Top DU colleges to study economics

Delhi University is one of the most renowned universities in India. DU has produced many leading thinkers, political leaders, intellectuals, and business leaders of this country. The cutoff for DU can be around 99 percent in some cases for some courses(Economics). DU has also introduced 10% more seats under the EWS (economically weaker section) category as per the government’s guidelines.

Due to rising uncertainties in financial sectors every day, the demand for an economics major, and creative people with excellent problem-solving skills have gone economics is taught with B.com in many colleges of India. B.com is a very common graduation course that students pursue after 12th Commerce. Some Colleges offer a B.A. Honors degree in economics as well. An Honors degree in economics can provide an in-depth understanding of the subject and how economics is useful in the job market.

This article will talk about the best colleges in DU to pursue economics. The article will discuss in detail about admission requirements, cut-off percentage, course-structure, and other important aspects of the college.

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi

The economics honors degree was introduced to the college around 62 years ago in 1958. Since then the college has taught the course to many students with its renowned faculty. SRCC’s alumni are one of the leading economists of the country. The admission is based on the cut-off(12th percentage). The cutoffs are around 97 to 98 percentage. The cutoff depends upon your social category (OBC, SC, and ST).

The college offers B.A (Hons) in economics. The institution has a 69 paged detailed document about different aspects of the economics program it offers such as the learning outcomes, elective courses, required courses, and so on.

Fees- Bachelor courses (around INR 30000) 

Master courses (around INR 60000)

Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi

The famous Lady Shri Ram College emerges in the top list for many humanities disciplines. The economics department of Lady Shri Ram College. Economics is taught with many other disciplines such as Political Science, Sociology, or International relations to provide you a better worldview and to make you equipped with theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline. Lady Shri Ram College has produced many women leaders in this country.

The associational activities organized provides the student with exposure to many other aspects. The cutoff based admission based can be tough and range from 85 to 98 percent depending upon the socio-economic category.

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Hindu College, Delhi

Hindu College, Delhi, Affiliated to the DU, the college is famous for its high cutoffs and best faculty. The college offers B.A. (Hons) degree in economics. The college offers extensive research-based course design and it is famous for having the best economic society of Delhi University. Hindu College’s economic program was ranked #2 in 2019 by India Today.

The cutoff can vary between 80 to 98 percent as per one’s social category. The admission is purely merit-based on the 12th percentage. The cutoff range from 91 to 98 percent and varies depending upon one’s social category.

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Delhi School of Economics (DSE)

Delhi School of Economics also known as D-school offers B.A,  M.A., and P.hd programs. It was founded in 1948. Many of the country’s best economics is DSE’s alumni. DSE has the best faculty and events that are happening throughout the year that will provide you great exposure to the concept of economics and how an economy functions at a global level.  The courses are designed to teach you skills such as business management, economic administration, economic statistics, etc.

There are two modes of admission. One is cut-off based one is entrance-based. Students who qualify under cut-off are required to give an entrance exam to get admission.

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Ramjas College

The department of economics at Ramjas College is recognized widely as the best economics department in India. The economics courses don’t just teach you about economics. They also teach you important skills such as presentation, reading, comprehension, and writing. The college offers B.A. Hons in economics.  The admission is on a cut-off basis. The cut-off for economics in 2019 closed at 88.25. The cutoff was very different for different socio-economic categories. Refer to this document for more details.

Fees- INR 15000 per year

Hans Raj College

Hans Raj College offers an Honors degree in economics. The Arts and commerce department of Hans Raj College offers the Economic Honors program. It is a specialization program and aims to equip you with complex economic concepts such as public finance, Indian economy, Personal finance, etc. Graduates can choose to sit for placement and many of Hansraj’s alumni are pursuing masters from the best business schools such as IIM. A graduate can go for higher studies as well.

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Kirori Mal College

The department of economics at the Kirori Mal College. The college offers B.A Hons in economics. The College was established in 1954. The college promotes debate and discussion culture in academics. there are several programs held throughout the year to enrich your experience. The admission is based on the cut-off.

The cutoff for B.A. economics closed at 87% in 2019. The cutoff can vary depending upon your socio-economic category. The student intake capacity for economics (2020-21) is 78. The admission is competitive and final cutoff changes on the number of people applying.

Fees-The fee varies according to your socio-economic category. Please refer to this link to know the fees you have to pay.

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