Cotton University Guwahati MA Economics: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Guwahati, AssamState UniversityEstd 2017
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Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) 
first year fees:  ₹7,150
2 Years Full Time
Year (2019 - 2020)1234
Tuition fees₹1800₹1800₹1800₹1800
Admission fees₹800---
Registration fees₹600---
Exam fees₹300₹300₹300₹300
other fee₹3650₹3800₹3800₹3800
Yearly Fees7,1505,9005,9005,900

Course Description

M.A. Economics is a 2 year full time or distance learning post-graduation programme to sharpen student’s dexterity in areas of finance and management. The minimum eligibility called for this Masters degree is50% aggregate in Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Admissions in M.A. Economics is offered by many colleges and universities all over India generally through entrance exams for full time course while open universities like IGNOU takes admission on merit basis. Tuition fee for the course ranges from 10,000 to 50,000 rupees while for distance mode it is approx. 12,000.

During the course time one will get the in depth knowledge about the core subjects like Microeconomic theory, Macroeconomic theory and Mathematical Economics.

A student as Master of Economics can get placed in top Finance companies like ICICI Bank, YES Bank, RBS, Kotak and many more with an expected salary of 1.8 lacs to 3 lacs for which one can work in the field of accounts, retail, sales, finance, tax, etc.

What is M.A. Economics About?

M.A. in Economics provides a deep insight of finance and management sectors and civilizes the soft skills of a student which makes him/her au fait to face any challenge in public sector, business or in industry. The program edifies latest principles of economic theory. It even gives a practical experience to students through internship programmes.

Who Should Go For M.A. Economics?

Someone who is curious about the world’s economy, about how the finances in economy grow. Anyone who have a critical insight to analyze the ups and downs of financial market. Economics, as we all study in our school books, is the science of production, distribution, and consumption of wealth and this course is for those minds who believe in that definition.

Duration of M.A. Economics

M.A. Economics generally spans for 2 years as a full time course like inDelhi University, JNU, CHRIST University and Amity University.

 But if someoneis opting for distance mode it may last maximum for 5 years and minimum of 2 years like inIGNOU, Delhi

Academic Options after M.A. Economics

After completing Masters in Economics one can move ahead for higher studies i.e. M.Phil. /Ph.D. in Economics. Many Institutes provide Ph.D. in Economicswhere students can apply according to their choice although eligibility and admission criteria may vary from college to college.

Top Institutes for M.A. in Economics are:

Here is a list of Top colleges for M.A. Economicswhere an applicant can move ahead to have a shining future:

Name of Institute

City

Loyola College

Chennai

St Stephen's College

New Delhi

Miranda House College

New Delhi

Presidency College

Chennai

Madras Christian College

Chennai

Hansraj College

New Delhi

Fergusson College

Pune

Ramjas College

New Delhi

Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce

Pune

St. Mira's College for Girls

Pune

Some institutes which offer M.A. Economics through distance learning mode are:

  1. IGNOU, New Delhi
  2. Delhi University
  3. Mumbai university
  4. Nalanda Open University, Patna
  5. Punjab University
  6. Bangalore University

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 year Full-time Master of Arts should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

  1. Candidate should have passed Bachelors Degree with Major/Honours in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
  2. He/She should have secured a minimum 50% Aggregate.
  3. All SC/ST candidates have a relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate.

 

Admission Guidelines

Students will be admitted purely on merit and as per the rules and regulations of Cotton University.

Course Details

At the PG level, the Cotton University offers an M.Sc., M.A., and MCA for a duration of two years.

Duration 2 Years
Type Full-time

No. of Specializations
M.Sc. - 7 specializations
M.A. - 14 specializations
Basic Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s degree
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based

Cotton University Assam PG Eligibility Criteria

Program Specializations Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc.
Chemistry



A candidate must possess a B.Sc. degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Botany
Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences
Zoology












M.A.
Geography











B.A. degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Assamese
Bengali
Bodo
Hindi
Arabic, Persian, Urdu
Sanskrit
Anthropology
Economics
Education
History
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
MCA - BCA with at least 50% marks

Note- For MCA, the candidates must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

Cotton University Assam PG Selection Criteria

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The college offers limited internship opportunities, primarily through professors for college-related work and occasionally from financial institutions such as banks. The fee structure for postgraduate programs is affordable, generally ranging from Rs. 5000 to Rs. 6000, while courses with practical classes or fieldwork cost between Rs. 8000 and Rs. 9500. Admission fees depend on the curriculum: programs with labs and fieldwork charge Rs. 9150, those with either labs or fieldwork Rs. 8150, and programs without both Rs. 7150, like Economics. Self-financed programs, such as the MA in Mass Communication, have a higher cost of Rs. 24650. The overall cost of study, including examination fees, is estimated at Rs. 20000. Due to the Covid pandemic, eligible students received an exemption from first-year admission fees in Government and Semi-government colleges. Scholarships available to students include the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), which provides Rs. 20,000 per year for postgraduate students, and the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) scholarship, offering Rs. 500 per month. The Career and Counselling department assists students by providing job opportunities and conducting workshops.
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