The Department of Economics aims to enhance the intellect of the students with the perspective of making them attain the ability to critically examine the issues related to economy of India and rest of the World as well. In order to accomplish the goal of building up the overall development of the personality, students are trained to think analytically about socio-economic issues with the help of every possible advanced teaching technique. Building up a sound base for further study and career in Economics is also focused upon.
The department constitutes of well qualified and proficient faculty members. All the faculty members have contributed academically by publishing extensively in research journals of repute and other professional publications. The department is well equipped with the advanced teaching aids to train the students in the best possible manner. It is not only the lectures by the faculty members but the guest lectures organized by the department and delivered by the Visiting Professors such as Prof. A.S. Oberai (Former Member of International Labour Organisation) and Dr. Shashi Kant (University of Punjab) serve the purpose of enhancing the intellectual level of the students.
Data Processing and Analysing Centre (DPAC) – The department has fully equipped lab for students to enhance their econometric skills and knowledge of data analysis. The lab also imparts advance econometric knowledge to the students for the industrial and research requirements as a part of “Data Management: Processing and Analysis” subject under B.A Economics (H) course.
Scope of BA in Economics
Scope of MA in Economics
| Course | B.A. (Honors) Economics |
| Duration | 3 years (Semester System) |
| Seats | 60 |
| Fees | Rs. 20,000/- per semester |
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| Course | M. A. (Honors) Economics |
| Duration | 2 years (Semester System) |
| Seats | 30 |
| Fees | Rs. 17,000/- per semester |
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| Course | Ph. D |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Seats | Subject to availability |
| Fees | Rs. 25,000/- per semester |
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• Agricultural Economics
• Health Economics
• Climate change and Health
• Development Economics
• Migration and Development
• International Trade
• Environmental Economics
• Ecological Economics
• Maternal Health Economics
| S.No | Student Name and Class | Title of Project/Dissertation | Supervisor |
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| 1. | Mr. Vishavejeet Singh(M.A.) Economics UID: 153606010 | Socio Economic Status of SC women in Punjab | Dr. Suresh M |
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S. No. |
Name of the Student |
UID |
Class |
Session |
Achievements |
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1. |
Shamsher Singh |
173607002 |
MA Economics (H) |
2017- 2019 |
Cleared UGC NET Exam in June 2019. |
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2. |
Vishavjeet Singh |
153606010 |
MA Economics (H) |
2018- 2020 |
1. Cleared UGC NET Exam three times in June 2019, December 2019 and June 2020. 2. Vishavjeet Singh was selected for a one month internship in June 2019 in Punjab State Farm Workers and Farmers Commission, Mohali. 3. He has also cleared GATE Exam conducted by IIT Bombay in March 2021. |
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3. |
Navjot Kaur |
183607001 |
MA Economics (H) |
2018- 2020 |
Cleared UGC NET Exam in June 2020 |
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4. |
Rimpy Kaur |
173606004 |
MA Economics (H) |
2020- 2022 |
Cleared UGC NET JRF Exam June 2021 |
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5. |
Rajveer Kaur Ritu |
173606003 |
MA Economics (H) |
2020- 2022 |
Cleared UGC NET Exam June 2021 |
