BGU offers a three-year, full-time B.Sc Economics honours course with 30 seats. It is taught on campus by the Birla School of Economics under the NEP 2020 frame. The university is UGC recognised and works from a 30-acre Bhubaneswar campus. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.24 Lakhs, paid across six semesters, and INR 7.99 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Admission is through Class 12 merit and may include a Personal Interview. You need 50% in Class 12 with Mathematics or Economics. BGU reports 90%+ placement at university level and an overall average pay of INR 6.4 LPA.
The full course costs INR 3.24 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.99 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3 Lakhs. You pay tuition every semester for six semesters. BGU charges registration once and medical insurance every year. The security deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are optional.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Medical insurance | INR 9,000 | INR 3,000 a year, 3 years |
| Registration fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Security deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.75 Lakhs | INR 77,520 a semester, 6 semesters, plus hostel registration |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.24 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.99 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 form is expected from Mar 2027 to Jul 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. These are estimate rows based on the 2026 cycle. Check the BGU admission page before you fill the form or pay the first fee.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 to Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Application review | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| BET and Personal Interview | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Merit list and admission offer | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat allotment and offer letter | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment, last date | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and reporting | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
The main mark rule is 50% in Class 12. You also need Mathematics or Economics at the 10+2 level. Students waiting for final results can apply, but you must give the final mark sheet before admission closes.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 marks | 50% or equal CGPA |
| Subjects | Mathematics or Economics at 10+2 level |
| Final result | Students waiting for results can apply |
| Age | No age limit published |
The process starts with the online form and application fee. BGU then checks eligibility and calls selected students for the next step. You may face a Personal Interview. If selected, you get an offer letter and finish admission by document check and fee payment.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the form | Apply online on the BGU admission portal |
| 2. Pay application fee | Submit the form with the fee |
| 3. Face selection | Attend the Personal Interview if BGU asks for it |
| 4. Accept offer | Pay the first fee after the offer letter |
| 5. Report | Bring marksheets and identity papers for checking |
There is no entrance cutoff for this course. The published gate is 50% in Class 12 with Mathematics or Economics. A higher Class 12 score helps because BGU says admission is merit based and may include a Personal Interview.
| Category | Score or rule | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% in Class 12 | Admission rule, 2026 |
| Reserved categories | Relaxation as per policy | Admission policy, 2026 |
| Odisha students | 50% seats reserved subject to rules | BGU Odisha Act rule |
BGU reports 90%+ placement at university level and an overall average pay of INR 6.4 LPA. The Economics school says master degree students get training and CCR help, but it does not promise a job. For B.Sc students, treat the pay number as college level, not course level.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.4 LPA, overall BGU figure |
| Placement rate | 90%+ at university level |
| Support | CCR training and job support |
| Course promise | Not published for B.Sc Economics |
| Recruiter areas | Finance, consulting, IT and BFSI at university level |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The biggest named BGU scheme is the B.K. Birla and Sarala Birla Academic Merit Scholarship. State and central schemes need income and category papers.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| B.K. Birla and Sarala Birla Academic Merit Scholarship | Merit students as per BGU norms | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs and top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Odisha post-matric scholarship | SC or ST students with income proof | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC students with income proof | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BGU received NAAC accreditation in 2024 and works from a 30-acre campus in Bhubaneswar. It is UGC recognised and was set up under the Birla Global University Odisha Act, 2015. Use these facts more than a score table for this course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | Accredited |
| UGC | 2026 | Recognised private university |
| Campus | 2025 | 30 acres |
The course takes 3 years for B.Sc Economics and 4 years for the honours with research path. Students study core economics, data tools and research work. The page names econometrics lab, data analysis and interpretation as key training parts.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Basic microeconomics, macroeconomics and maths tools |
| Year 2 | Econometrics, data analysis and applied economics |
| Year 3 | Research paper work, projects and electives |
| Year 4 option | Honours with research path, if chosen |
INR 77,520 a semester is the triple sharing hostel fee, and INR 81,920 a semester is the double sharing fee. The one-time hostel registration is INR 10,000. The hostel total used on this page is INR 4.75 Lakhs over the course. The campus is at Gothapatna in Bhubaneswar.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Triple sharing hostel | INR 77,520 a semester |
| Double sharing hostel | INR 81,920 a semester |
| Hostel registration | INR 10,000 one time |
| Campus | Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar |
This course suits students who like maths, policy and data work.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
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BGU publishes the 50% eligibility rule, not a final cutoff. A higher Class 12 score helps because selection is merit based and may include an interview.
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