Delhi School of Economics

Top University Department in India

NIRF Ranking

290 M.A. Economics + MBA Seats

Annual Seats

₹16.50 - ₹21.00 LPA (M.A. Economics)

Average Placement CTC

₹38.00 LPA (Global Hedge Funds & Investment Banks)

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

World Landmark

Ratan Tata Library (RTL)

One of the richest social sciences libraries in the world, holding over 350,000 volumes, international economic reports, and UN documentation.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
M.A. in Economics	2 Years	CUET PG (Economics)	University of Delhi	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with strong mathematical foundation + CUET PG
MBA (Human Resource Development - HRD)	2 Years	CAT	Department of Commerce, DSE	Bachelor’s degree with min 50% + CAT score
MBA (International Business - IB)	2 Years	CAT	Department of Commerce, DSE	Bachelor’s degree with min 50% + CAT score

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
M.A. Economics	₹17.50 LPA	₹16.00 LPA	100%	Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, American Express, Citi, Barclays, Mastercard, McKinsey, World Bank

Closing Rank Trends by Year

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Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: CUET PG Economics Score

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
M.A. Economics	AI	220+ / 300	215+ / 300	210+ / 300	205+ / 300	Top Choice

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Computer Centre:Advanced computational lab equipped with Stata, R, Python, MATLAB, and econometric packages.

Annual Fests & Student Life

D-Street & Winter School (Entrepreneurship Fest):Annual international academic conference and economic policy summit at DSE.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

Dr. Manmohan Singh Fellowship and National Merit Scholarships.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Dr. Manmohan Singh (Former Prime Minister of India)
Kaushik Basu (Former Chief Economist, World Bank)
Amartya Sen (Taught at DSE)

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) ~22 km

Nearest Railway Station

New Delhi Railway Station ~9 km, Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station ~800m

Road & Highway Access

Chhatra Marg, University Enclave

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission procedure for M.A. Economics at DSE?

Admission to the M.A. in Economics at Delhi School of Economics is conducted through CUET PG (Economics Paper COQP10) followed by DU CSAS PG counseling.