Hello Abhishek Mishra,

Economics is one of the highly rewarding sectors in today's times. It is a field which is used to do the study and analysis of multiple other fields like agriculture, weather, finance, governmental policies etc. An Economics Honours degree is in high demand in the top global companies.

About B.A. Honours in Economics:

• It is a study of consumers, scope, limitations, market, macro and micro aspects of the economy and market, production and distribution of goods and services etc.
• In order to be eligible for this course students need to have completed their 12th with a minimum of 45% from a recognised board or institution. You need mathematics as a compulsary subject in your 12th. Other than this you might have to give institution based examination in the universities you apply to.
• Students through this course are taught the skills of analysing and problem solving, preparing them for different scientific, commercial and economy related jobs and positions.
• It is a degree which come handy when you think of starting your own business. It is very fruitful for young entrepreneurs. They gain the adequate knowledge of demand and supply which is necessary for them to gain success in this field.
• Students after this degree can apply their gained knowledge in areas of population, planetary resources, business, technology etc.
• Better options open up with the increase in your education leavel. You will have better options after Master's in Economics.

Career Options after Economics Honours:

• The options of Master's and MBA open up after your degree. Doing a post graduation course will tremendously improve your chances at securing better jobs.
• You can work in consultancy firms in positions like executive consultant, economic advisor etc.
• Governmental institutions which hire students with this degree include the Planning Commission, Reserve Bank, Planning Board, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Indian Economic Service etc.
• There are multiple options which open in the field of research once you do your Ph.D.
• You can do an LLB after your Bachelor's in Economics and this will give you a chance to apply in the area of Corporate Law.
• You can become an economic journalist. In this you will study and analyze global economic phenomenon and from that draw inferences and ideas in order to publish them in magazine and journals.
• You can with this degree also become an investment or financial analyst. With good scores in your undergraduation you can even get to work in top-notch MNCs.
• You can even become a statistician in firms if you like statistical figuring and analysis.
• You can even profess economics in universities, colleges and schools.
• You can even join the banking and financial services. There is a huge deman of qualified and experienced economists in this sector.

Colleges for Economic Honours in India:

• St Stephens College, Delhi University, New Delhi
• Lady Shriram College (LSR), Delhi University, New Delhi
• Christ University, Bengaluru
• Hindu College, Delhi University, Delhi
• Miranda House, Delhi University, Delhi
• Hans Raj College, Delhi University, Delhi
• Ramjas College, Delhi University, Delhi
• Indraprastha College for Women (IP), New Delhi
• Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC), Pune
• Fergusson College, Pune
• Presidency College, Kolkata
• St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
• St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Madras Christian College, Chennai
• KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai
• Jai Hind College, Mumbai
• St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
• Kishincahnd Chellaram College, Mumbai

All the best!

I hope this answers your queries.

Do revert back in case of any further doubts.

There is a lot of scope after eco honours. You get get into various sectors like-

• banking firms and financial institutions

• insurance and accounting firms

• research firms

• actuarial science

• lecturer

you can also go for masters in economics which would give you even more opportunities and better earning.