University of Calcutta MA Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.A. or B.Sc. (Honours) in Economics or a closely allied discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible with 45 percent aggregate. A minimum CGPA of 4.0 in the 3-year UG programme is ordinarily required, and all applicants must qualify the university’s mandatory entrance test for MA Economics.

Ans. The total seats are divided into Part-A and Part-B categories. 60 percent of the 80 percent general intake is reserved for Part-A, covering current-year graduates from CU-affiliated colleges. The remaining 40 percent of the 80 percent goes to Part-B, open to current-year and previous-year graduates from CU and other recognised universities. A mandatory entrance test determines merit within each category.

Ans. The University of Calcutta conducts its own mandatory entrance test for MA Economics admission. All applicants in both Part-A (CU students) and Part-B (external students) categories must appear for this examination. CUET-PG scores are not accepted as a substitute. The application window was open from May 11 to May 20, 2026, and the test was held in May to June 2026.

Ans. Graduates pursue academic careers through UGC-NET qualification, enabling college teaching and JRF research fellowships. Civil services, including IAS, IES, and state services, are popular among MA Economics graduates. Others find roles in banking, economic research organisations, government policy departments, and corporate analytics. The programme’s strong theoretical and quantitative foundation opens doors to both public and private sector roles.

Ans. The 4-semester programme covers microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometrics, public economics, development economics, international economics, and environmental economics. Mathematics and statistical methods are integrated throughout the curriculum. Students also engage in research methodology and dissertation work in the latter semesters, building skills for academic research and policy analysis roles.

Ans. Meritorious students from economically weaker sections can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship through the SVMCM portal. SC/ST/OBC students should apply via the West Bengal OASIS portal for the Post-Matric Scholarship. Female PG students are eligible for the Kanyashree K3 monthly benefit and can apply through their department at the start of the academic session.