B.A. in Accounting & Finance and Economics at Ramanujan College

If you are looking at B.A. in Accounting & Finance and Economics, Ramanujan College in Delhi runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 10 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹51,000 – ₹76,500 (roughly ₹17,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis.

Ramanujan College is a public/government institute, founded in 1958. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Ramanujan College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BA programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis. Typical first jobs: financial analyst, banking or investment roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Ramanujan College for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Ramanujan College as a group.

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

To be considered for B.A. in Accounting & Finance and Economics, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Ramanujan College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Ramanujan College 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.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹5.13 lakh and a highest package of ₹12 lakh at Ramanujan College. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.A. in Accounting & Finance and Economics specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4 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.

Ramanujan College runs 19 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. in Political Science and Psychology
• B.A. in Economics and Mathematics
• B.A. in Political Science and Hindi
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi
• B.A. in History and Political Science
• B.A. in Accounting & Finance and Mathematics
• B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology
• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• B.A. in History and Hindi
• B.A. in Economics and Psychology
• B.A. in History and Punjabi
• B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy
• B.A. in Political Science and Punjabi
• B.A. in Economics and Entrepreneurship & Small Business
• B.A. in History and Philosophy

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹51,000 – ₹76,500 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 Ramanujan College compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Delhi?