MA Economics (with specialization in Economic Development) 

at South Asian University, Chanakya Puri

Yes, SAU Delhi offers a two-year MA programme divided into four semesters. Candidates who have completed graduation are eligible to apply for the MA course. The university offers various specialisations such as MA in Economics (with specialisation in Economic Development), International Relations and Sociology.

Candidates need to pass a four-year degree after Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate to apply for the SAU Delhi MA programme. Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in less than 15 years are not eligible for admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

South Asian University Delhi offers admission to the MA programme based on the entrance exam conducted by the university. It is a two-hour entrance test with a total of 70 multiple-choice questions with one mark each. The questions are related to the specialisation opted for by the candidates.

The tuition fees for pursuing an M.A. at South Asian University (SAU) in Delhi are as follows:

For day scholars:

US$440 per semester (US$880 per year).

For boarders (students residing in university hostels):

US$500 per semester (US$1000 per year).

These fees are relatively affordable compared to many other institutions. SAU aims to provide quality education without excessive financial burden for its students! 

The admission process for M.A. programs at South Asian University (SAU) in Delhi is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have a valid Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with the minimum required percentage.

The specific eligibility criteria vary based on the chosen M.A. specialization.

Application Process:

The application process is common for all M.A. programs at SAU.

Candidates need to apply online through the SAU website.

The application fee is INR 670/-.

Entrance Test:

SAU conducts an entrance test for M.A. admissions.

The test is offline and is conducted in various selected centers in the SAARC countries.

Sample question papers are available on the SAU official website.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance examination.

For Ph.D. candidates, there is an additional step of a Personal Interview.

Seats Reservation:

Seats are reserved based on nationality, with 50% seats reserved for Indian students.

The cost of studying at South Asian University (SAU) in Delhi varies based on the programme and the student's nationality. For instance, the average fees for various programs for the year 2024-2025 are as follows:
- MA: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)
- M.Sc: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)
- Ph.D: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)
- L.L.M: Rs 74,580 (1st Year Fees)

Additionally, the tuition fees for SAARC students and non-SAARC students are as follows:
- US$ 4500 per semester (US$ 9000 per year) for day scholars (SAARC students)
- US$ 5100 per semester (US$ 10200 per year) for boarders (SAARC students)
- US$ 440 per semester (US$ 880 per year) for day scholars (non-SAARC students)
- US$ 500 per semester (US$ 1000 per year) for boarders (non-SAARC students) [2]

The fees for the courses at SAU are considered reasonable, especially when compared to other private colleges, but may be relatively expensive compared to government institutions like Delhi University [1] [2]. The detailed fee structure can be found on the official website of the university

The latest cutoff information for MSc at South Asian University Delhi (SAUD) is not released for the academic year 2024-25. The university releases the cutoff information after the completion of the admission process, in July or August.

The cutoff information for the previous academic year (2023-24) for different MSc programs at SAUD are : the general cutoffs for MSc programs were around 60% to 70% for General category candidates, 55% to 65% for OBC category candidates, 50% to 60% for SC/ST category candidates, and 40% to 50% for PWD category candidates.

The cutoff marks for the 2024-25 academic year may vary from the previous year due to factors such as the number of applicants, the availability of seats, and the overall difficulty level of the entrance examination.

You can find cutoffs information the SAUD website under the "Admissions" section. The cutoff information will be listed for each MSc program, along with the category-wise cutoffs.

As per the official website of SAU Delhi, the university does not accepts CUET score. The university conducts an entrance exam to select candidates for UG, PG and PhD courses. Besides, SAU Delhi also accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for BTech and MTech programmes, respectively. Besides, aspirants must also fulfil the course-specific eligibility for admission.

The fees for PG courses at South Asian University (SAU) in Delhi vary based on the programme and the student’s nationality. Here are the approximate fees for various programs for the year 2024-2025:

MA: 74,580 (1st Year Fees)

M.Sc: 74,580 (1st Year Fees)

Ph.D: 74,580 (1st Year Fees)

LL.M: 74,580 (1st Year Fees) 

South Asian University, Delhi conducts an entrance test for admission to courses. The entrance exam differs for each of the UG, PG and PhD courses. Besides, the university also considers JEE Main and GATE scores for BTech and MTech programmes. Shortlisted candidates for PhD also need to come for the personal interview round.