B.A. (Hons.) in Economics and Data Analytics at Shoolini University

B.A. (Hons.) in Economics and Data Analytics at Shoolini University in Solan, Himachal Pradesh is a 3-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹3.9 lakh – ₹15.95 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.3 lakh a year.

The course is about turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

Shoolini University is a private institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Shoolini University — 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 turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant. 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 Shoolini University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Shoolini University as a group.

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

For admission to B.A. (Hons.) in Economics and Data Analytics, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at Shoolini University are: X: 0.0, XII: 55.0, 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 Shoolini University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Shoolini University on its website (shooliniuniversity.com) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of 100% and a highest package of ₹42 lakh at Shoolini University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.A. (Hons.) in Economics and Data Analytics specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2.75 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.

Shoolini University runs 9 BA specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
• B.A. (Hons.) in Liberal Arts English
• B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology and Counselling
• B.A in Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJMC)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics and Finance
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. in Yoga
• B.A. in Clinical Psychology

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.9 lakh – ₹15.95 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 Shoolini University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Solan?