Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Degree College Lucknow BA Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Reserved category students require 45% aggregate. A valid CUET-UG score is accepted for admission to the University of Lucknow affiliated BA Economics programme at RPMDC. Alternatively, Class 12 aggregate marks may be considered for merit-list preparation. Candidates should apply within the admission window through the official RPMDC or LU portal and submit all required documents for verification.

Ans. CUET-UG scores are accepted for admission to BA Economics at RPMDC under the University of Lucknow affiliation system. Candidates who appeared for CUET-UG in the Economics subject or a relevant domain paper can apply through the LU admission portal. Class 12 merit is also considered for seat allocation at LU-affiliated colleges. Candidates who did not appear for CUET-UG should contact RPMDC directly to understand the alternative admission process for the current academic session before the admission window closes.

Ans. The total fee for the three-year BA Economics programme at RPMDC is INR 1,83,600, covering all academic charges for the complete programme duration. No hostel fee is separately listed. Eligible students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS backgrounds may apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship through the NSP portal. Top meritorious students may also apply for the Central Sector Scheme scholarship of up to INR 20,000 per year to help reduce the cost of the programme throughout the three-year duration.

Ans. After completing BA Economics from RPMDC, graduates can pursue MA Economics at the University of Lucknow or other universities, or prepare for competitive examinations such as UP PCS, IAS, banking, and SSC. A BA Economics degree also opens pathways to MBA programmes, research roles, and careers in development organisations. The University of Lucknow-awarded BA degree from RPMDC is recognised across Uttar Pradesh and nationally for higher education and government service recruitment examinations.

Ans. Yes. RPMDC is a college affiliated with the University of Lucknow, and BA Economics is offered under this affiliation. The degree upon successful completion is awarded by the University of Lucknow. The LU affiliation ensures that the curriculum follows the university’s prescribed syllabus and examinations are conducted under university oversight. This makes the BA Economics degree from RPMDC widely recognised for further education and employment across Uttar Pradesh and other states seeking LU-affiliated undergraduate qualifications.

Ans. Yes. BA Economics graduates from RPMDC are eligible to appear for IBPS PO, SBI Clerk, RBI Grade B, and other banking examinations that require a graduation degree in any discipline. UPSC Civil Services and UP PCS are also open to BA Economics graduates, and Economics is an available optional subject in the UPSC Mains examination where the subject background provides a clear academic advantage. SSC CGL, UP TGT Social Science, and similar eligibility-based competitive examinations are also open to all graduates of the University of Lucknow-affiliated BA Economics programme from RPMDC.