such as HSBC, EY, KPMG and Capgemini, to name a few. The salary package ranges from impressive, with the highest offer of 8 LPA, to an average of around 6 LPA, with a minimum package of 5.5 LPA. Additionally, around 25% of students who applied for internships through the university landed valuable opportunities. Notably, roles include risk analyst and data analyst.
Infrastructure: Our campus is heaven for both academic and recreational pursuits. Sporting facilities like badminton courts, a TT room, a football ground and basketball courts cater to the athletic interests of students. Moreover, the departments are meticulously structured to nurture aspiring analysts, complements are meticulously structured to nurture aspiring analysts, and computer labs are accessible to all. Two computer-specialized labs are available.
Faculty: The applied economics curriculum is tailored to meet industry standards, particularly in the final two semesters, preparing students for real-world challenges. While the faculty boasts high qualifications, some may not always offer the desired support, with a few instances of snobbishness and bias. However, the department compensates with enriching lectures by visiting professors from across the globe, enhancing the learning experience for dedicated students.
Other: Beyond academics, the university fosters a vibrant campus culture with a myriad of events ranging from musical shows, concert and talk shows to filial promotions and political speeches. These extracurricular activities add an intoxicating charm to campus life, enriching the overall student experience.
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics - Batch of 2022
4.4
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Review of Presidency University, Kolkata.
Placements: Almost 90% of the students got placements. HSBC, BRIDGEi2i, TCS, HDFC Bank and many others came for recruiting, and they offered roles like financial managers and many other posts. The highest score in our batch is 9.5, which is very good. Almost all the students got placements after the last semester.
Infrastructure: All the necessary infrastructure is available here. Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms and the library are very good. You can get any book from the library, and they have a huge stock. Our college has a football ground and a basketball ground, and you can also play badminton and table tennis.
Faculty: There are 8 professors in our course. They are teaching very well, and they are very helpful and well-qualified. The course makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are not that difficult if you study from the beginning. You have to get 20 out of 50 on every paper.
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics - Batch of 2020
4.8
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Review of Presidency University, Kolkata.
Placements: Almost 80% of the students from our course got placed in top companies like HSBC, EY, KPMG, WNS Global, Bridgei2i, etc. The highest salary package offered was 8 LPA, and the average salary package offered was around 6 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 5.5 LPA. Top recruiting companies for our college are HSBC, EY, KPMG, Capgemini, etc. About 25% of the students who have applied for internships got internships through our university. Top roles offered here are risk analyst, business analyst and data analyst.
Infrastructure: Our university has a great campus, and it is greatly facilitated with sports like badminton court, TT room, football ground, basketball court, etc. The department is extremely well structured to groom budding analysts, along with having a computer lab for all the students. There are two specialised computer labs to do research projects by M.Sc final semester students and PhD scholars.
Faculty: The course curriculum of applied economics is really commendable and suitable to make students industry-ready, especially the course curriculum of the final two semesters. Teachers here are highly qualified but not always helpful. The department has extremely snob and biased teachers. However, the department arranges a set of lectures by a few distinguished visiting professors from all over the world. Those professors are invited to teach a specialisation paper in a particular semester, which will be surely a great benefit for students who are very much interested in learning.
Other: It is the only course available on applied economics and is one of the best courses for economics students who are aspiring for corporate placements. Our college always organises events like musical shows, concerts, open-air performance, talk shows, film promotions, political speeches and extra-curricular activities like tournaments, which make the campus intoxicating for students.
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics
 at 
Presidency University 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata?
A: 

Students who are looking for admissions at the UG and PG level course, the student have to appear the entrance exams. For UG course, Presidency University, Kolkata has PUBDET and for PG courses, it has PUMDET. Since, the university is adhered to the entrance exam scores, there are no any other medium to get admission apart from this. 

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Q:   What is the placement scenario at Presidency University?
A: 

Presidency University offers decent placements annually to its UG and PG courses. The key highlights of Presidency University Kolkata placements for the Class of 2024 IS tabulated below:

Course 

Total Students (2024) 

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024) 

UG 3-year

277

3

INR 2.40 LPA

PG 2-year

342

44

INR 4.30 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Presidency University Kolkata NIRF report 2025.

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Q:   How many UG students were placed during the recent Presidency University Kolkata placements?
A: 

A total of 200 students have been placed during the Presidency University, Kolkata placements in the past three years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of Students Placed in each year:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

449 (UG 3-year)

343 (PG 2-year)

393 (UG 3-year)

333 (PG 2-year)

  277 (UG 3-year)

  342 (PG 2-year)

No. of Students Placed

24 (UG 3-year)

28 (PG 2-year)

13 (UG 3-year)

88 (PG 2-year)

3 (UG 3-year)

 44 (PG 2-year)

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

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Q:   What is the reality of Presidency University, Kolkata Placement?
A: 

Presidency University, Kolkata has not released its placement report yet. However, the NIRF report for 2024 is out. Students can refer to the placement highlights given in the table below:

Course 

Total Students (2024) 

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024) 

UG 3-year

277

3

INR 2.40 LPA

PG 2-year

342

44

INR 4.30 LPA

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

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Q:   How many PG students were placed during the recent Presidency University Kolkata placements?
A: 

A total of 160 PG 2-year students have been placed during the Presidency University, Kolkata placements in recent years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of Students Placed in each year:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

343 (PG 2-year)

333 (PG 2-year)

  342 (PG 2-year)

No. of Students Placed

28 (PG 2-year)

88 (PG 2-year)

 44 (PG 2-year)

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

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M.Sc. in Applied Economics
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2021)
Median SalaryINR 7.00 Lakh
Lock IconTop Recruiters for Presidency University
Azim Premji Foundation
CITI Bank
CTS
Deloitte
Genpact
IBM
Pradan
pwc
StandardChartered
TATA Consultancy Services
Wipro
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics
 at 
Presidency University 
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M.Sc. in Applied Economics
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Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    PUMDET
    Jun 1, 2026
    Registration of PUMDET 2026Tentative
    Jul 1, 2026
    PUMDET ExamTentative
    Jul 24, 2026
    Admit Card of PUMDET 2026

    M.Sc. in Applied Economics
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    Presidency University 
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    PUMDET round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round2023
    121
    228
    PUMDET round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round2023
    121
    PUMDET round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-Home State)
    Round2023
    193
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    Students also asked

    Q:   What is the highest placement package offered during Presidency University, Kolkata placements?
    A: 

    The Presidency University, Kolkata the 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 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

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

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    Q:   How are the placement packages offered at Presidency University, Kolkata?
    A: 

    Presidency University, Kolkata provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Presidency University, Kolkata placement packages 2024:

    Particulars 

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median Package 

    INR 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

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

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    Q:   What is the average package offered during Presidency University, Kolkata Placement?
    A: 

    The average salary package for placements at Presidency University, Kolkata has not yet been disclosed. However, the Median Salary (2024) package has been published. Please refer to the table below for the median packages recorded in recent years.

    Particulars 

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median Package

    INR 4 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 6 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

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

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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters at Presidency University, Kolkata Placement?
    A: 

    Some the top recruiters for Presidency University, Kolkata Placement are listed below:

     

    Presidency University, Kolkata Placements Top Recruiters

    Azim Premji Foundation

    Genpact

    Pradan

    pwc

    CITI Bank

    Wipro

    IBM

    TCS

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    Q:   Are the placements at Presidency University, Kolkata good?
    A: 

    Yes, Presidency University, Kolkata has an impressive placement record. The table below provides the placement data for the past three years as per the NIRF Report 2024:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total Students

    449 (UG 3-year)

    343 (PG 2-year)

    393 (UG 3-year)

    333 (PG 2-year)

      277 (UG 3-year)

      342 (PG 2-year)

    No. of Students Placed

    24 (UG 3-year)

    28 (PG 2-year)

    13 (UG 3-year)

    88 (PG 2-year)

    3 (UG 3-year)

     44 (PG 2-year)

    Median Package

    INR 4 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 6 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

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

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