Admission Alert: Madras School of Economics M.A 2025-26
The Madras School of Economics (MSE), recognized as an Institution of Special Importance by the Government of Tamil Nadu and included by UGC under the State Legislature Act, invites applications for admission to its two-year full-time M.A. programs for the Academic Year 2025-26. The degrees will be awarded by MSE under its own degree-granting authority as per the MSE Act, 2020.
Candidates from diverse academic backgrounds in Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, Sciences, and Engineering are encouraged to apply.
M.A. Programs Offered
- M.A. Actuarial Economics
- M.A. Applied Quantitative Finance
- M.A. Environmental Economics
- M.A. Financial Economics
- M.A. General Economics
Eligibility
- Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, Sciences, or Engineering.
- Candidates appearing for their final undergraduate exams in AY 2025 are also eligible.
- Minimum marks required:
- 55% for General Category
- 50% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates
- Should not have completed 25 years of age as on 1st July 2025.
- Must have studied Mathematics at the plus-two level (Senior Secondary) or an equivalent qualification (including Mathematical Economics courses at undergraduate level).
Number of Seats
- Total Intake per Program: 47 seats
- Includes 35% reservation for resident students of Tamil Nadu.
- Reservation Policy of the Government of Tamil Nadu will be followed.
Selection Procedure
- Admission is based on a national-level Entrance Test conducted at designated centers across India.
- In case of a tie in entrance test scores, merit ranking will be determined based on:
- Percentage of marks in the qualifying examination.
- Age (preference to elder candidates).
Application Details
- Application must be submitted online.
- Application Fee:
- Rs. 1200/- (General Category)
- Rs. 1000/- (SC/ST Category)
Important Dates
| Opening of Online Application Form | 10th April 2025 |
| Closing of Online Application Form | 11th May 2025 |
| Issue of Admit Cards (Download) | 19th May 2025 |
| Entrance Test | 31st May 2025 |
| Result Declaration (Score Card Download) | 17-18th June 2025 |
| Counseling | July 2025 |
| Commencement of Classes | 1st August 2025 |
Contact Information
For Madras School of Economics M.A 2025 Course
For further details regarding eligibility, programs, and application procedures, candidates are advised to refer to the detailed program brochure and application instructions available on the MSE website.
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