Birla Global University Bhubaneswar B.Sc {Hons.} Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bhubaneswar, OdishaPrivate UniversityEstd 2015NAAC Grade B 2.4
Total fees
INR 3.24 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.4 LPA
Latest overall BGU figure
Cutoff
50%
Class 12, merit route
Placement rate
90%+
BGU placement milestone

About BGU B.Sc Economics

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.

BGU B.Sc Economics Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3 LakhsINR 50,000 a semester, 6 semesters
Medical insuranceINR 9,000INR 3,000 a year, 3 years
Registration feeINR 15,000One time
Security depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 4.75 LakhsINR 77,520 a semester, 6 semesters, plus hostel registration
Total, no hostelINR 3.24 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.99 LakhsFull course

BGU B.Sc Economics Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
Online application registration, last date to applyMar 2027 to Jul 2027Tentative
Application reviewJul 2027Tentative
BET and Personal InterviewAug 2027Tentative
Merit list and admission offerAug 2027Tentative
Seat allotment and offer letterAug 2027Tentative
First fee payment, last dateAug 2027Tentative
Document check and reportingAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

BGU B.Sc Economics Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 marks50% or equal CGPA
SubjectsMathematics or Economics at 10+2 level
Final resultStudents waiting for results can apply
AgeNo age limit published

BGU B.Sc Economics Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formApply online on the BGU admission portal
2. Pay application feeSubmit the form with the fee
3. Face selectionAttend the Personal Interview if BGU asks for it
4. Accept offerPay the first fee after the offer letter
5. ReportBring marksheets and identity papers for checking

BGU B.Sc Economics Cutoff

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.

CategoryScore or ruleRound and year
General50% in Class 12Admission rule, 2026
Reserved categoriesRelaxation as per policyAdmission policy, 2026
Odisha students50% seats reserved subject to rulesBGU Odisha Act rule

BGU B.Sc Economics Placements

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.

MetricValue
Average payINR 6.4 LPA, overall BGU figure
Placement rate90%+ at university level
SupportCCR training and job support
Course promiseNot published for B.Sc Economics
Recruiter areasFinance, consulting, IT and BFSI at university level

BGU B.Sc Economics Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
B.K. Birla and Sarala Birla Academic Merit ScholarshipMerit students as per BGU normsINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeFamily income up to INR 8 Lakhs and top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
Odisha post-matric scholarshipSC or ST students with income proofINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC students with income proofINR 1 Lakh over the course

BGU B.Sc Economics Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024Accredited
UGC2026Recognised private university
Campus202530 acres

BGU B.Sc Economics Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Basic microeconomics, macroeconomics and maths tools
Year 2Econometrics, data analysis and applied economics
Year 3Research paper work, projects and electives
Year 4 optionHonours with research path, if chosen

BGU B.Sc Economics Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Triple sharing hostelINR 77,520 a semester
Double sharing hostelINR 81,920 a semester
Hostel registrationINR 10,000 one time
CampusGothapatna, Bhubaneswar

Should you pick B.Sc Economics at BGU?

This course suits students who like maths, policy and data work.

Pick it if:
You want small classes: the B.Sc Economics intake is 30, so teachers know most students by name.
You want economics with data work: BGU teaches econometrics lab and data analysis in this course.
Your family wants a lower fee: the full course fee without hostel is INR 3.24 Lakhs.
You want Odisha quota: BGU policy reserves 50% seats for Odisha students who meet the rules.
Skip it if:
You need a promised campus job: the Economics school says placement help is given, not a promised job.
You want a large public university: BGU is a private unitary campus with 30 Economics seats.
You need hostel cost kept low: triple sharing makes the total with hostel INR 7.99 Lakhs.
You want entrance score admission only: this course uses Class 12 merit and may add a personal interview.
Counsellor's advice
If you want data-led economics and a small batch, take it. If you need a course-level placement average, ask BGU before paying.
B.Sc Economics Eligibility▾
Marks: You need 50% in Class 12 or an equal CGPA.
Subjects: You must have studied Mathematics or Economics at 10+2 level.
Result wait: You can apply while waiting for the final Class 12 result.
Odisha seats: BGU reserves 50% seats for Odisha students who meet the rules.
Selection: Admission is merit based and may include a Personal Interview.
B.Sc Economics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the BGU form and pay the application fee.
Eligibility check: BGU checks your Class 12 marks and subject paper.
Selection round: Attend the Personal Interview if the admission office calls you.
Offer letter: BGU sends the provisional offer to selected students.
Report: Pay the first fee and bring original papers for checking.

B.Sc Economics Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Mar 2027 to Jul 2027
Online application registration, last date to apply
The form is expected to close in Jul 2027.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Application review
BGU checks marks and subject papers after the form closes.
Tentative
Aug 2027
BET and Personal Interview
Selection is expected to use merit and the interview if called.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Merit list and admission offer
Selected students are expected to get the offer letter online.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat allotment and offer letter
The offer names the course and the fee to be paid.
Tentative
Aug 2027
First fee payment, last date
You lose the offer if the first fee is not paid by the date in the letter.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check and reporting
Bring Class 12 marksheet and identity papers for checking.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The first semester is expected to start after reporting.

Source: BGU admission policy and official notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Birla Global University B.Sc Economics Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 50,000 a semester
INR 3 Lakhs
Medical insurance
Per year × 3, INR 3,000 a year
INR 9,000
Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per semester × 6, INR 77,520 a semester
INR 4.65 Lakhs
Hostel registration
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Total course fee
INR 3.24 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + registration fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.99 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + registration fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 5,463
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
198%
average first-year pay INR 6.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 13,472
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
80%
average first-year pay INR 6.4 LPA vs the full fee

Source: BGU program fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you B.Sc Economics at BGU?

Pick your category and state. These score ranges are guides because BGU publishes eligibility, not entrance cutoffs.

Category
State
General · Odisha
85% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
70% to 84%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 70%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
General · Other State
88% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
75% to 87%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 75%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
OBC-NCL · Odisha
80% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
65% to 79%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 65%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
OBC-NCL · Other State
83% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
68% to 82%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 68%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
SC · Odisha
70% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
55% to 69%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 55%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
SC · Other State
75% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
60% to 74%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 60%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
ST · Odisha
65% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
50% to 64%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 50%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
ST · Other State
70% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
55% to 69%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 55%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
EWS · Odisha
78% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
62% to 77%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 62%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
EWS · Other State
82% and above: yes, you look safe. Keep documents ready.
66% to 81%: almost there. The interview can matter.
Below 66%: not safe. Ask the admission office before paying.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

Birla Global University B.Sc Economics Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Odisha post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Odisha government portal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
B.K. Birla and Sarala Birla Merit Scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Birla Global University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.84 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.24 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.84 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 84,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.34 Lakhs

Birla Global University B.Sc Economics vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to BGU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Birla Global University
Bhubaneswar
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XIM University
Bhubaneswar
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KIIT School of Economics
Bhubaneswar
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Symbiosis School of Economics
Pune
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BASE University
Bengaluru
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GIPE Pune
Pune
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 3.24 Lakhs
tuition + registration
INR 5.40 Lakhs
INR 2.16 Lakhs more
INR 4.20 Lakhs
INR 96,000 more
INR 9.20 Lakhs
INR 5.96 Lakhs more
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 1.64 Lakhs less
INR 2.25 Lakhs
INR 99,000 less
Average paylatest college figure
INR 6.4 LPA
overall BGU figure
INR 7 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA less
Placement rateshare placed, college level
90%
BGU milestone
88%
2 points lower
90%
Same rate
92%
2 points higher
Not published
80%
10 points lower
Class 12 minimumpublished eligibility score
50%
Class 12 rule
60%
10 points higher
50%
Same score
60%
10 points higher
65%
15 points higher
50%
Same score
SeatsB.Sc Economics intake
30
official intake
60
30 more
40
10 more
80
50 more
60
30 more
30
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
198%
on INR 6.4 LPA
130%
68 points lower
160%
38 points lower
65%
133 points lower
300%
102 points higher
231%
33 points higher
In short
If you want a Bhubaneswar private campus with lower fees, BGU is cheaper. If you want more published pay data, check XIM University first.
In short
If fees decide the choice, BGU costs less. If you want the larger local brand, compare KIIT School of Economics directly.
In short
If Pune is your target city, Symbiosis School of Economics has that pull. If cost matters more, BGU is much lighter.
In short
If you want the lowest fee and meet the higher score rule, BASE University is strong. If you need Odisha seats, BGU fits better.
In short
If you want a known economics institute, GIPE Pune is worth checking. If you want Bhubaneswar with hostel on campus, BGU is simpler.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Birla Global University B.Sc Economics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take B.Sc Economics at BGU if I want data work?▾
Yes, if you want economics with basic data work in a small batch. The course page names econometrics lab, data analysis and interpretation. The intake is 30, so the class is not very large. Before you join, ask for the latest semester plan and lab hours.
Is BGU B.Sc Economics worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you can use the campus and CCR support well. The full course fee without hostel is INR 3.24 Lakhs, and the overall BGU average pay printed on this page is INR 6.4 LPA. If you need hostel, check the higher INR 7.99 Lakhs total first.
Who should skip this course at BGU?▾
Skip it if you need a published course-level placement average before you pay. BGU gives university-level placement figures, while the Economics school says placement help is given and no job is promised. Ask for B.Sc Economics outcomes from the admission office before you decide.
Is this course better for jobs or higher studies?▾
It suits higher studies and entry roles more than a direct job promise. The course has economics, data tools and research work, and BGU lists a 4-year research path option. If your aim is MSc Economics, policy, analytics or MBA later, this course can fit.
Should I choose BGU if I am from Odisha?▾
Yes, Odisha students should keep it on the list if the course fits their plan. BGU policy reserves 50% seats for Odisha students who meet the rules. You still need 50% in Class 12 and Mathematics or Economics at 10+2 level.
Is the hostel cost too high for this course?▾
It depends on your budget. The no-hostel total is INR 3.24 Lakhs, while the hostel toggle takes the total to INR 7.99 Lakhs. That is a big jump. If you live near Bhubaneswar, compare daily travel with hostel cost before paying.
What job can I get after B.Sc Economics from BGU?▾
You can aim for entry roles in analytics, finance support, research support or business roles, but the exact course-level pay is not published. BGU prints an overall average pay of INR 6.4 LPA. Build Excel, statistics and writing skills from year 1.
Is the 30-seat intake a plus or a problem?▾
It is a plus if you want teacher access and a smaller peer group. The B.Sc Economics intake is 30 seats. It can be a problem if you want a large department with many electives and clubs. Ask how many economics electives ran last year.
Can I get in with 50% in Class 12?▾
You meet the published eligibility gate at 50% if you studied Mathematics or Economics. That does not make the seat sure because admission is merit based and may include a Personal Interview. Use the checker above and keep all Class 12 papers ready.
Can I pay the BGU fee in parts?▾
Yes, the tuition fee is charged semester by semester. The fee block shows INR 50,000 a semester for six semesters, plus yearly insurance and one-time registration. Hostel is also charged by semester. Read the offer letter before you pay the first fee.
What scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the B.K. Birla and Sarala Birla Academic Merit Scholarship first because BGU names it for the Economics school. Also check Central Sector and Odisha post-matric schemes if your income and category fit. Keep income and category papers ready before forms open.
Should I wait a year for a better college?▾
Wait only if you have a clear target and can raise your score. BGU has 30 seats, INR 3.24 Lakhs fees without hostel and a merit route. If you already fit the course and city, joining now may be better than waiting without a plan.

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