B.A. Economics is a 3-year long graduated level course divided into six semesters, with each semester spanning six months. However, some universities follow the yearly pattern of examination. The course is designed to train pupils in analyzing concepts and processes of the economy by educating them in areas such as definition, nature, scope, concepts, utility, production, market, monopoly, etc.

TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING THIS COURSE ARE: 

• LOYOLA COLLEGE, CHENNAI
• CHRIST UNIVERSITY
• PRESIDENCY COLLEGE, CHENNAI
• MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
• FERGUSSON COLLEGE

The eligibility criteria and average course fee charged in India for the course vary from institute to institute. The average course fee ranges between INR 25,000 and lacs. A 10+2 qualification from a recognized educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 45% is the minimum eligibility needed for admission to the course. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can expect an average starting salary ranging between INR 2.5 and 5 lacs annually, depending upon the organization and the candidate's skill sets.

LISTED BELOW ARE SOME OF THE TOP INSTITUTES OFFERING THE COURSE IN THE COUNTRY ALONG WITH THE RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS AND FEES CHARGED BY EACH: 

• JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI- 4,520
• AIMS INSTITUTE, BANGALORE- 1.9 LACS
• SHRI SHIKSHAYATN COLLEGE, KOLKATA- 88,000
• CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE- 1,00,000
• ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD- 1,820
• JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA- 2,750
• LOYOLA COLLEGE, CHENNAI- 4,610
• SYMBIOSIS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMERCE, PUNE- 17,400
• SACRED HEART COLLEGE, KERALA- 4,000

Distance Education or correspondence course are meant for candidates that wish to pursue this degree while working. The degree awarded and duration of the course is the same as the regular course. The duration might be more in some institutes/universities.