Is the entrance exam syllabus for BA and BSc Economics?

CUET is the most common entrance exam for both BA and BSc in Economics admission in India. Now talking about the syllabus, the CUET exam pattern is the same for every course, which includes the Current Affairs section, the Reasoning & Aptitude section, and the domain-specific section. Talking particularly about the BA and BSc Economics syllabus, the topics are included from the Economics Class 12 NCERT books; hence, you'll find the syllabus similar.

Can I get admission to the BA Economics course without entrance exams in India?

Of course, you can. More than 3,000 colleges are offering the BA Economics course, including private and government colleges. Most colleges offer admission based on the merit system. You just need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the programme and the college. Some top merit colleges include Loyola College, Madras Christian College, Mithibai College of Arts, St. Joseph's University, Mount Carmel College, and so on. Read more BA Economics course

Should I pursue BA Economics in regular mode or distance mode?

Both BA Economics regular course and distance course are good courses. It is totally up to you about which course you want to pursue. Most students opt for BA Economics courses in regular mode. This is because they will get exposure and learning will be enhanced in a classroom programme. There are more number of colleges offering the course in regular mode. Some students pursue the course in distance mode. These students could be living in remote places or could be working candidates who do not have time to attend regualr classes.

B.A. Economics Colleges in Chennai - Fees, Admissions, Eligibility

In India, Economics is offered by 33 colleges in Chennai. Among the total number of colleges offering Economics, division of colleges by ownership is private owned: 18, public / government owned: 9 and public private owned: 3.

Location wise

Economics colleges in Chennai are spread across the state. Tabulated below is the list of top cities housing the colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Orissa	522 Colleges
Bihar	274 Colleges
Kerala	259 Colleges
Karnataka	251 Colleges
Assam	232 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	178 Colleges
Orissa - Other	166 Colleges
Maharashtra	152 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	133 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	132 Colleges
Telangana	130 Colleges
Jharkhand	120 Colleges
Assam - Other	112 Colleges
Bangalore	111 Colleges
West Bengal	102 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	78 Colleges
Rajasthan	78 Colleges
Gujarat	76 Colleges
Delhi	71 Colleges
Bihar - Other	67 Colleges

Specializations

Economics in Chennai is offered in diversified specialisations such as English, Public Policy etc. Refer to the table below highlighting the top specialisations offered along with the number of colleges:

Specialization Details	Colleges
English	1 Colleges
Public Policy	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Aspirants need to qualify for various national, state, or university-level entrance exams to get admitted to Economics colleges in Chennai. The table below comprises the top entrance exams accepted in various Economics colleges in Chennai:

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	30 Colleges
ISC	30 Colleges
Tamilnadu 12th	29 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges
SAT India	1 Colleges
UP 12th	1 Colleges
HITSCAT	1 Colleges

Location wise

Economics colleges in Chennai are spread across the state. Tabulated below is the list of top cities housing the colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Orissa	522 Colleges
Bihar	274 Colleges
Kerala	259 Colleges
Karnataka	251 Colleges
Assam	232 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	178 Colleges
Orissa - Other	166 Colleges
Maharashtra	152 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	133 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	132 Colleges
Telangana	130 Colleges
Jharkhand	120 Colleges
Assam - Other	112 Colleges
Bangalore	111 Colleges
West Bengal	102 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	78 Colleges
Rajasthan	78 Colleges
Gujarat	76 Colleges
Delhi	71 Colleges
Bihar - Other	67 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
English	1 Colleges
Public Policy	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	30 Colleges
ISC	30 Colleges
Tamilnadu 12th	29 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges
SAT India	1 Colleges
UP 12th	1 Colleges
HITSCAT	1 Colleges

D D Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College

ArumbakkamPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Agurchand Manmull Jain College

MeenambakkamPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.4

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

4.0

St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research

AvadiPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹56.75 K

Median Salary

₹2.05 LPA

Sai University

Old Mahabalipuram RoadPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹8 L

Median Salary

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Pachaiyappa's College

Shenoy NagarPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

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Commonly asked questions
On B.A. Economics Colleges in Chennai - Fees, Admissions, Eligibility

Q: Is D Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College a good college/Institute?

D Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College is a well-known institution for M.A, M.Sc, MSW, M.Com, MCA, MBA/PGDM, B.Sc, B.Com, B.A, BBA, BCA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, D Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College has a rating of 4.31 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.59 on Campus Life, 4.15 on Placements, 4.23 on Faculty and 4.25 on Infrastructure.

Q: How many students were provided during the recent Agurchand Manmull Jain College placement?

As per the latest placement details available on the official website, the participating recruiters placed 0ver 800 students of the batch 2024 during AM Jain College placements 2024. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students placed	800+

Q: Which courses does St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research offer?

St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research provides programmes including M.Sc, M.Com, MBA/PGDM, M.A, B.E. / B.Tech, B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Arch, M.E./M.Tech in streams such as Science, Mass Communication & Media, Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering, IT & Software, Architecture & Planning, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Visual Communication, Aeronautical Science, Business Analytics, English, Aeronautical Engineering, Transport & Logistics, Biotechnology Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Information Technology, Power Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations.

Q: How are the placements at Sai University?

The key highlights of Sai University School of Law placements 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars	School of Law Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 15 LPA
Popular recruiters	ZOHO Corporation, L&L Partners, AZB & Partners

Q: What are the subjects taught in BA?

The core subjects are usually the same. Though the electives differ. Some of the major ones taught are - English, History, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy, Social work, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Studies, and more. Bachelor of Arts is a 3 year program. It can be pursued full-time, part-time, or through distance learning.

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