St Teresa's College MA Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Master of Arts in Economics at St Teresa’s College is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated to MG University, Kottayam, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, international trade, public finance, and research methodology. St Teresa’s College is an autonomous government-aided women’s institution with NAAC A++ accreditation and a heritage since 1925. The government-aided programme provides a government-aided programme for economics graduates offering affordable access to advanced economic study, preparing graduates for professional and academic careers in their field.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MA Economics programme at St Teresa’s College is INR 26,850. The programme is government-aided, keeping fees very low and scholarships applicable. Examination fees and development charges are collected separately each semester. Candidates should confirm the current year fee breakdown at teresas.ac.in before applying.

Ans. Admission to MA Economics at St Teresa’s College is through MG University’s Centralised Admission Process. Candidates register at cap.mgu.ac.in, enter graduation mark details, and select St Teresa’s College and the MA Economics programme as a preference. Selection is merit-based on graduation marks. Admitted students report to the college with documents and fees to confirm their seat after online acceptance.

Ans. The MA Economics curriculum at St Teresa’s College covers advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics, econometrics and quantitative methods, development economics and Indian planning, international economics, public finance and fiscal policy, monetary economics, environmental economics, and dissertation or project work. As an autonomous college under MG University, St Teresa’s designs its own syllabus to align with current academic and professional expectations. Students complete project work or a dissertation in the second year to build research and analytical competencies.

Ans. Graduates of MA Economics from St Teresa’s College can work as economist, research analyst, banking officer, civil services officer, policy analyst, financial journalist, academic lecturer, and PhD Economics researcher. Demand for economics graduates in Kerala’s banking, cooperative, and public sector organisations remains steady. Many MA Economics graduates from St Teresa’s College appear for civil services, state PSC examinations, and UGC NET to pursue teaching or research careers. The very low government-aided fee of INR 26,850 for two years makes this one of the most cost-effective MA Economics programmes in Kerala.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Bachelor of Arts in Economics or Social Science with Economics from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for MA Economics at St Teresa’s College. SC/ST and reserved-category candidates receive relaxation as per MG University and Kerala government norms. No separate entrance examination is required for MG University PG CAP admission. Selection is based on performance in the qualifying undergraduate degree.