Department of Economics

ECO

About the department

The Department of Economics offers honours and general courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, development economics and the Indian economy. The department combines economic theory with the quantitative skills needed to analyse real problems.

Vision

To develop clear economic reasoning and the ability to apply it to real problems of society and policy.

Mission

To teach economic theory and quantitative methods, to relate them to the Indian and world economy, and to prepare students for further study and public life.

Courses offered

Under Graduate Major in Economics

Undergraduate Major 1+1+1+1 Intake: 190

The Under Graduate Major in Economics is a four-year programme (1+1+1+1) offered under the National Education Policy 2020, with multiple entry and exit options. Alongside the major discipline, students take minor, multidisciplinary, skill-enhancement and value-added courses as prescribed by the affiliating university, building a strong foundation in Economics for higher study and employment.

Eligibility: Passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) examination in any stream from a recognised council.

Facilities and laboratories

Departmental library and support for statistical and computational work.