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Economics is a subject whose scope is not just limited to business, finance and government, but it also has importance in areas such as crime, education, family, health, law, politics, religion, social institutions, war and science. This field, mainly focused on the behavior and relationships of people and society, is extremely diverse. To pursue higher education in Economics, students can take admission in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level courses. Apart from this, diploma, distance courses and certification courses are also available in this subject. All these courses have different eligibility criteria and students are taught about economic principles, mathematics, economic models and methods of analysis. Here is a detailed description of the various courses offered in the field of Economics.

Types of Economics Courses- UG & PG

Types of Economics courses can be categorised based on the mode of study and the specialisation.

Full Time Economics Courses: This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree course that has a three-year or two-year course duration respectively. Apart from these, candidates can also pursue Diploma courses in Economics. 

Online/Distance Learning Economics Courses: There are many platforms offering online courses in Economics.

Certifications in Economics: Candidates can pursue certifications like CA, CS, CFA etc to get a deeper insights in Economics.

Popular Economics Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Economics courses are given below:  

UG Economics Courses PG Economics Courses
BA (Hons) Economics MA in Economics
BA Economics + Commerce MA in Applied Economics
BSc in Economics MSc in Agricultural Economics
BSc in Politics, Economics and Analytics Integrated MA in Economics
BSc in Economics with Data Science MA Economics with specialization in Energy Economics

Economics Degree Courses – UG

UG courses in Economics can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG courses below:

Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognised board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 30,000- INR 1 L

Entrance Exams

There are many exams being conducted for Economics courses. Some of them are:

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can further proceed for PG courses or can work on positions like Sales Analyst, Financial Analyst etc.

The undergraduate courses in Economics are given below:

  • BA (Hons) Economics
  • BA Economics + Commerce
  • BSc in Economics
  • BSc in Economics with Data Science
  • BSc in Politics, Economics and Analytics
  • BA (Business Economics)
  • BCom (Applied Economics)
  • BCom (Business Economics)
  • BBE

Distance Economics Courses- UG

Online Economics Courses

Besides Distance Economics courses, there are colleges offering courses in online mode. In an online Economics course, candidates need not attend physical classes; however, the lectures are delivered in an online mode. After completion of the course, the certificate is disbursed in the name of the qualifier. Several institutes as well as MOOC platforms like upGrad, Coursera, edX, among others offer online courses in Economics. Refer to the table below for key highlights of the online courses:

Course Features

Course Details

Duration of course

From 15 days to 3 months

Course fees

INR 1000 to INR 2000

Eligibility

Candidates should have passed Class 12

Course Providers

Udemy. Coursera, Alison etc.

What after an online course?

Candidates can pursue MCom, MBA, or any other PG course; job profiles including Banker, Economic Officer, Risk Analyst, Investment Consultant, Financial Analyst, Business Executive, Tax Consultant, etc. are offered to such candidates.

Candidates can opt for the following courses:

Course Online Platform
Financial Markets Coursera
Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets Coursera
Micro Economics: Price and Trade Alison
Fundamentals of Economics Alison
Political Economy and Economic Development Edx

Economics Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Economics can be pursued after completion of a UG course having Economics as one of the main subject . The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree in Economics from a recognised university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 2 L

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

Opportunities can be found in government enterprises, financial institutions, Indian Economic Services, RBI, Research companies, etc.

The postgraduate courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

  • MA in Economics
  • MSc in Financial Economics and Administration
  • MBA/PGDM
  • MCom in Applied Economics
  • Executive MBA/PGDM
  • MFSc
  • MPhil in Business Finance & Economics
  • FPM

Specialisations in Economics

 Candidates pursuing the PG courses in Economics can also specialise in the below mentioned areas:

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Public Administration
  • Finance
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Operations
  • Business Economics
  • International Economics
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Public Policy
  • International Relations
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  • Popular Economics Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Economics Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Economics Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Economics UG Courses
  • Popular Economics PG Courses
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Popular Economics Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Economics Colleges in India. Learn more about these Economics colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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#2 NIRF

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₹53.03 K - 54.89 K
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Popular Private Economics Colleges in India

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Economics. Students interested in pursuing a career on Economics, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular Economics Specializations

Following are the most popular Economics Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

    Popular Economics UG Courses

    Following are the most popular Economics UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

    UG Courses

    Popular Economics PG Courses

    Following are the most popular Economics PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

    PG Courses

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    As a part of the admission process, Indian students can increase their chances of admission to Hohenheim Uni Master in International Business and Economics course, if they submit a GMAT / GRE score. Students can apply to this Master's course via HohCampus application portal. 

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    Both  Chandigarh University and Chitkara University are top choices for a B.Sc. in Hotel Management. 

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    Akanksha Yadav

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    Akanksha Yadav

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    Chandigarh UniversityChitkara University
    It is ranked as India's #1 institution in Hotel & Hospitality Management by the QS World University Rankings by Subject, placing it among the top 100 globally.It is ranked as 4th among top private hotel management institutes in India by GHRDC and #1 in the North region and Punjab.
    The college features advanced labs, including molecular gastronomic equipment in culinary training spaces.The college is known for strong practical learning modules,   and solid industry touchpoints.
    Recruiters like top global chains like JW Marriott, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt Regency and IT visit the college for placements.

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    Akanksha Yadav

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    Top recruiters that participate in placements at the Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, Chitkara University include Google, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Technologies, Airtel, Adani Group, Amazon, Accenture, Capgemini.

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    Chitkara University

    Chandigarh University

    For the complete B.Tech program, the fee is around INR 6LPA to INR18.9 LPA.

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    Upasana Khandelwal

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    The UK and the USA, in general are considered to be the top countries for pursuing a degree in economics abroad. Both of these countries are concentrated with the highest number of top-ranked economics universities in the world. 

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    Abhishek Khanna

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    Yes LPU generally allows students with awaited Class 12 results to apply for programs like BA (Hons) Economics on a provisional basis. However admission remains subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting the required documents once the board results are declared.

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    aayra rana

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    A rank of at least 849 is required for students in the General AI category to gain admission to the MSc in Economics course. The highest rank for other categories, is given in the table below.

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    Neerja Rohatgi

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    General AI category students need to secure a rank of at least 22, or preferably lower for admission to MSc in Economics programme. For other categories, the highest acceptable rank is given below for the same course.

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    OBC202
    SC391
    ST475
    EWS51
    PWD497

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    Neerja Rohatgi

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    London School of Economics is one of top ranked universities in world. As per QS Rankings, London School of Economics is ranked #62 under category of “World University Rankings 2027”. University is ranked among top 10 universities in UK as per QS Rankings 2027.

     
     

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    Kanishka Gambhir

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    You can check the college portal for the previous years' papers.

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    Akanksha Yadav

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    Yes, you can get admission in a BA Economics course without appearing for an entrance exam. Many colleges in India offer admission on the basis of class 12th scores. But, candidates should verify with college of their eligibility criteria and admission policy.

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    Bhavya Jain

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    BSc Economics is very maths centric. Students have to study concepts including calculus, linear algebra and advanced statistics. 

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    Bhavya Jain

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    You don't have to be a Mathematics genius to study BA Economics. But you should have a strong hold on at least class 12th level maths. 

    You should be able to understand parts of math like calculus, algebra and basic statistics.

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    Bhavya Jain

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    Students can visit the official WBCHSE website and open the Model Question Paper Books or previous year paper section. From there, they can download the Economics sample paper for their required semester.

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    Shobhit Saini

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    The paper has three sections. Section A carries 2-mark questions, Section B carries 4-mark questions, and Section C carries 6-mark questions, adding up to 40 marks.

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    Shobhit Saini

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    Semester III Economics generally follows an objective, MCQ-based format worth 40 marks. It covers National Income Accounting, the Keynesian system, and early Indian Economic Development topics

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    Shobhit Saini

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    The WBCHSE Class 12 Economics Semester IV paper carries 40 marks and runs for 2 hours. It covers Macroeconomics and Indian Economic Development topics from the semester syllabus.

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    Shobhit Saini

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    The total tuition fee of Vishwakarma University BSc Economics course is INR 3.9 lakh.

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    Manashjyoti Piplani

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    Answered 2 months ago

    Sure, I am sharing the details about the BS in Economics programme at IIT Patna below.

    The course duration is 4 years.You need to have a valid score in JEE Advanced and 75% marks in 10+2 (HSC) or equivalent.

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    Akanksha Yadav

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    Answered 2 months ago

    Students need at least 35 out of 100 marks to pass the TS Inter Economics exam.

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    Shobhit Saini

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    The sample paper is a useful tool, but it should be used along with the textbook and class notes. not as a complete replacement for them.

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