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.
#97

PrivateGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Sharda University, Greater Noida
- NIRF 2025
- 101-150
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.6L–₹68.5L / yr
Sharda University Greater Noida is a private university that has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI),…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#98

PrivateTirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹33,000–₹80,520 / yr
MBA · MCA
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#99

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,516–₹52.0L / yr
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar was established in the year 1943 and has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. Utkal University offer courses ranges from 1-6…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#100

PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹91,200–₹14.5L / yr
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management is a private university established in 1980. The university is approved by the All India Council for Technical…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#101

PrivateHisar, Haryana
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
- NIRF 2025
- 201-300
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹72,244–₹4.4L / yr
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, was established on 20 October 1995 through an Act of the Haryana State Legislature. Its academic…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#102

PrivateAmritsar, Punjab
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹64,870–₹8.0L / yr
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar, was established under the State Legislature Act No. 21 of 1969. Guru Nanak Dev University has also received an A++…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#103

PrivateAjmer, Rajasthan
Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹47,195–₹1.7L / yr
Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) was formally inaugurated in March 2009 by the Indian Parliament as a new Central University. The Central University of…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#104

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹51,922–₹3.5L / yr
Guru Nanak College Chennai, established in 1971, offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, Guru Nanak College provide…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#105

PrivateKalyani, West Bengal
University of Kalyani, Kalyani
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹13,990–₹2.2L / yr
University of Kalyani was established in 1960 as a state university to be administered by the Government of West Bengal. Kalyani University has several…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#106

PrivateShillong, Meghalaya
North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,040–₹1.9L / yr
Established in the year 1973, North Eastern Hill University Shillong provides quality education in different streams and at different levels. North-Eastern…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#107

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College Chennai was established in 1964 for the linguistic minority community. DG Vaishnav College Chennai is reaccredited…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#108

PrivateKollam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,990–₹1.3L / yr
Fatima Mata National College Kollam, established in 1951 and spread across a 15-acre campus. FMNC Kollam offers full-time undergraduate and postgraduate…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#109

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,446–₹27,804 / yr
Mar Athanasius College is one of the well known institutions which was established in the year 1955 at Kothamangalam. This college has been accredited at A+…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#110

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
- NIRF 2025
- 101-150
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹67,500–₹8.2L / yr
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi was established in 1998 by the Government of NCT of Delhi. GGSIPU has been accredited with an A++…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#111

PrivateTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹27,738–₹1.1L / yr
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli is a state-private university that was established in the year 1990 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Manonmaniam…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#112NIRF 93

PrivateChandigarh, Chandigarh
Panjab University, Chandigarh
- NIRF 2025
- #93
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 46.90
Panjab University Chandigarh, established in 1882, is a government state university. Located in Chandigarh, India, PU Chandigarh boasts 173 affiliated…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#113

PrivateSalem, Tamil Nadu
Periyar University, Salem
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,776–₹74,500 / yr
MA Journalism and Mass Communication · MA Sociology
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#114

PrivateSonipat, Haryana
Ashoka University, Sonepat
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹12.4L–₹32.2L / yr
Ashoka University, Sonepat is a state-private university established in the year 2014. Ashoka University is a co-educational institute approved by UGC. Ashoka…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#115

PrivateAluva, Kerala
Union Christian College, Aluva
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹60,000–₹2.4L / yr
Union Christian College, Aluva was founded in 1921 and is known for its academic excellence and research capabilities. Union Christian College provides a…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#116

PrivateSilcoorie Grant, Assam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹15,520–₹1.5L / yr
Assam University Silchar is a central government university which was established in 1994 after the enactment of the Assam (Central) University Act of 1989.…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#117

PrivateThalassery, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Thalassery, Kerala
Government Brennen College, Thalassery was established in the year 1862 by Edward Brennen and is affiliated to Kannur University . The university is accredited…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#118

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹36,000–₹3.8L / yr
St Albert’s College, one of the most renowned institutions in Kochi offers education in arts, science, commerce and vocational streams. St Albert’s College is…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#119

PrivateSantiniketan, West Bengal
Visva Bharati Santiniketan
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹11,470–₹19,580 / yr
BA Bengali Hons · BA English Hons
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#120

PrivateTiruppur, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1,580–₹7,350 / yr
North Lakhimpur College Lakhimpur, established in 1952, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes in full-time mode with varying durations.…
Listed via official programme catalog · MA Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)