St. Stephen's College, Delhi
B.A. (Hons) Economics
The 97.5% club. Where ₹42K/year tuition meets McKinsey shortlists.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Arts & Science)
#3
NAAC Grade
A (3.58)
Annual Fee
₹42,000
Batch Size
60 seats
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum
97.5% aggregate — this is a hard filter, not a suggestion.
Mandatory Subject
Mathematics in Class 12 is non-negotiable.
Admission Mode
Mixed: CUET scores weighted with academic records.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹1.3L total
~₹0.4L per year
- Tuition Fee₹42,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
The 3-Year Arc
Year +0
Year 1
Micro & Macroeconomics + Econometrics & Statistics. Building the quant foundation.
Year +1
Year 2
Development Economics + International Trade Theory. Going beyond the textbooks.
Year +2
Year 3
Research Methodology Project + campus placements in full swing.
The 97.5% Reality Check
This cut-off isn't a flex — it's a filter. You need to be in the top percentile of Class 12 boards across India just to make the eligibility list. The CUET is honestly the easier half of the battle.
The verdict
Strong fit
If your board scores clear the 97.5% bar and you're targeting consulting or finance, this is a no-brainer. ₹42K/year fees, MBB + Big 4 + bulge-bracket recruiters, and a residential campus in North Delhi is an unbeatable ROI. Just know you're competing with the country's best.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Elite placements without elite fees
- ✓ Quant-heavy Economics training
- ✓ Residential campus experience
- ✓ North Delhi college life
Doesn't match
- ✗ Relaxed entry criteria
- ✗ Large batch networking
- ✗ Backup option mentality