Admission to Master of Arts in Economics courses in colleges in Andhra Pradesh is carried out on the basis of Entrance test like Andhra Pradesh University Common Entrance Test and Post-Graduated Common Entrance Test – PGCET. Candidates who have passed graduation in Arts subjects with Economics as one of the subjects are eligible to apply for this course. Osmania University, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management University and Ideal College of Arts and Science are some of the well known institutes in Andhra Pradesh that offer this course.

List of Colleges offering M.A Economics in Andhra Pradesh

• Acharya Nagarjuna University
• Andhra University
• Ch. S.D. St. Theresas College for Women
• D N R. College
• Dantuluri Narayana Raju College
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
• G V P. College for P.G. Courses
• Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College
• Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management University
• Kakatiya University, Warangal
• Osmania University,  Hydrabad
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur
• Sri Venkateswara University, Thirupathy
• Savithri College, Secunderabad
• Ideal College of Arts and Science, Kakinada
• Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda
• Maris Stella College, Vijayawada
• National Degree College, Hyderabad
• Satavahana University, Karim Nagar
• Sir. C R Reddy College
• Sri Sathya Sai University
• Vashishta Degree College

Admission Procedure for Master of Arts in Economics

Candidates who have completed bachelor’s degree in Arts with Economics as one subject from any institute, recognized by UGC are eligible to apply for this course. They should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation. In case of reserved category candidates, the marks percentage required is 45%. Admission the course is based on the score obtained in Andhra Pradesh University Common Entrance Test (AUCET).

Exam Pattern of Common Entrance Test

The entrance test will contain questions which evaluate candidate’s knowledge and skills in the subject. There will be multiple choice objective type questions in the exam. Candidates can expect a total of 90 questions in the examination. The question paper is further divided into 3 parts i.e. Part A, Part B and Part C. Part A contains 40 questions of 40 marks and part B carries 30 questions of 30 marks. Part C contains 20 questions and each question carries one mark. There will be negative marking of .25 for every wrong answer. Maximum time allotted for attending all the questions is one hour. Questions will be asked from the topics prescribed in the syllabus for B.A Economics. Final selection will be based on the scores obtained in qualifying examination as well as in entrance exam.