byGaganDeep
Updated on - 15 Aug, 2024
A Economics Doctorate is a postgraduate and research program which is generally awarded in the field of Economics. Ph.D. usually takes 4-6 years to complete and the following activities are included in the curriculum: classes, exams, research and lots of defense of the dissertation. This program entails courses such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, mathematical economics, economic theory, and elective courses like environmental economics, public economics, financial economics.
The entrance examination accepted for admission to Ph.D. Economics in India are UGC NET in economics, CSIR UGC NET in Junior Research Fellowship, IIT JAM exam in economics, GATE in economics, State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) and any examination conducted by any university for M.Phil/ Ph.D admissions. These examinations make the candidates qualified for fellowships and direct admissions because of the good scores obtained.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics |
| - Duration | 3-5 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, or related fields |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indian Statistical Institute, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, UGC NET, GRE, TOEFL |
1. A master’s degree in Economics or related fields such as Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce having a minimum of 55% marks.
2. Score and rank secured in national level tests such as UGC NET, GATE, or any other test as conducted by the university.
3. The candidate’s research aptitude is reflected from publications in reputed journals and these findings are beneficial in selection.
4. Any candidates with working experience in the area of economics would be preferred for shortlisting.
5. Hence, the knowledge of quantitative and research methodology skills is tested during the interview stage.
6. The last cut-off considers academic achievements, entrance examination, research aptitude and behavior in personal interview.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Microeconomics | Consumer behavior, Production theory, Market structures, Game theory |
| Macroeconomics | National income accounting, Inflation, Unemployment, Fiscal policy, Monetary policy |
| Econometrics | Regression analysis, Time series analysis, Hypothesis testing, Statistical inference |
| Mathematical Economics | Optimization techniques, Game theory, General equilibrium theory |
| Development Economics | Economic growth, Poverty, Income inequality, International trade, Development policies |
| International Trade | Trade theories, Tariffs, Quotas, Exchange rates, Balance of payments |
| Public Finance | Taxation, Public expenditure, Public debt, Fiscal federalism |
| Monetary Economics | Money supply, Demand for money, Interest rates, Monetary policy instruments |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Economics) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Harcourt Butler Technological University | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh | INR 135,000 |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 1,041,000 |
| University of Petroleum and Energy Studies | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | INR 850,600 |
| Christ University | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 380,000 |
| Lovely Professional University | Jalandhar, Punjab | INR 406,000 |
| Shiv Nadar University | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 550,000 |
| Chaitanya (Deemed to be University) | Warangal, Telangana | INR 120,000 |
| IPS Academy | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 150,000 |
| Loyola College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 86,000 |
| Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce | Pune, Maharashtra | -- |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Ph.D. (Economics) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 2,450,000 |
| IIT Madras | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 1,350,000 |
| IIM Calcutta | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 3,100,000 |
| IIT Kanpur | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh | INR 800,000 |
| Delhi Technological University | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 241,700 |
| IIT Indore | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 233,900 |
| NIT Durgapur | Durgapur, West Bengal | INR 186,100 |
| IIM Ranchi | Ranchi, Jharkhand | INR 1,593,000 |
| IIT Jodhpur | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | INR 400,000 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar, Orissa | INR 274,290 |