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Which is a better college, OP Jindal vs Ashoka University for economics ?
OP Jindal and Ashoka University both offer decent bachelor's programs in Economics. But the syllabus and education approach of the programs are quite different.
- The course curriculum of OP Jindal has a balanced practical and theoretical approach. While the syllabus followed at Ashoka is more theory-oriented.
- OP Jindal has a wide range of electives that you can choose from. Ashoka has less number of electives for their Economics course.
- 2 internships are mandatory at OP Jindal. You will get good exposure to the corporate world through these internships. At Ashoka, internships are not compulsory.
Overall, OP Jindal will be a better option for pursuing a UG degree in Economics.
How is Shaheed Bhagat Singh College for Economics Honors?
One of my friends studied at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (SBSC). It is considered to be one of the best commerce colleges of Delhi University.
Their Economics department shares more or less the similar kind of attention as the commerce department. The college is also renowned for its student crowd, which is said to be the best in the university at par with Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC).
Unlike the other commerce departments, placements of the Economics department is comparatively less. But it is gradually getting better with more exposure. Students here mostly study and learn on their own rather than depending on the faculty. So, you have to keep these points in mind before getting admission here.
Which one should I choose for economics: NMIMS or Ashoka University?
Both colleges offer the best education in economics. Education World Organization has ranked Ashoka University in the 2nd place in the year 2019-2020. While the NMIMS is ranked in the 7th position by Business Today. Also, NMIMS is one of the top 100 lists of B-schools.
However, one should not decide the best college based on rankings and branding. So, here are a few facts about the economics course at both colleges.
NMIMS
Admissions:
- The college accepts students purely based on academic merits and other entrance exams.
- The students who wish to join in economics have to complete their 10+2 with good grades.
- The fee for this course at the college is 1.27 lakhs in the first year.
Placements:
- The highest and average salary packages of the students are 21.38 LPA and 10.5 LPA respectively.
- Over 90 companies visit the campus each year and almost all the students get recruited with the best packages.
- Some of the top companies that visit the campus frequently are Nivea, OYO, Kantar, Bata, Honeywell, Dell, Oracle, Genpact, Infosys, Indegene, NIIT, Trent, IBM, Wipro, CCD, CenturyLink, Kotak, Firstsource, Indaimart, Kazo, Volvo, H&M, and many more.
Additional Information:
- The college has the best faculty holding specialization degrees in various fields such as Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Economics, Communication, etc.
- Also, the library is a hub for several collections of books. The college has over 6300 books, e-books, e-journals, etc.
Ashoka University
Admissions:
- The college accepts students merely based on academic excellence.
- The students have to meet minimum eligibility of 10+2 with good grades.
- The fee for this course is 8.85 lakhs.
Placements:
- The average salaries of the students range from 7 to 10 lakhs per annum.
- Some of the top companies that visit the campus are Toshiba, American Express, Genpact, McKinsey & Co, Microsoft, Dell, Samsung, and other reputed companies.
Additional Information:
- The college has a good library facility with several collections of books, journals, and magazines.
- The faculty guide the students with the utmost care. Also, the faculty members hold the highest degree in their respective fields. So, students can access the maximum knowledge.
This is all about economics at both colleges. Choose the best college that suits you based on the various aspects and your interests.
Between Loreto College Kolkata and Bethune College which one should I choose for pursuing a Bachelor's in Economics Hons.?
Loreto College Kolkata and Bethune College are under Calcutta University. Their overall course structure will be similar.
As one of my friends graduated from Bethune, I can say that their Economics department is much better than Loreto College.
The faculty is really great. They are highly experienced and extremely cooperative. They make sure that the students learn each and every topic from scratch. Even if you did not have an economics background before college, the professors teach you in a way that makes you familiar with the basics of the subject, hence gradually you get the full concept of it.
Due to this, it is suggested that you go for Bethune College rather than Loreto College to pursue an Economics Honours.
Which is a better college for economics honors in Kolkata Shikshayatan or Loreto?
Among the colleges mentioned, Loreto is definitely the better choice. It has been consistent with its academic excellence and discipline. The Economics department of the college is one of the best with excellent faculty. Also, Loreto has witnessed university toppers from this department before. If you are getting Loreto, you should go for it.
What are the best colleges in India apart from ISI Kolkata, DSE, and IGIDR for MS in economics? (My criteria for best includes faculty, curriculum, pedagogy, placements, and alumni base)
ISI Delhi is a better option as it is far better than ISI Kolkata for MS. Saint Xavier’s College, Kolkata is also a very good college along with Saint Xaviers, Mumbai.
If faculty profiles, cost structure, placements with a package ranging around 7 to 9 lakhs, alumni, and acceptance rate are considered, here’s a list of all those universities which offer you all of the above mentioned.
- DSE
- ISI (Kolkata, Delhi)
- IGIDR
- MSE
- JNU (CITD, CESP)
- Department of Business Economics (DU), GIPE
- UoH
- CDS, Trivandrum
- IITM, IITK
- Jadavpur University
The school of economics does not offer an MS in economics. IGIDR offers a Master of Science but not a master of research which is offered by the most reputed IITM in Financial Economics.
How are the placements for economics undergraduates at Azim Premji University?
Economics undergraduates at Azim Premji University are engaged in roles like Accounting, Audit, Management, Education, and Research, for which the minimum salary offered is ? 25000-30000 whereas the median salary offered is 3.6 lakhs per annum. The maximum salary received by the student is 4.85 lakhs per annum. More than 300 organization visits the campus for placements which are of various sizes starting from a small NGO space to research institutions, quasi-government institutions, school, etc. Around 90% of the students are actively working in social sectors which provide various exciting opportunities that contribute to the betterment of the country and which requires various specific competencies. The placement cell actively takes care of the whole recruitment process and where the student is free to choose from various options available to them.
Overall, the undergraduates receive a good salary after completing their studies and are often hired by reputed organizations. SBI Fellowship, The Bridge Schools, India School Leadership Institute, Cipla Foundation, Teach For India are few companies that visit the University frequently for economics undergraduates.
Which is a better option for studying Economics, Fergusson College in Pune or Loreto College in Kolkata?
As one of my friends studied in Loreto College Kolkata, let me share some facts about it:
- Loreto College is one of the reputed institutions in Kolkata.
- It is famous for its English and Humanities department, but Economics is also brilliant here as well.
- There are a lot of seminars, the most prominent being Ecolore which is the department's annual event.
- The teachers are very helpful and cordial.
If you want to pursue Economics, Loreto College will not disappoint you.
How difficult is it to get Economics (Hons.) in Bethune College?
If you are willing to apply for Economics (Hons.) at Bethune College, then you require at least a minimum of 88% marks. The index marks of Economics are calculated in a different way, so it is suggested to check the official college website for it.
If you are good at Mathematics, it is quite easy to get into colleges like Scottish Church College or Bethune College. If you have a mark of above 85% in Mathematics and English, it will be easier for you to get into a good college for B.Sc Economics Honours.
Where should I study for the preparation of dse/ISI/JNU entrance exam in the stream of Economics, in Kolkata?
One of my cousins has a long list of recommendations since he is about to pursue the same. Here is a list of all the recommended books you can try opting from to help prepare for the DSE/ISI/JNU entrance examinations.
- Mathematics for Economic Analysis by Sydsaeter Hammond
- Mathematical Statistics by Gupta Kapoor
- Basic Econometrics by Gujarati
- Microeconomics by Nicholson and Synder
- Macroeconomics by Dornbusch and Fischer
- Development Economics by Debraj Ray
- Indian Economy by Sundaram and Dutt
- An Introduction to Game Theory by Osborne
Apart from these, you should know the basic curriculum of the B.A Economics.
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