Abasaheb Garware College offers a two-year Master of Arts in Economics at its Karve Road campus in Pune, conducted under the Autonomous syllabi of Savitribai Phule Pune University. The grant-in-aid programme covers macroeconomic theory, microeconomics, quantitative methods, and Indian economic policy, making advanced postgraduate study accessible at a NAAC Reaccredited ’A’ Grade institution. The Department of Economics has a long-standing research tradition and prepares graduates for careers in banking, civil services, policy analysis, teaching, and the private financial sector.
Applications for the 2026-27 batch at M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College are currently open. Candidates must register online through the Mastersoft portal and submit the form before the merit list date as announced on the college website.
Key Points
- Two-year postgraduate programme; four semesters under the SPPU NEP 2020 autonomous syllabus.
- Grant-in-aid programme with a total fee of ₹22,610 for the full two years.
- Intake of 30 seats; admission is merit-based on aggregate graduation marks.
- Located on Karve Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune; NAAC Reaccredited ’A’ Grade college established in 1945.
Garware College Pune MA Economics Fees
MA Economics Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| First Year (M.A. I) | ₹11,680 |
| Second Year (M.A. II) | ₹10,930 |
| Total Fees | ₹22,610 |
- MA Economics is a grant-in-aid programme at Abasaheb Garware College. Fees are regulated by SPPU and the Government of Maharashtra and are as per the official 2026-27 prospectus.
- Fee concessions for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, and other eligible categories are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal at mahadbtmahait.gov.in after admission.
Garware College Pune MA Economics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online Application Opens | June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | July 2026 |
| Merit List Display | July 2026 |
| Department Entrance Test (if applicable) | July 2026 |
| Admission Confirmation | July-August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-PG (optional pathway) | January 25, 2026 | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Postgraduate admissions are merit-based on graduation marks. Departments that conduct entrance tests notify the schedule on the college website.
- Students from other universities must submit an SPPU equivalence form along with the regular admission application.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related social science discipline from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks.
- Admission is merit-based on graduation marks. A department-level entrance test may be conducted if the number of applicants exceeds the available seats.
- The programme has an intake of 30 seats. Reservation norms follow SPPU and Government of Maharashtra guidelines for SC, ST, OBC, SBC, VJNT, and EBC categories.
Admission Process
- Register on the Mastersoft online portal at enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/AGCP after graduation results are declared.
- Fill and submit the online admission form with graduation mark sheets, category certificates, and domicile documents where applicable.
- Check the departmental notice board and college website for any department-level entrance test notification.
- The college displays a merit list based on graduation aggregate marks. Candidates from outside SPPU must attach an SPPU equivalence certificate.
- Attend document verification at the respective department office on the notified date and pay the first year fees to confirm the seat.
- Classes commence in August at the Karve Road campus under the NEP 2020 syllabi approved by SPPU.
Garware College Pune MA Economics Scholarships 2026
MA Economics Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| SC/ST Government Freeship | Full fee waiver (no income limit) | SC and ST students as per Maharashtra state norms |
| OBC/SBC/VJNT Government Scholarship | Partial fee concession | Family income below Rs 8,00,000 per annum |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulka (EBC) | Tuition fee waiver | Open category students with family income below Rs 8,00,000 |
| HTBF Scholarship (visually challenged) | Variable grant | Visually challenged students facilitated by the college |
- Government scholarships and freeships are applied for through the Maharashtra DBT portal at mahadbtmahait.gov.in after admission.
- Students may avail only one type of scholarship or freeship per academic year as per state government rules.
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