IIT Economics Madras

I want to do M A in Economics from Indian Institute of Technology Madras so please tell me the procedure of take admission in this.

[Pathak]

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, offers a distinctive and pioneering Five Year Integrated Masters Programme, leading to M.A. degrees in three disciplines, viz
Development Studies
Economics
English Studies
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras conducts admission test for 5 year integrated Masters of Arts (M.A) degree programme

In this Programme students who have passed their 10+2 examination in India can apply for admission into this programme.

You can get more detail of this programme at the official site of the IIT Madras.

I want to take admission in Economics Course at Department of Humanities and Social Sciences IIT, Madras so please give me details?

[Arun Vats]

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of IIT, Madras has a vibrant research community. Research topics encompass fields as diverse as Agricultural Policy, Linguistics, German Studies, African / American / English / Indian Literature, Discourse Analysis, English Language Teaching, Economics, Health Care Policy, Philosophy, Sociology, Indian History and Theatre and Film Studies.

Admission Procedure:
Admission is based on Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M). Entrance test is conducted online for admission to five-year integrated Master's program.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Age Limit:
Candidates, who are not above 25 years of age, are eligible to apply for the entrance test.

2. Age Relaxation:
There is a relaxation of 5 years for the SC/ST candidates.

3. Qualification:
Candidates must have completed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination under 10+2 patterns with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination.

Examination Pattern:
Part One:
Type: Objective-type questions
Duration: Two and a half hours
Subjects: English and Comprehension skill, Analytical and Quantitative ability and General Knowledge

Part Two:
Candidates have to write an essay on any given topic, which is also in English medium. Duration: Half-an-hour

Syllabus of Exam:
English:
Vocabulary Skill, Remedial Grammar, improving Sentences and Reading Comprehension and Inferential Skill

Analytical and Quantitative:
Ability linear equations, elementary trigonometry, Numbers, Algebra, Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Data Interpretation, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Basic Statistics – Average, Ratio and proportion - Mixtures, Profit and Loss, Percentages etc.

General Studies:
Candidates should be thorough with the topics regarding Environment and Ecology, Contemporary World Affairs (post-World War II) and Indian Society and Indian Economics.


Contact Details:
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600036 ‎
044 2257 4500

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