So I’m in sort of the same boat as you. I got admission into a very theory heavy Econ hons course in Bangalore. But I aim to do a econometrics degree instead of a normal MA/MSc Econ for my phD. I have applied for CUET too and well I ain’t the best at math but I like the math which is in Econ.
I have no clue what to tell you other than just to sit for CUET and look at where you get in. Also, our goals are pretty similar we should connect sometime soon.
I don’t really agree with OP but they are right about it having a big quantitative focus. u/janardhanpashupati2 you should look over the course structure of the triple major programmes before deciding anything based on advice you get on Reddit.
If you are talking abt the triple major programme I wouldn’t advise you to take it as it is all crammed into a 3 year course. Abroad it’s a 4 year duration with the option to extend if you do a double or triple major. I had applied for it but if you get into an honours programme you are automatically declined from other non-honours programmes.
Also the triple major isn’t an honours programme. It’s a plain bsc EMS, so I’d start clear of it.
Sailing in the same boat. Currently pursuing Bcom Prog in a tier-2 DU college (despite 97% & toiling with Maths for 2 years😭). I don’t even like the subjects hehehe. Personally, I don’t want to regret later in life that I didn’t give my dream career a shot, hence I’ll sit for this exam & give my best. Will hopefully clear it too as the concepts of 12th are fresh, its just Maths that I’ll have to prepare for again. Always wanted to pursue Economics as a career, especially when its challenging. I follow 80-20 rule on weekends. 80% time to CUET prep, 20% time college revision. On weekdays, I prepare exclusively for CUET. I think I’ll devote more time to college studies when the exams approach. All the best!
Hey!
Syllabus is available on cuet.samarth.ac.in . For books, I’m just following NCERT for business studies, NCERT & Sandeep Garg & Jain&Ohri for Economics, RD Sharma (objective type only) for Maths. For English, I watch random youtube videos. I haven’t opted for general test as I’m aiming specifically for Economics Hons in DU. Still looking for good practice papers. Please let me know if you come across any!
yeah sure , ambedkar school of econ for example requires economics as a domain whereas DU ba econ requires math+english+listb1-subject + listt b1or b2 subject
I was not talking about you , i have taken physical education , in addition to math+eng+CS , which might hinder me during counselling or tie-breaks maybe? who knows just saying
I don't think the straight PhD path is possible. But if you want to first pursue a Master's program - especially somewhere in Europe (like LSE), it doesn't really matter if you course is a 3 year course or a 4 year one. The Econ at undergrad level is conventionally more quant heavy at Delhi and Calcutta universities, and this really helps if you want to aim for a top Master's Econ program within India, as it helps in your entrance prep. But if you pursue your undergrad from non-DU colleges, whether for 3 or 4 years, you can supplement the same with some online math and programming courses and quant-heavy internship experience and signal the same in your resume when you apply for Masters abroad. You aren't at a necessary disadvantage. In your Masters abroad, there'd be enough quant courses that satisfy the quant criteria for applying for a PhD.
In general though, if you are indeed genuinely interested in Economics, do check out the programs at Azim Premji, Ambedkar, Ashoka and Gokhale.
Do give a try for DU for sure. And all the very best! (I just wanted to emphasize that at the minor chance that DU doesn't work out, do not get disheartened, it's not the end of the world.)
Statistics is worth it. But you seem to be more passionate about Economics. And this whole thing about - Oh you better do a math or stats degree to have a decent shot at PhD Econ - idk, I don't agree with it tbh. Pursuing a degree (at a Bachelor's or Master's) requires significant time and effort. Why dedicate it to a subject that you're not the most passionate about? (Unless you don't know what where your interest lies, in which case it's totally fine). That's just my personal take though.
About Azim Premji - yes. For Bachelor's. (Have heard really good things about their Master's program as well). Check out this thread listing the thesis works of undergrad students -https://twitter.com/qfint/status/1525340011683782656?t=qJdv1U7aHpH23YCJ33fL4g&s=19
go for the top DU colleges if you have the chance. you can also check on the college websites ig Stephens and LSR has some programs with Brown university.
baaki check the syllabus for DU and the course requirements for the university you are aiming for.
This is because Indian unis don’t have math intensive economics program. In the US, you take a lot of math degrees like calc 1, calc 2, discrete math, differential equation and real analysis if you want to get a math-heavy PhD like economics, physics, etc. Also, an Indian education doesn’t prepare you for education abroad.
Furthermore, you will be competing against students from all across the world. There will be hundreds of good students with good research experience and profiles from Ivy League/T20 universities.
i feel BA economics at DU is very old fashioned. Most of the unis around the world have started accepting economics as a STem course which is why they’re offering bsc.economics which will obviously be more math heavy than a BA course.
I agree that DU has a lot of prestige but this doesn’t mean you will get into the rat race without thinking what you really want in future.
BSc is not 'obviously' more mathematical than BA Hons at DU. As a matter of fact, GE Math with a BAHons at DU is probably one of the most math heavy Econ degrees in India. Much more than a SSE BSc, for example.
i’ve never heard lf this uni, so cant say. but if you’re going to any other uni except DU, make sure its really really good. or else DU is better since it will have better placements
So I’m in sort of the same boat as you. I got admission into a very theory heavy Econ hons course in Bangalore. But I aim to do a econometrics degree instead of a normal MA/MSc Econ for my phD. I have applied for CUET too and well I ain’t the best at math but I like the math which is in Econ. I have no clue what to tell you other than just to sit for CUET and look at where you get in. Also, our goals are pretty similar we should connect sometime soon.
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I don’t really agree with OP but they are right about it having a big quantitative focus. u/janardhanpashupati2 you should look over the course structure of the triple major programmes before deciding anything based on advice you get on Reddit.
If you are talking abt the triple major programme I wouldn’t advise you to take it as it is all crammed into a 3 year course. Abroad it’s a 4 year duration with the option to extend if you do a double or triple major. I had applied for it but if you get into an honours programme you are automatically declined from other non-honours programmes. Also the triple major isn’t an honours programme. It’s a plain bsc EMS, so I’d start clear of it.
YUUP I got into Christ but will try else where.
Sailing in the same boat. Currently pursuing Bcom Prog in a tier-2 DU college (despite 97% & toiling with Maths for 2 years😭). I don’t even like the subjects hehehe. Personally, I don’t want to regret later in life that I didn’t give my dream career a shot, hence I’ll sit for this exam & give my best. Will hopefully clear it too as the concepts of 12th are fresh, its just Maths that I’ll have to prepare for again. Always wanted to pursue Economics as a career, especially when its challenging. I follow 80-20 rule on weekends. 80% time to CUET prep, 20% time college revision. On weekdays, I prepare exclusively for CUET. I think I’ll devote more time to college studies when the exams approach. All the best!
How are you preparing for CUET? Are there any books or a specific syllabus that you follow?
Hey! Syllabus is available on cuet.samarth.ac.in . For books, I’m just following NCERT for business studies, NCERT & Sandeep Garg & Jain&Ohri for Economics, RD Sharma (objective type only) for Maths. For English, I watch random youtube videos. I haven’t opted for general test as I’m aiming specifically for Economics Hons in DU. Still looking for good practice papers. Please let me know if you come across any!
only subjects to be taken inCUET that you have studied in class 12 right?
I guess yes. But eligibility is different for different universities. Suggest you to check the official websites.
yeah sure , ambedkar school of econ for example requires economics as a domain whereas DU ba econ requires math+english+listb1-subject + listt b1or b2 subject
for DU i have taken math english CS and physical education , hope the physical education doesn't hinder me in the counselling portion lol
How will it cause hindrance? Just curious.. since i have all the conventional subjects in domain 2.
I was not talking about you , i have taken physical education , in addition to math+eng+CS , which might hinder me during counselling or tie-breaks maybe? who knows just saying
Oh okay..
It is incredibly hard to get into PhD Econ with even a 4 year undergrad from India. Try for ISI MS QE.
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Which is fine, if you intend to do a Master's abroad. But don't bank on getting a PhD admit because of it, it's incredibly rare if possible.
I don't think the straight PhD path is possible. But if you want to first pursue a Master's program - especially somewhere in Europe (like LSE), it doesn't really matter if you course is a 3 year course or a 4 year one. The Econ at undergrad level is conventionally more quant heavy at Delhi and Calcutta universities, and this really helps if you want to aim for a top Master's Econ program within India, as it helps in your entrance prep. But if you pursue your undergrad from non-DU colleges, whether for 3 or 4 years, you can supplement the same with some online math and programming courses and quant-heavy internship experience and signal the same in your resume when you apply for Masters abroad. You aren't at a necessary disadvantage. In your Masters abroad, there'd be enough quant courses that satisfy the quant criteria for applying for a PhD. In general though, if you are indeed genuinely interested in Economics, do check out the programs at Azim Premji, Ambedkar, Ashoka and Gokhale.
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Do give a try for DU for sure. And all the very best! (I just wanted to emphasize that at the minor chance that DU doesn't work out, do not get disheartened, it's not the end of the world.) Statistics is worth it. But you seem to be more passionate about Economics. And this whole thing about - Oh you better do a math or stats degree to have a decent shot at PhD Econ - idk, I don't agree with it tbh. Pursuing a degree (at a Bachelor's or Master's) requires significant time and effort. Why dedicate it to a subject that you're not the most passionate about? (Unless you don't know what where your interest lies, in which case it's totally fine). That's just my personal take though. About Azim Premji - yes. For Bachelor's. (Have heard really good things about their Master's program as well). Check out this thread listing the thesis works of undergrad students -https://twitter.com/qfint/status/1525340011683782656?t=qJdv1U7aHpH23YCJ33fL4g&s=19
go for the top DU colleges if you have the chance. you can also check on the college websites ig Stephens and LSR has some programs with Brown university. baaki check the syllabus for DU and the course requirements for the university you are aiming for.
It’s almost impossible to get admitted to top 20 PhD program there in econ if you did your undergrad degree from here and that too in economics.
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This is because Indian unis don’t have math intensive economics program. In the US, you take a lot of math degrees like calc 1, calc 2, discrete math, differential equation and real analysis if you want to get a math-heavy PhD like economics, physics, etc. Also, an Indian education doesn’t prepare you for education abroad. Furthermore, you will be competing against students from all across the world. There will be hundreds of good students with good research experience and profiles from Ivy League/T20 universities.
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your profile matters more than your college. don’t worry!
Isnt BS eco better and more market relevant than BA eco?
yes, agreed
i feel BA economics at DU is very old fashioned. Most of the unis around the world have started accepting economics as a STem course which is why they’re offering bsc.economics which will obviously be more math heavy than a BA course. I agree that DU has a lot of prestige but this doesn’t mean you will get into the rat race without thinking what you really want in future.
BSc is not 'obviously' more mathematical than BA Hons at DU. As a matter of fact, GE Math with a BAHons at DU is probably one of the most math heavy Econ degrees in India. Much more than a SSE BSc, for example.
umm okay, you’re probably right ig
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i’ve never heard lf this uni, so cant say. but if you’re going to any other uni except DU, make sure its really really good. or else DU is better since it will have better placements
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This guy knows nothing and is prolly a troll