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M.Sc. (Economics) is postgraduate master’s degree program that focuses on the field of economics. The periods leading to the award of the M.Sc. The Economics course is typically of two years duration but it is composed of four semesters. The program offers specialization in areas such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Public Economics, Monetary Economics, International Economics.
The list of main entrance examinations accepted for admission to M.Sc. courses are given below – CUCET are conducted by Central Universities Common Entrance Test, JNUEE by Jawaharlal Nehru University, DUET by Delhi University, ISI Admission Test by Indian Statistical Institute, TISSNET by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, GATE by IIT’s & State Level exams done by various universities at a state level. Some of the colleges also provide direct admission on merit in undergraduate examination and marks in group discussion and interviews.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science (Honors) in Economics |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field with a minimum of 50% - 60% marks, Entrance exam performance |
| Top Colleges | Delhi School of Economics, Delhi; Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi; Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata; Madras School of Economics, Chennai; Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune |
| Entrance Exam | DUET, JNUEE, ISI Admission Test, GATE |
1. Basic degree in economics, mathematics or statistics or any other quantitative discipline with 60% marks or its equivalent grade.
2. Good academic background in mathematics including calculus and statistics, micro and macro economics, econometrics and related numeracy.
3. Knowledge of the language in which the course is acquired, most often, English, and this is substantiated by tests, such as IELTS or TOEFL.
4. However, some universities may require GATE or GRE qualification along with entrance test or interview.
5. Some institutes prefer that the candidate has prior work experience in economic analysis banking and or finance.
6. The requirements might differ from university to university; it is, therefore, advised to check the requirements stated on the website of the institution or in the admission flyer.
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi School of Economics (DSE), University of Delhi: | Delhi | 10,000 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), School of International Studies: | New Delhi | 20,000 |
| Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Delhi: | Delhi | 10,000 |
| Christ University, Bangalore: | Bangalore, Karnataka | 50,000 (approx.) |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Guntur: | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | 15,000 (approx.) |
| University of Calcutta: | Kolkata, West Bengal | 12,000 (approx.) |
| Osmania University: | Hyderabad, Telangana | 10,000 (approx.) |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU): | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 15,000 (approx.) |
| Madras Christian College (MCC): | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 18,000 (approx.) |
| University of Mumbai: | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 10,000 (approx.) |
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), Pune: | Pune, Maharashtra | 5-6 Lakhs |
| FORE School of Management, New Delhi: | New Delhi | 8-10 Lakhs |
| Christ University, Bangalore: | Bangalore, Karnataka | 50,000 (approx.) |
| Indian Institute of Social Sciences (IISS), New Delhi: | New Delhi | 40,000 (approx.) |
| T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal: | Manipal, Karnataka | 6-8 Lakhs |
| Mody Institute of Financial and Management Studies (MIFMS), Jaipur: | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 3-4 Lakhs |
| ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad: | Hyderabad, Telangana | 3-4 Lakhs |
| St. Xavier's College, Mumbai: | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 4-5 Lakhs |
| School of Economics, NMIMS University, Mumbai: | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 5-6 Lakhs |
| Amity School of Economics, Amity University, Noida: | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 3-4 Lakhs |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC (INR lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi School of Economics (DSE), University of Delhi | Delhi | 8-12 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), School of International Studies | New Delhi | 6-10 |
| Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Delhi | Delhi | 5-8 |
| Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), Pune | Pune, Maharashtra | 6-9 |
| FORE School of Management, New Delhi | New Delhi | 7-11 |
| Christ University, Bangalore | Bangalore, Karnataka | 5-8 |
| Indian Institute of Social Sciences (IISS), New Delhi | New Delhi | 4-7 |
| T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal | Manipal, Karnataka | 5-8 |
| Mody Institute of Financial and Management Studies (MIFMS), Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 4-6 |
| ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Telangana | 3-5 |
