Suri Vidyasagar College Birbhum BA {Hons.} Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 3-year BA Hons Economics programme at Suri Vidyasagar College is INR 9,250, covering the entire programme duration. Examination fees and other university charges are payable separately as per University of Burdwan norms. This makes it one of the most cost-effective Economics Honours programmes in West Bengal, designed for students seeking quality undergraduate education in social sciences at an affordable cost.

Ans. Admission is merit-based through the WBCAP portal (wbcap.in) using Class 12 marks. There is no separate entrance exam. Candidates register on the portal, fill in academic details and college preferences, and await allotment. The Phase 1 merit list was released on June 9, 2026, and the 2nd merit list is expected on July 19, 2026. Students who studied Economics at Class 12 are eligible for this Honours programme.

Ans. BA Hons Economics graduates can pursue MA Economics through Burdwan University and then qualify for NET or WBSET for college teaching. The degree is valuable for civil services examinations including WBCS and UPSC, where Economics is a commonly chosen optional subject. Banking sector recruitment, particularly through IBPS and SBI examinations, is another popular path for Economics graduates. Graduates may also qualify for state finance services and tax department positions through competitive examinations.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent board examination. For BA Hons Economics, applicants must have studied Economics at Class 11 and 12, in line with WBCAP Honours norms. No minimum percentage is fixed at the college level. The WBCAP merit list, based on Class 12 aggregate marks, determines seat allotment. A strong Class 12 performance in Economics improves the probability of being allotted this programme at Suri Vidyasagar College.

Ans. Students can apply for the WB Government Post-Matric Scholarship (OASIS) for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B students and the National Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Minority students. The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship offers INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 per month for WB domicile students with 75%+ in Class 12 and family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year. Girl students aged 18+ may apply for the Kanyashree K-2 grant of INR 25,000.

Ans. Yes. Economics graduates are eligible for banking sector examinations conducted by IBPS, SBI, and RBI, which recruit for probationary officer, clerk, and specialist officer roles. The Reserve Bank of India also recruits Economics graduates for Grade B officer positions through a dedicated examination. State-level finance and cooperative bank recruitment in West Bengal is another avenue. Many Economics graduates from Burdwan University-affiliated colleges in Birbhum have pursued careers in rural banking, cooperative societies, and insurance.