University of Lucknow MA Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Regular seats at LU cost INR 8,240 per year, totalling INR 16,480 over two years. Self-finance seats carry a higher fee of INR 19,000 per year (INR 9,500 per semester), totalling INR 38,000 over two years. Regular seats are allocated strictly on PGET merit. Self-finance seats are available for candidates who do not secure a regular merit seat but wish to study MA Economics at LU.

Ans. Yes. LU allows candidates who did not study Economics in graduation to apply for MA Economics, but the minimum marks requirement is higher. Those who studied Economics throughout all three years need 45%, those who studied it for only two years need 55%, and candidates who did not study it at all need 60%. SC/ST and Differently Abled candidates receive a 5% relaxation in each category.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in civil services (IAS, PCS, IES), banking and financial institutions (RBI, NABARD, SIDBI, IBPS), economic research, journalism, and college teaching. UGC-NET qualification from MA Economics opens pathways to assistant professor positions and research fellowships. LU’s strong academic standing in Uttar Pradesh adds credibility for state-level and national competitive examinations.

Ans. Yes. The Department of Economics at LU offers PhD programmes. MA Economics graduates who qualify UGC-NET/JRF or appear in LU’s own research entrance test are eligible to apply. Admission is based on interview performance, research proposal quality, and seat availability. Candidates holding a JRF typically receive priority in fellowship allocation within the department.

Ans. SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in for full fee reimbursement. The NSP Central Sector Scholarship offers INR 10,000 per year for merit-based candidates with income below INR 4.5 Lakhs. LU also awards an internal merit scholarship to top performers in annual university examinations.

Ans. The LU PGET for Economics is a written test conducted at designated centres in Uttar Pradesh. It covers topics from the undergraduate Economics syllabus, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, statistics, and Indian economic development. Candidates must carry their PGET admit card and a valid government-issued photo identity to the examination centre on the day of the test.