B.A in Economics 

at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Uttarakhand - Other

Located in Uttarakhand, MAHGU and SGRR University offer regular BA courses in various specialisations. Candidates confused between the two universities may want to compare their tuition fees to decide which among the two is more affordable for pursuing a BA.

The BA fee at MAHGU ranges between INR 36,500 and INR 90,500 for various specialisations. On the other hand, the tution fee for a BA at SGRR University ranges from INR 45,000 to INR 3.13 lakh. Clearly, a BA at MAHGU is more affordable than a BA at SGRRU. It must be noted that the mentioned fees are sourced from the official websites of the respective universities/sanctioning bodies. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

MAHGU offers a full-time BA under various specialisations. It offers a BA programme that allows students to choose among various subject combinations. They can choose any three among the following subjects: Economics, English, Hindi, History, Maths, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Sanskrit, Education, and Home Science. Further, the university offers a BA in Yoga, a BA in Fine Arts, and a BA in Journalism.  

Himalayan Garhwal University offers admission to its three-year BA programme to candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria specified by the university. As per the Himalayan Garhwal University BA eligibility criteria, aspirants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognised board to be eligible for admission. The university specifies the minimum aggregate requirement from time to time. Candidates who are currently awaiting their Class 12 results can also apply. However, their admission will be provisional until they submit the required documents within the stipulated time.

MAHGU accepts online and offline applications for its BA admission. During the application process, candidates are required to attach self-attested copies of the following documents along with the duly filled application form:

• Class 10 marksheet & Pass certificate
• Class 12 marksheet & Pass certificate
• Domicile (for permanent residents of Uttarakhand)
• Annual Income Certificate
• Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Ten Passport-size photographs
• Proof of entitlement for a particular reservation category (SC/ST/OBC Certificate)
• Pre-Qualifying Test Score card (if any)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Domicile Certificate

Further, foreign nationals are required to provide enclosed proof of their origin, copy of the passport with the application form. It is mandatory to submit eligibility certificate obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. 

The career prospects of pursuing a BA at Himalayan Garhwal University majorly depend on the candidates' interests and selected specialisations. Some career paths BA graduates of the university can pursue are as follows:

• They can build a career in different sectors, such as management, media, education, etc.
• They can also appear for competetive exams, such as UPSC CSE, SSC, etc. to secure a government job
• They can pursue higher education with courses like MA/MBA
• Some jobs that they can seek are Economists, Policy Analysts, Researchers, Authors, Educators, Administrative Officers, etc.

31% of the total seats are reserved by MAHGU for students who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand. In addition to this, the university sets seats aside for those who are PWD (those with a minimum impairment of 40%) and SC/ST/OBC. Furthermore, some seats at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University have been allocated aside for PIOs, Foreign Nationals, and NRIs. Candidates can visit the university's official website, or get in touch with the admissions office for further information about the seat reservation policy at MAHGU.

The placement data has not been disclosed on the official website. As per the details sourced from unofficial websites, the University has a decent placement record. Check the complete insights of MAHGU placements from the table below:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are gathered from the Shiksha students' reviews.

According to unofficial online sources, the majority of Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University alumni work in the Operations sector with a 23% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Sales and Business Development. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Customer Success and Support, Education, and Marketing.

Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University (MAHGU) provides MBA admission to eligible applicants who qualify in the selection rounds decided by the university. The selection criteria is primarily entrance-based. The university conducts the Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University Entrance Examination (MAHGEE/MAHGUEE) to shortlist candidates for the following selection rounds. Candidates with valid CAT/MAT scores (current year) can also apply. The entrance exam is followed by a Group Discussion and an interview. Selected candidates must report to the university for counselling and document verification.

Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University (MAHGU) and Sardar Bhagwan Singh University (SBSU) are situated in Uttarakhand. At the UG level, the universities offer BSc courses in the full-time mode. The ultimate choice between the two depends on the candidates' preferences and priorities. To help candidates make an informed choice, a brief comparison between the BSc courses of the two universities is presented below :

*The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the respective universities. They are still subject to changes and hence, are indicative.