Chennai · State University · NAAC A
M.A. Economics, University of Madras
A 2-year PG grind through Micro, Macro, Econometrics & Development Econ — built for the policy, research, and government-job lane.
Total Programme Fee
Cheaper than a flagship smartphone. Two years of master's for the price of a weekend trip.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#39
NAAC Score
3.42 / 4 (Grade A)
Batch Size
30 seats
Placement Rate (2025)
40%
Are you eligible?
Subject Requirement
Bachelor's degree with Economics as a core subject.
Admission Basis
Merit-based selection — no entrance exam required.
Investment
₹0.1L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Annual Tuition₹5,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
40%
Top recruiters
Your 2-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Core Theory
Micro & Macro foundations, Econometrics, and quantitative methods.
Year +1
Year 2: Applied & Research
International & Development Economics, dissertation or project work.
Year +2
Exit Gateways
Campus placements, RBI/NABARD prep, NET/JRF, or PhD applications.
Hostel & Scholarships Available
Beyond the tiny fee tag, the programme offers hostel facilities and scholarships. It's designed to keep you funded and focused — rare for a master's this affordable in a metro like Chennai.
The verdict
Worth considering
This is a no-brainer if you want a legit, low-cost M.A. Economics from a historic state university with RBI and NABARD on the recruiter list. The curriculum is NET/UGC-friendly. But the 40% placement rate and modest private-sector packages mean you need to self-drive your career into analytics, policy, or academics. Skip if you are expecting a high-touch private B-school placement experience.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Ultra-affordable PG degree
- ✓ Government job & NET/SET prep
- ✓ Reputed state university credential
Doesn't match
- ✗ High campus placement conversion
- ✗ Premium corporate salary packages
- ✗ Luxury campus infrastructure