The postgraduate course in Applied Economics is the flagship programme of the department of economics with intensive specialisations in areas of finance and development. The uniqueness of the programme is the judicious blend of economic theory accounting for interdisciplinarity and empirical measurement tools. Industrial exposure through internships and visits, mastery in scientific analysis through advanced quantitative methods, statistics, econometrics along with engagements in theory such as in Gender Economics
The postgraduate course in Applied Economics is the flagship programme of the department of economics with intensive specialisations in areas of finance and development. The uniqueness of the programme is the judicious blend of economic theory accounting for interdisciplinarity and empirical measurement tools. Industrial exposure through internships and visits, mastery in scientific analysis through advanced quantitative methods, statistics, econometrics along with engagements in theory such as in Gender Economics, Ethics and Economics, Agricultural Economics and so on and latest soft skills make students competent to take up the most challenging careers in business, industry, public sector and advanced academic research. The programme spanning four semesters intends to impart the necessary skills and capabilities to meet the challenges of the everchanging vibrant economic environment.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Candidates are required to apply online only through the University website www.christuniversity.in No other means/mode of application will be accepted.
Candidates should thoroughly go through the programme eligibility criteria, etc. before applying.
All applicants are required to create a one-time registration ID to be able to apply for the programme of their choice. They can create the Login ID by Using the following link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
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Through the program of your choice. After selecting the program, you will be redirected to the Registration for New Students Admission page.
Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through the university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in
Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.
Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.
Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the option to apply for any programme at Christ University.
Online Application form
Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
Students who fall under any of the following classifications, at the time of application may apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the course.
Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above, NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.
For email queries: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
Make sure to have all the original documents and a full set of black and white photocopies (xerox).
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)
Candidates who have passed the Undergraduate degree examination with 50 % aggregate marks from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by UGC / AIU are eligible to apply.
Students appearing for their final degree examinations in March-June 2025 are also eligible to apply (Applicants who are in the last year of their studies should have secured 50% or above aggregate in all the Semesters / Years of Undergraduate Examinations conducted so far).
Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations.
Year | # Karnataka | Other Indian States | NRI | SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN | Other Foreign Nationals | Time of Payment |
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1 | 103,000 INR | 123,000 INR | 185,000 INR | 2,500 USD | 2,800 USD | Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result |
2 | 103,000 INR | 123,000 INR | 185,000 INR | 2,500 USD | 2,800 USD | On or before March 15, 2026 |
# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).
For the Online Application form, click the below link:
Online Application Form
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Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the discipline of Economics and use its principles and theories to evaluate aspects of economic and social reality. |
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Identify and critically examine the issues concerning economic, institutional and social structures by problematising and raising reflective questions for academic inquiry. |
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Exhibit ability to independently carry out a research project using tools and skills acquired through research methodology, statistics, and econometrics. |
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Demonstrate expertise in soft skills that will enable them to communicate effectively and engage with their peers, work spaces and community at large. |
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Engage with societal problems through informed and active citizenry by undertaking field assignments and projects. |
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Recognise and accept plurality of values and understand how individual choices have ethical and wellbeing implications for oneself and others. |
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Work with environmental consciousness and gender sensitive values by critically engaging with theories and policy debates in the areas of environmental and gender concerns. |
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Demonstrate employability skills acquired through skill based courses like Applied Econometrics, Financial Economics Business Analytics, SPSS and STATA, Advanced Excel and Field Internships. |
MS Applied Economics, University of Cincinnati
The MA (Applied Economics) programme offers an option to earn two Degrees for a few students– MA Applied Economics from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) and an MS in Applied Economics from the University of Cincinnati (UC), USA, through credit transfer facility. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded two degrees from two universities in two years with an international exposure of over four months in the USA. Since UC’s MS in Applied Economics is a ‘STEM’ degree, the students can work for up to three years without an H1-B visa through the facility of Optional Practical Training*.
In this student exchange, Semester 1, 2 and 3 would be taught as per CHRIST (Deemed to be University) syllabus and Semester 4 would be pursued at UC. The courses offered by UC are in two segments: in spring the courses are Time Series Econometrics, Game Theory, Competition and Regulation or Urban and Regional Economics (depending on faculty availability), Program Evaluation, Spatial Econometrics, Panel Data Econometrics and in summer a Masters Research Practicum. Classes for UC’s MS in Applied Economics are held at the Lindner College of Business in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
The selection for the dual degree programme is through a departmental internal selection process and would be open for those whose complete the academic requirements of the programme and have passed the GRE Exam. Applicants with a GRE score of 320 or above will qualify for a $8000 scholarship.
Optional Practical Training (OPT):
OPT is a paid internship facility provided for international students under student visa (work visa is not required). The main purpose of OPT is to help students acquire practical experience in the field of their study. Normal duration of OPT is 12 months. However, students in STEM specializations can extend OPT by another two years (24 months).
MA Economics, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Students in MA (Applied Economics) program can earn two Degrees in two years from two universities. Students spend the first year (two semesters) at the CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore campus and study MA (Applied Economics) as per CHRIST (deemed to be University) Curriculum. Upon successful completion of the first year, the selected students for the exchange can opt to study two semesters in VCU, USA as per the VCU curriculum. Upon successful completion of the second year (1+1) program at VCU, the students will be awarded the degree by VCU and on submission of VCU credits to CHRIST, the MA (Applied Economics) degree from CHRIST.
MA in Economics at VCU is a quantitative-intensive program and is a ‘STEM’ degree. Students graduating from STEM program have attractive job opportunities. International students in STEM programs can undertake a paid internship for up to three years without an H1-B visa through the facility of Optional Practical Training*.
Optional Practical Training (OPT):
OPT is a paid internship facility provided for international students under student visa (work visa is not required). The main purpose of OPT is to help students acquire practical experience in the field of their study. Normal duration of OPT is 12 months. However, students in STEM specializations can extend OPT by another two years (24 months).
Note: The students for the exchange programmes will be selected from the MA Applied Economics Programme. The number of seats for exchange programmes, though not fixed, is very limited and depends on the requirement and the decision of both the universities. The selection is done through the criteria set by the Department of Economics at CHRIST.
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