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The MPhil Economics degree is a relatively difficult degree. Economics is a challenging subject in the social sciences as it requires strong analytical skills and complex mathematical tools to compile, study, and interpret data and apply it to the real world. The MPhil Economics course is a transitional degree that gives students an opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of their professors and hone skills that will help them conduct independent research.

The MPhil Economics degree was primarily a research-based degree that helped students prepare for a PhD in Economics. The major subjects around which students would learn and conduct research were:

Students who wish to take up an MPhil Economics course can still pursue it through private institutes where it is still available. The documents that are required for admission to any university for a postgraduate degree like M.Phil include:

• Class X, XII Mark Sheet
• Graduation, Post-Graduation Degree
• Photo ID Proof (like: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
• Candidate's Photograph
• Candidate's Signature
• Caste Certificate (if the candidate applies for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD reservation)

Before it was discontinued, the eligibility criteria to pursue an M.Phil course required students to complete their postgraduate degree in Economics (MA or MSc Economics) with at least 45-50% marks. The MPhil degree allowed students to explore research in Economics and develop skills that would help them in completing a PhD.

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The M.Phil degree is no longer valid after the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India declared it as discontinued. Students can no longer obtain an M.Phil degree from any government colleges as it is not recognized. However, some private colleges and institutes continue to offer it, and students still pursue M.Phil despite the orders and warnings from UGC.

The M.Phil Economics course duration used to be 2 years. Since the MPhil Economics course has been discontinued, the new batches of students can directly pursue a PhD degree after a 4-year degree (3+1 year of research) if they graduate with at least 75% marks and clear UGC NET. 

An MPhil Economics course is an advanced masters-level research degree that is pursued by students after completing a postgraduate degree. Though it has been discontinued by UGC under the NEP 2020, it was a bridge course between a Masters in Economics programme and a PhD in Economics that allowed students to pursue research projects to help prepare for a PhD.

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• MSc in Nursing (MSN) in leadership or healthcare management.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Master of Public Health (MPH) focused on public health policy and community health initiatives.

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This also opens the doors for high-paying job positions and career advancement in a variety of healthcare settings internationally. 

Houston University has over 47,000 student population. Out of this, over 38,000 are UG students and more than 6,700 are PG students. In the context of international student population, the total number of students at the university is 5,000+. India is one of the topmost country from where students are enrolled at this university. The total number of Indian students enrolled at this university is 1,465.

The University of Houston is one again ranked among the nation's Top 75 public universities in 2025 as per a top-ranking publisher. Even though there was a slight shift from the last year's rank No. 70, UofH has continued to make noteworthy changes in key student success metrics, that remain primary to the university's mission of improving educational outcomes. Also, in the National Universities category, the university ranks at No. 144. Earlier in 2024, this university ranked in Top 50 in Forbes ranking.

The University of Houston is named one of the Top 50 public universities for 'Best Value' in the latest rankings in the Princeton Review in 2023. Ranking at no. 44 among the public schools, Houston University ranks at No. 44 was recognised for its outstanding academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates. For UG students, the out-of-state tuition fee is USD 27,926 (Around INR 24 lakh) for the academic year 2023-25 (two 15-hour semesters).

The applicants are required to meet the following requirements in order to take admission to UofH:

• The applicants are required to have passed a High school record. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required
• Proof of English language proficiency score
• Financial documents
• Copy of the passport
• Test score (as required)

Test scores required in English language proficiency tests are given below:

• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 79
• Duolingo: 105

Nursing Administration students can work for a variety of industries that deal in medical and healthcare services, such as Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Medical Labs, Forensic Departments, Medical NGOs, MNCs, etc. 

Here are some top Nursing Administration college options offering distance programs in India:

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AP EAMCET exam is conducted for the admission to BTech course at GIET Engineering College. The GIET Engineering College cutoff 2024 for the General Home State category candidates stood between 36649 and 89019. Wherein, the most demanded course among the candidates was B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering. Similarly, the least demanded course was B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates can check out the table below for more information: