Miranda House · Delhi University
B.A. (Hons) Economics
Study at Miranda House, Delhi — NIRF #2 in Arts & Science, NAAC A+ rated, and a launchpad into consulting, finance & policy without the crazy fee tag.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#2
NAAC Grade
A+ (3.61)
Annual Intake
123
Total Program Fee
₹73.5K
Average CTC
₹7.5 LPA
Total Degree Cost
That’s roughly ₹24,510/year — way less than a Delhi gym membership + Netflix for 3 years. 💸
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Score
Minimum 45% aggregate in your board exams.
Subject Requirement
Any subject combination in Class 12 is acceptable, provided you have studied Mathematics.
Admission Mode
Entry is purely through the CUET UG entrance exam.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.7L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Annual Program Fee₹24,510per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Math is non-negotiable 📐
Even if you aced your boards in Commerce or Humanities, Miranda House requires Class 12 Mathematics. It’s what makes the programme quantitative and future-proof, but it’s a hard filter — so plan accordingly.
The verdict
Strong fit
This is the holy trinity of Indian UG economics: elite public-university brand, pocket-friendly fees, and a placement roster that reads like a consulting directory. If you’re okay with the CUET hustle and want a solid quantitative foundation before your masters or MBA, this is as good as it gets at the undergrad level.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Prestige without private-college fees
- ✓ Quantitative economics & research focus
- ✓ Consulting / finance placement pipeline
- ✓ CUET UG admission pathway
Doesn't match
- ✗ If you want an integrated 5-year masters
- ✗ If you prefer a fully private campus experience