Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya Kolkata B.Sc {Hons.} Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Sc Hons Economics falls under the Science faculty of WBSU and requires a Science stream background at 10+2. BA Hons Economics is offered under the Arts faculty and is open to students from any stream. The B.Sc version places greater emphasis on quantitative methods and mathematical economics, making it more suitable for students targeting data-driven postgraduate programmes or civil service roles in statistical departments.

Ans. The 3-year B.Sc Hons Economics programme costs INR 44,970 in total, payable at INR 14,990 per year. As a government-aided institution, Mahadevananda is among the most affordable options for honours-level economics in the Barrackpore and North Kolkata region. Students should verify the 2026-27 fee with the college before paying.

Ans. No, there is no entrance examination. Admission is entirely through the WBCAP portal on the basis of 10+2 board marks. Seats are allotted centrally by the portal after applicants register and submit their documents. The Phase 1 merit list for 2026 was published on 9 June 2026. A Phase 2 Mop-Up Round for remaining seats opens on 7 July 2026.

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.Sc Economics, MBA, or M.A. Economics from universities across India. The WBSU curriculum prepares students for the WBCS examination, IBPS and SBI banking recruitment tests, and roles in government statistical departments. Teaching at the school level after B.Ed is another widely chosen path. The quantitative skills developed also support careers in analytics and economic research.

Ans. Students who secured 60% or above in their qualifying examination and belong to families with annual income below INR 2.5 lakh are eligible. Applications are submitted through banglarshiksha.gov.in after confirming admission. The scholarship provides INR 12,000 per year, covering a major portion of the annual tuition. SC/ST/OBC students should separately apply for the OASIS Scholarship or the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship as applicable.

Ans. The natural progression is M.Sc Economics, offered by Calcutta University, Kalyani University, and Jadavpur University among others. Graduates can also sit for MBA entrance tests like CAT, MAT, and CMAT. Those interested in research can pursue M.Phil or PhD in Economics through WBSU or other state and central universities in West Bengal after clearing the relevant entrance tests.