📈 Economics

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the full degree. Government colleges are subsidised; private and autonomous colleges charge considerably more.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Stream Selection · 2 Years📊 PUC — CommerceTwo years of pre-university study in the Commerce stream. This is where you prepare for the entrance exam.
3. 3Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 CUET / KCET / college meritEntry to BA / B.Sc Economics is through CUET / KCET / college merit. KCET is run by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and leads to Engineering, farm science, nursing and allied courses in Karnataka. CUET UG is run by National Testing Agency (NTA) and leads to Central and participating universities for BA, B.Sc, B.Com and more. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
4. 4Degree · 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP)📘 BA / B.Sc EconomicsEconomics: 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP). You can specialise in Econometrics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Financial Economics and more.
5. 5First Job · After graduating💼 Economic AnalystCommon starting roles include Economic Analyst, Data Analyst, Policy Researcher.
6. 6Higher Studies · Optional🎯 MA / M.Sc Economics (2Y)You can continue with MA / M.Sc Economics (2Y), PhD Economics, MBA.
7. 7Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 PhD in EconomicsPhD in Economics · Think-tank research (NIPFP, ICRIER) · UGC-NET Economics
8. 8Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ Indian Economic ServiceIndian Economic Service via UPSC · RBI Grade B (DEPR) · NITI Aayog young professional · State planning departments
9. 9Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Economic consultancyEconomic consultancy · Data analytics firm · Policy advisory practice
10. 10Leadership · Long term⭐ Chief EconomistChief Economist · Head of Research · Professor

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

UGC curriculum; Indian Economic Service via UPSC; admission via CUET / KCET