Scottish Church College Kolkata B.Sc {Hons.} Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics at Scottish Church College, Kolkata, is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme (under the Curriculum and Credit Framework, CCF 2022, aligned with NEP 2020) affiliated to the University of Calcutta. The course offers a rigorous grounding in microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, statistics, econometrics, development economics, and public finance, with Mathematics as the compulsory minor subject. The total fees for the 3-year programme are approximately Rs. 45,437, making it one of the most affordable Economics Honours programmes in Kolkata. Admission is merit-based (no entrance exam), with a total seat intake of 60 seats. The B.Sc. Economics (Hons.) is particularly popular among students who wish to combine strong quantitative skills with economic theory, and is a preferred pathway for those targeting civil services, higher studies in economics (M.Sc./MA Economics at top universities), or careers in banking, finance, and policy research. Scottish Church College is ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2025 and is NAAC Re-Accredited Grade 'A' (3rd Cycle).

UG Admission 2026-27 is currently ongoing. The online application portal (www.scottishadmissions.com) is live. The academic session begins in July 2026. Students are advised to apply promptly as seats are limited (60 total). Merit lists will be published in phases on the college website after the application deadline.

Key Points

• The programme follows the 4-year CCF 2022 structure under NEP 2020, with exit options after 2nd, 4th, or 6th semesters (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree respectively).
• Mathematics is a compulsory minor subject for B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics, making the programme quantitatively strong and suitable for students targeting IIT JAM Economics, DSE, JNU, and other competitive PG entrance exams.
• The B.Sc. Economics (Hons.) at Scottish Church College is offered under the Science stream, which means students with a Science background (PCM) can also apply, unlike B.A. Economics offered at many other colleges.
• Scottish Church College is a Christian Minority Institution and maintains a separate reservation quota for CNI and other Christian candidates in addition to SC/ST/PWD categories.
• Admission is entirely college-managed and is NOT through the West Bengal Government's centralised admission portal.
• The college is NAAC Re-Accredited Grade 'A' (3rd Cycle) and ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2025 in the College Category.

Scottish Church College B.Sc Economics Fees

Component-wise Fee Structure – B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics

The above fee is for B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics with Mathematics (Compulsory) as minor subject, as per the official 2026-27 Admission Manual published by Scottish Church College. Other minor subject options include Computer Science (Rs. 21,418/year), Statistics (Rs. 18,133/year), Political Science (Rs. 18,133/year), and Psychology (Rs. 18,833/year).

• The Library Caution Deposit (Rs. 660) and Security Deposit (Rs. 2,000) are refundable without interest upon successful completion of the course.
• All payments are to be made online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• If a student cancels admission, the admission fee paid is considered forfeited by the college (as per GO No. 434-Edn (CS)/10M-95/14 Dt. 16.07.2020). No refund is provided on cancellation.
• There are no EMI options mentioned in the official fee structure.
• The fee structure shown is for the 2026-27 batch (Semester I onwards). Fees for subsequent years are subject to revision by the college.

Scottish Church College B.Sc Economics Admission 2026

Scottish Church College – UG Admission Schedule 2026-27

CUET-UG 2026 – Exam Dates (For Reference)

• Scottish Church College conducts its own independent admission process and is NOT part of the West Bengal Government's centralised admission portal.
• All updates are published exclusively on www.scottishchurch.ac.in and www.scottishadmissions.com.

Scottish Church College does NOT use CUET-UG scores for B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics admission. Admission is purely merit-based on Class 12 board marks (index-based). CUET-UG is listed here for general awareness only.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks AND 50% in English AND 60% in Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Applied Mathematics. For HS Council Board students who have passed Business Economics including Business Mathematics (BEBM), they are also eligible with 45% in Economics (if any).
• Candidates must have passed in English (subject with full marks not less than 100) in the qualifying examination.
• No student shall be admitted after a lapse of more than 4 years from the year of passing the qualifying examination.

Admission Process

• Create an ABC (Academic Bank of Credits) ID at www.abc.gov.in before applying.
• Register on the official admission portal: www.scottishadmissions.com and obtain a unique Student ID.
• Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and course preference details.
• Upload scanned copies of Class 12 marksheet, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and PWD certificate (if applicable) in JPEG format.
• Pay the application/admission fee online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI).
• Monitor the college website regularly for merit list publication (published in phases).
• Selected candidates must complete fee payment within the stipulated time window to confirm admission; failure to do so results in permanent loss of the seat.
• Attend physical document verification at the college on the date of commencement of classes with all original documents.

Scottish Church College B.Sc Economics Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• College scholarships (Free Studentship, Henry Stephen Fund, etc.) are subject to good conduct and satisfactory academic progress.
• College scholarships cannot be combined with other external scholarships except Government loan scholarships and First/Second Grade Scholarships from the Education Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal.
• The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is applied for separately through the state government portal (svmcm.wb.gov.in) and is not automatically awarded.
• Application deadlines for government scholarships are typically announced by the West Bengal Higher Education Department after the academic session begins.