DG Vaishnav College Chennai M.Phil Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MA (Economics) from a recognised university with minimum 55 percent aggregate. SC and ST candidates are eligible at 50 percent as per University of Madras norms. Admission to M.Phil (Economics) is through a college-conducted entrance test or viva voce. Final-year PG candidates may apply provisionally.

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year M.Phil (Economics) at DG Vaishnav College is INR 35,000 (lump-sum) as reported for 2025-26. Examination, laboratory, and library fees may be payable separately. Tamil Nadu government SC/ST scholarship schemes apply.

Ans. M.Phil (Economics) at DG Vaishnav College covers advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics, development economics, econometrics and quantitative methods, research methodology in social sciences, Indian economic policy, and a supervised dissertation submitted to the University of Madras over two semesters.

Ans. M.Phil (Economics) graduates from DG Vaishnav College qualify for PhD registration at the University of Madras and work as economic researchers, policy analysts, and economics lecturers in government colleges. The degree is a recognised qualification for UGC NET (Economics) for assistant professor eligibility. Many graduates also pursue UPSC and TNPSC competitive examinations where Economics as a subject offers strong coverage.

Ans. Yes. DG Vaishnav College holds NAAC A++ grade (CGPA 3.54/4, Cycle 3, 2022) and is affiliated to the University of Madras under autonomous status. Established in 1964, DG Vaishnav College is one of the leading autonomous arts and management colleges in Tamil Nadu, recognised for UGC grants and Tamil Nadu government scholarship schemes.