Bachelor of Arts Economics (Honours) - Overview

The BA Economics Honours Programme with non-core subjects Psychology and Political Science and integrated courses in sociology and history, is designed to produce graduates trained in the application of knowledge in economics to real-life economic, financial, ethical and analytical problems encountered in the economy. It is structured to provide the students with the skills and professional acumen to become key players in the economy irrespective of their future job places and task diversification they would take up.

Application Process

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023 when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Outreach Projects

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India Pavilion entry for London Design Biennale 2021 International Exhibition Entry – Rural Studio Bamboo project – Coordinated by Dr. Anitha Suseelan and Prof Chiara Chiodero
Guidelines to applicants
Candidates should make sure that they enter the correct marks in the “previous qualification” field entry given in the online application form as this data will be carried forward for preparing the selection list. Any error in the marks entered will be treated as fraudulence/falsification of marks and the application will be rejected at any given time during the application/selection or admission process.

To fill the application you must have a copy of statement of marks of Class 10 and Class 11/12 (Mandatory). If written NATA or JEE Score 2024.
Fill-in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on screen. In case you need to make any corrections you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
Make payment using card and after successful payment click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://appstat.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form. (After payment if you do not receive the 9 (Nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete and payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 days and must be checked with your bank).

Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and Copy of Class 10 & Class 11/12 Marks card) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to: The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439

All other candidates will have to carry the application printout, original documents and a set of photocopies to the selection process on the allotted date, time and venue mentioned on the selection process admit card.
All applicants must make note of the username and password, application number, programme applied for, selection process date and city for all further purposes.
All travel arrangements if necessary have to be made in advance.
The Important Dates section must be referred to prior to filling the application. Candidate has to report to the selection process venue in person as per the date chosen while filling the application online.
No request for change of date/city will be entertained.
Applicants applying while in their final year of schooling must carry the marks card upto the previous year when they report to the selection process venue. Documents to be carried are application printout along with the original class X and Class XI / XII marks cards. If written NATA Score 2024 photocopies.
Original marks cards and ID proof will be verified during the selection process.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students are welcome to apply under the Non Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University.

Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme.

NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the programme for candidates who:

Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before August 30th of the admission year.

Applicants must read through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the application process.

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://app.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid up to the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.

All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules. This programme is a full time 5 years / 10 semesters offered at School of Architecture, Mysore Road, Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu Post, Bengaluru – 560 074 as per the stipulated date, time and venue mentioned in the offer of admission card.

The classes for this programme will be conducted at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), School of Architecture, Mysore Road, Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu Post, Bengaluru – 560 074. For more details click the link: Click Here

Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
Admission must be processed at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online mode.
Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
Fees for the first year including the Admission Registration fee must be paid in full as part of the admission process.

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

Class 10 Marks Statement and Class 11/12 Marks Statement (Mandatory).
Qualified NATA 2024 scorecard or JEE 2024 If written (Mandatory).
Transfer Certificate (TC) of Class 12 from the last qualified institution must be submitted by 20 August 2024 (Mandatory).
Migration Certificate of Class 12 (applicable for all candidates except Karnataka state board applicants) must be submitted by 20 August 2024 (Mandatory).
One Stamp size and one passport size photograph formal dress with white background (Mandatory).
Two Copies of the Online Payment Receipt (Mandatory).
Copy of valid ID proof (Aadhar Card / Aadhar Enrolment Receipt / PAN Card / Voter ID Card).
Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) have to submit: a) Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – June – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 August 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after commencement of classes, including fee payment will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Please Note:
The University does not collect any type of capitation/donation other than the fees mentioned on the website.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost if required by the department.
Admitted students who wish to avail bank loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.

Miscellaneous Information

The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.

Course Structure

COURSE STRUCTURE FOR BA ECONOMICS HONOURS PROGRAMME

Semester I

Microeconomics – I

Mathematical Economics-I

Economic History of India from 1750 to 1947

Introduction to the Philosophy of Economics

Institutions and Informal Economy / Economics of Corruption

English Language and Composition I

Holistic Education

Skill Development

Semester II

Macroeconomics – I

Mathematical Economics-II

Basic Statistical Methods Using MS-Excel

Gender Economics

Economics and Literature / Designing Policies for Sustainable Development

English Language and Composition II

Holistic Education

Environmental Studies

Skill Development

Semester III

Microeconomics – II

Macroeconomics – II

Advanced Statistical Methods Using SPSS

Health Economics: Theory and Application / Foundations of Behavioural Economics

Indian Government and Politics/ Essentials of Accounting

Consumer Psychology/ Education and Development

Holistic Education

Skill Development

Semester IV

Fundamentals of Economic Growth and Development

Research Methodology

Introduction to Econometrics

Economic Sociology / Labour Economics

International Relations/ Corporate Finance

Industrial Psychology/ Urban Planning and Development

Holistic Education

Skill Development

Semester V

Indian Economy

International Economics

Financial Economics

Formative work for Dissertation

Foundations of Agricultural Economics / Econometric Analysis and Applications

Environmental Economics: Theory and Application / Industrial Economics

Internship

Skill Development

Semester VI

Public Economics

History of Economic Thought

Dissertation

Economics of Law/ Political Economy of India

Money and Banking / Game Theory

Skill Development

Eligibility

Basic eligibility for the programme is a pass with minimum 55% at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India.

Entrance Test Pattern

BA ECO(H) /EMS/BCA / Data Science
English	20
General Knowledge	15
Current Affairs	10
Reasoning	20
Mathematics	15
Data Analysis & Interpretation	15
Economics /Computer science	25
	TOTAL MARKS 120

Fee Structure

Year	# Karnataka	Other Indian States	NRI	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN	Other Foreign Nationals	Time of Payment
1	85,000 INR	105,000 INR	162,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2	85,000 INR	105,000 INR	162,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2023
3	85,000 INR	105,000 INR	162,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2024

# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable.
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

Selection Process

Process	Particulars	Date	Mode
Entrance Test (ET)	CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Entrance Test Refer Entrance Test Details page for more information	As per E Admit Card	Online
Micro Presentation (MP) & Personal Interview (PI)	MP – Candidate should be able to talk for 90seconds on a topic given by the panel. Duration: 10 minutes	As per E Admit Card	Online
Academic Performance	Scanned copies of the class 10, class 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling the application. * If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 can be uploaded. The office of admissions will verify the scorecards. *Applications with no scorecards or not clear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible
E-Admit card will be generated as per the important dates mentioned in the website

Important Instructions

Read all Important Links (Eligibility, Documents requirements etc) thoroughly.
The date and time for the selection process are auto-generated by the system. Therefore, any request for changes will not be entertained.
A Google calendar invite will be sent to your registered email id, ONE day before the MP/PI selection process.
Candidates failing to appear for the selection process at the stipulated date and time will be considered as “Not Selected”.
Candidates must show the original Government recognized photo identity card (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID/Recent College ID card) for attending the online selection process. Failing which the application will be considered as “Not Selected”.
All original Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Card (Students pursuing their final year must have the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year) should be available for verification during the personal interview round.
It is recommended to login atleast 15mts before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
Impersonation or any suspicious behaviour (prompting by a third person or accessing notes/gadgets) will be treated as malpractice and the application will be termed as “Not Selected”.
The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission rests with the student/candidate. The issue of the E-Admit Card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Objectives

To train the students in the fundamental theories in economics
To provide skills in academic research and economic analysis
To expose the students to the real world economic experiences through service learning
To develop the competency to design economic policies
To mould holistically developed individuals
Integral features
Social relevance, Intellectual rigour, Inter-disciplinarity, contemporaneity, employability, student-friendly
Unique features of the programme
Advanced pedagogical practices, Dissertation, Internships, community service, MOOCs, inter-disciplinary non-core papers.

Programme Outcomes

PO1	Identify and explain economic concepts and theories, and create models that connect to a wide variety of interdisciplinary and real-life contexts.
PO2	Apply knowledge and skills in economics, mathematics, statistics, and analytical software for conducting original and independent social science research.
PO3	Demonstrate the traits of an ethical global citizen by bringing in various perspectives, interests and biases, and articulate their effects in shaping, forming and manipulating worldviews in a cross-cultural environment.
PO4	Analyse and present critical perspectives on social issues, especially related to gender and environment, through an interdisciplinary lens.
PO5	Develop employability or/and entrepreneurial skills to explore their own innovative competence and integrate their lived experiences into becoming effective leaders.
PO6	Exhibit self-motivation, adaptability and respect for peers in personal and professional engagements.
PO7	Demonstrate proficiency in both the use of formal written English (including correct use of referencing styles, such as APA) and the ability to deliver formal presentations before a variety of audiences.
PO8	Develop social awareness through activities such as service learning and formulate constructive ways of engaging with different communities.
PO9	Engage in effective dissemination of knowledge through research publications and presentations at various forums such as seminars and conferences.

Bachelor of Arts Economics (Honours) - Overview

Application Process

Outreach Projects

International Category

NRI Category

Admission Process

To process admission

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Miscellaneous Information

Course Structure

Eligibility

Entrance Test Pattern

Fee Structure

Selection Process

Objectives

Programme Outcomes

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