Are you aspiring to pursue an MSc in Economics at St. Xavier’s College Kolkata? The entrance exam is a crucial step in the admission process, as it determines your eligibility for the program. In this blog, we will discuss the exam date, paper pattern, and syllabus to help you prepare effectively. Read on to learn more about the upcoming entrance exam.

Exam Date and Time:

The MSc Economics entrance exam for the 2023-24 academic year will be held on 9th July at the main campus of St. Xavier’s College Kolkata. The exam will commence at 10:00 am and conclude at 12:30 pm.

Paper Pattern:

The paper structure for the admission test is as follows:

Total Time: 2 ½ hours

Total Marks: 100

Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (10 questions x 2 marks each = 20 marks), Short Questions (10 questions x 8 marks each = 80 marks)

The exam will assess your understanding of various concepts in economics through a combination of MCQs and short questions. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the paper pattern to manage your time effectively during the exam.

Syllabus for Admission Test:

To prepare for the MSc Economics entrance exam, you should focus on the following topics:

Microeconomics:

• Theory of consumer behaviour
• Theory of production
• Market structure under perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and duopoly
• Price discrimination
• Welfare economics

Macroeconomics:

• National income accounting
• Simple Keynesian model of income determination and the multiplier
• IS-LM model
• Models of aggregate demand and aggregate supply
• Solow model of growth
• Money banking and inflation

International Economics:

• Ricardian trade theory
• Heckscher-Ohlin trade theory
• Commercial policy: tariff and quota
• Mundell-Fleming model

Statistics:

• Measures of central tendency and dispersion
• Correlation and regression
• Probability theory
• Random variables and probability distributions
• Statistical inference: estimation and hypothesis testing

Econometrics:

• Concept of linear regression model
• Model specification and assumptions
• Estimation of error variance
• Goodness of fit and coefficient of determination
• Inferences in the linear regression model: confidence interval and hypothesis testing

Mathematics:

• Sets and operations
• Relations and functions
• Matrices and vectors
• Differentiation and optimization
• Integration

Preparing for the MSc Economics entrance exam at St. Xavier’s College Kolkata requires a thorough understanding of the syllabus and familiarity with the paper pattern. Mark your calendar for the exam date and allocate sufficient time to cover each topic effectively. Best of luck with your preparation, and we hope to see you succeed in the entrance exam and embark on a rewarding academic journey at St. Xavier’s College Kolkata.

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