Aims & Objectives of the Programme

Nehru Institute of Social Sciences is offering Master of Arts (M.A.) programme in Economics. The globalization has promoted the interdependence of the world economies through the international trade, capital movement and technological up-gradation. The study of economics has occupied a significant place in the present era. The developing countries including India has benefited by globalization. The economics in the recent times has changed at greater extent. This includes restructuring of economies with greater diversity, efficiency and advance technologies. This programme and the syllabus structure has been revised and designed as per the guidelines issued by National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) of Government of India and as per the guidelines/resolutions forwarded by the government of Maharashtra for the implementation of NEP-2020. The new designed programme of M.A. based on NEP-2020 shall be applicable with effect from the academic 2024-25. This structure of syllabus includes semester and credit system, where research methodology and research projects are integral part of it

Programme and Course highlights

1) Based on National Education Policy-2020 introduced by Government of India
2) Based on the Resolutions passed by Government of Maharashtra regarding NEP-2020 implementation
3) Covers major courses in Economics, which supports the uniformity structure of credits across India
4) Research Training, On Job Training, Survey and Research Projects are integral part of the syllabus
5) All Major Courses are mandatory or compulsory
6) Student have to choose/select one course for each Semester from the elective courses
7) Research Methodology is a compulsory course for First Semester
8) On Job Training/ Field Project/Internship/ Apprenticeship is Compulsory for all students
9) Research Project is compulsory
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Eligibility

1)Bachelor Degree in Economics from any recognized university
2) Bachelor Degree in any science/engineering/or any professional programme from any recognized university.
(For the details of admission, kindly refer the prospectus)

Programme and Course Pattern

Two Years (for 4 semesters)
As per Applicable according to NEP-2020 subject to Exit Terms

Admission Procedure

• Admission is open during every academic year in the months of July/August
(For the details of Admission, kindly refer the prospectus or contact the department)
• The academic term / Semester
First Semester : - 16th June to 12th December
Second Semester :- 30th December to 30th April
Documents Required for Admission
i) Bachelor Degree Certificate
ii) Bachelor Degree Marks Certificate/ Marks Transcript
iii) Filled Admission Form
iv) Passport Size photos
v) Receipt of Payment of Fees
vi) Migration Certificate/Leaving Certificate
viii) Other documents as per applicable (if any)

Course Structure

2 Years Course of M.A. Economics
04 Semesters of 2 Years
At every Semester, internal and external evaluation will be done.

Passing Criteria

40% in internal and external evaluation
i) For 4 Credits Course Theory Examination (Total Marks = 60), minimum passing marks required= 24 Marks (Out of 60 Marks)
ii) For 4 Credits Course Internal Evaluation (CIE) (Total Marks = 40), Minimum Passing Marks Required= 16 marks (out of 40 Marks)
iii) For 2 Credits Course Theory Examination (Total Marks = 30), Minimum Passing Marks Required =12 Marks Out of 30 Marks
iv) For 2 Credits Course Internal Evaluation (CIE) (Total Marks = 20) Minimum Passing Marks Required = 08 marks (out of 20 Marks)
(For the details, kindly refer the prospectus or contact the department)
Methods of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) (For 4 Credits Courses/Papers/For CIE of 40 marks) (Student can choose any one of the below) i) Assignments /ii) Group discussions/ iii) Presentation/ iv) Seminar participation/ v) Case Study/ vi) book reviews / vii) article reviews

Syllabus

• For MA-Economics-Syllabus-2024-2025 Click Here
• For MA-Economics-Syllabus-2022-2023 Click Here

Course/Programme Outcome

M.A. in Economics is a programme introduced under Nehru Institute of Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune with the following outcomes:
• Provide specific background in economics and help to improve the understanding of applied Economic analysis.
• Prepare the students for variety of challenging careers related to economics branch through innovation in teaching and research
• Develop comprehensive understanding of interdisciplinary issues of society with central theme of Economics
• Promotes the research knowledge among the students
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME
• Knowledge of the background of Economics subject.
• Prepare students for challenging career related to teaching and research
• Promote interdisciplinary understanding

For Detailed Course/Programme Outcome MA-Economics-2022-23 Click Here
For Detailed Course/Programme Outcome MA-Economics-2024-25 Click Here

Career scope and Job Opportunities at Exit point : -

1) M.A. in Economics programme offers an excellent career option in various fields in market research, financial research, budgeting planning, problem solving skills, resource allocation etc.
2) M.A. in Economics programme offers jobs as ‘Economist’, ‘Financial Consultant’, ‘Financial Planner’, ‘Risk Analyst’, ‘Investment Analyst’, ‘Economic Researcher’ etc
3) M.A. in Economics programme offers jobs as ‘Economics Teacher, Economics Professor, Statistical Research Officer etc.
4) M.A. in Economics programme can promote the students toward self- employment and business venture
5) M.A. in Economics programme offers a government jobs in Indian Economic Services, RBI, NABARD, Indian Statistical Services and Competitive examinations- Banking, MPSC, UPSC

E-content : -

For E-content MA-Economics Click Here
For Marathi

1. Lokmanya Tilak-Early Life and Education Click Here
2. Lokmanya Tilak-Indian Agriculture Click Here
3. Lokmanya Tilak-Indian Industries Click Here
4. Lokmany Tilak-Trade and Commerce Click Here
5. Lokmanya Tilak-Labour Movement Click Here
6. Lokmanya Tilak-Cottage Industries Click Here
7. Lokmanya Tilak-Education and Development Click Here
8. Lokmanya Tilak-Economics of Four Fold Programme Click Here





For English

1. Lokmanya Tilak-Early Life and Education Click Here
2. Lokmanya Tilak-Indian Agriculture Click Here
3. Lokmanya Tilak-Indian Industries Click Here
4. Lokmany Tilak-Trade and Commerce Click Here
5. Lokmanya Tilak-Labour Movement Click Here
6. Lokmanya Tilak-Cottage Industries Click Here
7. Lokmanya Tilak-Education and Development Click Here
8. Lokmanya Tilak-Four Fold Programme-Economic Perspective Click Here