DELHI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Shortly after independence, a group of visionaries led by Professor V.K.R.V. Rao and supported by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, launched a project to create a Center for advanced studies in the social sciences that would compare with the best in the world. Thus began the Delhi School of Economics in 1949. Currently, the School comprises the departments of economics, geography and sociology, of which the first has undoubtedly been outstanding and dynamic.

Masters in Economics

A. Students from Indian Universities

• B.A. (Hons) Economics of Delhi University with 50% or more marks in the aggregate.
• B.A. (Hons) Economics of any other Indian University recognized by Delhi University with 50% or more marks in the aggregate. In the case of universities where the B.A. (Hons) Economics degree includes courses other than in Economics the course shall be treated as an Honours course only if at least 75 per cent of the total marks are in respect of papers in Economics.
• 55% or more marks in aggregate in M. Com., B. Com. (Hons), B.A. (Hons) Business Economics, and M.A./B.A. (Hons) in History or Sociology of Delhi University, or any other Indian University recognised by Delhi University.
• 60% or more marks in M.A./B.A. (Hons) in Agricultural Economics, Business Studies, Computer Applications, Mathematics, Operational Research, and Statistics of Delhi University or any other Indian University recognised by Delhi University.
• 60% or more marks in B.A. (Pass) with Economics or Mathematics as one of the subjects (with 3 papers) or B. Com. (Pass) of Delhi University or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto.
• 60% or more marks in M. Sc., M. Tech., M. Stat., B. Stat., B. Sc. (Hons), B.E., B. Tech. or any other equivalent degree of Delhi University or any other Indian University recognised by Delhi University.

B. Students from Foreign Universities

Students holding a degree from non-Indian Universities must apply through the
Foreign Students Advisor
Foreign Students Registry
Faculty of Management Studies
University of Delhi
Delhi 110007

C. A student seeking admission to the first year class of the M.A. programme must be at least 20 years of age before the first day of October in the year in which he/she seeks admission; relaxation up to one year is permissible subject to the approval of the Vice-Chancellor.

D. Candidates seeking admission to the course on the basis of a Bachelor's degree should have passed the Bachelor's degree examination under the 10+2+3 or 11+2+2 or 10+2+2+1 pattern of education.

E. In the case of a candidate whose result of the last qualifying examination is awaited he/she will be allowed to appear in the Entrance Test on submitting a certificate from the institution to this effect. In case the candidate is admitted to the course on a provisional basis, the admission will be cancelled if the result is not communicated by October 15 or if the candidate fails to meet the minimum eligibility criteria on the basis of his/her result.

M. Phil. Programme

The M.Phil programme operates within the overall framework laid down by the Ordinance governing the M.Phil programme in the University.

Eligibility Conditions: The minimum qualification for admission to the M. Phil. programme in Economics shall be a Master's degree in Economics or in any of the following allied subjects (a) Business Economics, (b) Business Administration, (c) Commerce, (d) Statistics, (e) Mathematics, (f) Operations Research, (g) History, and (h) Engineering, with at least 55% marks in the aggregate, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Academic Council.

The above minimum marks requirement shall not however, apply in the case of the teachers of the University of Delhi holding substantive appointment before the promulgation of the ordinance relating to the M. Phil. Programme. Such teachers need only have 50% in the aggregate to be eligible.

Application forms for the M. Phil. programme, obtainable from the office of the Department of Economics, Delhi School of Economics, must be accompanied by a crossed demand draft for rupees two hundred and fifty only (Rs.250/-) drawn in favour of the Registrar, University of Delhi, as application fee.

Candidates awaiting results of their last qualifying examination are eligible to apply. They must, however, produce proof of eligibility, if selected, at the time of admission.

The admission will be on the basis of a short written test (of one hour duration) followed by interviews. The candidate should fill in the attached admission ticket for admission and bring the same on the day of the test.

Ph. D. Programme

Eligibility Conditions: A candidate for admission to the course for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics must have

(a) Obtained an M.Phil degree in Economics of this University, or any other degree recognized as equivalent thereto, or in a subject allied thereto, with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grading.
(b) A good academic record with a first or high second class Master's Degree from an Indian or a foreign university in Economics or an allied subject. For further details refer to the Handbook of Information available from the Department.

Contact

Department of Economics
Delhi School of Economics
University of Delhi, Delhi 110007
Phones: 91-11-2766-6533/34/35
Email: dept@econdse.org
Website: www.econdse.org