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No, it is not compulsory. Howevr, it is an added advantage if the student studied Maths in Class 12. Mathematics is a core subject for BA Economics at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, and there are various courses purely based on the mathematical arena. Math and statistics are used in economics. 

Candidates need to pass JSAT conducted by the university for admission to BA (Hons) programme. Selected candidates have to further pass the personal interview round and submit a personal statement for admission.

Direct admission to the BA course at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy is not applicable. Admission to the BA course is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam and entrance exam. Jindal School of Government and Public Policy BA admission mainly has three rounds. First candidates are assessed based on personal statement, score in any national/ state-level entrance exam or Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT) and performance in PI round. 

The curriculum of BA Economics has some core as well as elective subjects. The elective subjects are usually choice-based and they include topics that are either related to Economics or related to other fields that could be useful for one’s career.

Given below are some elective subjects that are available in many Arts colleges offering BA Economics course:

Yes, a BA degree makes students eligible for various jobs in government departments and organisations (both central and state). This happens because BA equips students with many employability skills, such as communication, critical thinking, research, and writing.

These skills come in handy at various government jobs. Tabulated below are some of the job profiles for students to pursue after completion of a BA degree from Desh Bhagat University:

As per the overall placement statistics, a total of 856 students were placed out of 2,234 students during recent year placements. Moreover, the DBU Overall NIRF Report 2023 is available.

As per that, the median package offered during UG 3-year placements in 2022 stood at INR 3.4 LPA. Moreover, some of the prominent recruiters that participated in the recent placements include Tech Mahindra, IBM, IACT, Web Appex, and more.

After the release of the merit list, the university shortlists students based on their marks in the last qualifying examination. Such candidates are required to report to the university and present the following documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

Yes, Desh Bhagat University offers a BA programme. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations and get various entry and exit options. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Desh Bhagat University offers an array of specialisations under its BA programme. At the time of application, students must indicate their choice of specialisation. The following is a list of all the courses offered by the university for students to choose from:

• Sociology
• Social Work
• History
• Political Science
• Punjabi
• English
• Urdu