Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
1,901 institutes offer MA Economics. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.
#49

PrivatePune, Maharashtra
Fergusson College, Pune
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,142–₹34,261 / yr
Fergusson College Pune was established in the year 1885 and it is a private college. It holds an 'A+' grade accreditation from the National Assessment and…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#50NIRF 58

PrivateJaipur, Rajasthan
Manipal University, Jaipur
- NIRF 2025
- #58
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 52.69
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is a private university established in 2011. The university has been accredited by the NAAC (National Assessment and…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#51

PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women Madurai was established in the year 1965 to provide quality education to women in Madurai and nearby areas. Sri…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#52

PrivatePune, Maharashtra
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹22,500–₹128.5L / yr
Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune is a private university which was established in 1964. BVDU Pune admission is merit and entrance-based. To enrol in BVDU Pune…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#53

PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,992–₹2.5L / yr
The American College was established in 1881 by American Christian missionaries. The college is also known as TAC Madurai. The American College offers various…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#54

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹31,915–₹3.2L / yr
St Teresa's College Ernakulam was founded in 1925 to offer higher education to women.STC Ernakulam offers full-time diploma and degree programmes in various…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#55

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹3,154–₹7,641 / yr
Queen Mary’s College Chennai was established in the year 1914. It is a government institution with 203 faculty members and a 17-acre urban campus. QMC Chennai…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#56

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹35,042–₹4.0L / yr
Ethiraj College for Women, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a private institution affiliated with the University of Madras . Ethiraj College was established…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#57

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore University, Bangalore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,350–₹11.3L / yr
Established in 1964, Bangalore University is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is a state university owned by the government. Bangalore University comprises…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#58

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1,750–₹6,165 / yr
Government Arts College Coimbatore was established by the British Government in the year 1852. The ultimate aim of education is to make a person knowledgeable…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#59

PrivateTonk, Rajasthan
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.3L–₹7.1L / yr
MA Economics · MA History
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#60

PrivateKumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Government Arts College Kumbakonam was established in the year 1854 to impart education in the fields of Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#61

PrivateMysuru, Karnataka
University of Mysore, Mysore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹25,472–₹11.5L / yr
University of Mysore Mysore was established in 1916, and it has been recognised by the UGC and has NAAC accreditation. The Mysore University offers multiple…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#62

PrivateShivamogga, Karnataka
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹16,251–₹1.0L / yr
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, was established in 1987, and it has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Kuvempu University has…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#63

PrivateAhmedabad, Gujarat
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,000–₹41.1L / yr
Gujarat University founded in 1949, is one of the oldest and largest universities in the state of Gujarat. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat University was…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#64

PrivateKozhikode, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.1L–₹1.8L / yr
St Joseph’s College Devagiri was established in 1956 and is a prominent educational institution. It is a private college with a faculty strength of 101 and a…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#65NIRF 74

PrivateHyderabad, Telangana
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- NIRF 2025
- #74
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 49.36
University of Hyderabad is a central government university established in 1974. University of Hyderabad offers 138 courses in Arts, Humanities and Social…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#66

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹5,860–₹7,280 / yr
Maharaja’s College Ernakulam was established in the year 1875 and is a government-autonomous institution. Maharaja’s College offers a total of 60…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#67

PrivateKaraikudi, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Alagappa Government Arts College Karaikudi, established 1947, provides full-time on-campus programmes. Across 14 acres, AGAC Karaikudi offers UG, PG and Ph.D…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#68

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1L–₹117L / yr
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai has been approved by AICTE and NBA. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research is also known…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#69NIRF 76

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
Christ University, Bangalore
- NIRF 2025
- #76
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 49.03
Christ University is declared to be a University with Private ownership and was established in the year 2008. The University Grants Commission of India…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#70

PrivateAurangabad, Maharashtra
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,056–₹2.1L / yr
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, previously known as Marathwada University was established in the year 1958 and is one of the oldest…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#71

PrivateBathinda, Punjab
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹39,050–₹2.2L / yr
Central University of Punjab was established in 2009 under the Act of Parliament No. 25 of 2009. The university fosters innovation and interdisciplinary…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#72

PrivateRohtak, Haryana
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
- NIRF 2025
- 201-300
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹7,464–₹2.4L / yr
M.Com · M.Com Hons Integrated
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)