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S.B. College · Kottayam

B.A. Economics at S.B. College, Changanassery

Three years of econ fundamentals at a NAAC 'A' heritage campus in Kottayam — for less than the price of a mid-range phone.

Total Degree Cost

₹66,000

That is ₹22,000 per year. Hostel and scholarships available too.

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (Commerce & Mgmt)

#69

NAAC Score

3.35 (Grade A)

Annual Intake

60 seats

Placement Rate (2025)

55%

Investment

₹0.7L total

~₹0.2L per year

  • Tuition Fee (per year)₹22,000per year
  • Total Programme Fee₹66,000

Are you eligible?

  • Class 12 Aggregate

    Minimum 45% marks required

  • Preferred Stream

    Economics or Mathematics background preferred

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

55%

Top recruiters

Reserve Bank of IndiaFederal BankResearch institutionsNGOsCivil services coaching

Your 3-Year Econ Journey

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Core Foundations

    Micro & Macro Economics, quantitative basics, and Indian economic history.

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Tools & Context

    Econometrics, Indian Economy, Research methodology, and data analysis.

  3. Year +2

    Year 3: Global & Development Lens

    International Economics, Development Economics, and a capstone research project.

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Built for Policy, Not Just Profit

Recruiters include RBI, Federal Bank, and research institutions — plus a direct pipeline into civil services coaching. If you are vibing with government econ roles or development-sector research more than corporate hustle, this program hits different.

The verdict

Good fit

S.B. College packs serious value: NAAC 'A' grade, NIRF top-100 ranking, and a full degree under ₹70K. The 2025 placement data shows a 55% placement rate into respected public-sector and research pipelines. Private-sector salaries stay modest, so skip this if you are chasing Day-1 tech packages or metro startup culture. Pick it if you want rock-solid econ fundamentals with a clear lane toward civils, policy, or Kerala government roles.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Low fees with high accreditation
  • ✓ Public-sector and banking career tracks
  • ✓ Civil services and policy research prep
  • ✓ Kerala heritage campus experience

Doesn't match

  • ✗ High private-sector starting CTC
  • ✗ Metro exposure and startup networks
  • ✗ Tech or AI-first curriculum
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