NIRF Rank #1 · NAAC A+
B.A. (Hons) Economics
At Hindu College, Delhi — where NIRF #1 science & arts energy meets serious quant cred.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#1
Avg CTC
₹8.5 LPA
Total Fees
₹54,000
Intake
123
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Aggregate
Minimum 98%. No cap, just stats — this is one of the toughest cutoffs in DU.
Subject Prerequisite
Mathematics is mandatory. The course is quant-heavy, not just theory.
Entrance exams
What the 3-year journey looks like
Year +0
Year 1
Foundations in Micro & Macroeconomics, plus the mathematical tools you'll need to survive the next two years.
Year +1
Year 2
Applied rigor: Econometrics, Statistics, and International Economics start shaping your analytical lens.
Year +2
Year 3
Specialization zone — Development Economics, Financial Economics, and Research Methodology.
Year +3
Launch
Placement season kicks in. 85% placement rate with McKinsey, BCG, Deutsche Bank, Big 4, and more.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
ROI Reality Check
That's total program fees vs average starting CTC. Public university fees hit different.
98% Cutoff. No Joke.
You need 98% in Class 12, a Math background, and a solid CUET score to even enter the chat. This is one of the most competitive BA Econ seats in India — treat it like a top-tier reach.
The verdict
Strong fit
If your marksheet can back up the ambition, this is a no-brainer. NIRF #1 ranking, an 85% placement rate into elite consulting and finance firms, and a total fee under ₹60K makes Hindu Econ (Hons) one of the highest-ROI undergrad degrees in India. Just respect the 98% cutoff — it's a gatekeeper for a reason.
Matches what you said
- ✓ High ROI public education
- ✓ Quant-focused economics training
- ✓ Consulting & finance career tracks
- ✓ Historic Delhi campus life
Doesn't match
- ✗ Flexible admission criteria
- ✗ Private campus amenities
- ✗ Non-math academic background