1.         M. A. Economics

   Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa (MP) Web: www.itrewa.com. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) with at least 45% marks in theory papers. Entrance Test: 27. 06. 2005. Last date of application: 20.06.2005. Admission will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the entrance test to be conducted by APS University. Reservation as per M. P. Government Rules.

   Aligarh Muslim University Web: www.amucontrollerexams.com Seats: 65 Eligibility: B.A. with at least 55% marks in aggregate and not less than 55% marks in Economics OR BSc with at least 55% marks in aggregate and not less than 60% marks in Mathematics/ Statistics OR BCom with at least 55% marks in aggregate.  Last Date: 30.4.09 Entrance Test: 21.6.09 The Test Papers having 80 Questions shall be of Two Hours duration with the following breakup: a) 70 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice): 140 marks. b) 10 Short Answer Type Questions: 60 marks.

   Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 Tel: 0542-2368418, 2307255-58 Fax: 0542-2368418 Email:controller@bhu.ac.in Web: www.bhu.ac.in. Admission through Post Graduate Entrance Test (PET). Foreign nationals are exempted from appearing in entrance Test and are required to contact the international Centre, C/3/3. Tagore House,Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005 for further details. Subjects: M.A. (Previous): Compulsory Papers: Microeconomic Analysis, Monetary Economics, Elementary Statistics, International Trade, Optional Paper-I, Theory of Pricing and Distribution, Macroeconomic Analysis, Quantitative Methods, International Finance, Viva-Voce M.A. (Final): Compulsory Papers: Economics of Growth, Public Economics, Issues in the Indian Economy, Economics of Industry, Optional Paper-II, Growth Models in Economics, Indian Public Finance, Selected Problems of the Indian Economy, Economics of Agriculture, Viva-Voce Optional Papers: Quantitative Economics – I & II, Econometrics – I & II, Labour Economics – I & II, Demography – I & II, Economics of Gender and Development – I & II, Economics of Infrastructure – I & II, Financial Institutions and Markets – I & II, Economics of Insurance – I & II. Optional Paper – I is for M.A. (Previous) and Optional Paper – II is for M.A. (Final) Last Date: 30.3.09

    Banasthali University, P.O. Banasthali Vidyapith – 304022. Tel: 01438 – 228456, 228975, 228990 Jaipur Campus - C – 62, Sarojini Marg, C – Scheme, Jaipur – 302001 Tel:- (0141) 5118721/ 22, 2361500, Fax:- (0141) 2375322 Web:www.bansathali.org (Accredited ‘A’ by NAAC, UGC) University for women: University with a difference. Online submission of application is also possible. It is mandatory to wear Khadi in University campus. A student admitted to the Banasthali University has to compulsorily join a hostel of the University unless the student is a ward of some worker of the University and stays with the worker in the campus or the student belongs to a neighbouring village community within a radius of 25 kms. Banasthali is situated in district Tank in the State of Rajasthan it is 72 Km. South of the State capital Jaipur. Eligibility: Bachelors Degree. For SC/ST it is 40%. Admission based upon merit in qualifying examination.Course Content: I Semester: Micro Economic Theory – I, Quantitative Methods – I, Macro-Economics Theory – I, Public Economics, Social Science Perspectives II- Semester: Macro –Economic Theory – II, Quantitative Methods – II, Macro Economic Theory – II, Public Finance in India, Computer Applications III Semester: International Economics – I, Indian Economy – I (Elective for history / Political Science/ Sociology), Monetary (Economics/ Econometrics/ Elective from other discipline – History/ Political Science/ sociology), Development Economics – I, Research Techniques in Social Science  IV Semester: International Economics – II, Indian Economy – II (Elective for History/ Political Science/ Sociology), Financial Institution and Markets/ Elective from other discipline – History/ Political Science/ Sociology, Development Economics – II, Women Studies. Last date: 8.5.09, with late fee Rs 800 - 15.5.09. A limited number of seats are available for Foreign/ NRI Students. The eligibility for FOREIGN/ NRI candidates is 40% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. Road: 72 km. from Jaipur. 8 km. off Jaipur-Kota Road at 65 km. stone. Rail: Banasthali Newai Railway station is on the Jaipur-Swaimadhopur-Mumbai Broad gauge line of the Western Railway. It is equidistance from Jaipur and Swaimadhopur, 66 Km's from both. Jaipur is on Delhi-Ahmedabad Broad-gauge main-line of Western Railway. Swaimadhopur is on Delhi-Mumbai central Broad gauge main line of the western railways. Air: Banasthali has its own licensed Air Field (09/26). Jaipur Airport is 59 km.

   Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow 226025. Web: www.bbauindia.org,www.indiaresults.com Email: info@bbauindia.org Eligibility: 50% (40% for SC/ST/PH) marks at graduate level. 50% reservation for SC/ ST. Other reservations as per government directives. 15% supernumerary seats will be for foreign students out of which 5% seats for children of

Indian workers in the Gulf. Last date: 6.5.09 Entrance Test: 7 – 10 June 09 at Lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad & Jammu. Forms may be downloaded.

   Barkatullah University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Regional Planning and Economic Growth (RPEG), Bhopal(Accredited by NAAC) Tel: 0755 – 4287026/ 28, 26777000 Web: www.bubhopal.nic.in. Seat: 30 Last date: June 30, 2007

   Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620024, Tamil Nadu, India (Accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC) Web:www.bdu.ac.in Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree. Forms available from: 26.4.04 Last Date: 10.6.04.

   Bhadark Autonomous College, Bhadarak, Orissa Eligibility: Pass in Final Degree/ Eqvt. Exams, with honours in the concerned subject. Mode of Selection: On the basis of Entrance Test and Career Assessment taken together. Entrance Examination: 9.7.04 Last date: 23.06.2004

   Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, Haryana Tel: 01666 – 223033, 248052 Web: www.edlu.edu.in  Forms available from: 10.6.08 Last Date: 30.6.08 Admission on Merit.

   Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut 250004 (UP) (NAAC accredited B+) Web: www.ccsuniversity.ac.in.  Eligibility:Bachelor’s Degree and intermediate in second division with each at least 50% marks separately and must have offered the subject at graduation level in which he/ she is seeking admission OR having B.A./ B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as one of the main subjects at 10+2 or graduation level or those with B.B.A./ B.Com./ B.C.A. degree are also eligible. The minimum eligibility conditions with respect to % of marks are not applicable in case of SC/ ST/ OBC/ candidates.Syllabus of Entrance Exam: The test will be based on the syllabus of B.A. of Chaudhary Charan Singh University,Meerut. The question paper will broadly be divided into three parts: First Part: No. of Questions: 30 Duration: 30 Minutes Content: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mental Aptitude. Second Part: No. of Questions: 40 Duration: 50 Minutes Content: General understanding of the subjects at Undergraduate level. Third Part: No. of Questions: 30 Duration: 40 Minutes. Question paper will consist of two parts, the first part containing questions of Economics (Graduate level) and the second part containing questions on Mathematics (Intermediate level) and a candidate is required to attempt any one out of these two parts.  The pattern of questions will be objective type containing questions of multiple choices (A, B, C, D). The candidate will tick the appropriate choice according to the instruction of the question. For each correct question one mark will be awarded. For each wrong question one-fourth mark will be deducted. Duration: 4 semesters. Seats: 20 Last date: 26.2.09, Entrance test: Ch. Charan Singh University Campus,Meerut on 22.3.09 Applications can be downloaded.

   Department of Economics, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 Tel: 27666395, 27666534-35 Extn. 130, 27667725 Extn. 1535 Fax: 27667159 Email: dept@econdse.org Website: www.econdse.org The programme contains a strong quantitative component in which all the students of the programme are trained in the use of the computers and statistical and econometric packages. Students can opt for electives in the quantitative courses where they can learn fairly advanced computer applications and packages which they can use later in their professional careers in academia, research institutions, government, and industry. Course structure: It is a two-year full time programme. Subjects: Microeconomic Theory, Introductory Mathematical Economics, Introductory Econometrics, Macroeconomic Theory, Comparative Development, Economic Development and Policy in India List of Elective Courses (Broad categories): Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Economic History, Econometric Methods and Applications, Finance: Theory, Institutions and Modelling, Public Policy: Theory and Institutions, Development Economics, Industrial and Agricultural Economics, General . Eligibility Conditions: (A. Students from Indian Universities): 1) B.A. (Hons.) Economics of DelhiUniversity with 50% marks in the aggregate, 2) B.A. (Hons.) Economics of any other Indian University with 50% marks in aggregate. In the case of universities where B.A. (Hons.) Economics degree includes courses other than in Economics; the course shall be treated as an Honours course only if at least 75% of the total marks are in respect of papers in Economics. 3) 55% marks in aggregate in M.Com. / B.Com. (Hons.)/ B.A. (Hons.) Business Economics, M.A. / B.A. (Hons.) in History or Sociology. 4) 60% marks in M.A., B.A. (Hons.) in Agricultural Economics, Business Studies, Computer Applications, Mathematics, Operations Research, and Statistics. 5) 60% marks in B.A. (Pass) with Economics or Mathematics as one of the subjects (with 3 papers) or B.Com. (Pass) 6) 60% marks in M.Sc., M. Tech, M. Stat/ B. Stat., B. Sc. (Hons.), B.E. / B. Tech or any other equivalent degree. (B. Students from Foreign Universities): Students holding a degree from non-Indian Universities must apply through the Foreign Students’ Advisor, Foreign Students’ Registry, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007. Their admission will be on an individual basis. Seats: General Category 106, SC 26, ST 13, OBC 1, PH 3, Armed forces 2, Sports  Last year students up to 123 ranks in GC and 28 ranks in SC, 15 in ST, 6 in PH were called for admission. Admission Test: The admission test paper

will contain two question papers termed as Option A and Option B. The candidates are free to choose any one option. The candidates are free to answer either paper but are not allowed to mix questions from these two papers. The duration of the test is 3 hours. Option A: This option is suitable for candidates who have done Economics/ Commerce at the undergraduate level. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the material contained in the current B.A. (Honours) Economics programme of Delhi University. The Entrance Examination will test candidates for there ability to understand and apply concepts in four areas: (a) microeconomic theory, (b) macroeconomic theory, (c) mathematical techniques used by economists, and (d) probability and statistics. The multiple choice questions will require you to apply basic concepts to given situations, draw necessary diagrams and perform relevant mathematical calculations. It is unlikely that you will arrive at correct answers merely by guesswork after reading the questions and the answer choices. The examination is designed to test rigorously the ability to apply concepts and techniques rather than a mere “theoretical” familiarity with them. Option B: This option is suitable for candidates who have done Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or any of the other courses mentioned under eligibility conditions. Candidates choosing option B are expected to be prepared in Mathematics and Statistics. The questions will cover mathematics and statistics. The main areas of interest are analysis, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, optimization theory, probability theory and statistics. Admission Procedure: Admission to the MA. Economics course will be strictly according to merit, and no candidates will be admitted unless s/he secures at least 40 percent marks in the Entrance Test. Seats: 150 inclusive of reserved seats for SC/ ST (22.5%) and physically handicapped candidates (3%). Hostel Accommodation: (Women): A fifty seated hostel exclusively for women students of Delhi School of Economics called the DSE and SC – ST students House for Women. For the girls of the Department of Economics about 26 seats in all will be available. The hostel is located in Dhaka Colony (Near Mukherjee Nagar), and is adjacent to a bus terminus. It is about 10 minutes by bus from the Department of Economics.  In addition women students can also apply to Meghdoot and Post Graduate Hostel for Women. (Men): For men students several hostels of the University are situated on the University Campus. These are V.K.R.V. Rao Hostel, Gwyer Hall, Jubilee Hall, Mansarover Hostel, Post – graduate Men’s Hostel, and International Students’ House. Forms available from: 21.5.07 Last date: 22.6.07 Entrance Test: 30.6.07 Results on: 10.7.07

   Dr Devendra Pratap Institute of Advanced Studies & Research, FF – 42, Mangle Bazar Road, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi – 110092. Phone: 22545400, 22545401, 9868925949

   Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, School of Economics, Nalanda campus, R.N.T. Marg, Indore 452001 (4 star by NAAC – UGC), Tel: 2519548, 2516050. Web: www.dauniv.ac.in. Course contents: Includes computer and environmental economics, econometrics, industrial Economics. Eligibility: 45% in Graduation Seats: 60 Duration: 4 Sem. Forms available: May 21, 2008 Last date: June 25, 2008. Reservation as per state government rules. Forms can be downloaded.

    Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune - 411 004 Tel: 020 -25650287/ 4288/ 4289 E-Mail:gokhaleinstitute@gipe.ernet.in  Fax: 020-25652579 Web: www.gipe.ernet.in. The Programme is spread over four semesters. One student each from the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and the economically backward groups will be awarded a tuition fee waiver by the Institute. Eligibility: 50% in the aggregate (45% for reserved category candidates) at the graduate level. They will be considered for admission on the basis of their performance in an entrance test to be administered by the Institute. Entrance test: 14.6.09. The form can be downloaded. Last date: 15.5.09. Hostel accommodation is available on twin basis. Allocation of Seats: Around 35-40 students are admitted. The allocation of seats is as per Government of Maharashtra guidelines with 50% of the seats in the open merit category and the rest in the reserved category subject to certain performance criteria in the entrance test relating to admission. The reserved category seats are allotted to OBCs (19%) and SC/ ST/ DTNT/ VJNT/ NT (31%). In order to be admitted through the reserved category it is necessary that the candidate be a domiciled resident of Maharashtra. Attested photo copies of caste and domicile certificates have to be submitted.

   Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (C. G.) Web: www.ggu.ac.in Reservation and relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per Government Rules. Application can also be downloaded from the website.  Forms available from: 15.5.07. Last date: 30.6.07.

   Doctor Harisingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (MP) 470003 (Awarded 4 stars by NAAC, UGC) Web:www.sagaruniversity.nic.in. Admission through Entrance exams. Eligibility: 50% in graduation. Forms available from: 15.4.09 Last date:  15.5.09 The Applications Forms may be downloaded from University website

   University Of Hyderabad, Schools Of Humanities, Social Sciences, P. O. Central University, Hyderabad 500046 (Awarded the status of ‘University with Potential for Excellence’ by the UGC and top grade of A*****   by NAAC). Web:www.uohyd.ernet.in  Duration: 4 semesters Entrance examinations: 1 - 7 June 09 at Ahmadabad, Aizawl, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Dharwad, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Raipur, Srinagar, Tirupati, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.  Both objective and essay type questions. This is designed to test the candidates’ general aptitude (including his/her quantitative ability) and understanding of economics at the bachelor’s level. Eligibility: 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree and at least 50% marks in Economics; OR first class Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in any of the allied subject’s viz. Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics or any of the Social sciences Subjects. For calculating the prescribed percentage marks obtained in the language papers of the qualifying degree will be excluded. Reservation: 15% and 7.5%, 27% for SC, ST and OBC respectively, 3% and 5% for physically challenged candidates and wards of the Ex-servicemen respectively as supernumerary seats.  Relaxation in the prescribed percentage of marks is also provided for Sc/ ST/ PH categories. Seats: 40. Merit list in 2007: 36 in General category, 8 in SC, 4 in ST, 2 PH (Plus waiting list of 38 in GC, 9 SC, 5 ST, 4 PH) Subjects: Economic Theory, Quantitative Analysis, Mathematical Economics, and Indian Economic Problems. Computer facilities with advanced software packages are available.  A certain minimum standard in quantitative methods is expected of candidates. Candidates with not less than intermediate level mathematics and statistics will have an advantage in pursuing the programme. Hostel Accommodation: There are altogether 12 hostels on the campus at present, of which eight are for men and the rest four are for women. Of the total number of seats in the hostels, 22.5% are reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ ST and 3% for Physically Challenged students. Forms can be downloaded from website. Last date: 30.4.09

   IASE (Deemed University), Gandhi Vidya Mandir, Sardarshar, Churu, Rajasthan 331401 Tel: 01564 – 222204/ 2048 Fax: 01564 – 223682 Web: www.iaseduniv.org Email: iaseduiv@sancharnet.in Last date for submission: 25.7.07 Admission on merit. Available separate A/C, non A/C hostel for boys & girls.

    Jaipur National University, School of Social Sciences, (A venture of Seedling Group of institutions) Jagatpura, Jaipur – 302025, Tel: 0141-2779016, 2754814. Web: www.seedlingeducation.com, www.junjaipur.ac.in Email:seedingacademy@hotmail.com, info@jnujaipur.ac.in Forms Available from: February 11, 2008 Last date: March 15, 2008Entrance/ Performance Test: April 27, 2008. Based on the entrance/performance test, eligible candidates will be called for interview. Admission forms may also be downloaded from our website.

   Jamia Milia Islamia, Faculty of Social Science, Maulana Mohd. Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi 110025 Web: www.jmi.nic.in Tel: 26981717, 26985176 Prospectus and admission forms can be purchased from M/s. Maktaba Jamia Ltd., at the Gymnasium, Jamia Milia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025 Eligibility: B.A. (Hons.) in Economics with 50%. Weightage of entrance examination is 85% and interview is 15%. Candidates obtaining less then 33% marks in the Entrance Test will not be eligible for interview. There will be no negative making in the Entrance Tests. Seats: 45. Candidates called for interview shall be generally three times the total number of seats in the course concerned provided that they have secured at least 33% marks in the written test. For interview 134 students were called (69 GC, 35 Jamia, 16 ST, 10 SC, 3 PH, 1 Kashmiri Migrant), out of which merit list was prepared for 24 students from General Category (34 students in waiting list), 11 from Jamia, 6 SC (10 in Waiting list ), 4 ST (7 in waiting list ) Online application forms available. Reservation: 22.5% - Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes, 3% - Persons with Disabilities, 25% - Internal (Jamia) Students; Max. 5%. - Outstanding Players in some courses; NCC CADETS - Relaxations to the extent of 5% of marks in the aggregate or in subject concerned for students having “A” Certificate for admission to undergraduate courses or “B” or “C” Certificate for admission to Postgraduate Courses; N.S.S. Volunteers - N.S.S. Volunteers, who have attended two 10 days’ special Camps and one National Integration Camp or Republic Day Camp may be given a relaxation of 2% marks in the aggregate; Kashmiri Migrants: Kashmiri migrants need to apply and go through the complete process of admission. Their admission will be considered over and above the total number of seats but not exceeding one seat in technical/ professional courses and in other courses not exceeding 5% of the total seats in a course; ICCR Sponsored/ Nominated - 5% over and above of regular seats; Self financing - Not exceeding 10% of the regular seats; Supernumerary - 15% seats over and above regular seats (Out of the 15% seats, 5% seats of the supernumerary category shall be earmarked for NRIs. Their spouse, ward (s), dependant son (s) and daughters (inclusive of legally adopted children); Foreigners - 10%. Limited Hostel Accommodation for the students exists at present. Last date: 2.6.09. Entrance Test: 23.6.09

   Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011 (MP) (NAAC - accredited Four – Star University) Tel: 0751 – 2442712, 2442801, 2442610, 2442715 Fax: 0751 - 2341766 Web: www.jiwaji.edu Form can be downloaded from the website. Eligibility: At least 50%, relaxation of 5% to SC/ ST/ OBC/ Nishaktijan (MP applicants) only. Age relaxation to reserved category of MP. Due Weightage for NSS 240 hours participation at University level or B/C certificate, NCC ‘C’ certificate, cultural activities/ sports at Inter – University/ National level.  Order of Preference: 1) From Jiwaji University 2) Other Universities of MP 3) Outside MP universities 4) Taken exams previous year. Forms available from: 21.5.08 Last date: 25.6.08, with late fee Rs. 200/- up to 28.6.08. Written Test: 6.7.08 Reservation of seats as per M. P. Govt. / University Rules. Admission will be done on the strength of merit in index prepared based on marks obtained in qualifying examination.

   Jawaharlal Nehru University, School of Social Sciences, New Delhi 110067. www.jnu.ac.in Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and Maths at 10 + 2 level or Bachelor’s level, either as subsidiary or as honours. Entrance Test: 16.5.09 Last date: 16.3.09. Seats: Last year 118 including reservation. Foreign nationals: All foreign nationals present in India are required to appear in the Entrance Examination. However, in the event of their selection, they will be considered for admission subject to equivalence of their qualifications as per eligibility requirements. Foreign National who has passed their qualifying examination from any of the recognized universities inIndia is required to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed for Indian students. Foreign Nationals who are selected for admission to any of the programmes of study through Entrance Examination are given preference for fee concessions. Reservation of Seats: Last year 62 students were admitted plus 35 students in waiting list. 15% seats for SC, 7.5% Seats for ST and 3% seats for PH (Physically Handicapped) (With a minimum of 40% disability). All SC, ST and Physically Handicapped candidates who have passed and/ or are appearing in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply for admission irrespective of their percentage of marks. Candidates belonging to other Backward Classes (who are not from creamy layer and excluding income tax payers) will be eligible for deprivation points. Besides, all candidates who have passed qualifying examination prescribed or admission to the concerned programme of study from the identified backward districts will be eligible for deprivation points. All Kashmiri Migrants will also be eligible for deprivation points subject to their submitting a documentary evidence of their Kashmiri Migrants status. Only those candidates will be eligible for deprivation points as stated above who seek admission through Entrance Examination.Written Test: Applicants will be tested for their analytical abilities and awareness of national and international economic issues of importance at present and in the recent past. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the content of a standard Economics course taught at the B.A. level. Especially for the benefit of applicants without an undergraduate degree in Economics, an enumeration of the areas to be covered is given below: (a) (i) Micro-economics (Demand Curves, Price and Income Elasticity of Demand, Cost Curves, Equilibrium of Firm under Perfect Competition and Monopoly) (ii) Macro-economics (National Income Theory of Income Determination, Monetary Policy, Trade and Balance of Payments) (b) Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median and Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation Coefficient), Elementary Probability Theory, Mathematics for Economists (Elementary Algebra, Coordinate Geometry and Elementary Calculus) (c) Problems of Economic History, Underdevelopment and Growth: (i) India's Economic Development prior toIndependence: India's Planning and Development experience since Independence; Basic indicators of Development. (ii) International Economics Issues of Contemporary Relevance.

   Khallikote College (Autonomous), Behrampur 760001, Orissa Eligibility – 50% in concerned honours, 45% for SC/STLast date: 30.7.4 Entrance examination: 31.7.04

   Karnataka State Open University, Manasagangotri, Mysore – 570006 Tel: 0821 - 2500871, 2519941, 2519943, 2519948, 2519952, 2515405, 2500874 Web: www.ksoumysore.com, www.ksoumysore.net, www.ksoumysore.org, Email:vcksou@blr.vsnl.nd.in  Duration: 2 year Eligibility: No educational qualification is required but should be aged 21. Last date: 18.8.07, with a penal fee of Rs 100 – 20.9.07, with penal fee of 200 – 5.11.07, with penal fee of Rs. 400 – 17.11.07.

   Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119. Web: www.kukinfo.com Tel: 01744 – 238410, 238629 Extn: 2560(O),2564(Chairman) Entrance Test: 10 to 16 July 1998. Last date for receipt of Application Forms:  6.7.08. Seats: 120 Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised university with 50 % marks or 45 % marks in economics. State rules applicable for reservation. The candidates will be required to appear in an entrance test for the admission. The admission will be based upon the merit comprising marks of a written test and marks of the qualifying exam.  Subjects: First Year: MicroEconomic Analysis, Macro Economic Analysis, Quantitative Methods,  Public Economics; Optional (Any

one) - Economics of Agriculture, Demography, Economics of Infrastructure, Economics of Insurance, Economics of Labour,Computer Applications in Economics, Mathematical Economics Second Year: International Trade and Finance,Economics of Environment and  Social Sector,  Indian Economic Policy, Economics of Growth and Development; Optional (Any one) – Econometrics, History of Modern Economics (Contribution of Nobel Laureates in Economics),Economics and Law, Welfare Economics, Industrial Economics, Financial Markets and Institutions, Economics of Genderand Development. Placements:  Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry ofStatistics and Programme Implementation,  National Institute of Health and Planning, New Delhi; National Sample SurveyOrganisation, New Delhi; Tata Energy Research Institute;  Management Development Institute, Gurgaon; ApeejayInstitute of Marketing, New Delhi; Haryana Institute of Rural Development; Haryana State Industrial Corporation; Finance Department, Haryana; Statistical Departments; Colleges and Universities for teaching to BA, B.Com, B.Sc.Agriculture, B.Tech, LLB, BBA, BBE, MA (Eco), MBA, M.Com, MBE etc. courses in India and abroad.

   Mizoram University, Chanmari, Aizawl 796007 Gram:  MZU Tel: 0389 - 2342383, Fax: 2345810 Web: www.mzu.edu.in Seats: 10 Last Date: 12.7.07.

   Mukand Lal National College, (Affiliated to Kurukshetra University), Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. Tel: 01732 – 220960 Fax: 225560 Web: www.mlncollege.org Email: mlncollege@sancharnet.in Admission on Merit. Separate hostel for boys & girls. Last date: 30.6.07 Merit list: 3.7.07

   Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya, (Affiliated Under the University of Rajasthan), Ram Nagar Extension, New Sanganer Road, Jaipur – 302019. Phone: 0141-2294680, 2295101, 2295239. Fax: 2294947. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

   Department Of Economics, University Of Mumbai, 3rd floor, Ranade Bhawan, Vidyanagari, Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai 400098 Tel: 022 – 26526942 Web: www.mu.ac.in/arts/social_sciences/economics/profile.html Eligibility: Graduate with 45%. Reservation: As per government/ university rules (40% marks for students belonging to all reserved categories). Separate merit lists will be prepared for general and reserved category students as per relevant government rules. For the purpose of preparing the merit lists, the performance of the Mumbai University economics students (with at least four papers in economics of 100 marks during graduation) will be computed by giving 50% weightage to their graduation marks (overall aggregate marks of the final year exams) and 50% weightage to the marks obtained at the Entrance Test. The performance of all other students will be computed on the basis of 100% weightage to the Entrance Test marks.Seats: 100 Entrance Test: The weightage given to different course components of the examination will be as follows: Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics 70%; Quantitative methods 15%; Indian economy 15%. The topics included in individual units and books on which the examination questions will be based are as follows: Microeconomics: Demand Theory, Theory of Firm, Market Structures, and Theory of Distribution (Schaum Series: Theory & Problems of Microeconomics: Lipschutz). Macroeconomics: National Income Accounting, Money & Banking including Inflation, Keynesian Models of National Income Determination (David Begg, Stanley Fischer and Rudiger Dornbusch. Second Edition: Part 4: On Macroeconomics, McGraw-Hill, 1987). Quantitative Methods: Measures of central tendency & dispersion, correlation, simple differentiation including of u+v, uv, & u/v functional forms (Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics: Alpha C. Chiang; Schaum Series: Theory and Problems of Statistics. Lipschutz). Indian Economy: B.A. level (Indian Economy: Its Development Experience, S.K. Misra and V.K. Puri; Indian Economy, Dutt and K. Sundaram). Last Date for forms: 30.3.09 Last date for submission: 27.4.09 Forms can be downloaded. Entrance Test:14.6.09

   Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak (Established by the State Legislature Act 25 of 1975) Web: www.mdurohtak.comSeats: 60. 10% seats over and above the existing intake are available for actual NRI and their children or wards. The admissions under this category will be made strictly on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. Seats also for outstanding sports persons, participants of cultural activities and Kashmiri Migrants Entrance Test: 4.7.08 to 9.7.08.Forms available from: 5.6.08 Last date: 25.6.08 Forms can be downloaded from web. 

   North Eastern Hill University, Permanent campus, NEHU, Shillong – 793022 (Mehgalaya) Web: www.nehu.ac.in. Forms available from: 25.5.07 Last date: 29.7.07. Classes from: August 2007.

   Directorate of Admissions, Osmania University, Osmania University Press, Hyderabad 500007 Admission throughEntrance Test Forms available from: 2.4.04 Last date: 29.4.04, With a fine of Rs. 100/- 6.5.04,  With a fine of Rs. 300/- 10.5.04 

   Panjab University, (5 Star by NAAC), Sector 14 Chandigarh 160014 Web: www.puchd.ac.in  Eligibility: (i) B.A. with Honours in the subject of the Post-Graduate Course (ii) A Bachelor’s Degree in any Faculty with at least 50 per cent marks in the aggregate; OR Diploma in Physical Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc. (iii) The B.A. (Pass)/ B. Sc. (Pass) Examination in full subjects, or obtained B.A. degree through English only regulation obtaining at least 45 per cent marks in the subject of the Post-Graduate Course (iv) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty (v) B.Sc. Honours School; (vi) B.Com with 45% marks in the subject of economics shall also be eligible.  Seats: 115 + 17 (Foreign Nationals/ NRI) Form can be downloaded. The inter-se merit of candidates seeking admission under the category NRI/ Foreign National will be based on their score in (i) the Entrance Test (if they are in India) or (ii) SAT-III/ GRE/ GMAT (Whichever relevant) and (iii) other scores as applicable. The foreign candidates shall have to comply with visa and any other requirements prescribed by the Government of India and Panjab University, Chandigarh from time to time. Sports quota available. Thrust Area: Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, International Economics, Development Economics and Money and Banking. Subjects: MA Previous: Micro – Economic Theory and Welfare Economics; Paper – II: Any one:  (i) Indian Economy: Issues and Problems, (ii) History of Economic Thought. Paper – III: Any one: Mathematics and Statistics for Economic Analysis; Theoretical Statistics. Paper – IV: Any one: Economics of Agriculture; Economics of Industry; Economics of Labour; Economics of Population; Economics of Human Resource Development. MA Final: Macro Economic Theory; Economics of Growth, Development and planning; Any Two – Econometrics; Mathematical Economics; International Economics; Economics of Public Finance; Economics of Money & banking OR Economics of Financial markets and Institutions; Political Economy; computer Applications in Economic and Statistical Analysis; Economics of Agriculture or Economics of Industry; Economics of Environment; Dissertation. Preparation of Merit Lists/ Normalisation of Marks:  Admission to both the (Open and Reserved) categories of seats shall be on the basis of merit within each category and the merit list shall be prepared as per these Rules. The basis for preparation of the provisional merit list shall be as follow: Marks of other universities will be normalized to 2400 marks which are 3 years aggregate marks of B.A. / B.Sc. (Gen.) of  PunjabUniversity. Similarly marks obtained by the candidates in the relevant subject will be normalized to 600 marks which is the total of 3 years aggregate marks of B.A. / B.Sc. (Genl.) of elective subjects of Punjab University. The normalization procedure is explained below. (a) The marks obtained by a candidate in B.A. / B.Sc. will be normalized on the basis of an aggregate. For example, if a student has scored 495 marks out of total of 900 marks

in B.A./B.Sc., his normalized aggregate marks (out of 2400) would be:  x 2400 = 1320. These marks will be denoted by X and called the Basic Merit Marks. (b) The marks in the relevant subject (i.e., the subject in which the admission is sought) will be normalized by changing the marks allotted to the relevant subject to 600 in order to give advantage of the subject to a candidate. For example, if a candidate has obtained 240 marks out of

300 in the relevant subject, then the normalized marks in the subject would be:-  x 600 = 480 out of 600. These may be denoted by Y. Some universities award B.A. / B.Sc degree on the basis of aggregate marks of B.A. / B.Sc. 2nd and 3rd years. In that case the aggregate marks and the marks of the relevant subject in which the applicant is seeking admission, will be considered on the basis of marks obtained in B.A./ B.Sc. 2nd and 3rd years only for calculation, the basis merit marks and in the relevant subject.   In some cases, there could be students who have not studied the relevant subject, or the study of the subject is too elementary to be equated with the standard of B.A. / B.Sc. level of Panjab University in the subject in which they are seeking admission in Postgraduate course. For such category of student Y is taken to be zero. Candidates having passed B.A. / B.Sc. from other universities with 4 relevant subjects in addition to optional subjects at B.A. / B.Sc. level shall not be given any credit under Y, i.e. Y shall be taken to be zero. (c) Candidates who have passed B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com.   With Hons. Either from Punjab University or from any other University would be given 15% weightage of the basic merit marks X obtained for the purpose of admission in Post-Graduate course in the subject in which Honours examination was passed. Similar weightage would be given to candidates who have passed B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com.  Examination according to Hons. School like system specializing in one subject in which the admission is

sought for the P.G. course. Explicitly this weightage would be denoted by Z and calculated as follows: Z = X

x  . Candidates who have passed a Special degree from another University will be treated at per with B.A. examination of Punjab University with Honours in the relevant subject provided the B.A. Special Degree is recognized as equivalent to the corresponding B.A. with Honours Degree of Panjab University in the relevant subject. (d) Where no test is required for admission, the final Merit marks of a candidate would be X+Y+Z.  Last date: 1.7.08.

       Panjab University, (5 Star by NAAC) Dept. of Evening Studies, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160014 Tel: 0172 –

278215, 2534647/ 45 Web: www.puchd.ac.in  Eligibility: Graduate with 50% & only for working people. Admission is open to such candidates who submit a proof of their employment in the form of a certificate from the employer/ or a certificate by self that the candidates is self –employed.  Reservation: SC/ ST/ Physically Handicapped/ Sports and other categories Seats: 60 (36 Open, 14 SC/ ST, 3 outstanding sportsmen, 2 PH, 3 son/ daughter/ wife of military personnel, 1 terrorists victim, 1 children/ grand children of freedom fighters). Form can be downloaded. The inter-se merit of candidates seeking admission under the category NRI/ Foreign National will be based on their score in (i) the Entrance Test (if they are in India) or (ii) SAT-III/ GRE/ GMAT (Whichever relevant) and (iii) other scores as applicable. The foreign candidates shall have to comply with visa and any other requirements prescribed by the Government of India and Panjab University, Chandigarh from time to time. Sports quota available. Subjects: M.A. Previous: Micro Economics Theory and Welfare Economics; History of Economic Thought; Mathematics and Statistics for Economic Analysis; Economics of Agriculture M.A. Final: Micro Economic Theory; Economics of Growth Development & Planning; Economics of Public Finance; Economics of Money and Banking Last date: 1.7.08

   Panjab University Regional Centre, Near Jalalabad bypass, Tibbi Sahib Gurdwara, Muktsar Tel: 01633 – 61489 Forms available from Panjab University Administrative Block, Chandigarh 160014 Web: www.puchd.ac.in Seats: 40 Eligibility: Graduate with 50% Subjects: Ist year: Micro – economic theory and Welfare economics; Indian Economy or History of Economic thought; Quantative Methods in Economics or Theoretical Statistics; Economics of agriculture or Economics of industry or Economics of Labour or Economics of transport or Economics of Population IInd year: Macro Economic Theory; Economics of Development and Planning; Two papers out of – (Econometrics; Mathematical economics; International economics; Economics of Public finance; Economics of Money & banking; Political Economy; Regional Economics; Economics of Public Enterprise; Economics of Public Education; Dissertation; Economics of Agriculture or Economics of Industry; Computer application and Fortran programming) Forms available from: May 2008 Last date: 1.7.08. Form can be downloaded. The inter-se merit of candidates seeking admission under the category NRI/ Foreign National will be based on their score in (i) the Entrance Test (if they are in India) or (ii) SAT-III/ GRE/ GMAT (Whichever relevant) and (iii) other scores as applicable. The foreign candidates shall have to comply with visa and any other requirements prescribed by the Government of India and Panjab University, Chandigarh from time to time. Sports quota available.

   Punjabi University, Patiala (NAAC 5 Star) Web: www.universitypunjabi.org Campus at Punjabi University, Patiala; Guru Kashi Regional Centre, Bathinda; Punjabi University Guru Kashi Campus, Talwandi Sabo; Baba Dhian Dass Neighbourhood Campuses, Jhuneer Eligibility: Graduate with 50% NRI/ NRI sponsored/ Industry sponsored seats are also available in various courses. Last date of submission: 28.6.06, with late fee of Rs. 500 – 30.6.06

    Department of Economics, University of Pune, Ambedkar Bhavan, 2nd floor, Pune - 411 007. Tel: 020 – 255692549, 25601238 (Ext: 1238) Fax: 25601238 Email: eco@unipune.ernet.in Web: www.unipune.ernet.in Forms can be downloaded.Admission Process: On marks obtained by the student at B.A. level and an entrance interview. Both are given equal weightage. Students with B.A. (Economics) are eligible to apply to the M.A. programme. Graduates from other streams can also apply. Reservation: 50% for SC, ST, DTNT, OBC & 3% for Physically Handicapped. For other University students 30% Last date: 15.7.08 Seats: 40 Course Structure and Curriculum: The semester-credit system is being followed for the M.A. programme. Every semester a candidate has to appear for two compulsory papers. Apart from the compulsory papers, the candidate is required to offer two optional papers each semester. The following are the compulsory and optional papers: M.A. Part- I Semester I: Compulsory: i) Theory of Price I EC-1.1 ii) Public Finance I EC-1.2 Optional: (iii) Agricultural Economics I EC-1.3 iv) Labour Economics I EC-

1.4 v) Mathematical Economics EC-1.5 M.A. Part- I Semester II: Compulsory: i) Theory of Price II EC-2.1 ii) Public Finance II EC-2.2 Optional: iii) Agricultural Economics II EC-2.3 iv) Labour Economics II EC-2.4 v) Statistical Techniques EC-2.5 M.A. Part -II Semester III: Compulsory: i) Macro Economics I EC-3.1 ii) Economics of Growth and Development I EC-3.2 Optional: iii) International Economics I EC-3.3 iv) Econometrics I EC-3.4 v) Banking and Financial Institutions I EC 3.5 M.A. Part -II Semester IV: Compulsory: i) Macro Economics II EC-4.1 ii) Economics of Growth and Development II EC-4.2 Optional:   iii) International Economics II EC-4.3 iv) Econometrics II EC-4.4 v) Banking and Financial Institutions II EC 4.5

   University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (A+ NAAC accredited) Web: www.uniraj.ernet.in Tel: 2706813, 2711070, 2710492. Medium of Instruction Hind/ English. Forms available from: 16.6.07 Last date: 28.6.07, with late fee of Rs. 50 – 4.7.07

   Shri Guru Ram Rai (PG) College, Pathri Bagh, Dehradun Tel: 0135 – 2624810, 2643364 Forms available from: 3.6.06

   Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra Web: www.unishivaji.ac.in Last date: 16.4.07   Vikram University, School of Studies in Economics, Dewas Road, Ujjain 456010 (MP) Tel: 0734 – 2514271,

2514237, 2511224, 2514273, 2524271 Fax: 2514276 Email: vcccujn@sancharnet.in Web: www.vikramuniversity.org Eligibility: On merit Seats: 50 + 50 Hostel for boys & girls. Last date: 30. 6.06.

2.         M. A. Economics - Correspondence

   Annamalai University, (Approved by DEC), Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai Nagar 608002 Tel: 04144 - 238610, 238047; 24 Hours helpline 04144 – 237356 – 59, 239796 – 99 Fax: 04144 - 238987. Email:dde@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in Web: www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in New Delhi: 51 A, Institutional Area, Tughlakabad (Near Batra Hospital), New Delhi 110062 011- 29958082, 29957638  Eligibility: Any Degree Subjects: First Year: Micro Economics, Economics of Agriculture, Economic Statistics, Development Planning Second Year: Macro Economics, Monetary Economics, Fiscal Economics, Economics of Growth and Development. Last date:  30.8.08 Offered in English & Tamil

   Annamalai University, (Approved by DEC), Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai Nagar 608002 Tel: 04144 - 238610, 238047; 24 Hours helpline 04144- 237356 - 59, 239796 - 99. Fax: 04144 - 238987. Email:dde@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in Web: www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in  New Delhi Tel: 011- 29958082, 29957638.Eligibility: Any Degree Lateral Entry Programmes: Candidates seeking admission in 2nd year should successfully complete the one year of the study from any recognised university in the same discipline with 75% of syllabi common to this university. The course is offered in English & Tamil.  Subjects: First Year: Micro Economics, Economics of Agriculture, Economic Statistics, Development Planning. Second Year: Macro Economics, Monetary Economics, Fiscal Economics, Economics of Growth and Development.  Last Date: 30.8.08

   Bangalore University, Directorate Of Correspondence Courses & Distance Education, Central College Campus, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore  560001 Tel: 080-22961267, 22272787. Eligibility: B. A./ B. Sc. (for economics) Degree of any recognized University or equivalent degree thereto with 40% of marks in the aggregate of the optional subjects and at least 50% of marks in the concerned optional or major subjects of course.  Last date of application: 25.08.2005

   Bharati Vidyapeeth University, School of Distance Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, 6th floor, L.B.S. Marg, Pune – 411030 (“A” Grade accreditation by NAAC, Recognised by Distance Education Council) Web:www.bvuniversity.edu.in, www.bharatvidyapeeth.edu Tel: 020 - 24335701, 24335509/ 10, 24407334, 24407264   Fax: 24335520 Email: bharti.distance@yahoo.com  Academic Centre: Institute of Management and Research, A-4 Paschim Vihar, Rohtak Road, New Delhi- 110063 Tel: 011 - 25286442. Centres also at Navi Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Karad, Sangli, Sholapur Last date: 31.8.08

   Bundelkhand University, Campus for Open Learning, Jhansi – 284128 Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.Last date: 31.12.04

   University Of Calicut, School Of Distance Education, Calicut 673635, Kerala Tel 0493-800288, Fax: 0493-800288/ 800269.Email: sde@unical.ac.in Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with 45% marks in part III Economics Main (excluding Subsidiaries) or first class B. Sc. with Mathematics or Statistics as the main subjects or B. Com. Degree with 45% marks in part III optional. Last Date: September 29, 1998 with Late Fee of Rs. 50/- October 7th, 1998.

   Dr Devendra Pratap Institute of Advanced Studies & Research, FF – 42, Mangle Bazar Road, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi – 110092. Phone: 22545400, 22545401, 9868925949

   Gulbarga University, Distance Education Centre, IInd Floor, Karya Sougha “Jnana Ganga” Gulbarga 585106 KarnatakaIndia. Phone: 08472-69769, Fax: 245927, Email: rootguluni.kar.nic.in Last date:  15.09.04, with fine of Rs. 100/- 30.09.04.

   Himachal Pradesh University, International Centre For Distance Education And Open Learning, Shimla -171005 Delhi information centre: ICDEOL Information and Guidance Centre, Himachal Bhawan, 27 Sikandara Road, Mandi House, New Delhi 110001 Duration: Two Year (Semester systems) Last date: Without Late Fee 11.9.07, with late fee Rs. 500 – 10.10.07

   Indira Gandhi National Open University,  Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068 (Regional Centre, NCT of Delhi – II, Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, New Delhi 110002) Tel:  23392376/ 77 Fax: 23392375 Email: ignourd2@ndf.vsnl.net.inWeb: www.ignou.ac.in. Forms can be downloaded and submitted online. Forms available from: round the year Last date:July – 09 Session: 1st December to 30th April (without late fee) 1st May to 31st May (with late fee of Rs 200/-).

   Jiwaji University, School of Studies in Distance Education, Distance Education Building, University Campus, Gwalior474011 Tel: 0751 – 2442868, 2442630, 2442869. Last date: 30.9.08 without late fee, 15.11.08 with late fee

   Kalinga University, Centre for Continuing & Distance education Q- 40 Avanti Vihar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Eligibility:Graduate in any stream. Contact Classes shall be held in select centre. Admission will be made twice a year under the Academic year and calendar year session. Advertisement: January 04

   Karnataka State Open University, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570006 Phone: 0821-2500981/ 2519941/ 43/ 48/ 52/ 2515405/ 2500874/ 2510953 Web: www.ksoumysore.com Email: vcksou@gmail.com Regional Centre: Delhi: Mrs. Usha Bharatadri, Regional Director, Ph: 011-27347796, Mobile: 9818211982. E-Mail. rcd.ksou@gmail.comStudy Centre: PCTI House, UU – 11, Pitam Pura, Delhi Ph. 011-47510411. Advertisement: 13.8.08

   Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Centre for Distance Education, Anantpur – 515003 (A.P.) Eligibility: B.A. with Economics or B.Com Degree Forms available from: 15.10.04. Last date: 22.11.04.

   Kuvempu University, Directorate of Distance Education, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta – 577451 Shimoga, Karnataka,India. Phone: 08282-256246, 256450 Fax: 256370. Email: dde@kuvempu.ac.in Web: www.kuvempu.ac.in  Automated 24X7 Helpline (IVRS): 256184, 256185, 256157, 256158. Eligibility: Candidate who has passed examination of B.A. or B.Sc. or B.Com, B.B.M., B.B.A. or B.Ed/ B.Tech/ B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Home Sc. Degree. Subjects: Previous Year: Micro Economic Theory, Development Economics, Quantitative Methods for Economists, Agricultural Economics – I Final Year:  Macro economic Theory, International Economics, Indian Economics, Agricultural Economics – II

       Kurukshetra University, Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra –

136119 Web: www.kukinfo.com . Tel: 01744 - 238518. Fax: 238628 Last date: 26.9.08 Subjects: Previous Year: Micro Economic Analysis; Macro Economic Analysis; Quantitative Methods; Public Economics; Option (i) Economics of Agriculture

   Maharshi Dayanand University, Directorate of Distance Education, Rohtak – 124001 Tel: 01262 – 215574, 215573, 274625, 279686 Web: www.mdurohtak.com/dde Eligibility: B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. Last date: 4.9.08, late fee of Rs. 500 – 6.10.08, late fee of Rs. 1000 – 31.10.08, late feed of Rs. 1500 – 30.11.08, late fee of Rs. 2000 – 15.12.08 Forms can be downloaded. Fees: Rs. 4000 per year.

   Maharshi Markandeshwar University, MM institute of Distance Education, Mullana, Ambala - 133203 (Recognized by Distance Education Council) Web: www.mmumullana.org E-Mail: info@mmumullana.org  Tel: 01731-304100, 304177, 304276. Fax: 01731-304111 The Application Form can also be downloaded. Last Date: 6.10.08

   Madurai Kamaraj University, Distance Education, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai – 625021 (Recognised by Distance Education Council) Tel: 0452 - 2459185. Fax: 2458265 Web: www.mkudde.org  Email: mkudde@mkudde.org  Offered in Tamil & English medium. Advertisement: 1.3.09

   Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Raja Bhoj Marg (Kolar Road), Bhopal – 462016 Tel: 0755 - 2493373 Fax: 2600669, 2600649. Web: www.bhojvirtualuniversity.com. Eligibility: Graduation. Last date: 30.9.08 and with late fee of Rs. 100/- - 31.10.08.

   University of Madras, (Accredited at the 5 Star by NAAC and ‘University with Potential for Excellence’ status by UGC)Institute Of Distance Education, Chepauk, Chennai-600005 Tel: 044 – 25393353/ 54/ 57/ 47/ 48 IDE Call Centre: 25393453/ 54 Web: www.unom.ac.in Eligibility: B. A. Economics/ B. Sc. Maths/ Statistics/ B. Com. / B. B. A. / B. B. M. Advertisement: August ‘08

   Osmania University, Centre for Distance Education, Hyderabad – 500007. Eligibility: Pass in B. A. with 40% marks in concerned subjects i.e., Economics. SC/ ST candidates with 36% marks are eligible. Last date of application: Without late fee; 3rd October; With late fee 3rd December

   Panjab University, Department Of Correspondence Studies, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160014. (NAAC status 5 star) Web:www.distanceedu.puchd.ac.in, www.dcs.puchd.ac.in Tel: 0172 - 2534302 Fax: 2541143 Forms available from: 16.7.08.Last date:  15.9.08

   Punjabi University, Department of Correspondence Courses, Patiala. (NAAC 5 star status) Eligibility: Graduation Last date: 6.9.06, with late fee of Rs. 1000 – 3.10.06, with late fee 2500 – 2.11.06, with late fee of Rs. 5000 (With the approval of the Vice – Chancellor) – 5.12.06. Admission with late fee for those courses where the number of seats is limited will be allowed only if vacant seats are available. Admission will be made on first-come-first served basis. Students of M. A. / M. Com. from States other than Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh and the military/ paramilitary personnel may be exempted from attending the personal Contact programme with the permission of the Vice – Chancellor.

    S.V. University, Directorate of Distance Education, Tirupati – 517502. Forms available from: 28.08.04. Last date: 06.10.04, With fine of Rs. 300/- upto 30/11/2004

    Tamil Nadu Open University, DOTE Campus, Chennai – 600025. Tel: 040 – 32467008/ 012/ 011 Web: www.tnou.ac.inRecognised by Distance Education Council. Medium: Tamil & English Last date: 30.6.09.

   Vinayaka Mission University, Faculty Of Distance Education (Deemed University), NH – 47, Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem 636308, Tamilnadu, India. Phone: 0427-2477316/17, 2477594, Fax: 2477903. E-mailvmtrust@vinayakamission.com website: www.vinayakamission.com Delhi Contact: IITMH, C – 173 Hari Nagar, Clock Tower, New Delhi Tel: 9350031696, 9350044008 Advertisement: Sept. 08

3.         M. A. in Economics (with specialization in the World Economy)

Jawaharlal Nehru University, School of International Studies, New Delhi 110067 Web: www.jnu.ac.in. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Economics with at least 50% marks in aggregate and with either Mathematics or Statistics as papers.Last date: 16.3.09 Entrance Test: 15.5.09 Seats: Last year 37 (including reservations) students were admitted. Foreign nationals: All foreign nationals present in India are required to appear in the Entrance Examination. However, in the event of their selection, they will be considered for admission subject to equivalence of their qualifications as per eligibility requirements. Foreign National who have passed their qualifying examination from any of the recognized universities inIndia are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed for Indian students. Foreign Nationals who are selected for admission to any of the programmes of study through Entrance Examination are given preference for fee concessions. Reservation: Last year 24 students were admitted with a waiting list of 19 candidates. 15% seats for SC, 7.5% Seats for ST and 3% seats for PH (Physically Handicapped) (With a minimum of 40% disability). All SC, ST and Physically Handicapped candidates who have passed and/ or are appearing in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply for admission irrespective of their percentage of marks. Candidates belonging to other Backward Classes (who are not from creamy layer and excluding income tax payers) will be eligible for deprivation points. Besides, all candidates who have passed qualifying examination prescribed or admission to the concerned programme of study from the identified backward districts will be eligible for deprivation points. All Kashmiri Migrants will also be eligible for deprivation points subject to their submitting a documentary evidence of their Kashmiri Migrants status. Only those candidates will be eligible for deprivation points as stated above who seek admission through Entrance Examination. About the programme: The programme lays emphasis on emerging global issues like trade, technology, environment, natural resources, currency and finance, information economics. The programme provides sound theoretical background in the principles of Economics and equips students with analytical tools and techniques for understanding the evolution of the world economy. Apart from preparing students for advanced research work, the programme also aims at training Students as professional economists for the government, non-government and the corporate sectors.  Written Test: The written test is intended to evaluate the knowledge of the candidates in microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics and some related disciplines, such as public finance and economic development. Two

types of questions are to be answered in the three-hour test: a) Questions requiring precise and short answers and b) Essay-type questions with specified word limits.

4.         M. Sc (Economics)

   Bundelkhand University, Kanpur Road, Jhansi - 284128. Web: www.bundelkhanduniv.org Last Date: 20.6.06, With late fee of Rs. 500 – 24.6.06 Entrance test: June 27 – 30, 2006

   Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Film city Road, Goregaon (East) Mumbai 400065. Tel: 022 - 2841 6200/ 6572 Fax: 2840 2752, 2841 6399 Email: soffice@igidr.ac.in  Web: www.igidr.ac.in  (Deemed University, NAAC A++ accreditation, Established by the RBI). Eligibility: B. A./ B. Sc. in Economics/ B. Com./ B. Stats./ B. Sc. (Physics or Mathematics)/ B. E./ B. Tech with at least a Second Division for Economics discipline and First Division for other disciplines. All students must have taken mathematics at higher secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent mathematical ability. Reservation: SC/ ST/ Physically disabled as per Government of India rules. Selection Procedure: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performances in a written test and an interview. The written test emphasizing on general aptitude, analytical ability, verbal ability and mathematical skills. Based upon the performance in the written test, short listed candidates will be called for interview.  Last date: 23.3.09 Entrance Test: 26.4.09. Forms can be downloaded from internet. Interview: in Mumbai around first week of July, 2009 Seats: 36 plus waiting list of 15. Course Structure: Ist year:  Microeconomics-I and II, Macroeconomics – I and II, Statistics and Econometrics – I and II, Mathematics for Economics, and Development economics. 2nd year: Compulsory: Indian Economy, Energy and Environment – I and Public Economics. Five optional or four optional and a Masters thesis: Games and Information, Industrial organization, Topics in Public economics, Time series analysis, applied econometrics, Monetary economics, Applied general equilibrium models, Economy – wide models, Issues in Industrial economics and corporate finance, Financial economics, Agricultural economics, International trade, Theory of Institutions, Topics in economic theory, contemporary issues in Human development and Policy, Energy systems studies, Environmental economics, Energy and Environment – II, Environmental science and technology and Environmental management. Fees: Tuition fee of Rs. 4000/- per semester. All students would be provided with residential accommodation towards which they have to pay hostel fee of Rs. 200/- per month, and water and electricity charges as per actual.

   Lovely Professional University, Lovely campus, Jalandhar Ludhiana GT road, Near Chaheru Railway Bridge, Phagwara,Punjab 144402 (14 kms. from Jalandhar city railway station, 7 kms. from Jalandhar cantt. Railway station/ Phagwara railway station) Tel: 09878426868, 01824 – 500700 Fax: 01824 - 506111 Email: counselling@lpu.co.in  Web: www.lpu.inEligibility: Minimum 50% marks in Economics/ Statistics/ Maths or equivalent. Separate hostel for boys & girls

   Madras School of Economics (MSE), Anna University, (Behind Govt Data Centre) Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai – 600025 Web: www.annuniv.edu/, www.mse.ac.in. Eligibility: B.Sc (Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Physics (with 55%) or B.A (Economics/ B.Com/ B.B.A. (with 55%) with +2 Mathematics)  Hostel accommodation for men and women is available. Students obtaining ranks in the entrance examination will be awarded fellowship of Rs 2500/-pm.Last date: 30.4.09  Entrance test: 24.5.09 in Chennai. Entrance Test: Part 1: Basic Mathematics and Statistics: There will be 10 questions on each of the following sections - 1. Set theory: Basic concepts, complements, union and intersection, laws. 2. Limits and Derivatives: Limits and continuity, derivatives of functions of one variable, maxima and minima 3. Matrices and Determinants: Rank and inverse of a matrix, properties of determinants, solution of system of equations. 4. Statistics: Elements of probability, mean, variance and correlation coefficient. Part 2: Advance Mathematics And Statistics: There will be 12 or 13 questions on each of the following sections - 1. Analytical Geometry: Equation for straight line, circle, parabola, hyperbola, quadratic equation. 2. Functions and Differentiation: Binomial, Exponential and logarithmic functions, Taylor’s series homogeneous functions and Euler’s theorem, derivatives of functions of more than one variable, partial and total derivatives, derivatives of higher order, convex and concave functions, points of inflextion. 3. Integration and Differential equation: Evaluation of integrals, definite and indefinite integrals, integration by parts, solution of first order linear differential equation. 4. Mathematical Statistics: Random variables, probability density function, distribution of random variables. Binomial, Poisson and normal distribution, measures of location and dispersion, curve fitting. Part 3: General Economics: There will be 15 questions on each of the following sections - 1. Scope of economics and consumers theory: nature and scope of economics, types of economic systems, Utility function, cardinal and ordinal utility, indifference curve analysis, laws of demand, income and price elasticities, consumer

surplus. 2. Producer’s behaviour: Isoquants, average and marginal products returns to scale, cost minimization and input choice, profit maximization. Supply curve, market structure, perfect competition and monopoly market equilibrium. 3. National income accounting relationship among GNP, GDP and NNP, balance of payments. Say’s law, consumption function, investment function, demand for money. IS-LM model. 4. Economic problems and policies: Inflation, causes and cures, trade deficit and corrective measures, fiscal deficit and corrective measures, economic reforms, structural adjustment and stabilization, measurement of poverty, human development index.

   Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal, PO Kakryal, Dist. Udhampur – 182121 Web: www.smvdu.org Eligibility: B.Sc. Maths/ B.A. Economics/ B. Com. (with Maths at 10 + 2)/ B.B.A. (with Maths at 10 + 2)/ B. Tech.  with 60%. Forms available from: 15.4.06 Last date: 15.6.06.