BA_Economics

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Particulars B.A (Economics) Program
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form June 19, 2023
Interview and Admission Decision June 28, 2023
Last Date for payment of admission fee July 10, 2023
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration July 13 & 14, 2023
Payment of First Semester Fee On or Before July 21, 2023
Commencement of Preparatory Classes July 24 - 28, 2023
Commencement of Regular Classes August 01, 2023

Bachelor of Economics (B.A. Economics Program)

The Bachelor of Economics (B.A. Economics) Program aims to meet the requirements of the dynamic world and equip students with the requisite knowledge that gives them an edge in the current competitive scenario and open up avenues to pursue varied career options. With this in mind, the core courses of Economics are supplemented by Management related courses.

Duration :

Three years

Eligibility :

Pass in Class XII (any discipline)
Students awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

Program Structure :

The B.A. (Economics) Program is organized into 6 semesters in 3 years. There are 36 courses including soft skills. Students are additionally required to go through 2 summer internship projects.

Elective Streams :

During the 5th and 6th semester, students are exposed to elective courses in their respective field of specialization. These elective courses provide an understanding in the specialized focus areas of economics.

B.A. (Economics) Program Structure
Year Semester - I Semester - II
I English Language Skills I English Language Skills II
Micro Economics I Micro Economics II
Macro Economics I Macro Economics II
Statistics Public Finance
Principles of Management Fundamentals of Finance & Accounting
Introduction to Computers Computer Programming
Summer Internship I
Year Semester - III Semester - IV
II Indian Economy – An Overview Issues in Indian Economy (Special reference to North Eastern Region)
Mathematics for Economics Economics of Development
International Economics Monetary Theory
Banking & Financial Markets Introduction to Environment Economics
Economics of Agriculture Financial Management
Marketing Management I Marketing Management II
Summer Internship II
Year Semester - V Semester - VI
III Economics of Growth History of Economic Thought
Introduction to Research in Social Science Introduction to Econometrics
Economics of Industry Soft Skills
Current Affairs-Indian Dissertation
Elective I Elective III
Elective II Elective IV

The program structure is subject to periodic review.

Electives :

Economics of Business, Labour of Economics, Bank Management, Economics of Gender & Development, Mathematical Economics, Demography, Entrepreneurship, Rural Banking & Micro- Finance.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility:

  • Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.
  • Students of Class XII who have not received the original certificates from the Board by July 18th, 2023 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 15th, 2023 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Admission Criteria :

  • The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

Special Reservation :

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Application Modalities

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form :

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  3. Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  6. DD for Rs. 300.

Attested Copies of Certificates :

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form given on next page.

Submission of Application Form :

The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Demand Draft for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer,
The ICFAI University, Meghalaya,

Tura Campus :
Danakgre,(Near BSF Camp), PO Araimile,
Phone : 9612885981, 8014241976
E-mail : admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in
Website : www.iumeghalaya.edu.in
Shillong Campus :
Phawa Ville
Near Shillong Law College,
Dhankheti, Meghalaya.
Phone : 0364-2220057, 9485158603, 8794250646
E-mail : admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in
Website : www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee :

Admission Fee of ₹6,000 for UG Programs is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced.

*Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of ₹7,000 for UG programs. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 10, 2023.

Caution Deposit (Refundable):

Students have to pay Rs. 3,000 for UG Programs as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee :

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 21, 2023.

Programs
Processing fee / Admission fee
(in Indian Rupees)
FEE per annum (In Indian Rupees)
Domicile Non- Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
B.A.(Hons) Eco
(6 semesters)
10,200 11,500 12,500 61,200 69,000 75,000

Note : All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft in favor of "The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c" payable at Tura / Shillong, Meghalaya.