Course Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics offers students a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and applied economics. The program prepares graduates for careers in finance, policy, research, or further studies in economics.

Duration:
The B.A./B.Sc. in Economics is typically a 3-year undergraduate program divided into six semesters.

Average Fees:

• Public Institutions: ₹8,000 - ₹40,000 per annum

• Private Institutions: ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per annum

Exams to Attend:
Admissions are usually based on merit from Class 12 results. Some universities may require entrance exams such as:

• DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

• CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test)

• BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)

Semester-wise Syllabus Overview

Semester 1:

1. Microeconomics - I

2. Macroeconomics - I

3. Mathematics for Economics

4. Elective - History or Political Science

Semester 2:

1. Microeconomics - II

2. Macroeconomics - II

3. Statistics for Economics

4. Elective - Sociology or Geography

Semester 3:

1. International Economics

2. Development Economics

3. Indian Economy

4. Elective - Environmental Economics or Public Finance

Semester 4:

1. Econometrics - I

2. Monetary Economics

3. Environmental Economics

4. Elective - Urban Economics or Agricultural Economics

Semester 5:

1. Econometrics - II

2. Public Economics

3. Industrial Economics

4. Elective - Game Theory or Financial Economics

Semester 6:

1. Advanced Macroeconomics

2. Labour Economics

3. Research Methodology

4. Dissertation/Project Work

Top 10 Institutions - India:

1. Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi - Delhi

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) - Delhi

3. St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi - Delhi

4. Madras School of Economics - Chennai

5. Presidency University - Kolkata

6. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) - Varanasi

7. Loyola College - Chennai

8. St. Xavier’s College - Mumbai

9. Jadavpur University - Kolkata

10. University of Hyderabad - Hyderabad

Top 10 Institutions - Kerala:

1. University of Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram

2. Mahatma Gandhi University - Kottayam

3. Calicut University - Kozhikode

4. St. Teresa’s College - Ernakulam

5. Sacred Heart College - Kochi

6. Farook College - Kozhikode

7. Mar Ivanios College - Thiruvananthapuram

8. CMS College - Kottayam

9. Assumption College - Changanassery

10. St. Joseph's College - Devagiri, Kozhikode