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Is a BSc in economics from Gokhale Institute better than that of the Symbiosis School of economics?

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Nidhi Verma Posted On : December 24th, 2021
former Assistant Professor at Symbiosis International University, Poona (2016-2018)

For B.Sc in Economics, Symbiosis School of Economics should be considered before the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. 

Important information regarding undergraduate courses and the colleges are given below:

Category

Symbiosis School of Economics

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Admission

Symbiosis Entrance Test

GIPE Entrance Exam

Duration

3 years

3 years

Total Fees

Rs. 6.4 Lakhs

Rs. 3.9 Lakhs

Total Seats

130 seats

60 seats

Placement Percentage

80%

60%

Highest CTC

7.65 LPA

12-13 LPA

Average CTC

4.96 LPA

7.5 LPA

Recruiting Companies

TresVista, D.E Shaw Associates, Ernest and Young, Deloitte, Vodafone, Kingfisher

Axis Bank, Gartner, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, JP Morgan Chase

Curriculum:

Symbiosis School of Economics:

  • Symbiosis offers a great, rigorous B.Sc programme for economics which includes industrial training as well as internships. 
  • The college has tie-ups with several international universities for international exchange programmes.

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics:

  • The college offers a well-rounded curriculum which focuses on theory and application of economic principles.
  • The college includes project work, internships and placement assistance as a part of their course structure.

Placement Opportunities:

Symbiosis School of Economics:

  • Symbiosis has a great placement cell which offers plenty of opportunities.
  • The college invites companies like TresVista, CRISIL, IBM, Panasonic, Ernest and Young, D. E Shaw Associates every year for recruitment.
  • The college has an extensive alumni network studying in international universities as well as working in major companies.

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics:

  • The placement opportunities are fairly good especially for M.Sc and M.A programmes while B.Sc students opt for higher studies.

Symbiosis School of Economics is a good option for B.Sc in Economics. The college offers a great curriculum as well as good placement opportunities. The MSc and MA program has better placements than Symbiosis. But for BSc, Symbiosis will prove to be a better option.

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Which is better for a BA in economics, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, DCAC or Symbiosis School of Economics?

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Garima Saha Posted On : December 27th, 2021
Studied Economics at Hansraj College, University of Delhi (2017)

Shaheed Bhagat Singh and DCAC offer a BA in Economics. Whereas, Symbiosis School of Economics offers a BSc (Hons.) in Economics. SBSC is ranked 151 out of 200 top colleges in India by NIRF. DCAC is ranked 31 out of 120 in Arts by India Today. NIRF has ranked SSE in the 20th position in India.

Admission:

All the colleges take admission based on merit however, the major difference lies between their cut-offs, which vary every year. For the year 2019, the cut off for Shaheed Bhagat Singh and DCAC went as high as 96% for BA Economics.

Institute

SBSC

DCAC

SSE

Course Fee

20,155/-

27,285/-

2.02 lakhs

Placements:

SBSC-

  • Around 40% of students get placed at SBSC, with an average package of 5-7 LPA.
  • The highest salary package received by the students is 16 LPA.
  • Top recruiters at the institute are Deloitte, Mc Kinsey, TresVista, DE Shaw, etc.

DCAC-

  • The placement rate at DCAC is 35%.
  • Students get placed in companies like Google, Ernst, and Young, Barclays, Capital-IQ, Genpact, IBM, ICICI Prudential, etc.
  • The average CTC is 3 LPA.

SSE-

  • The average package received by the students of SSE is 3.5 LPA.
  • The top recruiters at the institute are Ernst and Young, Deloitte, Honeywell, Deutsche Bank, Wipro, Hudl, Tresvista, Teach for India, FRR Forex.

All the colleges provide various scholarships to their students mainly based on their economic status as well as their academic performance.

All the above-mentioned institutes are well-reputed and offer decent academics for BA Economics. The course fee for SSE is higher than the others as it is a private establishment.

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Which is better for economics, BHU or Symbiosis School of Economics?

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Pragati Ghosh Posted On : January 20th, 2021
B.Sc Economics, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune (2019)

Symbiosis School of Economics is better than Banaras Hindu Universities in terms of reputation, exposure and diversity. The college is a growing brand in the field of economics and business. 

In terms of ranking and accreditation,

  • The college was ranked 6th amongst the leading business schools by Outlook 2020.
  • The college was also ranked 14 amongst India’s Top 50 Deemed Universities by Outlook 2020

Faculty: 

  • The department has a great well- educated faculty with relevant experience.
  • The teachers come from diverse backgrounds and are supportive and friendly.

Infrastructure: The college offers a host of facilities like central library, hostels, medical facilities, spacious classrooms and IT facilities. 

Curriculum:

  • Both programmes are well- developed and crafted to provide the student with the latest industrial training and knowledge.
  • The course structure strikes a balance between theory and practical knowledge by including internships and projects as an integral part of the curriculum.

Placement Details:

Category

Symbiosis School of Economics

BHU

Placement Percentage

80%

60-70%

Highest CTC

7. 65 LPA

4-5 LPA

Average CTC

4.96 LPA

2.5-3.5 LPA

No. of Recruiters

50+

20+

Top Recruiting Companies

TresVista, D.E Shaw Associates, ZocDoc, Vodafone, BristleCone, Zephyr Financial Services.

TCS and Infosys.

The placement cell is good at Symbiosis. It offers tremendous opportunities like career counselling, training and internships in order to prepare them for recruitment. Maximum recruiters are from the field of Market Research followed by Analytics and Financial Analysis. 

The Symbiosis School of Economics is an excellent option for B.Sc in economics. The college offers a diverse environment and exposure to all its students.

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Which of these two is better college for studying B. Sc. degree in Economics: NMIMS, Bengaluru or Symbiosis School Of Economics, Pune?

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Tia Rungta Posted On : September 2nd, 2020
B.sc Economics from SVKM's NMIMS (Graduated 2019)

NMIMS Bengaluru is a private university offering various courses at UG, PG level in various specializations. It achieved 7th rank as the best university by Business Today and offers above 85% placement every year.

Symbiosis School of Economics has been ranked the 6th best college among leading business schools in India by Outlook 2020. This college is the home of economics and offers nearly 99% placements to the deserving students.

The table below gives a brief overview of both institutes:

Categories

NMIMS Bengaluru

Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

Established

2008

2008

>Ranking (Outlook)

104

6th

Intake

60

130

Course duration

3 years

3 years

Faculty

16

11

Fees (1st year)

INR 2.87 LPA

INR 2.02 LPA

Entrance Exam

NPAT

SET

Placement Record

85%

99%

No. of students placed.

250

180

No. of recruiters

91

80

Highest package

INR 21.38 LPA

INR 7.65 LPA

Average package

INR 10.5 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Top Recruiters

Dell, Airtel, Infosys, Genpact, Oracle, etc

IBM, Jindal Steel, Panasonic, HDFC Bank, ICICI bank, etc.

Admission in NMIMS Bengaluru is as follows:

  • Candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized university.
  • The admission to the BSc in Economics course is based on the marks obtained in NPAT, CLAT/LSAT, and NMAT tests.
  • The final selection includes a personal interview conducted by the institute.

Admission in Symbiosis School of Economics is as follows:

  • The candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized university.
  • The admission to the BSc in Economics course is based on the marks obtained in SET tests.
  • The final selection includes a personal interview and written ability test conducted by the institute.

The Symbiosis School of Economics is preferable to NMIMS Bangalore for pursuing BSc in Economics. The location is in Pune which has a very friendly climate and the course is designed in such a way that you will get to know more about the world.

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Where should I pursue Economics Honours, Jadavpur University in Kolkata or Symbiosis School of Economics?

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Niraj Shah Posted On : April 1st, 2023
Studied at Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune

If you are unsure about which college to choose for your higher education, it is important to consider what you want to achieve in the future.

If you are looking to secure a job soon after graduation, then Symbiosis School of Economics may be the better option for you. The college has a strong reputation for its placement opportunities, with a dedicated placement cell that works towards providing job opportunities to its students. Symbiosis School of Economics grooms its students to make them the perfect hire for big-shot companies, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the job market.

On the other hand, if your goal is to pursue a career in academia, then Jadavpur University (JU) may be the better choice for you. While JU does offer some placement opportunities to its students, the focus is more on academic studies. Jadavpur University students tend to go on to pursue master's and even doctorates and are less inclined to just graduate and get a job.

While Symbiosis School of Economics and Jadavpur University have their respective strengths, the choice ultimately depends on your personal goals and preferences. If you are looking for a college that can provide you with strong placement opportunities, then Symbiosis School of Economics may be the better option for you. However, if you are looking to pursue a career in academia and value academic excellence, then JU may be the better choice.

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How do I prepare for the PI-WAT of the Symbiosis School of Economics?

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Archit Jain Posted On : August 27th, 2020
BA(Hons) Economics & Minors in Statistics and Mathematics, Banaras Hindu University (2021)

For taking admission into B.Sc Economics program in Symbiosis, the applicants have to go through the SET or the Symbiosis Entrance Test followed by PI and WAT. The selection for Masters in Economics is done only based on the performance of the candidate in PI and WAT.

The Written Ability Test (WAT) is generally easy, students are required to write an essay on a given topic related to the current affairs, politics, sports, education, etc. It consists of the following subjects.

  • English: It comprises synonyms and antonyms, reading comprehension, dictionary meaning of different words, correct grammar usage, etc.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: This section includes geometry, algebra, and statistics.
  • General Awareness: This part comprises questions from the field of business, health, legal area, etc.
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning: It consists of coding and decoding, data interpretation, true and false, etc.

In the personal interview questions like the following are asked -

  • Who was the Indian economist to achieve a noble prize in economics for his theory?
  • What is an indifference curve?
  • What do you think of the current economic problem which is a hindrance to the development of India? How do you think you can solve it?
  • What is foreign exchange?

The PI is followed by a group discussion that also deals with similar topics. The panel chooses students who stand out and are confident with their version or views on the topic.

Preparation Strategies:

Preparation strategies to adopt while studying for the entrance exam of Symbiosis School of Economics are discussed below:

  • You should have a proper understanding of the syllabus for the entrance exam.
  • Go through the previous year’s questions and sample papers and make yourself familiar with the exam pattern.
  • Take the help of Reference books for Symbiosis Entrance test, like -
    • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations - R.S. Agarwal.
    • Mental Aptitude - Shubhkamna Publications.
    • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning - Arun Sharma.
    • NCERT from classes 9-12.
  • Attempt online Test series like Symbiosis Entrance Test 2018, Mock Tests Symbiosis Exam 2020, Mock Tests SET 2018, Everything about Symbiosis, SET.
  • Take mock tests, it will help you understand the exam pattern. Many websites provide free mock tests.
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