Top 8 Economics colleges in Jaipur, India

Jaipur has witnessed the setting up of a few of the prominent Economics colleges of the state as well as of India. At present, there are more than 30 colleges, comprising both government and private colleges, that offer Economics degrees at the UG level. This article will highlight the top Eco colleges of the pink city in terms of quality of education, the scope for placements, encouraging research and innovation, and so on.

1) St. Xavier’s College, SXC Jaipur

St. Xavier’s College Jaipur is a prominent part of St. Xavier’s Group of Institutes which are maintained by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) all over India. SXC Jaipur was set up in the year 2010 and offers different Arts and Commerce degrees. It is approved by the AICTE, accredited by the NAAC, and is affiliated to the University of Rajasthan (UNIRAJ), Jaipur. Regarding Economics, the college offers a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics and English. The admissions are based on the merit criterion set up by the college, followed by a round of personal interviews.

2) Banasthali Vidyapith University, BVU Jaipur

Banasthali Vidyapith University is a privately deemed university, situated in Jaipur. It is a fully residential women’s university spread over 850 acres of land, which was established in the year 1983. BVU Jaipur is approved by UGC and is accredited with a grade “A” by NAAC. It offers various degree programs from UG, PG to Doctorate levels in all major streams. It offers Bachelor of Arts in Economics for Economics enthusiasts, and admissions for the same is based on the merit scored in class 12 board exams. There are numerous scholarships available, both on the basis of need and merit achieved.

3) S. S. Jain Subodh P. G. College, SSJSPGC Jaipur

S. S. Jain Subodh P. G. College is a leading institute in Jaipur offering numerous degree programs across different major streams. It is a private institute that is affiliated with Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Kota. SSJSPGC Jaipur came into existence in the year 1954, and it is approved by the AICTE. The college promotes Economics via two different degrees i.e., Bachelor of Science in Economics, and Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Admissions for BSc Eco and BA Eco are purely merit-based. Usually, the college sets average mark criteria and hence admissions are granted easily.

4) NIMS University, Jaipur

NIMS University is a privately deemed university of Jaipur. It is a Self-Financed university and one of the prestigious universities of North India. The university offers a total of 419 courses across different sectors and at different levels. It was established in the year 2008, and is approved by the UGC, AICTE, and is accredited by NAAC. For candidates who are interested in Economics, NIMS University offers a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics. Admissions for both the degree are granted on fulfilling the eligibility criterion set up by the university.

5) Deepshika College of Technical Education, DCTE Jaipur

Deepshika College of Technical Education is one of the most popular colleges in Jaipur. Being established in the year 1998, it serves as a private institute, approved by the AICTE, which is affiliated with the University of Rajasthan. The college’s various degree programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, etc. It provides a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and interested candidates can secure a seat in the same by clearing the basic eligibility criterion set up by the college, i.e., merit obtained in class 12.

6) Maheshwari College of Commerce and Arts, Jaipur

Maheshwari College of Commerce and Arts is the leading Arts college of Jaipur. It is a private institute which was set up in the year 2010. It is now affiliated with the University of Rajasthan (UNIRAJ), Jaipur. Maheshwari College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, English Literature, Geography, Hindi Literature, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, and Music. Admissions into these BA programs are based on the merit achieved in class 12 from a recognized board of India. The institute was ranked 97 for Arts (in India), in the year 2020, by India Today.

7) Sawai Madhopur College of Engineering & Technology, SMCET Jaipur

Sawai Madhopur College of Engineering & Technology is a private institute that not only offers technical education but also offers other degrees in the fields of Commerce and Banking, Agriculture, Management, Media and Mass Communication, Performing Arts, Education, and so on. It was established in the year 2013 and is affiliated with Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Kota. SMCET offers BA (Honours) in Economics, whose admissions are based on merit received in class 12.

8) Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, JVWU Jaipur

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University is an all-women private university offering various degree programs. Being established in the year 2008, it is affiliated with the University of Rajasthan (UNIRAJ), Jaipur. It offers Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and other 6 subjects as well. Admissions into these BA programs are granted on clearing the merit requirement, as set by the university.

By: Subham Har