What is the admission process for B.Tech at BGU Bhubaneswar?

B.Tech admission at BGU Bhubaneswar is based on Class 12 merit (minimum 60% in PCM) or BGU Entrance Test (BET) performance. The BET is scheduled for August 1, 2026. Candidates must apply before July 31, 2026 to sit the BET.

Is JEE Main mandatory for B.Tech admission at BGU Bhubaneswar?

No. JEE Main is not mandatory for B.Tech at BGU. Class 12 merit (PCM, min 60%) or a BGU BET score is sufficient for admission. JEE Main scores above the 60th percentile do unlock a 10% to 20% tuition fee waiver.

What is the B.Tech fee at BGU Bhubaneswar?

The B.Tech tuition fee at BGU is INR 1,31,250 per semester across 8 semesters. A one-time registration fee of INR 15,000 (non-refundable) and a security deposit of INR 10,000 (refundable) are also payable. Total tuition cost for 4 years is approximately INR 10.5 lakhs.

What entrance exams does BGU accept for MBA admission?

BGU Bhubaneswar MBA accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, and its own BGU Entrance Test (BET). Selection involves a Written Essay and Personal Interview. The MBA CMAT cutoff was the 60th percentile for General category (2024 batch).

What specialisations does BGU MBA offer?

BGU MBA offers 10 specialisations including Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Digital Marketing, Communication Management, and Financial Technology (FinTech). The FinTech MBA at BGU is one of the few programme-level specialisations in this domain in Odisha.

What scholarships are available at BGU Bhubaneswar?

BGU offers board merit scholarships ranging from 10% to 25% tuition waiver based on Class 10 and Class 12 scores. JEE Main scorers above the 60th percentile get a 10% waiver. The Pujya G.D. Birla Scholarship gives INR 50,000 per year to selected students.

What is the application fee at BGU Bhubaneswar?

The application fee at BGU Bhubaneswar is INR 2,000. It is paid online at bgu.ac.in. In addition, a non-refundable registration fee of INR 15,000 and a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 are payable at the time of admission confirmation.

Can final-year students apply for MBA at BGU Bhubaneswar?

Yes. Final-year graduation students may apply for MBA at BGU Bhubaneswar. Admission is provisional until the final result is declared. The candidate must secure the minimum required marks (60% for General category) to confirm the seat.

What is the B.Tech CSE AI and ML programme at BGU?

B.Tech CSE (AI and Machine Learning) at BGU is a 4-year programme co-designed with aivancity School for Technology, Business and Society, Paris. It is among the few internationally co-designed AI curricula offered by a private university in Odisha. Eligibility is 10+2 PCM with minimum 60% aggregate.

Is BGU Bhubaneswar approved for law programmes?

Yes. BGU Bhubaneswar is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for its law programmes. It offers BBA LL.B (5-year integrated) and LL.M (2-year PG). Admission to BBA LL.B is through CLAT, LSAT India, AILET, XLET, or the BGU Entrance Test.

Birla Global University Bhubaneswar M.Sc Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bhubaneswar, OdishaPrivate UniversityEstd 2015NAAC Grade B 2.4

4.2

(83 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 2.65 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6.1 LPA

BGU PG placement record

Selection

Merit + PI

Graduation record and WAT

Placement rate

70%

PG placement record

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to document check 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Selection scores by category and quota 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Birla Global University M.Sc Economics

BGU offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Economics with 30 seats through BGU selection. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with data work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B and stands #12 in Collegedunia's university profile 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.65 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 5.93 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through BGU Admission Cell counselling. The General Odisha quota seat closed at score 12,400 in final round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.1 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed.

BGU M.Sc Economics Fees

The full course costs INR 2.65 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.93 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.28 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.50 Lakhs	INR 62,500 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee	INR 15,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 3.28 Lakhs	INR 81,920 a semester
Total, no hostel	INR 2.65 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.93 Lakhs	Full course

BGU M.Sc Economics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; BGU application, last date to apply is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for document check.

Event	Date	Status
BGU application, last date to apply, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
Personal interview and WAT	Jan 2027	Tentative
Merit list and offer letter	Feb 2027	Tentative
BGU application review	Jun 2027	Tentative
Offer rounds	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Physical document check and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

BGU M.Sc Economics Eligibility

Graduation needs 50% for open category and 45% for reserved category. Economics, Statistics or Mathematics should be one subject. If you do not have one, BGU asks you to clear bridge courses before final admission.

Requirement	What you need
graduation subjects	Economics, Statistics or Mathematics
graduation marks	50% for open category, 45% for reserved category
Exam	BGU selection score from any session
Age	No age limit is published

BGU M.Sc Economics Admission Process

BGU Admission Cell offers the seat on your score and your application details. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

Step	What you do
1. Attend PI and WAT	Attend the personal interview and WAT round
2. Submit form on BGU Admission Cell	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the seat fee within five days of offer
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter

BGU M.Sc Economics Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the BGU Admission Cell final round selection scores for Odisha quota seats. The General selection score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

Category	Selection score, Odisha quota	Round and year
General	12,400	final round, 2025
OBC-NCL	4,300	final round, 2025
SC	2,100	final round, 2025
ST	1,000	final round, 2025
EWS	1,900	final round, 2025

BGU M.Sc Economics Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 6.1 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 16.42 LPA. BFSI, consulting and analytics firms hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6.1 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 6 LPA
Highest offer	INR 16.42 LPA
Batch placed	70%
Recruiters	BFSI, consulting and analytics firms, on campus

BGU M.Sc Economics Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 30,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
B.K. Birla first rank merit scholarship	highest CGPA in a batch up to 50 students	INR 30,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a semester, eligible merit list student	INR 40,000 over the course
B.K. Birla second rank merit scholarship	second highest CGPA in a batch up to 50 students	INR 25,000 over the course
B.K. Birla third rank merit scholarship	third highest CGPA in a batch above 50 students	INR 20,000 over the course

BGU M.Sc Economics Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's university profile and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC B. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Score or grade
Collegedunia university profile	2026	#12
NIRF Engineering	2025	#54
NAAC	2024	A+

BGU M.Sc Economics Course Structure

Semester 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with data work from the first semester. Bridge courses are used if you did not study Economics, Statistics or Mathematics.

Year	What you study
Semester 1	Microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics
Semester 2	Econometrics, public finance, development economics
Semester 3	Research methods, policy analysis and data work
Semester 4	Dissertation, viva and elective papers

BGU M.Sc Economics Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are offered rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Three to a room, offered before classes start
Single room	From semester 3, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a Bhubaneswar campus

Should you pick M.Sc Economics at Birla Global University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Bhubaneswar campus for two years.

Pick it if:

You passed graduation in this state: half the seats are Odisha quota, so a score that misses the Open seats list can still get in.

You want analytics or finance roles: BGU places PG students in BFSI, consulting and data roles.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's selection score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.

You need a hostel room as a sure option: first-years share three to a room and hostel rooms are limited and cost extra.

You want internships in a big city: this is a Bhubaneswar campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will wait for final marks: apply before the last date, because late PG forms are not listed.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if first list gives it to you on a Odisha quota score. If you are Open seats and below the first list close, wait it and keep a safer college above it.

M.Sc Economics Eligibility▾

graduation marks: 50% in graduation. 45% for reserved category.

Board score alternative: Being in the bridge course rule also counts.

Exam needed: A BGU selection score. selection score decides the Open seats seats.

Odisha quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.

M.Sc Economics Admission Process▾

Attend PI and WAT: A personal interview and WAT round. Your best score counts.

Register on BGU Admission Cell: BGU Admission Cell (the central counselling body) offers every seat here.

Submit form: List this college and course high. Paying the first fee keeps the seat.

Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of offer or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the document check date.

M.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

Jan 2027

BGU application, last date to apply

Expected to open before the PG interview round; the last date to apply comes before the school checks forms.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Personal interview and WAT

Expected after applications close.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Merit list and offer letter

Expected after the interview and WAT round.

Tentative

Jun 2027

BGU application review

Expected after forms are checked.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Offer rounds

Offer rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

Expected soon after each offer.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Physical document check and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after document check.

Source: Birla Global University admission pages 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Birla Global University M.Sc Economics Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 4, INR 62,500 a semester

INR 2.50 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in semester 1

INR 15,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per semester × 4, INR 81,920 a semester

INR 3.28 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 2.65 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5.93 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 4,468

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

230%

average first-year pay INR 6.1 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 9,993

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

103%

average first-year pay INR 6.1 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Birla Global University fee structure 2026 to 2027. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Economics at Birla Global University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff range ranges are this course's published BGU Admission Cell selection scores.

Birla Global University M.Sc Economics Scholarship Calculator

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

Birla Global University M.Sc Economics vs similar colleges

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

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If Birla Global University fits your budget and the peer has no clean public figure, compare the official fee pages first. Keep Ravenshaw on your list only after you confirm its fee and placement record.

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If Birla Global University fits your budget and the peer has no clean public figure, compare the official fee pages first. Keep Utkal on your list only after you confirm its fee and placement record.

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If Birla Global University fits your budget and the peer has no clean public figure, compare the official fee pages first. Keep Sri Sri on your list only after you confirm its fee and placement record.

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If Birla Global University fits your budget and the peer has no clean public figure, compare the official fee pages first. Keep KIIT on your list only after you confirm its fee and placement record.

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If Birla Global University fits your budget and the peer has no clean public figure, compare the official fee pages first. Keep Centurion on your list only after you confirm its fee and placement record.

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

FAQs on Birla Global University M.Sc Economics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Economics at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.65 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.1 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my score is just above the selection score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General Odisha quota seat closed at score 12,400 in final round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get analytics and finance jobs with BFSI, consulting and analytics firms that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.1 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a hostel room as a sure option, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and hostel rooms are limited and cost extra. The campus is in a Bhubaneswar campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from semester 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before semester 3, but the electives in semester 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in semester 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a semester and try for a better score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General selection score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff range, take the seat now and try a course change after semester 1 if you want a sibling course.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.1 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff range the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in semester 3.

Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Economics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Economics places a bigger share of its batch with analytics and finance roles, and its selection score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Economics, the course change after semester 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the BGU selection exam and fill this college in your BGU Admission Cell application list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days BGU Admission Cell gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 2.65 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.93 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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