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

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.

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. 

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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. 

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College offers median package range of (aprx)INR 447,000 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program as well. Additionally, it has been rated 3 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

The total fees include various components like tuition fees, hostel fees, application fees and various charges. The tuition fees for BA courses ranges from 1.9 lakh to 7.4 lakh. The hostel fees ranges - 3.7 lakh to 4.9 lakh for four years. Check out the specialisation wise fee details below: 

BA Specialisations	Tuition Fees in
Applied Psychology	3.09 lakh
Jounalism and Mass Communication	5.58 lakh
English	3 lakh
Political Science	2.52 lakh
French	2.01 lakh
Economics	3 lakh
History	2.22 lakh

Amity University Online offers various scholarships, loans, and easy payment plans to the BA programme students. Amity Online BA scholarships are so offered to make education more accessible for students.

Jadavpur University offers BE course and its various specialisations at UG level. Candidates seeking admission at Jadavpur University must have a valid score in WBJEE exam in order to be eligible for admission. Tabulated below is Jadavapur university cutoff 2025 for BE course branches, sorted from the most to least competitive.

WBJEE Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course	2025
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering	78
B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Day)	250
B.E. in Information Technology (Day)	281
B.E. in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering (Day)	409
B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Day)	550
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Day)	828
B.E. in Power Engineering (Day)	914
B.E. in Chemical Engineering	1204
B.E. in Civil Engineering (Day)	1230
B.E. in Production Engineering (Day)	1310
B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering (Day)	1422
B.E. in Construction Engineering (Day)	1771
B.Tech. in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering	1833
B.E. in Printing Engineering (Day)	2089
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.)	2462
B.Tech. in Architectural Engineering	5435

Note: Other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

As of now, Netaji Subhas Open University has not announced any BA application deadline. However, interested candidates can apply on the official website. Thus, it is essential to follow the deadline to be eligible for the selection process and the next steps of the admission process. They can keep themselves updated on future events by visiting the official website regularly.

Rabindra Bharati University is recognised by the UGC and is also accredited by the NAAC. The university offers multi-disciplinary programmes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels in diverse streams such as Education, Social Science, Languages and Arts, among others. RBU also has a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) that offers distance education programmes. The Salt Lake Campus (Campus III) offers these distance learning courses. 

As per the students’ reviews on the Shiksha page, 75% of the recent batch was successfully placed in reputed companies. The highest package offered during the recent Rabindra Bharati University placements stood at INR 2.16 LPA. The top recruiters who participated during Rabindra Bharati University placements included Cisco, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, ICICI Bank, TCS, Infosys, etc.

Yes, at St. Xavier's University, students enrolled in the BA programme are offered multiple scholarships. The scholarships cater to different students needs. Check the below list to know all the scholarships offered by the university:

• Nihil Ultra Scholarship (Merit-Based)
• Lafont Scholarship (Merit-Based)
• Mother Teresa Scholarship ( only for BA Psychology (Hons) students)
• Best Athlete Scholarship (Boys)/Best Athlete Scholarship (Girls)/Meritorious Sportsperson
• Loyola Scholarship
• Britto Scholarship
• Arrupe Scholarship
• Ignatius Scholarship (for Divyang students)

Aliah University Admission Test is held by Aliah University, Kolkata to provide admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. AUAT is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper test). Duration of the entrance exam is 2 hours. Candidates have to register themselves online on official website of Aliah University to fill out AUAT application forms.

The total number of seats intake for the BA & BA (Hons) is around 644. The seats are distributed among the various specialisations offered under the BA course. Find below the Maulana Azad College BA seat bifurcation for the academic year 2024:

Courses	Seats
BA (Hons.) in Arabic	56
BA (Hons.) in Bengali	35
BA (Hons.) in Urdu	90
BA (Hons.) in Persian	51
BA (Hons.) in Sanskrit	20
BA (Hons.) in Sociology	43
BA in Persian	66

Yes, BA is available at Aliah University City Campus. The programme is offered in a full-time mode lasting for three years. The UG-level is offered via various department.

Maheshtala College, Kolkata (MC, Kolkata) is a renowned institution offering B.Com (Hons), B.A, B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons.), B.A. (Hons), B.Com. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Accounting & Commerce, Mass Communication & Media, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Teaching & Education, IT & Software. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. Maheshtala College, Kolkata (MC, Kolkata) boasts an impressive review rating of 2.6 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 4 for Campus Life, 2 for Placements, 2 for Faculty, and 2 for Infrastructure.