EFLU Hyderabad is one of the best central universities in India, providing English and foreign language courses. At the same time, HCU has 'The Institution of Eminence status,' which recognizes UoH’s standing and potential to be esteemed in the world’s best institutions.

Both the institutes require students seeking admission for MA English to have a graduation in English and the course fee at HCU and EFLU Hyderabad is respectively INR 6,070 and INR 12,820.

Special recognition and MoUs:

• In 2019, HCU was regarded as the 4th best university in India by NIRF 3rd rank for Mass Communication by India Today. It is also tagged as the center of digital learning, resources, and distance learning.

• 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.

Faculty:

HCU University:

• The course curriculum offered by the faculty members at HCU is of wholesome quality.

• The professors at the university are excellent with their knowledge and expertise.

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.

Infrastructure:

HCU University:

• HCU university campus offers all new-age facilities like Wi-Fi, a seminar hall, and classroom projectors.

• The university has an auditorium for conducting conferences and functions for the students.

• Also, the hostel and medical facilities available within the campus are appreciative of quality.

EFLU Hyderabad:

• The Hyderabad campus of EFLU has facilities, including language labs and spacious high-tech classrooms to teach and learn languages.

• The campus hosts have an indoor games room and a badminton court where competitions are conducted throughout the year.

• Besides this canteen and cafeteria area provides food at subsidized rates.

Placements:

HCU University:

• At HCU's MA literature, students get offers in profiles of technical content writing, teaching, and editing. The top-notch recruiters offering handsome salaries are Deloitte and Paper True.

• The average salary packages equal to Rs. 5 LPA, with the highest one being Rs. 9.5 LPA.

EFLU Hyderabad:

• The top recruiters for English graduates are Amazon 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.

HCU is known for having some deficiencies in its curriculum but has a robust placement system. On the other hand, EFLU Hyderabad is not exhaustive in outreach; however, it is known to be the country's pioneer institute for linguistics study.

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).

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.

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.

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.