Frequently Asked Questions regarding MA in Economics

Frequently Asked Questions regarding MA in Economics

1. MA economics is a rigorous course in Economics offered by TU (see a detailed course of study attached below).
2. Students from Management backgrounds (with Economics and Mathematics), Humanities (Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics), Education (Economics, Mathematics), Science, and Engineering backgrounds are eligible.
3. Students must fill up forms from the respective college where they intend to join.
4. Students must appear entrance exam.
5. The entrance examination is of 50 marks with microeconomics, macroeconomics, and mathematics of 15 marks each and general knowledge of 5 marks.
6. Bachelor's level (BBA or BBS or BA) microeconomics, macroeconomics, and mathematics are sufficient for entrance examinations.
7. Students must admit to the College from where they registered for entrance.
8. MA Economics is a 4-semester program of 60 credit hours.
9. The University campus (central department) conducts only the day shift from 11 am to 4 pm, while all other colleges provide morning or evening shifts.
10. RR campus has started offering online classes in the evening shift. However, students enrolled in online courses are not allowed to join physical classes.
11. The fee ranges from Rs.45,000 to Rs.65000 in public colleges as of the academic year 2022.
12. There are elective (choice) subjects in the 3rd and 4th semesters (see Syllabus).
13. A total of 19 colleges, affiliated with TU, offer the MA Economics program in Nepal.
14. Good news for students as they can apply online at https://entrance.tufohss.edu.np/.
15. Detailed course of study has been embedded in this link: Syllabus
16. See this video for more clarification (Interview of Associate Professor Dr. Raghu Bir Bista sir): YouTube Video
17. Read this article by Assistant Dean Prof. Dr. Tara Prasad Bhusal sir too: Article

List of colleges offering MA in Economics (under TU) in Nepal