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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Economics) From Vidyasagar College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West BengalEstd 1872
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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Economics)
first year fees:  ₹4,195
3 YearsFull Time
Year123
Tution fees₹4195₹4195₹4195
Total Year Wise fees4,1954,1954,195

Course Description

B.A. Economics or Bachelor of Arts in Economics is an undergraduate course which trains a student to be able to analyze the process of economy. The course not only focuses on the contemporary issues that an economy faces but also traces the historical contexts in shaping of the economy. The students are made familiar about the economic situations prevalent in the present day India as well as foreign trade policies which affect the economy of our country.

The basic eligibility for admission to this course is a pass in 10+2 examination from any recognized board of education. It’s a 3 year course. The average tuition fee for the course falls in the range of 30,000 INR to 1 Lakh INR for three years.

After completion of the course, students are generally employed in finance and banking sectors. They can find work as economist, researcher, sales representative etc. The average entry level salary is between 10,000 INR to 20,000 INR.

What is the course about?

The course is about the study of various concepts related to economy. These concepts cover wide areas of research and analysis which include microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, contemporary issues and policies related to economics, Indian economy since independence and health economics.

The course provides a theoretical base along with practical application of the core ideas related to microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics and mathematics and statistics used in the areas of economics so that the students are able to apply these concepts in the practical world of economy.

This course is unique as it provides the benefit of either pursuing a master degree in economics and pursue research thereafter or has benefits in the career prospects because one can easily find a job after this course.

Who should opt for the course?

Any candidate who has taken mathematics as one of the subjects during their class XII examination and have a keen interest in the subject of economics can pursue this course. This course not only proves beneficial in the career searching process but also helps students gain knowledge and skills to understand the economy of a country and analyze them to suit their purpose.

The course also has a historical contextual perspective in shaping the minds of the students as the students are taught during the course about the economic development of the country before and after independence. The contextualizing of economy in the broader historical framework helps the students understand the aspects related to growth of economy and how the international policies affected this growth during and after the colonial control.

Duration

The course is a standard undergraduate course with three year which is usually either divided in semester system consisting of six semesters or annually. The course is a comprehensive discipline which helps the student to gain all the necessary skills and techniques over the span of three years to successfully enter the world of economics where they can easily not only understand but also analyze the situations and work accordingly.

Academic Option after BA Economics

Aftre the course, students willing to pursue higher education can always opt for an MA in Economics which is available at all major universities in India such as University of Delhi, Mumbai University and Jawaharlal Nehru University. Other options include MBA in Finance available at most B-Schools in India.

Top Institutes

There are many top-notch Colleges which offer Bachelor degree programs in Economics. Some of these colleges are:

Name of Institute

City

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

New Delhi

Ramjas College

New Delhi

St. Stephens College

New Delhi

St.Xavier’s College

Mumbai

Christ University

Bangalore

Presidency College

Chennai

Fergusson College

Pune

Loyola College

Chennai

KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

Mumbai

Madras Christian College

Chennai

Presidency University

Kolkata

Jai Hind College

Mumbai

St. Xavier’s College

Ahmedabad

Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce

Pune

Sophia College for Women

Mumbai

Course Details

Vidyasagar College invites application for admission to UG courses under various specializations in Arts and Science. Higher Secondary Examination qualified candidates will be eligible for admission. Selection will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination.

Subjects (Honors/General) Eligibility Mode of Selection
Physics Honours  60% in Aggregate with at least 60% in the relevant subject.  Admission will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination.
Chemistry Honours
Geography Honours
Zoology Honours 55% in Aggregate with at least 45% in Biology/Botany/ Biotechnology
Botany Honours
Physiology Honours
Electronics Honours  Minimum 50% in aggregate and 45% in the Subject or related subject at the previous qualifying examination Or 55% in the Subject or related subject at the previous qualifying examination Or 50% marks in the aggregate, when the candidate has not studied the subject in his/her previous qualifying examination 
Biochemistry Honours
Mathematics Honours 50% in Aggregate with at least 60% in subject 
Computer Science Honours Minimum 50% in aggregate and 45% in the Subject or related subject at the previous qualifying examination Or 55% in the Subject or related subject at the previous qualifying examination Or 50% marks in the aggregate, when the candidate has not studied the subject in his/her previous qualifying examination
Food and Nutrition Honours
B. Sc. in Psychology Honours
Journalism & Mass Communication Honours 65% in Aggregate with at least 60% in English & 60% in Bengali/Hindi 
English 60% in Aggregate with at least 60% in English
Bengali 55% in Aggregate with at least 55% in Bengali 
Sanskrit  10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate with 45% in the related subjects.
Political Science 
History 
Philosophy
Economics  Minimum 50% in aggregate and 50% in Mathematics.
B.Sc General Physical Science (PG) 10+2 qualified candidate 40% in Aggregate
B.Sc General Biological Science (BG) 10+2 with 40% marks in aggregate
B.A general with Geography(GG)
B.A general without Geography (AG)

The college will upload the merit list on the official website and admission will be considered according to the same. Applicants belonging to the SC/ST category with 40% marks secured in the qualifying examination will be eligible for admission.

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