M.A. in Economics
at SXUK, Kolkata

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M.A. in Economics
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SXUK
Overview

SXUK offers various M.A. specialisations to students. The total fees for M.A. in Economics at St Xavier's University, Kolkata is INR 2,12,000. Admission to this programme is merit and entrance-based. Students can check the St Xavier's University, Kolkata M.A. in Economics details in this space:

Total Tuition Fees	₹2.12 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Average package	₹ 5.00 Lakh
Official Website	Go to Website
Seat breakup	40
Type of University	Private

M.A. in Economics

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M.A. in Economics
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Fees

St Xavier's University, Kolkata M.A. in Economics fee costs about INR 2,12,000. Candidates may have to pay additional charges at the time of admission. The fee consists of several elements such as Tuition fees, Registration Fees, One-Time Fees, Exam Fees, etc. Tabulated below are the St Xavier's University, Kolkata fee details:

Fee components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition Fees Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Amount may vary.	₹ 2.12 Lakh
Hostel Fees Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. Hostel fee mentioned is Read more Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. Hostel fee mentioned is for cheapest option available. For other options available, please refer to fee pdf.	₹ 3.10 Lakh
One-time Payment One-time payment includes admission fee and security deposit.	₹ 35,000
Total fee	₹ 5.57 Lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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M.A. in Economics
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Curriculum

Students can download the complete SXUK M.A. in Economics curriculum from the link below. The SXUK M.A. in Economics course curriculum consists of an updated semester-wise structure, electives and other important course details. To know more about the course, students can check the complete course curriculum below:

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It has excellent campus life.

Placements: Top recruiting companies visited our college for recruitment. Students were selected based on walk-in interviews. Our university conducted many national and international seminars.

Infrastructure: Everything was available in this college. The facilities were very good. The girls' hostel was very good. The food quality was better. Canteen was closed due to covid. We had to apply online for a girls' hostel. In the boys' hostel, all facilities were available. The hostel fee structure was Rs 2,000 per month.

Faculty: Faculty members were good. They were experts in their fields. The ratio between faculty members and students was 8:60. All faculty members were highly qualified. The teaching quality was excellent. Three internal exams were conducted where the best of 2 will be added to the final result. If we attended all lectures, we would score good marks in exams.

Other: I chose this course because of my interest in it. There were 60 students in our batch. The course fee was Rs 40,000 per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for St Xavier's University MA admissions?

SXUK MA eligibility criteria differ for all four specialisations offered under the MA programme. Check below to know the course-specific eligibility criteria:

MA in Economics: Passed a BA/BSc Honours/Major in Economics
MA in English: Completed a BA Honours/Major in English
MA in Mass Communication: Graduate in any discipline
MA in Psychology: Graduate with Hons in any discipline

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Q: Are there any scholarships or grants for MA students at St Xaviers University?

Yes, students officially enrolled in the SXUK MA programme are able to choose from a wide palette of scholarships. The scholarships cater to different students needs. Mentioned below is a list of all the scholarships offered by the university:

Snegam Scholarship
Deo Maheshwari Scholarship
Exide Scholarship
Best Athlete Scholarship (Boys)/Best Athlete Scholarship (Girls)/Meritorious Sportsperson
Vijay Chopra Scholarship

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Q: What is the average package offered at St Xavier's University MA students?

As per St. Xavier's University 2024 placement data, the average packages offered to MA Mass Comm and MA English students in 2024 were INR 4 LPA and INR 4.2 LPA, respectively. Interested students can check out the below table to know the three-year average package trend:

Course	Average Package (2022)	Average Package (2023)	Average Package (2024)
MA Mass Comm	INR 4.5 LPA	INR 4.5 LPA	INR 4 LPA
MA English	INR 4 LPA	INR 4 LPA	INR 4.2 LPA

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Q: Does St Xavier's University offer placements to MA Mass Communication students?

Yes, St Xavier's University offers good placements annually to its MA Mass Communication students. The key highlights of St Xavier's University placements for the MA Mass Comm Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 5 LPA
Average package	INR 4.5 LPA	INR 4 LPA
the lowest package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3 LPA
Total students registered	20	15
Total students placed	19	12
Total recruiters	24	20

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M.A. in Economics
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Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Average Salary	INR 5.00 Lakh
Highest Salary	INR 6.50 Lakh
Lowest Salary	INR 4.00 Lakh

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M.A. in Economics
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Entry Requirements

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Candidate must have passed B.A./B.Sc. Honours/Major in Economics with mentioned marks from a recognized university.

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Important Dates

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Application Submit Date

Aug , 2025

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Students also asked

Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by SXUK?

St Xavier's University Kolkata accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as MAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA etc. for admission. Below is the entrance exam accepted for MBA and Law courses:

Course	Selection Criteria
MBA	MAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA, GD-PI-WAT
Law	Xavier Law Admission Test

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Q: What is the application fee for St Xavier's University Kolkata?

The application fee for all the courses except PhD is INR 1,000. Candidates willing to apply for admission to St Xavier's University must visit their official website. Aspirants should have the basic eligibility criteria and entrance exam (for some courses) to be able to get admission to St Xavier’s University. Students should note that this information is taken from official sources and is subjective.

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Q: How much percentile should I score to get St. Xavier?

To get into St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, candidates need to acquire at least 85 percentile in CMAT can easily give you admission to any PGDM programme at St. Xavier.

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Q: Does St Xavier University reserve seats for candidates belonging to the EWS category?

Yes, St. Xavier's University does reserve seats for candidates belonging to the EWS category. As per the official website, 10% of the total seats are reserved under each course for the admission of EWS category students. Such candidates must apply via the EWS category and furnish related documents at the time of admission. Failure to do so can lead to forefeiture of admission.

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Q: What documents are required to apply at St Xavier's University, Kolkata?

Students are required to provide certain documents at the time of application of St Xavier University's Kolkata. Students should ensure that the documents are valid. In case of any discripancy found during verification, the university may annul the candidature. Find below the list of required documents: