Yes, it is mandatory to include Mathematics percentage for the calculation of best four to pursue BA (Hons) Economics from any college of DU, maths is a compulsory subject .

The criteria for calculation of best four subjects is as follows for admission to BA Economics (Hons) in DU admission

• Minimum of 60% marks or more in one Language from List A1
• Must include Mathematics
• Combination of best two other elective subjects from Lists A and B.

Admission officials told that for the 'Best of Four', one language subject, Mathematics and combination of best two other elective subjects are necessary . If the student does not include Economics in 'Best of Four', he will have to undergo a deduction of one per cent in the aggregate.

Till last year, if a student had 50 per cent in Mathematics, he could apply for BA (Hons) in Economics, but this year it has been made mandatory for 'Best of Four', which means it has to be part of the top four subjects, aggregate of which will be considered for admission.

The process to calculate DU best of four is straightforward. The university evaluates the highest scores of the top four subjects any candidate has obtained in their qualifying exam . Further, when calculating the DU best of four marks, take up two academic/elective subjects from List A and List B.

All subjects to be included in the calculation of 'Best Four' must have at least 70% theory component of examination . In case the subject to be considered does not have at least 70% theory component, then the marks obtained in theory and practical shall be converted to 70% and 30% respectively, on pro rata basis.

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