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Master of Arts in Economics
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Master of Arts in Economics

duration Duration

  • 2 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above aggregate marks. Final year degree students awaiting results can also apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last date for the submission of Application Form: 31st August 2024

The postgraduate Masters of Arts in Economics programme gives students a thorough understanding of the financial and management sectors and helps them acquire the abilities necessary to meet any challenge in the field. Through a variety of programmes such as workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities, the programme provides students with up-to-date knowledge of economic theory through hands-on instruction.

This program’s curriculum was created with the most recent research in mind, drawing from some of the most fascinating areas of study. It typically covers the study of financial systems, international economics, micro and macroeconomics, and fundamentals of economic theory. It offers students the chance to grow and utilise their networks in order to influence their professional paths, whether they be academic or beyond.

A master’s degree in Economics prepares you for job profiles that demand numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, such as financial management, market research, business planning, budgeting, resource allocation, etc. M.A. Economics professionals with good scores can explore various job opportunities in both private and government organizations.

Admission Calender
Last date for the submission of Application Form 31st August 2024
Registrations 31st August 2024

The MA in Economics Program is organized into four semesters spread over two years. There are 24 courses with Practical, Economics activity and Research methodology.

Program Structure
Year Semester - I Semester - II
Year-I Micro Economics I Micro Economics II
Macro Economics II Macro Economics II
Statistical Methods for Economics Research Methodology for Economics
Indian Economy Industrial Economics
Year Semester - III Semester - IV
Year-II Economics Development and Growth History of Economic Thought
Public Finance Software In Economics for Research
Elective-I Elective-I
Elective-II Elective-II
Project Presentation, on Problems of Economic Development in India Dissertations
Project Presentation on Public Finance and Banking

The program structure and electives are tentati ve, subject to change.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based UG & PG Programs offered by the ICFAI University, Raipur. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

  • Graduation in any discipline with 45% and above aggregate marks.
  • Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible.

Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board / University by August 01, 2024 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 14, 2024 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

For the purpose of determining eligibility, based on aggregate percentage of marks for the respective program, the procedure used by the respective Board / University in award of the Certificate / Degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 12 years of formal education for UG programs and minimum 15 years of formal education for PG programs by August 01, 2024. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MBA Program.

Admission Criteria

The selection of applicants for all programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.

Interview

On receiving the application, applicant will be intimated about the Interview Schedule. The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the applicants’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.

Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh in any course of ICFAI University, Raipur, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/ discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.

Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.

Application Modalities

How to Apply:
Eligible students can apply by any one of the following methods:

  1. Online Application
    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuraipur.edu.in and make payment of ₹ 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
  2. Download of Application Form
    Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iuraipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of ₹ 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Raipur - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Raipur.
  3. Fill the Application Form
    Applicants can fill in the application form given on Page 3 and send it to the Admissions Office.

Guidelines to complete the Application Form
Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Attested Copies of Certificates
Applicants are required to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates:

  1. Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  2. Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
  3. Domicile Certificate in case of student belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh
  4. Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only
  5. Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricular activities.

Submission of Application Form
The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

Admissions Office

The ICFAI University, Raipur, NH-53,
Raipur-Bhilai Road, Km Stone 20, PO.
Kumhari, Dist. Durg - 490 042, Chhattisgarh.
E-mail: admissions@iuraipur.edu.in
Call Us: 7008435114 / 8498053801 / 9111005504 www.iuraipur.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Program Fee

Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program, as per announced schedule.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting dues, on completion of the respective program.

Fee Structure

Fee Structure of MA Economics
Program Duration Admission Fee Caution Deposit Program Fee
- - - - Fee per semester Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee and Caution Deposit)
MA Economics 2 years 5,000 2,000 10,000 40,000

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University, Raipur (IUR) offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG programs. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record

Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for UG programs and graduation for PG programs will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.

Programs No. of Semesters Amount of Scholarship in Rs. *
- - Category I Category II Category III Category IV
- - ≥ 90% ≥ 80% to ≥ 90% ≥ 70% to ≥ 80% ≥ 60% to ≥ 70%
MA Economics 4 8,000 6,000 4,000 -

* Above scholarship amount would be disbursed equally in 8 semesters for B.Tech, 6 semesters for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) / BBA / BCA / MCA and 4 semesters for MBA programs.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below

Programs No. of Semesters Amount of Scholarship in Rs. *
- - Category I Category II Category III
- - (≥ 9.00) (≥ 8.50 to < 9.00) (≥ 8.00 to < 8.50)
MA Economics 4 3,000 2,200 1,500

Detailed guidelines for the Merit Scholarship Scheme will be provided through Student Handbook.