Azim Premji University provides ample scope to the students, as multiple companies visit the campus for recruitment. More than 1000 students get placed every year, where 67% of the placement is done by reputed NGOs like Aangan, Youth of Seva, Jeevika, Udyogini, Asia Peace Foundation, etc. Fellowship, School, and Training Institute like Centre of Civil Society, Eklavya Education, Gandhi fellowship, etc. hire 20% of the students. Students are also hired for jobs like Corporate Social responsibility, funding organization.
Students can also work with International Development Agencies, Government agency, Think-tanks or they can pursue PhD Philosophy. Students also receive offers from UNGC, the Association of Democratic Reforms based on their performance. Companies that visit the campus frequently for recruitment are Galaxy Product, CMS India, CIPLA Ltd., Foundation of Ecological Security and the average package which is offered to the students is ? 25,000 - ? 30,000 per month.
The career opportunities are similar to that of doing an MA in Psychology from any other university. You can become a Psychology teacher or Counselor in clinics, schools, or colleges. You can start your own therapy clinic. You can take NET if you want to become a degree college lecturer.
You can also go for higher studies and pursue M.Phil or P.hD.
My friend is an MA Psychology student at Chandigarh University. In her opinion, it is one of the best MA courses offered in India. She justified her opinion through a number of reasons some of which I have listed below
Overall, the quality of teaching is a major USP that students consider while choosing this university.
Yes, Azim Premji University (APU) is a good option for MA in Development studies. It is one of eminent social science universities in Bangalore. Development studies courses are purely Economics based in most institutes. However the course curriculum is quite different at APU, it is a fusion of multiple disciplines including Sociology, Economics, Ecology, Politics, etc. The institute has a group of highly qualified faculty, most of the faculty are alumni of Ivy League schools.
Given below is a brief insight to the program.
Course type |
Post-graduation |
Specialization |
Development studies |
Selection |
Entrance Test and Personal Interview |
Type of exam |
Semester |
Duration |
2 years |
Fee structure |
1.80 lakhs |
No.of seats |
50 |
Average salary package |
3.6 lakhs p.a |
Recruiters |
Aajeevika, Srijan, Arghyam, Pravah, PRADHAN, FES, BAIF, Gram Vikas, Selco Foundation, etc. |
Every year more than 90 organizations visit the campus for the recruitment of the students from various NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, CSR units, corporate bodies, etc.
In terms of MA Economics, there is no difference between Delhi University and Delhi School of Economics. The MA in Economics degree offered by DU is through DSE since it is the Economics department of Delhi University. It is one of the most-sought after Economic schools in the country and offers excellent education in the field.
Yes, Under the limitations of UGC, every college can regulate and formulate a different set of requirements that they think is appropriate for admissions.
It is difficult to tell that about Madras University, but in IGNOU you cannot pursue an MA in Psychology without a BA or B.Sc degree in Psychology.
If you are only interested in the course and do not mind what the degree provides, then you can download the IGNOU books for free and read and learn from them.
But if you are interested in a Masters degree in Psychology (or any other applied courses) for making a career, then it is suggested you do the course which is full-time.
If you want to add another degree to your calibre but do not want to make a career, then you can opt for any other average University that accepts BE or B.Tech.
Pursuing IGNOU MA in Economics is good if you are a working professional or preparing for competitive examination. The course structure is flexible and gives students time to study at their own pace. You can apply for Govt. examinations such as Indian Economic Service Examination after completing the course. You can take NET/JRF as well.
Pursuing the course will only be worth the investment if you secure a good percentage. So, concentrate on studies from the first year itself.
Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) offers M.H.A, PGD, MA, B.Ed courses. Azim Premji University offers BA, MA, L.L.M, B.Sc. courses. A friend of mine recommended M.A in Education from Azim Premji University(APU) as it is better, considering various aspects:
In conclusion, TISS is known for its legacy of many famous social workers, but APU is favoured now by those who are education oriented.
Delhi School of Economics, Madras School of Economics, and Mumbai School of Economics and Public Policy are reputed institutes for offering quality education in Economics. If you are considering the Mumbai region, Mumbai University’s Kalina campus is a good institute to do a Master’s in economics.
In the Mumbai region, IGIDR and MSEPP are the best options for pursuing MA in Economics with good curriculums. IGIDR should be the first preference if you can score well enough in the entrance exam. A close second is MSEPP but it has a heavy dropout percentage.
EFLU Hyderabad is the best destination for students studying the English language as it also offers distant learning and ITP programs. Initially, the Lucknow Campus of EFLU University was started to provide university teachers training and transformed into a massive campus Centre offering English courses in Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
The eligibility to seek admission for MA English at both the institutes is a bachelor’s degree and the course fee is INR 6,070 per annum.
International collaboration:
EFLU, Hyderabad is known to be one of the pioneer institutes with a NAAC grading of "A." It has global outreach with MoUs signed with various universities in the world. The university has seven schools and 26 departments with 11 foreign languages taught over here.
The Lucknow campus at EFLU is a proficient training center by the Centres for English Language training(CELTs). It also offers international training programs where students from more than 90 countries come to India.
Faculty:
EFLU Hyderabad:
The faculty members at EFLU Hyderabad hold esteemed degrees like a doctorate in English and foreign languages.
The course curriculum built by them is, according to UGC guidelines.
Apart from theoretical knowledge, the teachers also make efforts for extracurricular activity participation and training.
EFLU, Lucknow:
EFLU, Lucknow has teachers holding M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees in English Literature.
The university also works on the research and training of teachers. The faculty members build the training materials to cater to the esteemed literature standards of the university.
Infrastructure:
EFLU Hyderabad:
EFLU Hyderabad’s infrastructure meets the demand of today's era as it is technologically driven.
The library at the campus has a diverse variety of books with internet browsability.
The classrooms are air-conditioned with a projector for conducting class presentations.
EFLU Lucknow:
EFLU Lucknow has a small-scale campus and offers excellent infrastructure; the Library at the Lucknow Campus is a resource for academic information in Language Teaching.
Besides academic books, journals and periodicals in print are also available.
Placement:
EFLU Hyderabad:
The top recruiters for English graduates are Amazon, Flipkart, and Oracle, which offered high packages last semester.
The placement selection rate is 50%, with the highest salary offered as Rs. 50,000 per month.
EFLU Lucknow:
The placement opportunities at EFLU Lucknow have bright prospects as top-notch companies refer EFLU to be an esteemed university. Last year some English graduates received placement from Paper True.
EFLU, Hyderabad, being the university's headquarters, is regarded as the best campus for linguistics knowledge and training. On the other hand, the Lucknow campus is small in space but has great opportunities due to the foreign universities' tie-ups.