Congratulations on your acceptance! Both the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and the Madras School of Economics are well-regarded institutions for economics education in India. Ultimately, the decision depends on your personal preferences and career goals. Below is a table showing and comparing the two colleges and the courses in a table;
Aspect |
BSc Economics at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics |
BA Economics at Madras School of Economics |
Curriculum |
Core economics courses with mathematics, statistics, and programming courses |
Core economics courses with mathematics and statistics courses |
Campus Life |
Located in Pune, Maharashtra with a green campus and well-equipped facilities |
Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu with a modern campus and state-of-the-art facilities |
Extracurricular Activities |
Active student clubs and events organized by the Student Council |
Active student clubs and events organized by the Students' Association |
Fees |
INR 3.81 lakhs |
INR 3.0 lakhs |
Admission Criteria |
Merit-based admission with eligibility criteria based on 12th-standard marks |
Merit-based admission with eligibility criteria based on 12th-standard marks |
Ultimately it depends on your goals and preferences, so choose wisely. Hope it helps, All the best!