Aliah University Kolkata M.Sc Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Economics at Aliah University is INR 9,800 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 5,500 in the first year and INR 4,300 in the second year. As a government minority university, Aliah University maintains very affordable postgraduate science fees. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees with Aliah University admissions before joining.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Economics at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (Aliah University Admission Test, PG category). Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. AUAT PG applications are open from April 17 to June 15, 2026. Eligibility requires a B.Sc with Economics as a principal subject and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or B.Sc Hons degree with Economics as a principal subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required. Candidates in their final year of B.Sc may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum marks criterion.

Ans. M.Sc Economics at Aliah University covers microeconomic theory, macroeconomic analysis, econometrics, development economics, public finance, international trade, monetary economics, and applied research methods. The two-year programme includes quantitative analysis and statistical tools for economic research, preparing students for careers in academia, policy bodies, banking, and public services.

Ans. M.Sc Economics graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as economist, data analyst, university lecturer, and policy researcher. Banks, RBI, NABARD, state planning commissions, and research institutes recruit M.Sc Economics graduates. UGC-NET in Economics qualifies them for assistant professor positions. The UPSC and state PSC examinations are also accessible with an Economics background.

Ans. M.Sc Economics students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in. CSIR-JRF via UGC-CSIR-NET is also available for science postgraduate students.