Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics

The programme deals with various topics in Economics including finance, investment banking, accounting management, and the latest principle of economic theory. It gives students a deep insight into the sectors of finance and management and develops their skills enabling them to face any challenge in the public sector industry of business.

Selected candidates must first update the following documents on their admission portal before the interview. The admitted students must submit the original documents at the Admin Office:

• Class 10^th Certificate (High School) and Marks Card
• Class 11^th Certificate and Marks Card
• Class 12^th Certificate (Senior Secondary School) and Marks Card
• Undergraduate Marks Cards and Convocation Certificate
• Transfer Certificate from last qualified institution
• Migration Certificate if the candidate is outside Karnataka state
• Two passport-size photographs and one stamp-size photograph in formal dress with a white background
• Two Photocopies of the Online Payment Receipt
• Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID Card

Candidates belonging to any of these categories -PIO / OCI / SAARC / FOREIGN NATIONALS-must submit the following documents:

• Photocopy of Passport and Visa Details
• Copy of PIO / OCI card (whichever is applicable and available at the time of admission)
• Certificate of Medical Fitness from an approved medical practitioner accredited by the Medical Council of India
• Resident Permit (If available)

Admission Queries

For all queries related to admissions please contact the following:

Note: Admission queries are addressed only through the above contact numbers and email ID.

In accordance with the Institution’s long-standing policy, St Joseph's University does not entertain any agents for admissions, neither accepts any capitation/donations for admissions nor endorses such practices. This policy is also propagated by our staff, students, and stakeholders. Any staff or student of SJU selling admissions of SJU will warrant legal action. Under no circumstances will the University be held responsible or liable in any way for any losses, expenses, costs or liabilities whatsoever resulting or arising directly or indirectly from any individual or group or company or agency falsely promising or guaranteeing seats in SJU.  

St Joseph's University strives to always and uncompromisingly uphold its values.

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission Process: The applicants must fill in complete information on the online application form and upload all required certificates (whatever is available) and photos.

Selection Process: The candidates have to appear for an entrance test. The details of the entrance test are detailed below. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. There are two rounds in the interview. The dates of the entrance test and the subsequent interview will be announced on the website. Once the final interview is over, candidates have to pay their programme fee within 7 days and the mode of payment must be online.

1. Eligibility criteria for MA Economics:
   a.  Candidates must have at least 50% in Math in their 12th standard and completed a Bachelor's degree with Economics as a cognate subject with at least 50% marks in Economics.

   b. Students with minimum 50% and above marks are eligible for admission. SC/ST/OBC/Minorities candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation of marks.

    

The syllabus for the Master of Arts (MA) in Economics is as follows:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Economics Syllabus.pdf

 THE ADDITIONAL FEE TO BE PAID IS AS FOLLOWS:

**   Students who have cleared UG from other universities except for Bangalore City University.

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