{"id":3196,"date":"2022-03-23T00:33:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T19:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=3196"},"modified":"2025-01-18T15:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T10:17:04","slug":"economics-colleges-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Economics Colleges In India &#8211; A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics is a social science subject, that can be classified under both Science and Humanities. The Economics colleges in India thus offer it either as an arts or science degree. Economics deals with the core economic concepts of supply, demand, pricing, distribution, consumption, inflation etc., that govern the economic sector of the society. economics are highly essential thus for the proper and effective functioning if the economy and society of any nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#Top_Economics_Colleges_in_India\" >Top Economics Colleges in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#University_of_Delhi_New_Delhi\" >University of Delhi, New Delhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#Jadavpur_University_Kolkata\" >Jadavpur University, Kolkata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#St_Xaviers_College_Kolkata\" >St. Xavier&#8217;s College, Kolkata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#St_Xaviers_College_Mumbai\" >St. Xavier&#8217;s College, Mumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#Christ_College_Bengaluru\" >Christ College, Bengaluru<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#Presidency_College_Kolkata\" >Presidency College, Kolkata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#Loyola_College_Chennai\" >Loyola College, Chennai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#Jawaharlal_Nehru_University_New_Delhi\" >Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/economics-colleges-in-india\/#Calcutta_University_Kolkata\" >Calcutta University, Kolkata<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Economics_Colleges_in_India\"><\/span>Top Economics Colleges in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pursuing a degree in economics from a prestigious Indian institution can significantly enhance your analytical and decision-making skills, opening doors to diverse career opportunities. India boasts several esteemed colleges renowned for their economics programs, such as the Delhi School of Economics and Shri Ram College of Commerce. This guide provides an overview of top economics colleges in India, helping prospective students make informed decisions about their academic futures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a table of the top economics colleges in India based on the content in the article:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Official Website\/Link<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi School of Economics (DSE)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/econdse.org\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi School of Economics<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srcc.edu\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRCC<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Stephen\u2019s College<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ststephens.edu\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Stephen\u2019s College<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loyola College<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loyolacollege.edu\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loyola College<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madras School of Economics (MSE)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mse.ac.in\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madras School of Economics<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presidency University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolkata<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presiuniv.ac.in\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presidency University<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lady Shri Ram College for Women<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/lsr.edu.in\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LSR College<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christuniversity.in\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fergusson College<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fergusson.edu\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fergusson College<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sse.ac.in\/?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbiosis School of Economics<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Delhi_New_Delhi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Delhi, New Delhi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of colleges under this university that offer economics, but students should try to get into the best ones that include St. Stephen&#8217;s College, Delhi School of Economics, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce. Admission to these colleges is on the basis of marks obtained in Class XII, and the cut off percentage if usually very high, in late 80s and 90s. The course is open for students from all backgrounds, arts, science and commerce, at the UG level. However at the PG level, a bachelor&#8217;s in economics is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jadavpur_University_Kolkata\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jadavpur University, Kolkata<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Arts, Faculty of Economics, is one of the best of the university since its inception in 1956. it offers B.A, M.A, M. Phil, and PhD in Economics. One feature that sets it apart from other colleges is its intensive study in certain areas like development, international trade, environment, energy, agriculture, transport, population studies, industry, women&#8217;s studies, and education. The library houses important and good books related to the subject. And throughout the year, the department is involved in conferences seminars, talks and fests that benefit students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Xaviers_College_Kolkata\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Xavier&#8217;s College, Kolkata<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established years back in 1860, this college offers a B. Sc. in Economics. The course concentrates on theory, the quantitative methods as well the application of the same. The major attractions of the Economics Department are the Economic Summit Confluence and the publication of department specific magazine &#8216;Eco-Echoes&#8217;.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Xaviers_College_Mumbai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Xavier&#8217;s College, Mumbai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Economics Department was set up in 1953. it offers bachelor&#8217;s degree in economics. Admission is based on the marks in 12th. The cut off is dependent on the number of seats, the number of applications and the marks in general.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christ_College_Bengaluru\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ College, Bengaluru<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Christ University&#8217;s Economics Department, which started functioning in 1969, is the component faculty of the Deanery of Social Sciences and Languages. It offers bachelor&#8217;s course in economics. The other courses also offered are &#8211; Economics for Economics, Political Science and Sociology combination (EPS); Economics for Psychology, Sociology and Economics Combination (PSEco); Economics for History, Economics, Political Science combination (HEP); and Master&#8217;s in Economics. Good score in school is important for admission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presidency_College_Kolkata\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presidency College, Kolkata<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The college founded in 1817 has a well established and reputed Economics Department. And it offers 3 years Bachelor&#8217;s program in Economics, and 2 years Master&#8217;s program in Applied Economics. The department boasts of its research wing &#8216; the Center for Economic Studies&#8217;. The economics department has also received the FIST Award from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, that has added recognition to it. Admission is open to all students, who have performed well in academics in school and graduation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loyola_College_Chennai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loyola College, Chennai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the finest arts colleges in the country, and ranked among the top educational institutes, it offers both bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s program in economics. Loyola College was set up in 1925. For bachelor&#8217;s you need to have a background in either economics, commerce, accountancy, mathematics, business mathematics, statistics, or computer science. And for master&#8217;s, a bachelor&#8217;s degree in economics is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jawaharlal_Nehru_University_New_Delhi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics is offered at the post graduation, M. Phil and PhD level at the university&#8217;s School of Social Sciences, which started its courses in 1970. Admission is on the basis of the Competitive Admissions Examination, that is held in 39 centers in different parts of India. A bachelor&#8217;s in economics is essential for further studies in the subject.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calcutta_University_Kolkata\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcutta University, Kolkata<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of good colleges affiliated to the Calcutta University that are recognized for their economics course. They include Lady Brabourne College, South Calcutta Girl&#8217;s College, Loreto College, City College, Deshbandhu College, Bethune College and Scottish Church College.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Economics colleges in India have educated famous economists, and professionals who are employed in significant industries, research, educational institutions, in the country and world over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/commerce-colleges-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Commerce Colleges In India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Economics is a social science subject, that can be classified under both Science and Humanities. The Economics colleges in India thus offer it either as an arts or science degree. 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