Centre for Development Studies (CDS) MA Economics

CDA MA Economics Program Overview

The MA in Applied Economics programme at CDS is a flexible two-year, credit-based course with core subjects like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics, and Development Economics, along with diverse electives. /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 05-02-2024 / .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}

Centre for Development Studies ( MA in Economics )

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Admission & Application Process

Application process for CDS MA Economics

Apply through CUET-PG : All aspiring candidates must register for the CUET-PG exam through the official website. This is the only mode of entry , and there is no interview process for admission to the M.Sc. Economics program.

Admission Process for CDS MA Economics

Application Form Submission: Register for CUET-PG through the official NTA website and complete the application form. Entrance Exam: Appear for the CUET-PG exam on the scheduled date. No interview is required for admission. Final Merit List: After CUET-PG results, apply on the CDS portal and wait for the final merit list.

Eligibility Criteria

Submit CDS Application Form: After the CUET-PG results are announced, eligible candidates must complete the CDS application form, providing their CUET-PG scores and other required details for final admission consideration.

Eligibilty

Mathematics Requirement: There are no specific Mathematical Requirements to be eligible for the MS Economics Program. Qualifying Degree: A Bachelor's degree in Economics (BA/BSc) with a minimum of 50% marks Provisional Admission: Admission is provisional until the submission of final official mark sheets of the qualifying degree, no later than 15 September.

Course Fees, Seats & Hostel

Course Fees, Seats and Hostel Facility

Seats Available: CDS offers a total of 35 seats for the MA in Applied Economics program. Limited seats make it essential to apply early to secure your spot in this highly competitive course. Course Fees: The tuition fee for the CDS MA Economics program is Rs. 14,000 per semester. Additional charges may apply based on specific requirements and activities.

Entrance Exam & Preparation

CDS MA Economics Exam Details

CDS MA EconomicsSyllabus: What to Study?

Microeconomics: Consumer Behavior, Market Structures, General Equilibrium. Macroeconomics: National Income, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, Growth Models. Mathematics and Statistics: Calculus, Probability, Linear Algebra, Optimization Techniques. International Trade: Classical and modern trade theories. Download the CDS MA Economics Syllabus

CDS Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

Exam Mode & Duration: Computer-Based Test (CBT) for 90 minutes, with bilingual questions (English/Hindi). Question Paper Structure: 75 compulsory subject-specific questions. Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answers, -1 mark for incorrect answers, and no marks for unanswered questions. Practicing past year papers is critical to understanding the exam pattern and improving your performance. Click the below button to download the CUET PG Economics Entrance Exam for FREE. CUET PG Economics Past Year Papers & Solutions Join CDS MA Economics – Start Your Journey Now!

Placements after CDS MA Economics

Internships

CDS students enrolled in the M.A. programme have, after completion of the first year of coursework, interned at academic institutions, the Reserve Bank of India, and leading companies. Several students receive pre-placement offers following successful completion of summer internships at a company.

Job Recruitment

Companies that have recruited from IGIDR in recent years are KPMG, Deloitte, AI Prescience, PwC, Nielsen, Cognizant, JCPenny, EY, and J-Pal.

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