M.S. (Quantitative Economics)
Top Ranked M.S. (Quantitative Economics) Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering M.S. (Quantitative Economics) (M.S. (Quantitative Economics)) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 1 NIRF-ranked colleges for M.S. (Quantitative Economics) in India. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹40,000 to ₹40,000.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101 |
Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal |
Government | ₹40,000 | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
QS India M.S. (Quantitative Economics) College Rankings 2025
1 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 16 |
ISI Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
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Frequently Asked Questions - M.S. (Quantitative Economics) College Rankings
ISI's economics research group is among India's most respected, with faculty publishing in top international economics journals. While NIRF does not rank economics programmes specifically, ISI's overall research reputation and the careers of its economics alumni speak to the programme's quality.
MS QE at ISI is more quantitatively rigorous than MA Economics at most institutions. DSE (Delhi School of Economics) offers a strong theory-focused MA, while ISI's programme emphasises mathematical and statistical methods in economics. The choice depends on whether you prefer a quantitative or theoretical approach.
Yes, ISI's MS QE is well-recognised by top economics PhD programmes globally. The programme's quantitative rigour and ISI's research reputation make graduates competitive applicants at leading international universities for economics doctoral programmes.