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Department of Economics & Public Policy

Constituent Department of Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala

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About Department of Economics & Public Policy

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Masters and RD Programmes in Economics
The University offers a Masters and RD Programmes (M.Phil./Ph.D.) in Economics in the School of Social Sciences. While for PG programmes students are admitted through a common entrance test called FEAT (Further Education Admission Test), the students for RD programme are selected through a common entrance test called TREAT (The Research Entrance Aptitude Test). The Masters programme has duration of four semesters. The students are required to earn 80 credit hours to complete the programme successfully. In the RD programmes, M.Phil. programme has a minimum duration of 3 semesters and Ph.D. programme has a minimum duration of 6 semesters. While for successful completion of M. Phil degree students have to earn 60 credit hours, for Ph. D degree they have to earn 120 hours. The inter-disciplinary approach in the selection of courses is followed with 70 per cent courses from the department and 30 per cent from other schools/departments of the university.

Mission
Produce competent economists who have comprehensive understanding of theoretical and empirical issues in traditional and emerging areas/branches in economics.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala
Campus Location Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

M.Phil

Offered at Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala

Ph.D

Offered at Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Economics & Public Policy

Where is the Department of Economics & Public Policy located?

The Department of Economics & Public Policy is an academic teaching department of Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala, located in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Economics & Public Policy are conducted as per Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Economics & Public Policy?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala.