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B.A.(Hons) in Economics
 at 
Cotton University 
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Total Tuition Fees

Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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B.A.(Hons) in Economics
 at 
Cotton University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (4 years)
4,800
9,650
14,450
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B.A.(Hons) in Economics
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Cotton University 
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements2.9
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.9
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.7
Money Review IconValue for Money4.4
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B.A.(Hons) in Economics - Batch of 2027
Offered by Cotton University
4
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Studying in Cotton has its perks, more inclined towards campus life experiences than academics.
Placements: For a B.A. (Hons) in Economics at Cotton University, the placement opportunities are steadily increasing. About 50 to 60 percent of students in recent years get jobs after they graduate. The highest salary packages for economics graduates are usually between 6 LPA plus 7 LPA. The average packages are near 5 LPA. Entry-level jobs offer around 3 LPA. The main companies and organizations that recruit are big banks like ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank, and also educational and research groups. Internships are a very important part of the studies, with students gaining real work experience in many types of fields.
Infrastructure: Cotton University is in the center of Guwahati city. People say it is one of the most famous institutions of Northeast India. The university was established in 1901 as Cotton College. After many years, it turned into a full university. The campus is very large with old-style buildings plus new buildings. The grounds are full of greenery. There are huge halls like KBR Auditorium and Sudmersen Hall. The new academic blocks, digital library, and labs are all very good. They help students to learn with current technology.
Faculty: The B.A. Honors in Economics at Cotton University has a very high academic standard with many good professors. Departmental professors are helpful. They have lots of knowledge and are friendly. Plus, many teachers have advanced degrees such as Ph. D.s, in addition to having control of their subjects. These teachers are committed to giving students a good quality education. They focus on both theory and practical use, along with showing how things work in real life, which helps students understand complex economic ideas or concepts better.
Reviewed on 16 May 2025Read More
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B.A.(Hons) in Economics - Batch of 2024
Offered by Cotton University
4.4
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Satisfied with the professors, library environment, and the curriculum.
Placements: The placement process is being developed day by day. Even two of my good friends got placed in ICICI bank this time. Apparently, many others got placed in different places, such as HDFC Bank, International schools, etc. Studying in Cotton University will give you a better chance for placement.
Infrastructure: The economics department is one of the best departments in the university. Facilities are good and professors are very friendly. Software knowledge such as Stata and R is also provided in the department. If one has a keen interest in research, then also CU is one of the best options in Assam.
Faculty: Professors are helpful and knowledgeable. Teaching quality is also good. The course curriculum is good, focusing on both theories and mathematics. If one studies well, he/she can easily score a good CGPA. Everything is fine. If you are interested in the research field, then it's also good to be at Cotton University.
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B.A.(Hons) in Economics - Batch of 2028
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3.6
3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Satisfied with the faculty and infrastructure.
Placements: The placements provided are quite average. Talking about my course, economics, the placements are good enough with packages starting from Rs. 40,000. Although number of students getting placed was quite less as of last year. There is a placement cell in the university that takes care of it.
Infrastructure: The department has a library that is well-equipped, study-efficient and has free Wi-Fi. It has all the books required for this course. Classrooms too are well organized and fully maintained with blackboard, table, desks. It also has a sports complex which includes a badminton court, table tennis, carrom, and a gymnasium as well.
Faculty: Teachers are quite helpful, though they are aged and experienced. Teaching quality was above average. Teachers do provide notes, and most of the time, the class communication is enough for exams. The course curriculum is very relevant, making students industry-ready. Semester exams are on a level of moderate to difficult, and the passing CGPA in the last semester is about 8.9 CGPA.
Other: My course B.A. Hons, economics is a highly demanding course. The best thing about this course is that in addition to the theoretical portions, it also consists of a mathematical portion which makes it a perfect balance for people who cannot study theory too much. I think a little bit more access to multimedia content would make the course interesting rather than just class notes. The college hosts college week annually which consists of cultural activities and sports events. It also provides scholarship programs for students.
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B.A.(Hons) in Economics - Batch of 2027
Offered by Cotton University
4.2
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Really good infrastructure and the best campus life for university students.
Placements: Placements are given for professional courses such as media and technology. For general courses, placements are very rare, to say the least. Very renowned companies across the city come to the University to provide placements. Many students from our course have received placements.
Infrastructure: The departments of all the subjects are neat and clean. The library is very peaceful and one of the best places to study in the college. The canteen food is average. Sports and games can be played in the indoor stadium of the university. Classrooms are fine.
Faculty: The faculty is very helpful and provides notes for exams. The pass percentage of the university is 100% most of the time. The teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable. Exams conducted are not based solely on bookish knowledge but also include general knowledge.
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B.A.(Hons) in Economics - Batch of 2025
Offered by Cotton University
3.8
2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Satisfactory with qualified teachers .
Placements: I personally don't find the placement cell of the university of much use. Though it is a good state university but not many students get placed across different courses. The average package offered to undergraduate student was INR 5.4 LPA in 2022. The placement performance of the university fails to compliment the reputation of the university.
Infrastructure: The overall infrastructure for my department is quite good but it could be much better. Our department library has mostly all the required books and materials and teachers are also helpful. However, the classroom and hostel facility needs improvement.
Faculty: The teachers are really helpful and knowledgeable in my course and their teaching quality is also commendable. The course curriculum is quite relevant and exams are also conducted timely. However the result declaration takes a lot of time which needs to be improved.
Other: I chose this course because I was always interested and passionate about studying Economics and it aligns with my career goals as well. I believe it will grant me with skills and knowledge required for my future opportunities. There are many events organised occasionally in our department which helps us grow personally and professionally.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024Read More
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B.A.(Hons) in Economics
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Cotton University 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is Cotton University's cutoff for BA?
A: 

Cotton University offers admission to various UG courses including BA (Hons) based on CUET UG scores followed by round-wise counselling. Candidates aspiring for Cotton University admission 2024 to UG courses, must have a valid score in CUET. Tabulated below are the course-wise closing scores for the General All India students:

CourseClosing Score 2023
B.A. (Hons) in Anthropology418.12
B.A. (Hons) in Assamese442.03
B.A. (Hons) in Economics583.26
B.Sc. (Hons) in Education399.21
B.A.5 (Hons) in English312.49
B.A. (Hons) in Hindi391.13
B.Sc. (Hons) in History166.11
B.A. (Hons) in Mass Communication & Journalism599.99
B.A. (Hons) in Philosophy406.26
B.A. (Hons) in Psychology625.43
B.A. (Hons) in Sociology574.74
B.A.6 (Hons) in Sanskrit289.25
B.Sc. (Hons) in Biotechnology303.57

 

Q:   Can I get admission in Cotton University for BA with 60% in Class 12th?
A: 

Yes, a candidate is eligible for admission inCotton University for BA with 60% in Class 12th. The minimum required aggregate for admission in the course is 60% itself. Admissions to this course are entrance-based and marks of CUET UG exam is accepted for the same. Interested candidates must fill out the applicaton form available online on the official website of the college. 

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Cotton University offers various UG, PG and PhD courses, such as BSc, BA, BCA, MCA, MSC and MA. Admission to all the courses is entrance-based. The university accepts CUR-UG for admission to UG courses and conducts a university-based entrance exam i.e. CPGEE for admission to PG courses. Applicants seeking admission to any of these courses must appear in the entrance exam and score well to grab the final seat.

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B.A.(Hons) in Economics
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Admission Process

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    Mar 1 - 24, 2026
    CUET 2026 Application ProcessTentative
    May 15 - Jun 3, 2026
    CUET 2026 ExamTentative
    Jul 4, 2026
    CUET UG 2026 ResultTentative

    B.A.(Hons) in Economics
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    CUET round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round2023
    1622.93
    2594.74
    3521.28
    4583.26
    CUET round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round2023
    1535.47
    2513.91
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    Students also asked

    Q:   Does Cotton University have good placements?
    A: 

    Cotton University in Guwahati has a good placement record. According to the NIRF report 2023, 13 UG and 95 PG students were placed during the placements. The median package offered to UG (3-year) students during placements 2023 stood at INR 5.34 LPA. For PG (2-year) and PG (3-year) courses, the median package offered during Cotton University placements 2023 was INR 3.62 LPA and INR 3.80 LPA, respectively. The university has a placement cell that organizes various activities to prepare students for placements, and around 50-60% of students got placed in various courses.

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    Q:   What is hostel fees at Cotton University?
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    Cotton University has five boys' hostels and three girls' hostels, and all the hostels are equipped with modern amenities like A. C. rooms, twin-sharing, and triple-sharing apartments. However, the fees vary as per the living accommodations chosen, and seats in these hostels are based on merit. The hostel fees at Cotton University are around Rs. 5,500 per year, and the average hostel fee per year is Rs. 9,500 for both girls and boys. However, the hostels are allotted according to the branch, and there are separate hostels for both boys and girls.
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    Q:   When was Cotton University established?
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    As a Higher Education institution, Cotton College has gone through several milestones from the initial phase of being under Calcutta University to the present when it is one of the full-fledged autonomous state universities of Assam. It is a Public State University established in 1901 by Sir Henry Stedman Cotton, the Chief Commissioner of the erstwhile British province of Assam.

    It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act enacted by Assam Legislative Assembly to merge the Cotton College State University and Cotton College.

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    Q:   Are there any seat reservations at Cotton University?
    A: 

    Yes, seats are reserved for students belongling to scheduled tribe, scheduled caste, obc canditates belonging to Assam. CASTE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ONLY BY A COMPETENT AUTHORITY UNDER GOVT. OF ASSAM IS VALID. A  few seats are reserved for students having outstanding performance in the field of sports, culture, NCC, NSS and guides

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    Q:   Is it worth joining Cotton University?
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    Cotton University offers various courses along with multiple specialisations. Candidates have a variety of fields to choose from when applying for admission. Though, it's important to consider other factors like infrastructure, faculty, curriculum, fees structure, etc. while taking admission. Candidates can visit the campus or check alumni/student reviews. 

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    Cotton University, Pan Bazaar
    Guwahati ( Assam)

    Phone
    03612733530

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    8876454313

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    Email
    vc@cottonuniversity.ac.in

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