Where should I pursue Economics Honours, Jadavpur University in Kolkata or Symbiosis School of Economics?
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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Jadavpur University and Symbiosis School of Economics both offer BSc Economics programs. Jadavpur University is ranked 13th overall by NIRF, whereas Symbiosis is ranked 20th.
Jadavpur University:
Admission- The BSc Economics student intake is 50 and the total course fee is INR 7,200.
The admission to B.Sc Economics program is granted on the basis of a combination of merit (i.e. results at the +2 level) and an entrance test is also conducted to shortlist students.
Placements- The students of BSc Economics generally prefer to go for higher studies rather than sit for placements.
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- The average placement package received by the students is 7 LPA.
- Some of the major recruiters at the institute are Amazon, Reliance Industries Ltd, HSBC, etc.
Symbiosis School of Economics:
Admission- The BSc Economics program at SSE costs around 2.02 lakhs. The total student intake for the course is 130.
Selection to BSc is done on the basis of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) followed by an interview and subsequent group discussion for the candidates.
Placements-
- The average package received by the students of SSE is 3.5 LPA.
- Some of the top recruiters at the institute are Ernst and Young, Deloitte, Honeywell, Deutsche Bank, Wipro, Hudl, Tresvista, Teach for India, FRR Forex.
The honors course at SSE encourages the students to undertake two internships at the undergraduate level. One with an NGO and the other with a business unit. Some of the companies that the student’s intern with are The Hindu, NABARD, Panasonic, TATA, HDFC Bank, The Times of India, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of both colleges is good and has all the necessary facilities. The colleges have good Wi-Fi connections on the campus, full access to library books, and its journals, and the hostels are well maintained.
As for which college will be better, you should decide that for yourself.
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