Shri Gurunanak Girls PG College Master of Commerce [M.Com] (Applied Economics): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The M.Com in Applied Economics is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated with the University of Lucknow. It combines core commerce subjects with applied economics, covering areas such as economic analysis, public finance, international trade, and quantitative methods. The programme is designed for women graduates who wish to pursue careers in banking, government services, or academic research in economics.

Ans. The total M.Com Applied Economics fee is INR 39,000 over two years, charged at INR 19,500 per year as per University of Lucknow norms. University examination fees are levied separately each session. SC/ST students from UP can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in to offset the annual tuition.

Ans. Yes. The M.Com Applied Economics specialisation places greater emphasis on economics subjects such as econometrics, macroeconomics, and public policy, alongside standard commerce papers. The general M.Com covers a broader range of commerce topics. The Applied Economics variant is suited for students targeting careers in economic policy, government banking, or research roles rather than core accountancy.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Com or an equivalent degree from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). Only female candidates are eligible. Admission is merit-based on the bachelor degree aggregate and no separate entrance exam is conducted for this programme at this college.

Ans. Yes. An M.Com from a Lucknow University affiliated college qualifies you to appear for UGC-NET in Commerce, provided you meet the minimum marks requirement of 55% (50% for reserved categories) as specified by NTA. The Applied Economics background also opens eligibility for the UGC-NET in Economics, depending on the subject combinations studied in the programme.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST/OBC students from UP can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in. Students from minority communities including Sikhs can apply for the PM YASASVI Minority Scholarship. All students can explore central government schemes via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Scholarship amounts are directly transferred to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.