The admission procedure for an MA in economics at the Delhi School of economics has two modes, i.e. Direct or Merit Mode and Entrance Test Mode. For both modes of admission, the prerequisites are described below:

• Direct or Merit Mode- The candidates must have 60% aggregate in BA Economics Hons.
• Entrance Test Mode- The candidates must have 60% or first division or equivalent CGPA in undergraduate.

The documents needed at the time of admission are listed below.

• Academic Transcripts.

• Original and the attested copy of the character certificate from the Principal of the college last attended.
• Attested copy of the matriculation or other certificate showing the date of birth proof.
• In the case of students from other universities, a migration certificate is needed.
• Recent passport size photographs.
• Original and attested copy of the category certificate (if SC, ST, OBC, PWD, and CW category).

AMU is ranked 33 among all the colleges in India in the 2020 NIRF rankings. The department of Economics was established in 1920. It has flourished well to be one of the main constituent departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The total fees of the course are INR 2.32 lakhs. The basic academic requirement for pursuing this course is B.A. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and in Economics or a B.Sc. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and minimum 60% marks in Mathematics/Statistics is eligible to apply for the course. A departmental test is conducted for the admission of students in this course and there are a total of 65 seats. The syllabus is updated regularly with the advancement in the subject, balancing emphasis on theoretical analysis with that on applied economics. This college also holds a good placement record, approximately over 100 companies visit the college every year for placement drive. The college has a good 85% placement rate maintained for the last 5 years. The median salary offered is around 5 LPA.

Jain University has an overall ranking of 85 amongst top institutions in India by NIRF in 2020. It offers a full time 2 year MA in Economics degree program that has been accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A’. The specialty of this degree program is that it offers special add-on certificate courses.

Admissions:

• Students must be a graduate from a recognized university and have to appear for the Jain Entrance Test (JET) conducted by the university.

• Based on the ranking, shortlisted candidates will be called for a group discussion followed by a personal interview.

The final selection is made based on the performance in all three rounds.

Faculty: Most of the faculty members are experts from the industry and use their knowledge and practical expertise in order to teach students.

Placements: Students of MA Economics from the institute get employed in various job positions in public sectors, MNCs, corporate houses, academics, R&Ds.

• Jain University witnessed a total placement rate of 96.88% within the humanities and social sciences sector in 2019.

• It offers placements with top companies like Audi, Axis Bank, and Collabera and offers a median salary of 5 LPA.

The MA program in Economics at the university offers reputed in-house scholars, experienced faculty, international curriculum and pedagogy, diverse specializations, and decent placement opportunities. Students who are looking for a postgraduate program in Economics can definitely apply for the master’s program at Jain University.