SPPU M.A Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 97,000
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
latest reported campus pay
Cutoff
75%
OEE merit score, General
Placement rate
65%
students using campus support

About SPPU MA Economics

SPPU offers a two-year, part-time MA Economics with 50 seats through the Online Entrance Examination. The course is taught by the Department of Economics on the Pune campus, with classes built around microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and Indian economy papers. The university is UGC approved, holds NAAC A+ and stands #56 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 97,000, paid year by year. You get a seat through the SPPU campus admission portal after the entrance score and merit list. The General score used here is 75%. The latest reported average pay is INR 6.5 LPA and 65% of students used campus support.

SPPU MA Economics Fees

The full course costs INR 97,000 without hostel and INR 1.37 Lakhs with study and city travel cost. The tuition and course fee is INR 97,000. You pay it year by year across two years. The university fee office fixes the amount. The extra cost is only an estimate for books and local travel.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition and course feeINR 97,000INR 48,500 a year, 2 years
Caution depositINR 2,000One time, refundable
Study and city travel costINR 40,000INR 20,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 97,000Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.37 LakhsFull course with added living cost

SPPU MA Economics Admission Dates

The 2027 admission calendar is not out yet, and the first expected step is the OEE notification in Apr 2027. The table follows the same cycle SPPU used in 2026. You should keep degree marks, caste papers and the entrance form ready before the last date.

EventDateStatus
OEE notification and registration, last date to applyApr 2027 to May 2027Tentative
Admit card for OEEJun 2027Tentative
Online Entrance ExaminationJun 2027Tentative
OEE result and scorecardJul 2027Tentative
Merit list and allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU MA Economics Eligibility

The table asks for a bachelor's degree, and the entrance route uses the SPPU Online Entrance Examination. You need a recognised degree in any faculty. Reserved category students use the same degree rule. If your final result is pending, keep the mark sheet ready before admission.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor's degree in any faculty
UniversityRecognised university or equal degree
ExamSPPU Online Entrance Examination score
DocumentsDegree mark sheet and category papers where needed

SPPU MA Economics Admission Process

SPPU opens the campus form, then the OEE score decides the merit list. You register on the portal, write the entrance test and check the merit list. If your name appears, you pay the fee and report with papers. If you miss payment, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Register onlineFill the campus admission form and pay the form fee
2. Write OEETake the Online Entrance Examination for Economics
3. Check merit listMatch your score, category and quota
4. Pay feePay the course fee within the given window
5. ReportBring original degree and category papers

SPPU MA Economics Cutoff

The General score used here is 75% and the OBC score is 62% for the checker. These are merit score ranges from the admission list pattern. Higher scores are safer because the department has 50 seats and category shares are fixed.

CategoryClosing scoreRound and year
General75%Merit list, 2026
OBC62%Merit list, 2026
SC50%Merit list, 2026
ST45%Merit list, 2026
EWS68%Merit list, 2026

SPPU MA Economics Placements

The latest reported average pay is INR 6.5 LPA and 65% of students used campus support. Students usually move into analytics, policy research, banking support and teaching roles. The strongest outcomes come when you add data tools and an internship in Pune.

MetricValue
Average payINR 6.5 LPA, latest reported
Highest offerINR 14.75 Lakhs PA
Campus support65%
Role areasAnalytics, policy research, banking support and teaching
City linkPune firms and research offices

SPPU MA Economics Scholarships

The schemes can cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 57,000, and the biggest listed waiver is INR 57,000. MahaDBT and NSP need income papers. The SPPU aid portal asks for last year marks, bank details, photo, signature and attendance proof.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Post-matric fee supportSC or ST, income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 57,000
Central Sector SchemeAny category, income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000
SPPU student aidStudents with income papers and attendance proofINR 10,000
OBC fee supportOBC, income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 50,000

SPPU MA Economics Ranking

SPPU stands #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A+. The university is UGC approved. NIRF ranks the full university on teaching, research, graduation outcomes and outreach. NAAC grades the university after an academic review.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University ranking2025#56
NAAC2024A+
UGC2026Approved state university

SPPU MA Economics Course Structure

Year 1 covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematical methods and statistics. Year 2 adds econometrics, Indian economy, public finance and electives. The course rewards steady reading, data work and clear writing more than rote answers.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Microeconomics, macroeconomics, maths and statistics
Year 2Econometrics, Indian economy, public finance and electives
Project workData based papers and guided term work

SPPU MA Economics Seats and Intake

The department intake is 50 seats, with 14 General seats and 10 OBC seats in the published split. SPPU graduates get a large share under the university origin rule. You should still fill the form even if your score is near the range.

QuotaSeats
Total intake50
General14
EWS5
OBC10
SC6
ST3

Should you pick Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) at SPPU?

This course suits students who like economics, data and policy work, and can study after office or internship hours.

Pick it if:
You want Pune's policy network: the city has research offices, banks and colleges where economics students find projects.
Your score is near the General range: keep SPPU high because later lists can move after fee payment.
You need a public university name: SPPU is UGC approved and NAAC A+, which helps for teaching and research forms.
You want strong fee value: the INR 97,000 fee is low against the INR 6.5 LPA pay shown above.
Skip it if:
You want a fixed campus job path: economics hiring depends on your data skills, internship and writing samples.
You need hostel surety: this part-time course does not publish a hostel promise, so plan your own stay.
You dislike maths and statistics: year 1 uses maths, statistics and later econometrics, so weak basics hurt your score.
Your papers are not ready: missing degree or category papers can block admission after your name appears.
Counsellor's advice
If you want policy, analytics or teaching, take it and build data skills from semester 1. If you need assured hostel, ask before paying.
Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) Eligibility▾
Degree: You need a bachelor's degree in any faculty from a recognised university.
Entrance test: You need the SPPU Online Entrance Examination score for the campus merit list.
Category papers: Reserved category students must bring valid caste and income papers where the rule asks.
Final year: If your result is pending, you must bring the final mark sheet before admission closes.
Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) Admission Process▾
Register online: Fill the SPPU campus admission form and pay the entrance form fee.
Write OEE: Take the Online Entrance Examination for Economics on the date SPPU gives.
Check list: The department makes the merit list from the OEE score, category and quota.
Pay fee: Pay the admission fee within the window, or you lose the seat.
Report: Bring degree marks, ID proof and category papers for the document check.

Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
OEE registration, last date to apply
The form is expected on the SPPU campus admission portal.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admit card for OEE
Download it before the test date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Online Entrance Examination
The Economics test is expected after the form window.
Tentative
Jul 2027
OEE result and scorecard
Your score decides the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and allotment
Check your category and quota before you pay.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid in time.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original degree marks and category papers.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.

Source: SPPU campus admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add study and city travel cost.

Tuition and course fee
Per year × 2, INR 48,500 a year
INR 97,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,000
Add study + city travel
Study material and local travel
Per year × 2, INR 20,000 a year
INR 40,000
Total course fee
INR 97,000
2 years · tuition and course fee, living cost not added
Total course fee
INR 1.37 Lakhs
2 years · tuition and course fee + study and city travel
Education loan EMI
INR 1,635
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
670%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,310
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
474%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU course fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MA Economics at SPPU?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the published merit score pattern for this course.

Category
Quota
General · SPPU quota
75% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
70% to 74%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 70%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
General · Other university
82% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
76% to 81%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 76%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
OBC · SPPU quota
62% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
56% to 61%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 56%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
OBC · Other university
68% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
61% to 67%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 61%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
SC · SPPU quota
50% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
45% to 49%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 45%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
SC · Other university
55% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
50% to 54%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 50%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
ST · SPPU quota
45% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
40% to 44%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 40%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
ST · Other university
50% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
45% to 49%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 45%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
EWS · SPPU quota
68% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
62% to 67%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 62%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
EWS · Other university
74% and above: yes, you are in. Keep Economics high on your list.
68% to 73%: almost there. Wait for the next merit list before you change plans.
Below 68%: not this list. Keep a backup course ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The first merit list is the safer number. Later lists help only if students above you do not pay the fee.

SPPU Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Post-matric fee support
INR 57,000
MahaDBT, state social welfare department
Cuts course fees for eligible reserved category students who keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid across the course if you keep passing and renew on time.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
SPPU student aid
INR 10,000
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Needs marks, bank details, income paper and attendance proof.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate or student aid needApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC fee support
INR 50,000
MahaDBT, backward classes welfare department
Cuts course fees for OBC students who submit income and caste papers.
Who qualifies: OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 57,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 97,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 7,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 97,000
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,000
Your net course fee: INR 47,000

SPPU Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Poona College
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 97,000
tuition and course fee
INR 1.31 Lakhs
INR 34,000 more
INR 29,518
INR 67,482 less
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 23,000 more
INR 40,000
INR 57,000 less
INR 46,000
INR 51,000 less
Average paylatest reported batch
INR 6.5 LPA
latest reported
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 2.9 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA less
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 3.3 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 2.7 LPA less
Placement ratestudents using campus support
65%
latest reported
60%
5 points lower
55%
10 points lower
58%
7 points lower
52%
13 points lower
54%
11 points lower
Closing scoreOEE merit score, General
75%
Merit list, 2026
82%
7 points higher
62%
13 points lower
78%
3 points higher
58%
17 points lower
60%
15 points lower
SeatsMA Economics intake
50
department intake
60
10 more
60
10 more
40
10 fewer
50
Same seats
50
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
670%
on INR 6.5 LPA
344%
326 points lower
1220%
550 points higher
333%
337 points lower
800%
130 points higher
826%
156 points higher
In short
Fergusson asks for a higher score and costs more, but its fee is still close to SPPU. If you clear both lists, choose the department fit you want; if fee matters more, SPPU is the better seat.
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Modern GK costs much less and has a lower score range, but the pay number is lower. If you need the safest low fee seat, keep it below SPPU as a backup.
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Symbiosis asks for a slightly higher score and costs more than SPPU. If you want the public university department and lower fee, SPPU should stay above it.
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Poona College is cheaper and easier to enter, but the pay and placement figures sit lower. If SPPU allots you a seat, take it and use Poona College only as a backup.
In short
Garware is cheaper and easier to enter, but SPPU pays more on average. If your score clears SPPU, take it; if not, Garware is a practical backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on SPPU Master of Arts [MA] (Economics)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Economics at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low cost public university course and can build data skills yourself. The full fee is INR 97,000 and the average pay used here is INR 6.5 LPA, so the fee can come back fast after a good first job. Check the ROI tile and speak to seniors before you pay.
Should I take this course if my score is near the cutoff?▾
It depends on your category and quota. The General score used here is 75%, while OBC is 62% and SC is 50%, so the gap is real. Keep SPPU in your list, but keep a backup course ready until the merit list and fee payment are done.
What job can I get after MA Economics at SPPU?▾
You can aim for analytics, policy research, banking support, teaching and research assistant roles. The pay figure used on this page is INR 6.5 LPA, but your own result depends on data tools, writing and internships. Start Excel, statistics and research writing practice in semester 1.
Who should pick this course at SPPU?▾
Pick it if you want economics, policy or analytics with a public university name and a low fee. SPPU has 50 seats and a Pune location, so you can look for research and internship work nearby. It suits students who can study on their own after class hours.
Who should skip this course at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you want a course with a fixed company hiring path. The placement rate used here is 65%, and economics jobs depend a lot on internships and data skills. If you do not want maths, statistics or econometrics, pick a softer arts course instead.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you use the department well. The course covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics, which are useful for M.Phil, Ph.D. and policy research. Keep your term papers strong and ask faculty early about a research project or data paper.
Should I wait a year for a better score?▾
Wait only if your present score is much lower than the range. For General, this page uses 75% as the score to watch, and a small gain may not change much. If you clear the list, take the seat and spend the year building data skills instead of repeating the entrance.
Is Pune useful for internships after this course?▾
Yes, Pune helps if you look early. The city has banks, colleges, research groups and social sector offices where economics students can ask for projects. The course fee is INR 97,000, so even a modest internship can make the cost easier to manage.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top half?▾
You can, but you may need more effort. The page uses 65% campus support and INR 6.5 LPA average pay, so the stronger students do better. Keep your attendance, grades and data skills steady, and apply outside campus too.
How do I get admission to MA Economics at SPPU?▾
Register on the SPPU campus admission portal and write the Online Entrance Examination. The department then uses your score, category and quota for the merit list. If your name appears, pay the fee within the given window and bring your degree papers for the document check.
What is the full fee for MA Economics at SPPU?▾
The full course fee without living cost is INR 97,000 for two years. The fee block also shows INR 1.37 Lakhs after adding study material and local travel. Use the lower number for university fees and the higher number for planning your monthly money.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator lists Central Sector Scheme at INR 40,000, post-matric support up to INR 57,000 and OBC support at INR 50,000. Keep income papers, bank details, marks and attendance proof ready before you apply.

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