B.A (Hon.) in Economics at Sarala Birla University

If you are looking at B.A (Hon.) in Economics, Sarala Birla University in Ranchi runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.7 lakh – ₹4.54 lakh (roughly ₹1.23 lakh a year).

Sarala Birla University is a other institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sarala Birla University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

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

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

To be considered for B.A (Hon.) in Economics, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at Sarala Birla University are: X: 0.0, XII: 40.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 Sarala Birla University'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 Sarala Birla University on its website (sbu.ac.in) 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 (2023) show an average package of ₹4 lakh and a highest package of ₹12 lakh at Sarala Birla University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Sarala Birla University runs 3 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. (Hons) in English
• B.A (Hons.) in Sanskrit

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

• Do the subjects of B.A (Hon.) in Economics genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹3.7 lakh – ₹4.54 lakh 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 Sarala Birla University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Ranchi?