Delhi University · NIRF #21 · 3-Year UG
B.A. Economics (Hons)
Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi — where DU legacy meets Wall Street energy. Math? Non-negotiable. Placements? Chef's kiss.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Commerce)
#21
Class 12 Cutoff
97%
Avg. CTC (2025)
₹7.0 LPA
Fees per Year
₹28,000
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Aggregate
Minimum 97% required. No negotiations here.
Mandatory Subject
Mathematics in Class 12 is a must. Stats lovers, this is your cue.
Investment
₹0.8L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Tuition & Other Charges₹28,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
Your 3-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Foundation
Microeconomics, Macroeconomics & Statistical Methods — building the mental models.
Year +1
Year 2: Core Analytics
Econometrics, International Economics & research projects. Excel becomes your second language.
Year +2
Year 3: Capstone + Placements
Development Economics + campus recruitment drive. Time to cash in those skills.
Reality check: 97% cutoff & No Hostel
SVC doesn't offer hostel accommodation, so outstation students will need to scout PGs around Satya Niketan. Plus, that 97% bar is brutal. This one's ideal for Delhi-NCR locals who live and breathe math.
The verdict
Good fit
At ₹28k/year, the ROI is honestly insane for a NIRF #21 DU college placing students at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey. The 97% cutoff + Math requirement filter out the noise, but the no-hostel policy hurts if you're from outside Delhi. If you're a local student eyeing consulting, finance, or data-driven policy, this is a very strong pick.
Matches what you said
- ✓ High ROI & low fees
- ✓ Consulting & finance careers
- ✓ Econometrics & data
- ✓ DU campus exposure
Doesn't match
- ✗ On-campus hostel life
- ✗ Relaxed admission criteria
- ✗ Engineering/tech path
- ✗ Small-town comfort zone