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Should I do MA in Economics from IGNOU?
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.
How is MA Economics in Jain University Bangalore?
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:
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Students must be a graduate from a recognized university and have to appear for the Jain Entrance Test (JET) conducted by the university.
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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.
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Jain University witnessed a total placement rate of 96.88% within the humanities and social sciences sector in 2019.
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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.
Is it really difficult to get into PhD economics programs of universities like DSE, ISI or JNU with an M.A. Economics degree from IGNOU?
PhD or research is all about finding out new concepts. Thus we provide a deeper in already existing knowledge. PhD in Social Science is very much different from that of pure sciences, yet the goal is the same. As you know for doing research/PhD at the university level, the qualification required is PG degree. Every university has different criteria for selecting candidates.
As you know DSE, JNU, ISI, IEW, IIPA, and IIMs are the prime institutions for teaching, learning and researching in economics, management and public administration.
If you are willing to get into one of these institutions, a Master’s from IGNOU will have the same value as that from any other university. To get selected into these prestigious institutions, you will have to pass through a rigorous selection process of
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Entrance
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Group discussion
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Personal interview
Moreover you will have to provide testimonials from your professors about your academic developments.
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