ADBU BA {Hons.} Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The BA (Honours) in Economics at Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered under the Department of Economics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the Tapesia Campus. Spanning 8 semesters, the programme is designed to develop strong analytical skills and a concrete foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied economics. The total fees for the programme amount to Rs. 3,11,000 (as per the 2026 fee structure), with a seat intake of 60 students. The programme is particularly popular among students who wish to pursue careers in banking, finance, civil services, research, and policy-making, and is one of the few Honours-level Economics programmes available in Northeast India at a private university.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently upcoming. Based on the previous year's pattern, applications typically open from April-May 2026 onwards, with classes commencing in August 2026. Admission is through ADBU's own entrance test (DBU-GET) and/or personal interview – no CUET score is required. Candidates with Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics background are given preference.

Key Points

• The programme is offered at the Tapesia Campus, a 500-acre fully residential campus in Sonapur, Guwahati, with dedicated hostel facilities for boys and girls.
• The curriculum integrates core economics with quantitative tools – Mathematical Methods for Economics (I and II), Statistical Methods, and Introductory Econometrics are compulsory courses, making this a rigorous, analytically oriented programme.
• The department conducts a dedicated Mathematics workshop to help students develop the quantitative skills required for economics courses – a unique support feature for students from non-Mathematics backgrounds.
• Students can choose Discipline Specific Electives in Semesters V and VI from areas such as Applied Econometrics, Environmental Economics, International Economics, Financial Economics, Public Economics, and Political Economy.
• The programme provides field exposure for hands-on experience in economic applications, bridging theory with real-world economic analysis.

ADBU BA (Hons.) Economics Fees

Component-wise Fee Breakup (BA Hons. Economics – 2026 Fee Structure)

Fee Instalment Schedule

Hostel Fees (Optional – not mandatory)

• Caution Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the university, subject to no dues.
• Admission Fees of Rs. 18,000 is non-refundable.
• Annual Fees of Rs. 17,000 is charged in July semesters (July 2026, July 2027, July 2028, July 2029 – 3 applicable instalments over the 4-year programme).
• Payment can be made via UPI (PayTM/GooglePay/BHIM), NEFT, or online through the admission portal.
• No cash or cheque payments are accepted.
• Hostel registration fee: Rs. 1,000 (one-time)
• Security deposit: Rs. 5,000 (refundable on vacating hostel)
• Food is NOT included in hostel fees; students purchase meals from on-campus canteens (thalis priced Rs. 50–100).
• Hostel is optional and subject to seat availability; registration is done at the time of admission.

ADBU BA (Hons.) Economics Admission 2026

ADBU BA (Hons.) Economics – Admission Dates 2026

Entrance Exam – DBU-GET (Don Bosco University Graduate Entrance Test)

• ADBU does not follow a centralised counselling process.
• Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis throughout the admission season (April–August).
• Candidates are advised to apply early as seats are limited (60 seats).
• Candidates with Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics background are given preference.

ADBU conducts its own entrance test (DBU-GET) for BA admissions. There is no requirement to appear for CUET or any other national-level entrance exam for admission to BA (Hons.) Economics at ADBU.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Class 12 or equivalent) from any recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Candidates with Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics in Class 12 are given preference.
• The marks obtained in English and Mathematics in Class 10 (HSLC or equivalent) are also considered during selection.

Admission Process

• Register on the ADBU online admission portal at erp.dbuniversity.ac.in/adbu_erp/admission/ using a valid email ID.
• Select BA (Hons.) Economics as the programme and fill in the application form.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 600 online (UPI/NEFT).
• Validate your email ID after registration and log back in to complete the form.
• The Admission Office will schedule the DBU-GET entrance test and/or personal interview and communicate the date/time via email and phone.
• Appear for the Entrance Test and Personal Interview (conducted on the same day) at the Tapesia Campus.
• Admission is offered based on Class 12 academic record and performance in the Entrance Test/Personal Interview.
• On the day of admission, carry originals of Class 12 marksheets, proof of date of birth, caste/tribe/community certificate (if applicable), and the duly filled student health form.
• Pay the admission fee (Rs. 18,000, non-refundable) by 5:00 PM on the day of admission; balance fees within 7 days.

ADBU BA (Hons.) Economics Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• All ADBU scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waivers/reductions and are awarded semester-wise.
• Scholarship applications are typically submitted at the time of admission or at the beginning of each semester.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance for scholarship renewal.
• Government scholarships such as the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes (Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students) are also applicable for eligible students enrolled at ADBU.