Course at a glance
- Course code: B.A. (Hons.) Economics
- Level: Graduate (Honours)
- Duration: Minimum 4 years, maximum 8 years (8 semesters)
- Total credits: 176 (22 credits in each semester)
- Course fee: ₹2,500 per semester (boys and girls)
- Eligibility: Std 12 or equivalent; or a 3-year diploma after Std 10 from a recognised institute; or PTC pass; or Std 10 + a recognised ITI course of 2 or more years.
Subjects and credits
Semester 1
- ECONMJ-101 - Basic of Economics (Major) (4 credits)
- ECONMJ-102 - Introduction to Indian Economy (Major) (4 credits)
- PSCMN-101 / HISMN-101 / SOMN-101 - Minor: Introduction to Political Science, or Ancient Indian History (up to 650 CE), or Introduction to Sociology (choose any one) (4 credits)
- FLI-MDC-103 - Library and Information Science Basics (MDC) (4 credits)
- ELL-AEC-101-I - English Language and Literature I (AEC) (2 credits)
- PD-SEC-105 - Personality Development (SEC) (2 credits)
- IKS-101-BC - Yoga, Life and Spirituality (IKS) (2 credits)
Every semester has 22 credits: two Major papers, one Minor paper, one Multidisciplinary (MDC) paper, one Ability Enhancement (AEC) paper, one Skill Enhancement (SEC) paper and one IKS/Value Added (VAC) paper. Papers for later semesters are given in the university prospectus.
Source: BAOU Prospectus 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change, so please confirm the details on the official university website before you apply.