B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata: overview

Presidency University, Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, offers B.Sc. in Economics as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 53 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹9,170 (roughly ₹2,000 a year).

Presidency University, Kolkata is a other institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Presidency University, Kolkata — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.Sc. in Economics fees at Presidency University, Kolkata

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Presidency University, Kolkata as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹9,170
Tuition fee₹5,400
Hostel fee₹3,770
Approximate cost per year₹2,000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Presidency University, Kolkata before you pay anything.

B.Sc. in Economics eligibility

To get into B.Sc. in Economics, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Presidency University, Kolkata are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Presidency University, Kolkata's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
  2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
  3. Apply to Presidency University, Kolkata on its website (www.presiuniv.ac.in/web) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.Sc. in Economics placements at Presidency University, Kolkata

The most recent placement data we hold (2022) show a median package of ₹7.24 lakh at Presidency University, Kolkata. 28 of 449 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Economics specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other B.Sc specialisations at Presidency University, Kolkata

Presidency University, Kolkata runs 8 B.Sc specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

Is B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Do the subjects of B.Sc. in Economics genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹9,170 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does Presidency University, Kolkata compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Kolkata?

B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata: FAQs

What is the fee for B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata?

The total fee on record for B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata is ₹9,170, about ₹2,000 a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata?

B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.Sc. in Economics at Presidency University, Kolkata?

Presidency University, Kolkata has 53 seats in B.Sc. in Economics each year.

What is the eligibility for B.Sc. in Economics?

You usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. Admission is usually through CUET and merit. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

Which other B.Sc specialisations does Presidency University, Kolkata offer?

Besides B.Sc. in Economics, Presidency University, Kolkata offers B.Sc. in Life Science, B.Sc. in Physics, B.Sc. in Chemistry, B.Sc. in Geology, B.Sc. in Mathematics, B.Sc. in Geography and B.Sc. in Statistics.

Is Presidency University, Kolkata a government or private college?

Presidency University, Kolkata is a other institute, founded in 2010, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.