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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore BA {Hons.} Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 2.57 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
UG median signal
Cutoff
85%
strong profile mark
Placement rate
15%
UG 4-year signal
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 reporting
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 St Aloysius BA Hons Economics
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics is a four-year, full-time honours course on the Mangalore campus. The university holds NAAC A++ with 3.67 CGPA and has deemed university status from UGC. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.57 Lakhs, and INR 5.57 Lakhs with hostel. Admission uses the online UG form, Class 11 marks, Class 12 mid-term marks and SAU-ET. The public seat matrix lists 60 seats for this course. The UG 4-year NIRF median pay signal is INR 3 LPA, and the placed share is 15%. The department is known for public policy, banking and development economics.
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.57 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.57 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.57 Lakhs. You pay INR 64,200 each year for four years. The university fee sheet fixes the annual amount by applicant group. Hostel and mess add INR 3 Lakhs if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.57 Lakhs | INR 64,200 a year, 4 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.57 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.57 Lakhs | Full course |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; UG registration is expected in Jan 2027. Keep the seat offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UG admission registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| SAU-ET selection round | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| SAU-ET result and score | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission Cell course choice filling | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat offer and counselling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Campus reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Eligibility
You need a passed Class 12 certificate from a recognised board. Economics in school helps, but the published rule asks for Pre-University or an equal Class 12 exam. You also need the online form and SAU-ET steps.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 pass | Pre-University or an equal Class 12 exam |
| Board | Recognised Indian or foreign board |
| Selection | Class 11 marks, Class 12 mid-term marks and SAU-ET |
| Second language | Kannada, Hindi, Additional English, French, Malayalam or Konkani |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Admission Process
The online form, SAU-ET and interview are the three main steps. You apply, upload marks and write the test. The admission team then checks your papers and tells you to pay the fee. If you miss that payment, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Apply on the university admission portal |
| 2. Add marks | Upload Class 11 and Class 12 mid-term marks |
| 3. Write SAU-ET | Take the one-hour online test with 50 questions |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay after the offer and finish document check |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Cutoff
The strong profile mark is 85% and the almost-there range starts at 70%. These are guidance ranges because the college has not posted a public closing score. Your SAU-ET and uploaded marks decide the final offer.
| Category | Selection score or mark | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 85% strong profile | admission guidance, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 80% strong profile | admission guidance, 2026 |
| SC | 70% strong profile | admission guidance, 2026 |
| ST | 70% strong profile | admission guidance, 2026 |
| EWS | 80% strong profile | admission guidance, 2026 |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Placements
The UG 4-year median pay signal is INR 3 LPA and 15% of the reported UG 4-year batch was placed. The same NIRF sheet also shows many students chose higher studies. KPMG, EY, Wipro, TCS, Deloitte and Federal Bank appear in recent campus hiring lists.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3 LPA, UG median signal |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 15 LPA college-wide signal |
| Batch placed | 15% |
| Recruiters | KPMG, EY, Wipro, TCS, Deloitte and Federal Bank |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 15,000 to INR 35,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The college also lists Vidwath Spoorthi, Vidya Spoorthi, Kreeda Spoorthi and SAFAL for students with merit, need or sports records.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 35,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 30,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 15,000 over the course |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Ranking
The course stands #104 in Collegedunia's Arts ranking and the college has NAAC A++ with 3.67 CGPA. India Today also placed its Arts stream at #48. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Arts ranking | 2025 | #104 |
| India Today Arts | 2025 | #48 |
| NAAC | 2023 | A++ |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Course Structure
Year 1 has Basic Economics and the Indian economy, while year 3 has public economics and banking. You study maths, statistics, macroeconomics, microeconomics and development papers before the final honours work.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Basic Economics, Indian economy and Karnataka economy |
| Year 2 | Microeconomics, statistics, macroeconomics and maths |
| Year 3 | Public economics, development economics and banking |
| Year 4 | Research project or advanced honours papers |
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Hostel and Campus
The hostel estimate is INR 3 Lakhs for four years and the campus is in Mangalore. The main campus gives access to the library, language options and student support offices.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel estimate | INR 3 Lakhs for four years |
| Campus | Main campus in Mangalore |
| Library | Department and central library access |
| Refund check | Read the refund rule before you pay |
Should you pick BA Hons Economics at St Aloysius?
This course suits students who like economics, policy, banking, data and social research work.
Pick it if:
You want banking or policy work: the department teaches public finance, banking and development economics, which fit those roles.
You want subject choice: Economics pairs with History, Sociology, English, Social Work and Media on this campus.
You want higher studies after BA: the UG data shows many students choose higher studies after the degree.
Your marks are strong: keep Economics high if your Class 12 score is near the green range.
Skip it if:
You want a quick campus job: the UG placement share is 15%, so higher studies may matter more.
You dislike maths in economics: the course has statistics and mathematics papers before the final honours work.
You may miss SAU-ET: the online test and uploaded marks are part of the admission route.
Your fee plan is tight: the full fee becomes INR 5.57 Lakhs if you add hostel.
Counsellor's advice
If you plan for policy, banking or higher studies, keep this course high. If you need fast campus placement, check the placement cell first.
BA Hons Economics Eligibility▾
Class 12 pass: Pass Pre-University or an equal Class 12 exam from a recognised board.
Selection base: The form uses Class 11 final marks, Class 12 mid-term marks and SAU-ET.
Language choice: Pick Kannada, Hindi, Additional English, French, Malayalam or Konkani as the second language.
Outside Karnataka: Get the eligibility certificate after admission if the university asks for it.
Merit profile: An 85% Class 12 profile is the safer mark for the General chip below.
BA Hons Economics Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the UG form on the university admission portal and choose BA Hons Economics.
Upload marks: Add Class 11 final marks and Class 12 mid-term marks in the form.
Write SAU-ET: Take the online test when the admission team schedules your slot.
Accept the offer: Pay the first fee after the offer. You lose the seat if you miss the date.
Report on campus: Bring original marksheets, ID proof and the fee receipt for document check.
BA Hons 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
UG admission registration, last date to apply
Submit the online form before the last date shown by the university.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SAU-ET selection round
Take the online test in the slot shared by the admission team.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SAU-ET result and score
Save the score page for the interview and document check.
Tentative
May 2027
Admission Cell course choice filling
Keep BA Hons Economics high if it is your first pick.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Seat offer and counselling
Check the offer letter and follow the counselling instructions.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the stated date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Campus reporting and document check
Bring marksheets, ID proof and payment receipt to the campus desk.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Attend orientation and complete any pending paper check.
Source: St Aloysius admission guidelines. Confirm on the official site before you act.
St Aloysius BA Hons Economics Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 64,200 a year
INR 2.57 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 75,000 a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 4,331
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
117%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,392
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
54%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: St Aloysius fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you BA Hons Economics at St Aloysius?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are guidance ranges because no public closing score is posted.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
85% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
70% to 84%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 70%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
General · outside Karnataka
90% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
75% to 89%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 75%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
80% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
65% to 79%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 65%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
OBC-NCL · outside Karnataka
85% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
70% to 84%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 70%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
SC · Karnataka
70% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
55% to 69%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 55%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
SC · outside Karnataka
75% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
60% to 74%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 60%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
ST · Karnataka
70% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
55% to 69%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 55%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
ST · outside Karnataka
75% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
60% to 74%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 60%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EWS · Karnataka
80% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
65% to 79%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 65%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EWS · outside Karnataka
85% or above: yes, your profile is strong. Keep this course high on your list.
70% to 84%: almost there. SAU-ET and interview can still help.
Below 70%: not safe this year. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EDITOR'S NOTE
No public closing score is listed for this course. Treat the green range as a strong profile, then check the merit list and SAU-ET notice.
St Aloysius BA Hons 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 35,000
State social welfare department
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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 30,000
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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 20,000
St Aloysius
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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 15,000
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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
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INR 2.57 Lakhs
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UG median signal
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Placement rateshare of batch placed
15%
UG 4-year signal
18%
3 points higher
14%
1 points lower
12%
3 points lower
25%
10 points higher
10%
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Selection scoreClass 12 mark, General
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strong profile mark
80%
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Seatsthis course
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SAU-ET route
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In short
If your family wants Mangalore and a lower fee, compare St Agnes closely. If you want the deemed university route and Economics combinations, St Aloysius stays strong.
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If fee is the first filter, SDM Ujire costs less. If you want the Mangalore campus and the listed recruiters, keep St Aloysius ahead.
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If seat strength matters, Alva's looks wider. If you want the St Aloysius Economics department and alumni names, choose this page's course.
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If pay is your first goal, Kristu Jayanti is stronger. If you need lower fees and Mangalore, St Aloysius is easier to fund.
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If you want the lowest fee, Mangalore University campus is the cheaper choice. If you want the honours route here, St Aloysius fits better.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on St Aloysius BA Hons Economics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BA Hons Economics at St Aloysius worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want economics with a low full-course fee. The fee without hostel is INR 2.57 Lakhs and the UG median pay signal is INR 3 LPA. If you need a loan, first check the EMI in the fee block and then ask the office about paying in parts.
Should I take this course if I want a campus job quickly?▾
Take it only with a backup plan. The reported UG placement share is 15%, so many students move to higher studies or prepare for exams. If you need a job right after BA, speak to the placement cell and check the latest recruiter list before you pay.
Who should pick BA Hons Economics here?▾
Pick it if you like public policy, banking, data and social research. The syllabus has microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, maths, public economics and development economics. If these papers sound useful for your next exam or masters plan, this course fits you well.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you dislike maths or want only a classroom-light BA. The course has statistics, mathematics for economics and banking papers before the final honours work. If your goal is mainly writing, media or languages, compare the subject combinations inside the same university first.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add hostel only if you need to stay on campus. The fee block changes from INR 2.57 Lakhs to INR 5.57 Lakhs when hostel and mess are added. If your home is near Mangalore, the no-hostel total is much easier to pay.
Should I apply if my Class 12 mark is near 85%?▾
Yes, apply and keep your papers ready. The checker treats 85% as a strong General profile because no public closing score is posted. Your SAU-ET, uploaded marks and interview still matter, so do not wait for the final list to prepare.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it suits higher studies better than a quick-job plan. The NIRF data shows many UG students chose higher studies, and the syllabus covers maths, statistics and public economics. If you plan for MA Economics, policy, banking exams or research, this course gives a useful base.
Will I get placed after this course?▾
You may, but do not depend only on campus placement. The page uses an INR 3 LPA UG median signal and a 15% placed share from reported UG data. Build Excel, writing and data skills early, and ask the placement cell which roles BA Economics students got last year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The fee sheet lists an annual amount, and the fee block converts it to a full 4-year cost. You should ask the admission office for the payment schedule before paying the first part. Keep the receipt, because reporting and document check use it.
Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
The calculator lists state post-matric, Central Sector, EWS and OBC-linked support, with waivers from INR 15,000 to INR 35,000. The college also lists Vidwath Spoorthi, Vidya Spoorthi, Kreeda Spoorthi and SAFAL. Keep income, category and marks papers ready before you apply.
Is Mangalore a good city for this course?▾
It is good if you want a compact education city with banks, local media, service firms and social organisations nearby. The course itself adds public finance, banking and development papers. Use the city for internships you find through faculty, alumni and local contacts.
Should I wait one year for a better option?▾
Wait only if your target needs a much higher score and you can prepare well. This course costs INR 2.57 Lakhs without hostel, so the risk is not mainly the fee. If you already like economics and clear the admission steps, joining now can be a sensible choice.
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