Pondicherry University MA Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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MA Economics at Pondicherry University is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 78 seats.

  • The total fees for the MA Economics program at Pondicherry University is ₹ 38,472.
  • Students need to pay ₹ 24,072 in the first year.

Admissions to MA Economics at Pondicherry University are primarily based on CUET-PG. Candidates must have completed Graduation in Economics to be eligible for admission. The overall CUET-PG cutoff for the MA Economics program is 51 - 127 across all categories. Check Pondicherry University Admission

Find detailed Pondicherry University MA Economics fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

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Application Date:Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
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duration2 Years (Full Time)
course levelPG (Degree)
mode of studyOn Campus
total fees₹ 45,347
eligibilityGraduation in Economics
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03 Feb, 2026 Pondicherry University Fee Structure 2026 is out for MA Economics programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 45,347 . Read more.

Pondicherry University MA Economics Fees

Pondicherry University MA Economics fees 2026 is ₹ 38,472 for the entire course duration.
  • This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 38,472.
  • Candidates need to pay ₹ 24,072 in the first year.
  • Pondicherry University Hostel Fee is ₹ 4,975.

For students applying under the NRI quota for admission, the total course fee for MA Economics at Pondicherry University is ₹ 2.1 Lakhs.

Earlier, MA Economics fees at Pondicherry University was ₹ 32,142 (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 6,330 over the year.

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Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fee₹38,472
total fee₹45,347
* Fees is refundable

Important Dates for MA Economics at Pondicherry University

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CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date
Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
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CUET PG 2026 Result
May 06, 2026
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CUET- PG Admit Card Date
Mar 09, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction
Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Registration
Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date
Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
Upcoming
CUET PG 2026 Result
May 06, 2026
Tentative

Expired Events

EventsDates
CUET- PG Admit Card Date
Mar 09, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Form Correction
Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Registration
Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
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Pondicherry University: Students' Opinion

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The institution in India offers a Master's program in Applied Economics, known for its practical curriculum and recognized by NAAC and UGC. Admission involves a nationwide entrance exam, followed by merit-based admissions. The course is taught by six experienced lecturers with PhDs and industry experience. The program fee is 35,000 INR for two years, payable online, with no additional fees. It includes four papers in the first semester, five in the second and third, and two with a viva in the fourth semester.

Students participate in internships and placements, mainly in banking and Chegg India, but placement rates are 25-30%. The highest placement package is 30,000 INR monthly. Internships have stipends starting at 5,000 INR monthly. Scholarships are available for students with annual parental income below Rs. 2,50,000, with merit-based scholarships from the university. The fee structure includes Rs. 20,000 in the first semester, Rs. 3,200 in the second, Rs. 11,000 in the third, and Rs. 3,200 in the fourth semester.

The institution supports scholarships from state and central governments, despite having relatively higher tuition fees than other central universities.

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Chigisa Ch Marak
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Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Fees and Financial Aid:

Year wise fee is in the 1st semesters we have to pay 20000 including admission fee ect 2nd semester 3200, 3 rd semester we have to pay 11000 then 4th semester 3200 again. Scholarship is also available for merit base provided by the university it self
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Fees and Financial Aid:

In Pondicherry University they gave scholarship to students who perform well in semester end examinations. And also support other scholarships given by different state government and central government. Actually Tuition fee is little bit high by comparing to other central universities but it is acceptable .
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Fees and Financial Aid:

Yes, I have opted for scholarship from the college and I availed it through merit-cum-means scholarship.The college offers scholarship opportunities to the students both on means and merit cum means basis. The top 10 highest marks scorer of each department is eligible for the scholarship provided he/she's annual parental income is less than 2,50,000 per annum.
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